Her Desert Knight by Jennifer Lewis

Author:Jennifer Lewis [Lewis, Jennifer]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Harlequin
Published: 2014-09-30T16:00:00+00:00

Seven

Dani’s response was immediate and came straight from her gut. “That’s a terrible idea.”

“I disagree. You’ll like them.”

“If you meeting my family was an unmitigated disaster, what makes you think me meeting your family will go better?”

“I’m willing to take a chance.” Quasar had already steered the car in the direction of the ocean.

“You’re obviously more of a risk taker than me. But that’s hardly a surprise since you like extreme sports and I like reorganizing my bookshelves. We have almost nothing in common.”

“Nonsense. We have something very important.”

“Chemistry?”

“Something bigger than that. Call it a life force. Something you can’t ignore.”

“Says who?” Dani noticed with alarm that they were now driving past the palaces of Salalah’s wealthiest citizens.

“Me. And I’m right more often than you’d think.”

“Not about love. I did a Google search of your name last night, now that I finally know it.” She watched for his reaction and wasn’t surprised when a muscle twitched in his cheek. She didn’t say more. She was curious to see what his response would be.

“What did you learn about me?”

“That you’re known as a fickle maverick entrepreneur in the business world, and that you’ve dated a large number of beautiful women.”

“I can’t deny either accusation. I have been fortunate to enjoy the company of some wonderful women.” His smile was barely apologetic. “But none of them outshone you.”

Pride and embarrassment threatened to heat into a blush. What a flatterer! She shouldn’t take his words to heart. “Did you march over and meet their fathers?”

“No. That should prove to you that what I feel for you is different.”

They drove through a tall archway with scrolled gates that opened before them. Panic flashed over her. “Wait. You can’t just drive in here. I haven’t agreed yet.”

“Too late. We’re here.” Salim drove calmly along an avenue of date palms.

“A man who tells me what to do is my worst nightmare.” She wiped her now-sweaty palms on her forest-green dress. At least she’d gotten dressed up today. Was he really going to drag her in to meet all his über-successful relatives?

“A woman I’m crazy about who tells me never to see her again is my worst nightmare. So at least we’re even.” He smiled. “Relax. Don’t worry about impressing them.” He must have seen her fiddling with her scarf. “They’re very nice, really.”

“Like you?”

“I actually think I’m probably nicer than both of my brothers. They’re a little scary, at least when there’s business involved. Both of my sisters-in-law are lovely, though. They’ll put you at ease.”

“Even though they have no idea I’m coming! What if they’re busy?”

“They’re not. I know they’re planning to spend the day relaxing on the beach with the kids. Everyone’s on vacation right now.”

“I’m not exactly dressed for the beach.”

“Don’t worry about that. They’ll have everything you need in the hotel shop. And don’t try to pretend you wouldn’t feel comfortable in a swimsuit. I’ve seen your gorgeous body with my own eyes.” The wolfish look he gave her should

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