A sheikh must abandon his New York flame in order to live out his honor in a royal role. But when he finds his lover is carrying his child and plans to keep it a secret, he is determined to marry her so that the baby is not an illegitimate heir.

Re-read this classic romance DARKER SIDE OF DESIRE by New York Times bestsellingauthor Penny Jordan A bond was forged the day Claire saved the infant heir to the desert kingdom of Omarahfrom assassins. Otherwise, she wouldn't have agreed to masquerade as the boy's mother—and Raoul D'Albro's unwanted wife. But nothing could shield Claire from his powerfulmasculinity or their mutual desire! Originally published in 1984 And re-discover another thrilling Harlequin Presents, THE SHEIKH'S PREGNANTPRISONER, by Tara Pammi When Zafir Al Masood finds out the woman he had a whirlwind affair with is carrying hischild and intending to keep it secret, he imprisons feisty Lauren in his palace. Unlikehim, his baby will not be the illegitimate heir of a sheikh. And to ensure this, Zafirwill make Lauren his wife…! Originally published in 2016

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Sheikh, Husband, Father! Idris Delacour never expected to be king of Dalmaya, but his cousin’s sudden death changes all that. And that’s not all—there’s a royal baby on the way, too! Being a surrogate mom should’ve given Saskia Harper and her little brother Jack a new start. Only, for her unborn child to inherit the throne she must now marry the new king—the man whose kisses she’s never forgotten. Saskia wants to trust Idris—but can she ever find a way into her sheikh’s guarded heart?

A matchmaking mistake leads to a playboy sheikh’s last temptation in this novel of smoking-hot sensuality from the author of The Unwanted Conti Bride. Thanks to a recent scandalous exposé, the damage to Sheikh Zayn Al-Ghamdi’s reputation is threatening his family’s future. So when fiercely independent Amalia Christensen has the gall to blackmail him with further ruination to ensure her innocent brother’s freedom, Zayn chooses to keep his enemies close . . . and make Amalia his temporary fiancée! Zayn’s only duty is to his country. He can’t allow himself any emotional ties. But the hunger Amalia unleashes in him soon tempts the playboy sheikh to take their relationship from business to the bedroom . . .

A vengeful seduction. A woman—and an heir—he must possess. First in the series of four royal brothers and the women who match their fiery passions. Seeking revenge for his royal family’s rejection, warrior sheikh Adir seduces his brother’s innocent fiancée! But when he returns to steal Amira from the altar, he discovers their illicit encounter left her pregnant. Secluded in the desert, longing soon consumes them. But Adir’s baby must be legitimate—and he’ll claim his with a vow . . . “Interesting and emotionally-charged . . . had me hooked from the very beginning . . . I would recommend Sheikh’s Baby of Revenge by Tara Pammi, if you enjoy revenge trope, the enemy to lovers trope or books by authors Lynne Graham, Michelle Smart, Chantelle Shaw and Cathy Williams.” —Harlequin Junkiei

A royal awakening

Harlequin® Presents brings you four new titles for one great price! This Presents box set includes: HELIOS CROWNS HIS MISTRESS The Kalliakis Crown by Michelle Smart The discovery of Crown Prince Helios's secret lover, Amy Green, threatens to shatter the kingdom of Agon. Legally, Helios must wed someone of pure royal blood…so will he do as duty commands, or risk his crown to marry his mistress? THE SURPRISE DE ANGELIS BABY The Italian Titans by Cathy Williams Undercover to investigate the ship he plans to acquire, Daniel De Angelis is tempted by the gorgeous Delilah. Two weeks of sensual surrender later, Delilah faces a shocking truth. Daniel lied about his identity…and she's pregnant with the billionaire's baby! THE SHEIKH'S PREGNANT PRISONER by Tara Pammi Bound by honor, Sheikh Zafir's one indulgence was his whirlwind affair with Lauren. Upon finding out she's carrying his child, Zafir imprisons Lauren in his palace. His heir will not be illegitimate, so now he must make Lauren his wife! A DEAL SEALED BY PASSION by Louise Fuller When free-spirited Flora Golding stands in the way of Massimo Sforza's latest acquisition, the tycoon plans to seduce the antagonistic beauty to get his way. Only he hadn't counted on her passion undoing all his carefully laid plans… Be sure to collection Harlequin® Presents' December 2015 Box set 2 of 2!

This is the first in-depth study of the relationship between the Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood and its own members. Drawing on years of participant observation, extensive interviews, previously inaccessible organizational documents, and dozens of memoirs and writings, the book provides an intimate portrayal of the recruitment and socialization of Brothers, the evolution of their intricate social networks, and the construction of the peculiar ideology that shapes their everyday practices. Drawing on his original research, Kandil reinterprets the Brotherhood’s slow rise and rapid downfall from power in Egypt, and compares it to the Islamist subsidiaries it created and the varieties it inspired around the world. This timely book will be of great interest to students and scholars of the politics of the Middle East and to anyone who wants to understand the dramatic events unfolding in Egypt and elsewhere in the wake of the Arab uprisings.

Claiming his one-night heir He may have craved her for a decade, but one exquisite night with Mia Rodriguez is all Nikandros Drakos, the Daredevil Prince of Drakon, will allow himself. It's time to face his home country and the duty he's denied for so long. But when their sizzling liaison leads to an unexpected pregnancy, Nik won't rest until his child is part of the Drakon legacy. Their affair was supposed to burn up along with their chemistry but now, to claim his heir, Nik must make unruly Mia both his bride—and his princess!