Lord Of The Desert (Mira)

I love this book - it is one of Diana Palmer's best. If you like her other books, you will love this one - it is the story of Sheikh Phillippe Sabon, who was featured in "Once in Paris". If you read that story, then you know that he was injured and believes himself to be impotent - imagine his surprise when Gretchen stirs long dormant desires in him that no one else can(even the heroine from "Once In Paris" who he believes himself to be in love with). Here's what the back cover says: From seduction in the royal sheikhdom to high adventure in the hot Arabian desert comes a breathtaking love story by international bestselling author Diana Palmer... Sheltered small-town girl Gretchen Brannon was out of her element when she aligned herself with Sheikh Phillippe Sabon, the formidable ruler of Qawi. They came from different worlds, yet she found a soul mate in the powerful, sensual man who'd suppressed his passions for far too long -- and harbored a secret anguish. Nevertheless, he made the virtuous young woman aware of her own courage....and, in turn, she aroused his sleeping senses as no other woman could. However, now that Gretchen's heart belonged to the Lord of the Desert, danger loomed when she became a target for vengeance by the sheikh's most diabolical enemy. In a final showdown that would pit good against evil, could love and destiny triumph...?

in Palmer's book Once in Paris (one of my favorites) Brianne is kidnapped by her stepfather's partner in crime, Sheikh Phillipe Sabon. But it turns out that poor Phillipe has had a hard life, is only trying to protect his people, and can never...love a woman. Enter Gretchen, a repressed Texan legal assistant who takes her friend's job as a personal assistant to the Sheikh of Qawi when that friend has to rush home unexpectedly. While vacationing in the middle east before traveling to Qawi, she meets a businessman named-you guessed it-Phillipe Sabon. Gretchen falls in love, and Phillipe is charmed by her but wary because he knows he could never do exactly what he wants to do-marry her and have children. They marry anyway-don't they always?-and Gretchen is kidnapped by Kurt, who has escaped from a Russian jail. Phillipe saves her, falls in love with her, and discovers that all kinds of miracles can happen.

I debated about buying this book. I am a Diana Palmer fan, but recently I felt her books has been lacking. I bought this book and read it in one day. I thought the story started too fast and the heroine was giving too much away in the beginning. However, I under estimated Ms. Palmer and she kept me intrigue throughout the book and I couldn't put it down. What I've enjoyed most about this story is that I always feel the hero and heroine are always fighting but in the end they fall head over heels in love. This story touch me like no other I've read from Diana Palmer. The characters took the time to communicate and develop a friendship and oneness that eventually give rise to a great love, dedication and protectiveness from both side. I RECOMMEND THIS BOOK WITH ALL MY HEART. Diana, Thanks for making my day and this has become one of my favorites to share with friends and read again and again.

This has got to be one of her best books to date.Everything comes together....even when she brings in characters from previous reads it's not intrusive they are there for a reason... The storyline moves along and the hero and heroines relationship builds as the suspense does.... If you've never read Diana Palmer..this will be quite a treat...

Lord Of the Desert is a book that I highly recommend to fans of diana Palmer books and also those that may have not read her books. Philip and Gretchen are great characters because she made Gretchen strong, she was willing to stand up for what she thought was good and willing to fight and support Philip because she loved him. Gretchen speaks her mind and isn't afraid that it will shock people. This was great for Philip because he finally found his match. Someone who didn't care about any physical defects he might have and this helped Philip with some residual emotional problems stemming what happened to him nine years previous. Also if you've read the Once In Paris & Paper Rose, Diana Palmer updates you on those characters as well. I HIGHLY recommend this book. It's worth the read.