AustLit

'At the age of fourteen, Soraya became betrothed to the Emir of Bakhara, her distant relative and ruler of the desert nation. Ten years later, an intrepid warrior named Zahir appears in front of her while she enjoys her freedom as a student in Paris. He has been sent by the emir to bring his bride back to Bakhara for the royal wedding: an order that Zahir can’t refuse after having his own life saved by the emir. Knowing that she will have no freedom upon returning to Bakhara, Soraya insists on traveling around France before they return. Their journey begins as they take off into the sky…'(Publication summary)  

'One year ago, Jacinta was a bodyguard for Prince Mathiaz of Carramer. Although they were attracted to each other, Jacinta left the castle, feeling that it was taboo for her to be romantically involved with her client. After she has put her feelings behind her, Jacinta is called back again to be a bodyguard for Mathiaz, who has fallen into a coma from an accident. Jacinta is in turmoil. Mathiaz, on the other hand, has lost his memory.' (Publication summary)