Christina Bates

The sultan is a dangerous man. His word is law, his rule is absolute, his lust to conquer... insatiable. The battle against Ronan that claims his father's life makes Erezhad the new sultan of Zaityra, and after years of suffering, Erezhad hopes to create a peaceful future for his people. His sister, the Princess Seraya, is dedicated to helping with her brother's goal of peace, even if it means working closely with a Ronan soldier.

But their new rule is on tenuous ground. The sheiks do not trust the new talks of peace and the people are anxious that their sultan has an heir to ensure the promised future, while the harem woman Zamaya watches and waits... and plots to manipulate the future for her own ends. The future of Zaityra depends on The Sultan's Heir.

*Important note to readers: The Sultan's Heir novella contains violence, swearing, and sexual references. Despite this, the romance in this series is "slow burn" and not explicit. It is a tale of turmoil, forbidden love, and deception that will appeal to lovers of fantasy, action adventure, epics, young adult, new adult, romance, and historical fiction.