 Sons Of Earth And Wind,
Book IV: Deserts Of The Heart
by Barbara Clark
ISBN: 1-59279-029-1 (Electronic)
ISBN: 1-59279-965-5 (Paperback)
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When Prince Kadar Hamad learns the ancient sword stolen from his father's palace has been traced to a shop in Seawind, California, he goes there to reclaim it. As he questions the owner, Faith Webb, he's surprised by his attraction to this woman he thinks is dealing in stolen goods.
The last person Faith should allow into her orderly world is Kadar, a man who asks disturbing questions. From the moment he walks into her shop, he sets her unruly imagination dreaming, and expands her paranormal abilities.
Their quest for the magical sword plunges them into a world of danger and intrigue, and a trek across the burning, shifting sands of the Sahara Desert. As passion grows between these two strong-willed people, they learn that love can fill the empty deserts of their hearts.
Read an excerpt here.
Finalist, Crystal Globe Awards, Best Overall Romantic Fiction!
3rd Place—Lorie Awards—"Best Published Book, Paranormal Category"!
Finalist—Best Paranormal/Time Travel Romance, Orange Rose Published Authors Contest!
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What The Reviewers Are Saying...
"This paranormal story combines a fantastic romance and suspense. Barbara Clark has written another great read. Her books are keepers."
- Nita Burns, former owner Sunshine Books
"Rip roaring adventure, sizzling romance, and stunning settings will keep every reader riveted in place when they read DESERTS OF THE HEART. Take a ride on the wild side and enjoy the exciting slide into danger, excitement, and magic!"
- Denise A. Agnew, best selling author of BEST OF BUDDIES
4 Roses
Steamy
“DESERTS OF THE HEART is a romantic story that takes you on a unforgettable journey of love. The extraordinary situations set a fast pace for a plot that is powerful from the very first chapter. In this, the fourth book in the Sons Of Earth and Wind series, Barbara Clark delivers yet another remarkable tale.”
Tami Sutton
www.escapetoromance.com/reviews/clark-deserts.html
“If you've never understood the appeal of being swept away by a handsome
desert sheik, you've never come across Kadar Ben Hamad, the fascinating
hero of Barbara Clark's DESERTS OF THE HEART. While certainly tall, dark
and handsome, his intelligence, self-confidence, strength of will, and
honor prove far more seductive to Faith…well, that and those mind-blowing
“what was my name again?” kisses. While both clearly feel the pull of
attraction, obstacles stand between them. Kadar's past has made him leery
of trusting all but a select few, and while instinct tells him Faith
deserves his trust, his mind fights to maintain barriers and protect his
heart. Kadar's lack of trust hurts Faith, and a lasting relationship
between them seems impossible, even if she does survive her highly
dangerous self-imposed mission to repay a debt not her own by restoring the
Sword of Light to its proper place.
Adventure and intrigue abound as Kadar and Faith search for the missing
sword even as they seek to evade capture, work to stop an assassination and
attempt to suppress the overwhelming desire pulling them ever closer.
Nicely paced, original dialogue and fresh narrative with flashes of humor
balance the dynamic action-oriented scenes.
Leave the winter blues behind and immerse yourself in this delightfully
romantic desert fantasy.”
Sondrea Cash, Romance Reviews Today
4 Stars
“Faith Webb has built a life for herself, despite having parents whom were unaffectionate and cold. She has a specialty shop, which concentrates on art from nomadic people in the book DESERTS OF THE HEART. Faith was content, but then Nicholas Kadar Ben Hamad appears in her life. Nicholas is after the Sword of Light. It has been missing for twenty-five years. To protect his father, Nicholas must guarantee its return. There are rumors that Faith is in possession of the sword. Despite the mistrust Faith feels towards Nicholas's motives, after all he attracts violent men to sabotage her shop, she is deeply attracted to him. And she begins having psychic moments. Soon Faith's true background is discovered, and for the first time in her life she feels a sense of purpose in family. She pledges to return the sword and Nicholas pledges to protect her on the quest.
Barbara Clark delivers a romantic suspense novel that is sure to captivate any reader. This novel is the fourth in a series called the Sons of Earth and Wind. Though it obviously follows three other novels, Deserts of the Heart stands alone. I had no problems keeping up with the plot. The tension and attraction between Faith and Nicholas drew me in. This desert tale will make the reader thirst for more books from Clark!” - Jennifer Gobrogge http://www.scribesworld.com/reviews/
“The sacred Sword of Light was stolen from the Sultan of Duraza 25 years ago and now Kadar, the Sultans son, has learned of its whereabouts. Faith has never heard of the sword, but it soon causes a complete upheaval in her life. She learns of her psychic powers and some startling revelations by her mother. This sword can bring peace to a country on the verge of war, but can it bring Faith the love of her life?
The fourth in the Sons of Earth and Wind paranormal series, DESERTS OF THE HEART will not disappoint. The fast-moving action, former friends from the series that are revisited, and the charismatic hero and heroine make this a story you wont want to miss.”—Susan Mobley Romantic Times BOOKclub
“Just when I thought Barbara Clark couldn't top her last book, TOUCH OF FIRE, she comes out with my all time favorite book DESERTS OF THE HEART. Get ready for a drop dead gorgeous hero and a fabulous heroine whose electrifying chemistry will hold you spellbound the minute you start reading page one right up to the mega exciting ending to-die-for. There was no way I could stop reading this pulse pounding book that rivals any desert prince story you've ever read. It's a heady adventure filled with danger, a sexual heat that will scorch you, out-of-this-world compelling characters, and a dynamite plot. Wow, I'm exhausted after reading all day but do I ever have a smile on my face as I'm thinking what a fantastic paranormal tale Ms. Clark has conjured up for her readers. You don't want to miss this one, or for that matter, any of Ms. Clark's superb stories.” - Sondrea Cash, Romance Reviews Today e-zine www.romrevtoday.com
February 2001
6 Belles and Beaux of Romance
“All hell breaks loose when Kadar follows Faith to Egypt and they both travel together over the desert to find the Sword of Light. Believe me, it's a very dangerous trip filled with intrigue and their psychic abilities that keeps you on edge as enemies who would kill them in the blink of an eye surround them. Added to everything else they are falling in love, a situation that seems impossible because of secrets held back, and they are on opposite sides. Will true love win out? One thing is for sure, Faith can't keep her eyes off Kadar's exotic good looks for long. (Me either!) And his kisses, now that's a whole other story. I must confess I fell in love with this guy myself. Yum! Being under his protection is the ultimate gift to Faith, and she is quite a little spitfire herself as she comes to Kadar's aid more than once. The story is fast-paced with non-stop excitement from every quarter as I found myself racing to the smashing ending.” - Suzanne "Experiencing High Anxiety as I'm Leaving for a Visit with Kadar!" Coleburn
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