Product Description

Victoria Ballard, a New York financial executive, is one woman who considers men to be an unnecessary bother and annoyance. With her career on track, she focuses on the adoption of four beautiful orphans, a crowning completion of her well-designed life-plan. But, life is a nasty trickster, and it's about to spring one on her. Unknown to Victoria, PRINCE RASHID DAVAR has just completed a marriage contract with her father. However, what the Prince does not realize is that it is easier to marry a woman than it is to control one. She may be his wife, but it will take a kidnapping, a battle of wills, and some desert heat of his own before he can claim her love.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #2253654 in Books
• Published on: 2009-07-23
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 240 pages

Customer Reviews

Engaging!
I totally was unprepared for this unique treat. Aside from the storyline... a contractual marriage arrangement (unknown to the bride) between father and groom...we have one (biting American) New York financial executive, a tycoon of a businessman/father, and one (stately) Prince from 'the East' explained through dialogue and word choices I honestly (I guess more so than did not expect)... found different, though more surprising however, in a realistic good way.

Just those perimeters alone will `Will' readers into this romantic tale goaded none other than by titivating interest watching culture and customs collide all the way from America to the Middle East... from cement to sand... kidnapping to love found. Mostly however, I really enjoyed the dialogue... richly written... very impressive.

...and the cover (of course) is gorgeous... Loved that Cover... something like icing on a cake. Thumbs up intriguing.

"A TRULY SPECTACULAR STORY IN A BREATHTAKING ROMANTIC ADVENTURE!"
It has been noted for decades that in the world of romance and relationships, opposites attract, and statistics have shown that many still believe it. Unfortunately, this is a myth for Victoria Ballard, even though her prince charming is tall, dark and handsome. However, the reason why this is a myth in Victoria's
situation is because she was forced to marry Prince Rashid Davar, through a marriage contract that was made
between her father, and Rashid. Victoria's father, who was the light of her life, agreed on the contract
to ensure his peace of mind, prior to his passing. He wanted his daughter to be in good hands. Although his
intentions were loving and caring for his daughter's well-being, a forced marriage left Victoria in total
devastation, especially when Rashid was the type of man she feared. To make matters worse, she had no intentions to engage in a relationship, or consider marriage. She worked hard, and devoted her life to climbing the ladder of success. She achieved, and her goals and dreams were to continue to improve her career
as a New York financial executive. Her father, her career, and her independence meant everything to her, until her entire world fell apart. How does Victoria survive in a forced marriage, with a man she wants to
run from, who is known to her as ruthless? Does Victoria and Rashid find love, or a dangerous affair? What
tragedy happened in Victoria's life that she takes the blame for? What happened to Victoria's brother? How
far does Victoria go with her resentment to Rashid? Why was Victoria determined to reach the top of her
father's corporation? I highly recommend this novel to all Contemporary Romance lovers and to those who
enjoy adventure, combined with drama. Lynda Coker created a plot that draws the reader's attention from
page-to-page with vivid imagery in a powerfully moving story of love, betrayal, and redemption. The title
fits the story like a glove, the characters come to life, and the adventure is filled with challenges as
two cultures clash. "THE OCEAN BETWEEN" is as heartbreaking as NOW & FOREVER and contains as much shifting
drama as Danielle Steel's KALIDOSCOPE, with Jaclyn Smith, and Perry King.

Amazing
You've done it again Lynda--I laughed, I cried, anger flared and true love triumphed! The characters are so real you feel like you are there with them. Keep up the good work--can't wait to see what is in store next--Maybe Jessica will star on her own page??