Blood Brothers Series by Manda Mellett

Blood Brothers: Wealthy sheikhs from Amahad and the men from Grade A Security who provide their protection, bound by ties closer than family... Nijad - I'm a Sheikh, third son of the emir of Amahad, a small but powerful Arab state. After bringing shame on my country and acquiring the well-earned title of the Savage Sheikh, the emir banished me to the desert, where for three years I have led the primitive tribes; my job to prevent jihadists from crossing the border... moreBlood Brothers: Wealthy sheikhs from Amahad and the men from Grade A Security who provide their protection, bound by ties closer than family... Nijad - I'm a Sheikh, third son of the emir of Amahad, a small but powerful Arab state. After bringing shame on my country and acquiring the well-earned title of the Savage Sheikh, the emir banished me to the desert, where for three years I have led the primitive tribes; my job to prevent jihadists from crossing the border. Do I want a wife? Heck, no, I can't risk letting another woman getting close to me. What if I lost control again? But it seems I must marry, and my bride is to be an Englishwoman, kidnapped and forced into this arrangement as retribution for the crimes of a father she didn't even know Cara - I don't need a mirror; I know what I am. Preferring to avoid pitying looks, I live as a recluse, working from home. Professionally I'm a forensic accountant, but on the side, I'm an adept computer hacker. What I am most definitely not is someone who'd be kidnapped, stolen from their home, and forced to marry a desert sheikh. Coerced into an intimate relationship with a man who has a frightening reputation, and who's a complete stranger to me. Set amongst the backdrop of a multi-cultural Arab state struggling to keep out jihadists who threaten the freedoms of its peoples, Stolen Lives follows the story of two people, pushed into a relationship neither of them wants, forcing both to deal with the hand the past has dealt them. Stolen Lives is the first book in the Blood Brothers series. It has no cliff hanger and can be read as a complete standalone. less

Jon In my line of work making a mistake could mean someone ends up dead. I knew from the start I shouldn’t have assigned myself to provide personal protection for the woman who’s being stalked, but as soon as I met Mia, something about her calls to me and I wasn’t about to let anyone else get close to her. But I was selfish. I failed, again. And yet again, someone else paid the price for my failure. I’m a Dom; I should have known better. Mia For seven years I’ve been dead inside... moreJon In my line of work making a mistake could mean someone ends up dead. I knew from the start I shouldn’t have assigned myself to provide personal protection for the woman who’s being stalked, but as soon as I met Mia, something about her calls to me and I wasn’t about to let anyone else get close to her. But I was selfish. I failed, again. And yet again, someone else paid the price for my failure. I’m a Dom; I should have known better. Mia For seven years I’ve been dead inside. Oh, I’ve been breathing air and walking around just like anyone else, but something was missing, I just didn’t know what. And now someone’s stalking me, threatening me, which brings him into my life. Not just any man, but a Dom, and now he’s become my protector. He makes me feel things I never believed I could ever feel. But the deeper I fall for him, the more he pulls away. And when it all goes wrong he blames himself, and I lose the first and only man I could ever love. But I’m going to get him back. less

Can be read as a complete standalone. ZOE I’ve become that woman. The woman who lets herself fall under the spell of a man who only gradually reveals the monster that lies beneath his civilised veneer. By the time I realise I have get out of this abusive relationship, it’s already too late. Ethan St John-Davies, one of the richest and most powerful men in the UK has me in his clutches and it will be virtually impossible to escape... moreCan be read as a complete standalone. ZOE I’ve become that woman. The woman who lets herself fall under the spell of a man who only gradually reveals the monster that lies beneath his civilised veneer. By the time I realise I have get out of this abusive relationship, it’s already too late. Ethan St John-Davies, one of the richest and most powerful men in the UK has me in his clutches and it will be virtually impossible to escape. I need to have all my wits when I leave him, and wth an ever increasing bounty on my head, my only chance at freedom is to take a job far away in the Arabic state of Amahad. Promising myself I’d never fall for a dominant man again, I meet Kadar and find it hard to fight my attraction to him. But whatever my developing feelings, there’s no chance for a future with the emir. He is already married – to his country, and soon to be wed to a political bride. KADAR After the sudden, unexpected death of my father, at just thirty-four I’ve become the emir. And I’m far from ready to take on that role. Daily I have to try to prove myself to the tribespeople who question my ability to rule. Needing to appease them and to avoid a revolt I agree to marry a woman of their choice. But then I meet Zoe and take her under my protection. Little do I know as I teach her the difference between Dominance and abuse that she will find a place in my heart. But I can’t afford to get close to her; my destiny is to be wed to someone else. As Amahad plunges into a civil war, I find myself fighting not only some of the ruling desert sheikhs but also the man who would do harm to the woman I’d do anything to protect. As I struggle to keep my country united, I’m in a race against time to keep the woman I’ve come to love alive, even though she can never be mine. less

Sean When a ‘package’ is left for me at Grade A’s reception, I’m stunned to find it’s a baby along with a note suggesting that apparently, I’m the father and that her mother’s in danger. But who and where is the woman who birthed her? My employers, Grade A, support my need to find her, and for some reason, Ben teams me up with Vanessa. It will be her first time investigating in the field and I know she isn’t prepared to be thrown into something like this... moreSean When a ‘package’ is left for me at Grade A’s reception, I’m stunned to find it’s a baby along with a note suggesting that apparently, I’m the father and that her mother’s in danger. But who and where is the woman who birthed her? My employers, Grade A, support my need to find her, and for some reason, Ben teams me up with Vanessa. It will be her first time investigating in the field and I know she isn’t prepared to be thrown into something like this. Vanessa I’ve always fancied Sean, well, who wouldn’t? But when I discover he’s fathered a child and hasn’t a clue with whom, it brings home to me just the kind of man he is. Despite my longings, he’s never going to change, is he? So when Ben offers me my first job out of the office, I’m not happy being paired with Sean, I don’t do babies, and the last thing I want is to spend time close to one. But as I join him on his search I grow to see the man underneath the shallow exterior and find it gets harder to resist my attraction to him. And when his baby is kidnapped, I need to find out if I can step up and put my life on the line. less

Jasim Although I’m the middle brother of the ruling family of the Arab state of Amahad, I’ve no particular fondness for my country, and long since have made my home in the UK where I’m part-owner of an exclusive BDSM club. My club fulfils my desire to play with a variety of subs, all of whom can cater to my particular tastes. Unlike my brothers, I have no desire to settle down and become a family man... moreJasim Although I’m the middle brother of the ruling family of the Arab state of Amahad, I’ve no particular fondness for my country, and long since have made my home in the UK where I’m part-owner of an exclusive BDSM club. My club fulfils my desire to play with a variety of subs, all of whom can cater to my particular tastes. Unlike my brothers, I have no desire to settle down and become a family man. It’s easy to see Janna is attracted to me, but she’s the same age as my baby sister, and just as innocent. If her age wasn’t enough for me to keep my distance, her lack of understanding about my lifestyle would seal the deal. She must understand I’m not the man for her, and will never be. Janna Playing lead guitar in an up and coming rock band I should already have had my fair share of men. But the band has kept me protected and secluded from intimate male company. The one night I break free from their control, I get attacked. And the man coming to my rescue is more dangerous to my well-being than the one who tried to molest me. Jasim wakes something inside of me, and I can’t lock my new feelings back into the box. He might not want me, but will he be able to resist in the heat of the desert? And what can I do to convince him that his darkest desires match my own? less

As the youngest sister of the ruling sheikhs of Amahad my life has no significance except eventually I’ll be expected to make a political marriage. To avoid my fate, I’ve stayed away from the country of my birth, and remained forgotten until it appears someone is looking too closely into my life. As a princess I’m a target for kidnap. To ensure my protection I reluctantly return to Amahad, but immediately fall into the hands of a cruel terrorist... moreAs the youngest sister of the ruling sheikhs of Amahad my life has no significance except eventually I’ll be expected to make a political marriage. To avoid my fate, I’ve stayed away from the country of my birth, and remained forgotten until it appears someone is looking too closely into my life. As a princess I’m a target for kidnap. To ensure my protection I reluctantly return to Amahad, but immediately fall into the hands of a cruel terrorist. I didn’t expect to be equally attracted to the three men who come to my rescue. One I know immediately is submissive, perhaps a yin to my yang as I’m a Domme. Another himself a Dom and while life with him would be fun, it would be a constant battle for control. The third is a man who doesn’t label himself, but dominance pours out of every pore. Rami, Hunter and Rais. Three men who want me. Three men who vow to protect me. Three men who I want. Three men who each desire to fulfil all my erotic fantasies. Spoilt for choice as I’m thrown into a world of violence and terror, each will demonstrate why they are the man for me. less