The Pearls of Sharah Series by Fayrene Preston

When Alexandra Sheldon turned to meet Damon Barand's mesmerizing eyes, she felt as if she'd waited her whole life for this man, for this moment -- and he found her infinitely desirable, a goddess of fire and innocence. But was it the woman he noticed first or the impossibly beautiful and extravagant pearls that draped her sensual body, he wondered... while coveting both. He was a connoisseur of beauty, and elegant predator who exuded menacing power and a seductive promise that thrilled her... moreWhen Alexandra Sheldon turned to meet Damon Barand's mesmerizing eyes, she felt as if she'd waited her whole life for this man, for this moment -- and he found her infinitely desirable, a goddess of fire and innocence. But was it the woman he noticed first or the impossibly beautiful and extravagant pearls that draped her sensual body, he wondered... while coveting both. He was a connoisseur of beauty, and elegant predator who exuded menacing power and a seductive promise that thrilled her. Damon was enigmatic, mysterious, and the dark side of the moon beckoning Alex into the black satin night of his soul, and she could deny him nothing. Drawn to her heat, challenged by the cool luster of the legendary necklace, Damon was overwhelmed by madness, desperate to command the ecstatic surrender of the only woman he'd ever needed. But when ghosts of the past shadowed his love, would he risk everything he had to save her? less

The Pearls of Sharah: — A string of ancient, priceless pearls moves from person to person, exerting the profound effect on the life of each. — Raine Bennett quickened her steps. Someone was following her, cloaked by the fog of a London night -- and she was terrified! Threatened by one stranger, she ran straight into the arms of another -- but strangely felt no threat from him. Michael Carr radiated danger and mystery, yet she knew somehow she could trust him... moreThe Pearls of Sharah: — A string of ancient, priceless pearls moves from person to person, exerting the profound effect on the life of each. — Raine Bennett quickened her steps. Someone was following her, cloaked by the fog of a London night -- and she was terrified! Threatened by one stranger, she ran straight into the arms of another -- but strangely felt no threat from him. Michael Carr radiated danger and mystery, yet she knew somehow she could trust him. The enchanting woman with the rain-colored eyes heated his blood, but the magnificent strands of perfect pearls draped across her exquisite body complicated his pursuit of the lady. What was she doing with the legendary Pearls of Sharah, when they'd been reported stolen to Interpol -- and what secrets lay beneath the silk she wore like sensual armor, warning him away? Seducing Raine into admitting her passion, Michael shattered her wall of cool reserve, tempting her, driving her mad with desire. But surrendering to Michael threatened the man who'd loved her first. Could she keep danger at a distance without sacrificing the hero she'd love forever? less

When Zarah, the old gypsy woman, gave her the wondrous string of creamy pearls, promising that a man with cinnamon-colored hair would enter her life and magic would follow, Leah insisted she didn't believe in such pretty illusions. But when handsome Stephen Tanner appeared that night at the carnival, she saw her destiny in his dark eyes and fiery hair... moreWhen Zarah, the old gypsy woman, gave her the wondrous string of creamy pearls, promising that a man with cinnamon-colored hair would enter her life and magic would follow, Leah insisted she didn't believe in such pretty illusions. But when handsome Stephen Tanner appeared that night at the carnival, she saw her destiny in his dark eyes and fiery hair. He found her fascinating, beautiful, an enchantress whose gypsy lips had never known passion until the fire of his kisses made her tremble and their sweetness made her melt. When she learned that Zarah's son had been arrested for murder, the pearls gave Leah the courage to seek the truth that would free him, but could they free her to revel in the sweet abandon of Stephen's embrace? Leah had never fit in anywhere but with the gypsies, and she feared Stephen would abandon her as her parents had. Could he teach her she was worthy of his love, that the magic was in her, not the mysterious pearls? less