In a desperate attempt to get out from her fathers control, Nora Williams agrees to marry a man she doesnt love. But shes shocked when her old friend, Sheikh Rashid, whom she hasnt seen in years, demands she not to go through with it. Even more surprising? Rashid has a proposal. Literally. Nora should marry him instead. She had a secret crush on Rashid when they were younger, so the offer is awfully enticing. But Rashid is the crown prince of Omirabadhow could she possibly fit in with his royal family? And will she be able to follow her calling for midwifery the way she wantsneedsto? Worse, Rashids proposal feels more like a business contract than a marriage proposal. Until they kiss, that is.

Rashid never had any illusion that his marriage would be one of passion. As a member of the royal family, hes expected to marry before thirty and doesnt have time to find a woman he actually loves. Until he hears of Noras predicament Hed wanted to be more than friends when they were younger, but theyd never done more than exchange looks across a study table. Unfortunately, even with his proposal, hes still only a friend to her. Their marriage of convenience, though, lasts about two hours before unraveling into a state of wedded blissat least for Rashid. What he doesnt realize is how much Nora misses her midwifery work, or how very unhappy shes become trapped in the palace. But the wife of a sheikh has no business working with his countrys poor or being reckless about her safety.

As the two slowly grow closer, they must reconcile Noras calling with Rashids responsibilities to his country. And discover if this marriage of theirs is real or just a terrible mistake.