a forbidden love romance with royalty, redemption, and a celestial destiny written in the stars

First book in the Desert Royals series

In a kingdom ruled by ancient stars and modern secrets, Awakened by the Sheikh is a sweeping romance of hidden identity, sovereign desire, and soul-deep recognition.

Celeste Valente, a brilliant Italian astrophysicist betrayed by her peers and exiled from the career she once loved, journeys to the desert kingdom of Qamar with one mission—to disappear. But destiny has other plans.

At the unveiling of the royal observatory, Crown Prince Zayad al-Rami glimpses her in a moment of wonder—one that sparks not just his curiosity, but a magnetic pull he can’t explain. She is not merely a scientist. She is a mirror of everything he has buried: awe, ache, and the desire to choose love over legacy.

But love in Qamar is not simple.

As tradition, power, and politics collide, Celeste and Zayad are drawn into a quiet revolution—one that begins with stargazing and ends in the possibility of reshaping an empire.

Tropes you’ll love include:
Grumpy x sunshine
Royalty & commoner
Forced proximity
Slow-burn emotional intimacy
He falls first—but she won’t trust her heart easily

AWAKENED BY THE SHEIKH is part of Mollie Mathews’ DESERT ROYALS series, featuring maverick sheikh billionaires and the extraordinary women who challenge their legacy. While it can easily be read as a standalone romance, you’ll likely enjoy falling in love with the other royals in the series, too.

Liberated by the Sheikh ( Rafi and Noor), coming soon

If you love true romance and beautiful love stories set against a sensuous backdrop of the desert, art, and architecture, you’ll love Awakened by the Sheikh.

Praise for Awakened by the Sheikh 

Held my interest and left me wanting more!

“This story is beautifully written and throughout it just holds heavy in your heart because of its beauty.”

“Beautiful imagery through words. I also love the astronomy aspect and that I can learn something along with the author’s ability to paint vivid pictures with her words.”

“I look forward to returning to the desert to see where the next story takes us.”

other books in Mollie’s Sheikh-Inspired Romance Series

THE SHEIKHS UNTAMED BRIDES

Claimed by the Sheikh (Tariq and Melanie)

Stolen By The Sheikh (Anwar and Lucy)

Bought By The Sheikh (Fazza and Grace)

Forgotten By The Sheikh (Asim and Yasmin)

Untamed By The Sheikh (Khalid and Amara)

Unveiled By The Sheikh ( Haleem and Laila)

Deceived By The Sheikh (Rafiq and Lina)

Seduced By The Sheikh ( Zahir and Layla)

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