Isabel Ibañez

The stunning conclusion to the story that started in What the River Knows. A lush immersive historical fantasy set in Egypt filled with adventure, and a rivals-to-lovers romance like no other! 1885, Egypt Inez Olivera is left reeling from her cousin Elvira’s murder, and her mother’s betrayal, and when Tío Ricardo issues an ultimatum about her inheritance, she’s left with only one option to consider. Marriage to Whitford Hayes. Former British soldier, her uncle’s aide de camp, and one time nemesis, Whit has his own mysterious reasons for staying in Egypt. With her heart on the line, Inez might have to bind her fate to the one person whose secret plans could ruin her.

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 "Inez," he whispered. "You want to know why I saved your life? I can think of no better act to show how much I love you. This world would not be the same without you in it, and don't everwant to find out what that feels like. Ifl have to follow you across a desert, I will.If I have to jump into the Nile, again and again, I will. If I have to leap in front of a thousand bullets, I will." He closed his eyes, breath shuddering. "I will always love you.

Inez, you are the love of my life," Whit roared. "I will not lose you now.” 

"Inez" "The money doesn't matter to me," I said. "The only thing that does is you, us, our family. You are the love of my life, and I will not lose you now" He shut his eyes, his breath shuddering, When he opened them again, he stared at me intently, his hand coming to brush against the curve of my cheek"I love you. I gave him a watery smile. "You are the most precious thing in here, Whit. "'Sweetheart, will you marry me? 

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