Keeper of the Rings — Nancy Cane

ON A DISTANT PLANET, FAR, FAR AWAY

He was shrouded in black when Leena first laid eyes on him--his face shaded like the night. At first the lovely young archaeologist thought Taurin to be a farmer--but this man was no simple agrarian. With a commanding presence and an impressive temper, Taurin was an obvious choice to be Leena's protector on her quest for a stolen sacred artifact. Curious about his mysterious background, and increasingly tempted by his tantalizing touch, Leena could only pray that their dangerous journey would be a success. If not, explosive secrets would be revealed and a passion unleashed that would forever change their world.