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Under the Arabian Sky by Robin Knight
Part of the Love Abroad Multi-author Series
Find Love Abroad Under the Arabian Sky…
Arthur Somersby is an expert in sand. Working as an arenologist at Oxford University, it’s Arthur’s job to gather research and data on the movement and molecular structure of sand, blending geology, chemistry and biology into one specialty science. But while Arthur’s colleagues conduct their work around the globe — from the Sahara to the Kalahari and beyond — a tragedy in Arthur’s past prevents him from wanting to leave the safety of his office.
That is until one of his colleagues goes missing, presumed dead, and Arthur is called upon to take his place in the distant Arab nation of Oman.
It is there upon the shipless oceans of sand that Arthur meets falcon veterinarian Tariq Hassan. And while the desert heat ignites an instant spark between the two men, a clash of cultures could mean their Arabian love affair is over before it’s even begun.
Can two strangers from opposite worlds overcome the Middle East’s tightly-held religious beliefs and find a way to love one another? Can a connection be made between the science of sand and the spirituality of the desert? Will Arthur’s past and centuries-old traditions keep two souls apart, or will Arthur and Tariq find their happily-ever-after… Under the Arabian Sky?
Under the Arabian Sky is a 40k-word MM romance that will transport you to the deserts of Arabia from the comfort of your favorite reading chair. It can be read as part of the Love Abroad collection or as a stand-alone romance.
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The falcon squawked again and again, no doubt feeling the sun on her feathers, no doubt smelling the scent of her surroundings.
Tariq donned the leather gloves, then gently open the door to the cage and reached inside, untying the strap of the hood and slowly pulling it from the bird’s head.
The falcon blinked back the bright light and shrieked with even more excitement.
Tariq took off the gloves and dropped them on the sand before he retreated from the cage, stepping backward…
Stepping toward me.
He backed slowly up against me.
I wasn’t entirely sure what he was doing, until he reached behind him to find my hips. Ever so carefully he took hold of both my hips in his hands, guiding me backward, standing in front to protect me should the falcon decide to turn on his rescuer and attack.
As Tariq’s hands held onto my hips, I caught my breath.
My heart pounded in my chest.
I exhaled ever so slowly, trying desperately not to quiver, knowing he could feel my breath on the back of his neck.
He stopped… but he did not let go of my hips.
“This is far enough,” he whispered.
I gulped again, praying he would keep his grip on me, wishing I could tenderly lay my hands over his. Wishing I could lean forward… just an inch… and touch my lips to the nape of his neck.
I felt my crotch twitch with delight as I watched a bead of sweat trickle from under his hair, slide down the brown skin of his neck and soak into the collar of his gown.
I wondered if he knew I was staring at his beautiful skin, his running sweat… or whether he was oblivious to my moment of voyeurism, instead focusing on freeing his falcon.
With another loud squawk my attention was taken away from Tariq’s perspiring skin. I looked over to the bird to see her taking her first wary steps out of the cage and onto the rocky ground.
She scanned her surroundings intently.
Happily.
She cast one last look at Tariq, blinking and tilting her head from side to side, as though she wanted to remember that face.
Suddenly, like a spinnaker snapping open in the wind, the falcon spread her wings, launched herself off the ground and took off into the endless blue sky.
Tariq tightened his grip on my hips, as though the sight of the bird flying free gave him a thrill that made his entire body clench with joy.
It was a moment that took my breath away.
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About the Author:
Robin Knight is the author of gay fiction novels, novellas, and short stories, ranging in genre from gay adventure, gay romance, gay suspense, and gay comedies.
The heroes of Robin’s books love to spend their time jumping off the page, stumbling through misadventures, and falling in love.
Robin has worked in advertising, politics, journalism, and event management, but nothing is as fun as telling stories.
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