Reading order#
| # |
Title |
Published |
Author |
Buy on Amazon |
| 1 |
Banished to the Harem |
2012 |
Carol Marinelli |
Buy |
| 2 |
Beholden to the Throne |
2012 |
Carol Marinelli |
Buy |
Published in 2012, the Empire of the Sands duet drops its heroines into the closed world of a desert palace. In Banished to the Harem, the heroine finds herself confined to the royal harem, forced to navigate palace politics and her growing feelings for the man who put her there. Beholden to the Throne follows a woman whose duty to the kingdom ties her to its ruler.
The two books share a setting and explore similar themes of freedom, duty, and desire within the walls of a desert empire.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many books are in the Empire of the Sands series?
There are two books in the Empire of the Sands series, published in 2012.
What is the first book in the Empire of the Sands series?
The first book in the Empire of the Sands series is Banished to the Harem, published in 2012.
What is the Empire of the Sands series about?
The series is set in a fictional desert empire and follows two connected romances. Banished to the Harem tells the story of a woman trapped in a palace, while Beholden to the Throne features a heroine bound by duty to a desert ruler. Both books explore the tension between personal desire and royal obligation.