In The Flesh
by Sylvia Day, Livia Dare

Some readers may remember this story as Sapphire’s Worth. Written in 2004, a few brief excerpts were posted on my Web site and they were never forgotten—I’ve been receiving e-mail about Sapphire and Wulf ever since!

This was my second completed novel and although I have written many more since then, this Arabian Nights tale of seduction, power, and ultimate surrender holds a special place in my heart. Wulfric remains one of my favorite heroes. I hope he’ll become one of yours as well!

With love,
Sylvia

Synopsis:
An infamous beauty. A daring warrior...

For five years, Sapphire has been the king of Sari’s most treasured concubine. Independent at last, she refuses to put herself in anyone’s control again. But now another’s meddling has led her into the path of proud, arrogant Wulfric, Crown Prince of the rival kingdom of D’Ashier...a man who is dangerous to her in every way.

And a seduction that could destroy them both.

The daughter of Wulfric’s fiercest opponent, Sapphire is a prized warrior in her own right and highly skilled in the sensual arts — in short, Wulfric’s perfect match. A lasting union is unthinkable, but the bargain they strike — to spend one night together, and then part — proves impossible in the face of a desire powerful enough to bring two countries to the brink of war, and two hearts to the point of surrender...

Originally published June 2009, writing as Livia Dare by Zebra Books.

Other Books by Sylvia Day

Afterburn

Aftershock

Afterburn/Aftershock

Don't Tempt Me
The Georgian Series #4

A Passion for Him

Passion For the Game
The Georgian Series #2

One with You
A Crossfire Novel #5

Captivated By You
A Crossfire Novel #4

Spellbound

Razor's Edge
Shadow Stalkers

Taking the Heat
Shadow Stalkers

On Fire
Shadow Stalkers

Scandalous Liaisons

Entwined with You
A Crossfire Novel #3

Eve of Chaos
A Marked Novel #3

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Sylvia Day's Bio

Sylvia Day is the national bestselling, award-winning author of over a dozen novels written across multiple sub-genres — contemporary, fantasy, historical, futuristic, science fiction, romantic suspense, paranormal romance, and urban fantasy — under multiple pen names: three! A wife and mother of two, she is a former Russian linguist for the U.S. Army Military Intelligence.

Sylvia is a lifelong California resident who loves to travel. Her adventures have taken her to Japan, Holland, Germany, France, Mexico, Jamaica, and all over the United States. Born in Los Angeles, she grew up in Orange County (the O.C.), and later lived in Monterey, Oceanside, and the Temecula Valley.

She is a Japanese-American who enjoys the many Japanese cultural events in Southern California as well as frequent family jaunts to Disneyland, Knott's Berry Farm, and Sea World. Her childhood career aspirations were few — become a dolphin trainer at Sea World or a bestselling novelist. Obviously, the dolphin trainer career took a back seat.

A year after she first sat down at the keyboard, Sylvia sold her first book to Kensington Brava and three years later—to the day—she sold her 15-17th single title books. In addition to her novels, she's written numerous novellas and short stories for both print and electronic-original release. Called "wonderful and passionate" by WNBC.com and "wickedly entertaining" by Booklist, Sylvia's stories are frequent recipients of Readers' Choice and Reviewers' Choice accolades. Her work has been translated into Russian, Japanese, Portuguese, and Spanish. She's been honored with the Romantic Times Reviewers' Choice award, the EPPIE award, and multiple finalist nods for Romance Writers of America's prestigious RITA Award of Excellence.

A voracious reader, Sylvia still manages to keep up with her two young children. She's blessed with an understanding husband who is proud of her writing and doesn't mind (too much) that her computer sees her more often than he does.

Sylvia also writes under the pseudonyms S.J. Day and Livia Dare.