The Winged Lion — Anne Carsley

LUSTS AS SEARING AS THE DESERT SUN
The beautiful daughter of a wandering scribe, CeLa wanted only life and freedom. Brazenly, she defied the power-mad priestess of Lagash. Fleeing the temple death-pits, she swore an oath of service to the mighty Sargon of Akkad and undertook a perilous journey to the resplendent palaces of the Pharaohs.

PASSIONS AS HOT AS THE BURNING SANDS
Pursued by relentless enemies, attacked by lawless hordes, forced to serve pagan gods and perform their unspeakable rites, she was bound to a breathtaking odyssey across the ancient world -- and to the undying love of one man. Together, they were fated to live a passionate adventure and share love's burning ecstasies in the shadow of... The Winged Lion