Download or read book KEPT FOR THE SHEIKH S PLEASURE written by Lynn Raye Harris and published by Harlequin / SB Creative. This book was released on 2014-12-30 with total page 129 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ten years ago Genie Gray’s lover left her without so much as a reason why. She’s finally getting over her past heartbreak and pursuing her dreams as an archeologist, when suddenly she and her temp are kidnapped. They find themselves presented to King Zafir?who just happens to be Genie’s lost love! Despite the situation, Genie learns the truth behind Zafir leaving all those years ago and soon begins to feel herself falling for him all over again, even after hating him for so long. Genie feels conflicted about what she should do?and so does Zafir. Will the turmoil in their hearts keep them apart?
Download or read book Captive for the Sheikh s Pleasure written by Carol Marinelli and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2017-12-01 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: His sinful desert seduction… Sheikh Ilyas al-Razim was born to be king. He won’t let anything stand in his way, especially not the waitress daring to think she can blackmail him! It’s his duty to protect his family’s honor—even if it means taking impossibly stunning Maggie Delaney as his hostage… Beneath the starlit skies of Zayrinia’s desert, defiant Maggie convinces Ilyas she is innocent of his accusations. No longer his prisoner, Maggie is free to return home…yet now she’s held captive by their smoldering raw desire! Dare she surrender to the pleasure this desert prince promises?
Download or read book At the Sheikh s Pleasure written by Diana Fraser and published by Bay Books. This book was released on 2023-12-18 with total page 183 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A grieving sheikh and a distrustful academic hunt for a mythical diamond, discovering love amidst ancient secrets and their own wounded hearts. Sheikh Zaire’s heart lies buried with his beloved. He's rebuilt his life as a ruler of a desert kingdom beset by threats from neighboring countries. Enter Rosana, a fiery academic clawing her way from the ashes of an oppressive past. Driven by the hunt for a legendary diamond, she lands in Zaire’s domain, a whirlwind of defiance and captivating beauty. Thrust together by forces beyond their control, Zaire and Rosana embark on a quest for the Bahr Al Noor diamond through sun-scorched dunes and ancient palaces. As they chase the whispers of the lost gem, they discover a treasure far more precious—a love neither dared to believe possible. Yet, Rosana's past casts long shadows, leaving her guarded and untrusting. Zaire, haunted by grief, clings to a heart he thought forever turned to stone. Can Zaire break free from the shackles of his past and learn to love again? Can Rosana shed the armor forged in betrayal and open her heart to a man who offers not just a crown, but a love that defies the sands of time? Unravel the secrets of the desert in this passionate tale of a sheikh, a scholar, and a diamond that holds the key to their destinies. Diana's Books —Diamond Sheikhs-- At the Sheikh’s Command At the Sheikh’s Bidding At the Sheikh’s Pleasure --Secrets of the Sheikhs-- The Sheikh's Revenge by Seduction The Sheikh's Secret Love Child The Sheikh's Marriage Trap --The Sheikhs of Havilah-- The Sheikh’s Secret Baby Bought by the Sheikh The Sheikh’s Forbidden Lover Surrender to the Sheikh Taken for the Sheikh's Harem --Desert Kings-- Wanted: A Wife for the Sheikh The Sheikh's Bargain Bride The Sheikh's Lost Lover Awakened by the Sheikh Claimed by the Sheikh Wanted: A Baby by the Sheikh --British Billionaires-- The Billionaire's Contract Marriage The Billionaire's Impossible CEO The Billionaire's Secret Baby --Italian Romance-- The Italian’s Perfect Lover Seduced by the Italian The Passionate Italian An Accidental Christmas --Medieval Romance Written as Saskia Knight-- Claiming His Lady Seducing His Lady Awakening His Lady Defending His Lady Honoring His Lady
Download or read book For the Sheikh s Pleasure written by Annie West and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2007-08-01 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rosalie Winters is a challenge. Beautiful andaloof, she doesn't play the games of flirtation andseduction that Sheikh Arik Kareem Ben Hassanexpects from women. She intrigues him with herlack of sophistication and guile. Arik realizes he must move slowly to gain hertrust. Rosalie is quiet, even withdrawn, as thoughsomething has changed her. But Arik also knowsthat once she's at his command Rosalie willwelcome the loving that only he can give her….
Download or read book Chosen by the Sheikh written by Kim Lawrence and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2010-10-19 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Sheikh and the Virgin by Kim Lawrence Prince Tariq Al Kamal furiously forbids his brother to marry an unsuitable woman. Then Tariq whisks Beatrice away to his desert home where he becomes intent on seducing her. What he doesn't realize is she isn't his brother's intended—she's an innocent who's about to become his bride! Kept for the Sheikh's Pleasure by Lynn Raye Harris King Zafir bin Rashid al-Khalifa does not care for surprises. Especially ones that involve the reappearance of his ex, Dr. Genie Gray! Now Zafir has the power to make all the rules—and what he wants is a willing Genie in his bed….
Download or read book Taken for the Sheikh s Harem written by Diana Fraser and published by Diana Fraser. This book was released on 2021-11-30 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A powerful sheikh, a feminist academic, and a harem... Dr. Ashley Maitland is an academic who is determined to leave her painful past behind her and forge a university career for herself—even if that means she has to write a sensational book about harems. So she travels to the medieval country of Irem which is as mysterious as its king, Sheikh Zyir. But there she discovers that the only way she can complete her research is to join the sheikh's harem! --The Sheikhs of Havilah-- The Sheikh’s Secret Baby Bought by the Sheikh The Sheikh’s Forbidden Lover Surrender to the Sheikh Taken for the Sheikh's Harem --Secrets of the Sheikhs-- The Sheikh’s Revenge by Seduction The Sheikh’s Secret Love Child The Sheikh’s Marriage Trap --Desert Kings-- Wanted: A Wife for the Sheikh The Sheikh’s Bargain Bride The Sheikh's Lost Lover Awakened by the Sheikh Claimed by the Sheikh Wanted: A Baby by the Sheikh --Italian Romance-- The Italian's Perfect Love Seduced by the Italian The Passionate Italian An Accidental Christmas
Download or read book The Sheikh s Rebellious Mistress written by Sandra Marton and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2008-11-22 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A royal sheikh is out for revenge against the woman who stole his heart—and his fortune—in the USA Today–bestselling author’s sexy international romance. Sheikh Salim al Taj, crown prince of Senahdar, never mixes business and pleasure—until a night of unbridled passion with employee Grace Hunter makes him rethink all the rules he lives by. Afraid that his desire for her could compromise his judgment, he conjures every ounce of self-control to keep her at arm’s length. But when Grace suddenly disappears—along with ten million dollars of Salim’s money—the sheikh’s desire turns to a lust for revenge. He resolves to bring his runaway rebellious mistress to heel—slowly, pleasurably and mercilessly. . . .
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Download or read book The Sheikhs of Havilah The Complete Series written by Diana Fraser and published by Bay Books. This book was released on 1901 with total page 849 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Sheikhs of Havilah… Five powerful sheikhs bound together by the ancient, fabled land of Havilah in which their countries lie, and by the promise they made to each other—to build an enduring peace in their lands, no matter what the price... This boxed set contains all five of their stories—five contemporary, page-turning romances featuring: Amir and Ruby Zavian and Gabrielle Roshan and Shakira Xander and Elaheh Zyir and Ashley So forget the craziness of our real world, settle down in a comfy chair with your favorite pet, drink and chocolate, and lose yourself in the passion and intrigue which await you in the fabled land of Havilah! Warning: this boxed set contains powerful sheikhs, strong-minded women, and the bedroom door remains open! The Sheikh’s Secret Baby A controlling sheikh with a secret, a beautiful model with a broken heart, forced into a marriage to save their son. But can it save their love? Bought by the Sheikh She was bought once, he’ll buy her again… A dysfunctional upbringing has made Sheikh Zavian bin Ameen Al Rasheed distrustful of people—but he trusted Gabrielle…until she leaves him, bought off by his father. But his obsession with her only grows so he buys her services from her university because if Gabrielle can’t be his wife, then why not his mistress? The Sheikh’s Forbidden Lover Forced apart for the sake of peace! A playboy sheikh determined to ignore his heart, a beautiful sheikha for whom duty comes first. And a brief, passionate affair which leads to complications… Surrender to the Sheikh Playboy sheikh, Xander, and fiery sheikha, Elaheh, dislike each on sight but are forced together when Elaheh's safety is threatened. Will it bring them closer, or set them, and their countries, on a collision course? Taken for the Sheikh’s Harem Dr. Ashley Maitland needs to research harems to save her job, so she travels to a country which is as mysterious as its king, Sheikh Zyir. But there she discovers that the only way she can complete her research is to join the sheikh's harem! Want to read more of Diana's sheikhs? You're in luck! There are two more series: --Desert Kings-- Wanted: A Wife for the Sheikh The Sheikh's Bargain Bride The Sheikh's Lost Lover Awakened by the Sheikh Claimed by the Sheikh Wanted: A Baby by the Sheikh --Secrets of the Sheikh-- The Sheikh's Revenge by Seduction The Sheikh's Secret Love Child The Sheikh's Marriage Trap And then there's her billionaires... —British Billionaires— The Billionaire's Contract Marriage The Billionaire's Impossible CEO The Billionaire's Secret Baby
Download or read book The Sheikhs of Havilah Boxed Set Books 1 3 written by Diana Fraser and published by Bay Books`. This book was released on with total page 541 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Prepare to be swept away to the captivating world of Havilah in this tantalizing trio of contemporary romances! Three commanding sheikhs, united by an ancient pact and an unwavering commitment to forge lasting peace, find their resolve tested when desire burns hot. As the pages turn and passions ignite, will love conquer all or will duty destroy their chance at happily ever after? Dive into the first three books of the mesmerizing Sheikhs of Havilah series and discover the heart-stopping power of love! The Sheikh's Secret Baby (Amir and Ruby) A controlling sheikh with a secret, a beautiful model with a broken heart, forced into a marriage to save their son. But can it save their love? Bought by the Sheikh (Zavian and Gabrielle) She was bought once, he’ll buy her again… A dysfunctional upbringing has made Sheikh Zavian bin Ameen Al Rasheed distrustful of people—but he trusted Gabrielle…until she leaves him, bought off by his father. But his obsession with her only grows so he buys her services from her university because if Gabrielle can’t be his wife, then why not his mistress? The Sheikh's Forbidden Lover (Roshan and Shakira) Forced apart for the sake of peace! A playboy sheikh determined to ignore his heart, a beautiful sheikha for whom duty comes first. And a brief, passionate affair which leads to complications… Diana's Books (in order of most recent series) Diamond Sheikhs At the Sheikh’s Command At the Sheikh’s Bidding At the Sheikh’s Pleasure British Billionaires The Billionaire's Contract Marriage The Billionaire's Impossible CEO The Billionaire's Secret Baby Secrets of the Sheikhs The Sheikh's Revenge by Seduction The Sheikh's Secret Love Child The Sheikh's Marriage Trap The Sheikhs of Havilah The Sheikh’s Secret Baby Bought by the Sheikh The Sheikh’s Forbidden Lover Surrender to the Sheikh Taken for the Sheikh's Harem Desert Kings Wanted: A Wife for the Sheikh The Sheikh's Bargain Bride The Sheikh's Lost Lover Awakened by the Sheikh Claimed by the Sheikh Wanted: A Baby by the Sheikh Italian Romance The Italian’s Perfect Lover Seduced by the Italian The Passionate Italian An Accidental Christmas Medieval Romance Claiming His Lady Seducing His Lady Awakening His Lady Defending His Lady Honoring His Lady —Lantern Bay— Yours to Give Yours to Treasure Yours to Cherish Yours to Keep Yours Forever Yours to Love —Mackenzies— A Place Called Home Secrets at Parata Bay Escape to Shelter Springs What You See in the Stars Second Chance at Whisper Creek Summer at the Lakehouse Café —Summer Beach— Return to Summer Beach The Café at Summer Beach The Flower Shop at Summer Beach
Download or read book A Sheikh s Pleasure written by Kate Hardy and published by HarperCollins Australia. This book was released on 2018-07-01 with total page 622 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Love–Slave To The Sheikh – Miranda Lee Sheikh Bandar bin Saeed al Serkel had lived life in the fast lane. But now this oil–rich billionaire was facing a roadblock: he had a brain tumour. There was a fifty–fifty chance Bandar would recover. With weeks to go before starting treatment, he would distract himself with a trip to Australia, where he'd indulge in his favourite pastime: a woman in his bed. That was where Samantha Nelson came in... The Sheikh's Undoing – Sharon Kendrick Ultimate playboy Sheikh Tariq relies on no one but himself – with a little bit of help from his indispensable PA, Isobel Mulholland. When a car accident leaves this dynamic sheikh injured and reliant on Isobel, his first reaction is to be furious! The only way through it is to make the most of having Isobel at his beck and call – and under her enchanting touch Tariq's thoughts turn to seduction. This sweet woman could just be the sheikh's undoing! Surrender To The Playboy Sheikh – Kate Hardy Karim al–Hassan can have any woman he wants, and sexy waitress Lily Finch has caught his eye. One glance leads to a searing kiss – and a hunger that Karim plans to satisfy with a temporary fling. But Lily is more than just a waitress. Successful and careerfocused, she is determined never to mix business with pleasure – until playboy Karim's slow seduction breaks down her resistance! Soon Karim is breaking his own rules: he wants Lily in his bed – forever!
Download or read book Captured by the Sheikh written by Kate Hewitt and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2014-08-19 with total page 189 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "I took your bride. I'll take your throne. Because both are mine by right." Banishment and shame has turned Sheikh Khalil al Bakir into a man determined to reclaim the crown of Kadar from his rival. Khalil's campaign begins by kidnapping his enemy's bride-to-be. She's a means to an end, so why is he so inflamed at the thought of her in anyone's bed but his own? Queen Elena Karras of Thallia was prepared for a cold, mutually convenient marriage. Instead she is carried off into the sands, where the virgin queen soon discovers an unexpected desire for her sinfully sexy captor that leaves her craving more....
Download or read book Wrapped in Pleasure written by Brenda Jackson and published by Kimani Press. This book was released on 2010-01-01 with total page 364 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Two Westmoreland novels—one classic and one new—from New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Brenda Jackson Delaney's Desert Sheikh A mix-up in Delaney Westmoreland's vacation plans forces her to share a cabin with a tall, dark and oh-so-handsome sheikh who is bent on her seduction. Jamal Ari Yasir intends to school Delaney in sensuality for his own pleasure. But instead of loving and leaving her, he becomes enraptured by an irresistible and unforgettable passion for his sexy-as-sin roommate. Can the arrogant sheikh convince his secret lover that they are fated for more than just a summer fling? Seduced by a Stranger Johari Yasir has no interest in returning to her homeland to marry a man she's never met—at least, not without sowing some wild oats first. And when a handsome charmer offers to whisk her away in his private plane, she impulsively accepts. Rasheed Valdemon is shocked that his bride-to-be would fly off with someone she barely knows— even though he's the one doing the asking. More surprising is his hunger for this lovely, rebellious woman. Yet what will happen when she realizes she's been seduced by the man who's destined to be her husband?
Download or read book Sheikh s Temptation written by Alexandra Sellers and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2011-06-20 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One night of electrifying, primitive lovemaking with Sheikh Arash Khosravi and Lana Holding had never let another man touch her. Separated by circumstance, she despaired of seeing him again. But their reunion proved bittersweet. For pride and pain had made her strong sheikh ruthless and as cold as the blizzard they were stranded in.... Arash had risked his fortune to save his beloved country. And so he could promise gentle Lana no future. But solitude with the breathtaking beauty was too tempting for his noble resistance. Surrendering to the woman who was his torment, his delight, he vowed to have her forever. Could he keep her when he had nothing to offer...but himself?
Download or read book Secrets of the Sheikhs Boxed Set written by Diana Fraser and published by Bay Books. This book was released on 2022-09-15 with total page 526 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 🌟 Uncover the Secrets of the Sheikhs in this captivating boxed set of three contemporary romances! 🌟 Settle into your favorite chair, grab your go-to drink and let the Secrets of the Sheikhs transport you to a world where love has to battle the secrets and shadows of the past. Warning: this boxed set contains powerful sheikhs, strong-minded women, and the bedroom door remains open! The Sheikh's Revenge by Seduction (Book 1) A sheikh intent on revenge, an Englishwoman caught in a trap, a love that cannot be denied… Sheikh Rayan ibn Mohammed Aziz is as uncompromising as the desert in which he was raised. So when his half-sister is seduced, dumped, and ruined by a middle-aged English aristocrat, there is only one way in which Rayan intends to exact revenge. The only child of a notorious womanizer, Lauren Alexandra Le Harivel is the apple of her father’s eye. While he roams the world seeking pleasure, she's left by herself to run the family estate and dream of a different life. But when a darkly handsome stranger starts work on the family estate and makes her feel beautiful and desired, she agrees to return with him to his desert homeland. But what began as a means to vent Rayan's anger and avenge his sister's death turns into something very different under the heat of the desert sun and their love affair, which proves even hotter... The Sheikh's Secret Love Child (Book 2) A desert king, a beautiful surfer, a brief affair which puts them all in danger… Sheikh Zeeshan ibn Mohammed Aziz, King of Ahmar, believed he’d found the woman he wanted to marry when Samantha Cross came sweeping into his life with her devastating beauty and a character to match. But she’d disappeared without trace with equal speed. When he’s informed she’s pregnant with his baby, he tracks her down and brings her home. He knows what growing up without a father did to his half-siblings, and he won’t allow that to happen to his child. Sexy, freedom-loving Samantha had only accepted the dare to flirt with the Sheikh of Ahmar for a bit of fun. But she had no idea the ‘friend’ who’d issued the dare was involved with Russian Intelligence who planned to lure Zeeshan to his death. As soon as she discovered what was really going on, she went into hiding to protect her baby. But she hadn’t taken into account the determination of a man scorned, and not just any man—a sheikh, a desert king, a man who’d stop at nothing to get what he wanted. The Sheikh's Marriage Trap (Book 3) A sheikh dedicated to pleasure, a woman intent on revenge, a love that cannot be denied… Sheikh Adam ibn Mohammed Aziz enjoys a life of wheeling and dealing, seducing and flirting. He’s only doing what comes naturally, and loving women happens to come very naturally to him—so long as the women understand that they can never touch his heart. That’s why an arranged marriage will suit him nicely. He only has to make sure of one thing—he’s untainted by scandal. And he’s been too discreet to allow any scandal to attach itself to him. So far, anyway. Half-English, half-Ahmari, librarian Jasmine Delaney flirts with Adam for one reason only—he caused her beloved sister’s death. Her life will never be the same again and she needs the handsome Adam to understand the pain his careless affairs have caused. At first she’s not sure how she can do this. But all becomes clear when she discovers his Achilles Heel—he must appear to be free from scandal. So she decides she’ll give him a scandal which will destroy his future. Perhaps then he’ll understand, in a small way, the grief his womanizing has caused. But the best-laid plans of a vengeful woman can go astray, especially when she finds herself in a setting of exquisite beauty, in the company of a consummate seducer who has spent his life perfecting his ability to give and receive pleasure… Indulge in this boxed set today, and let the allure of Ahmar captivate your heart! 💖
Download or read book Zahkim Sheikhs Series written by Leslie North and published by Relay Publishing. This book was released on with total page 350 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Sheikh's Captive American Sheikh Tarek of Zahkim doesn't believe in superstitions or hunches, so when an old woman tells him an angel will fall from the sky and save him and his tiny kingdom, he ignores such a prophecy—until Tess Angel crashes into his life. Literally. Now he's struggling with an attraction to this very modern woman—but her life is worlds away from his own. There’s no chance of a future for them, but in the present moment, he can't keep his hands off her. After her jet crashes, Tess Angel is stuck in Zahkim with a gorgeous sheikh, and she has a hunch they could be soulmates. But this sheikh keeps telling her he's a rational man who doesn’t believe in true love, and while his grandmother is scheming to keep Tess in Zahkim, Sheikh Tarek seems willing to let her go on her way. Can she convince him there's more to this world than facts and numbers—and that true love can overcome any obstacles? The Sheikh's Determined Lover Christine Harper has no intention of becoming a Middle Eastern princess. She just wants access to the royal palace to find the research her father needs. He's badly ill, but Christine figures she can find a reason for him to live. That reason just might be solid proof for her father’s theories of the 'Lion People', an ancient tribe who first settled Egypt. To find the necessary proof and help her father, she’s willing to put her own career second… and even accept a deal from Sheikh Arif ben Iben. Arif is a man who knows what he wants—and what has been foretold to him in the stars. If he and his cousins marry for love, his country will prosper. And he's fallen for Christine Harper at first sight. The small spitfire is the woman he wants to win, but she turns down his immediate proposal. When she asks for access to the palace archives, he makes her a bargain—she'll have all the access she wants for three months, but he will use that time to convince her to marry him and stay in Zahkim. Now, Arif is out to win the love of his life, but can he pull her from the dusty papers long enough to prove their love is more than a fleeting fancy? The Sheikh's Unexpected Wife Sheikh Nasim Said is going through with his arranged marriage—it will be good for business, and his country Zahkim, even if his cousin Arif says it will be a disaster. But when his veil- shrouded bride faints halfway through the ceremony, he discovers he hasn’t married the daughter of a neighboring king, but the luscious Ginni Leeland. His wife is a stranger, but he can’t wait to get to know her better –in every way—even if her stunt has threatened Zahkim’s relationship with their neighbor. Ginni is full of Southern charm, and she plans to put it to good use in Zahkim, proving to her daddy she’s ready to take over the family business by cementing a deal to transport Zahkim’s oil. Helping her friend elope by taking her place (temporarily!) in her wedding is the perfect ruse to get her close to Sheikh Nasim. But the marriage wasn’t supposed to be legally binding! Now she’s married to a sheikh, her daddy’s furious, and—worst of all—she’s falling in love with her new husband. Now Ginni has to prevent a war, seal the deal with Zahkim, and keep her heart from breaking—all in less than a week.
Download or read book For The Sheikh s Pleasure written by Sandra Marton and published by HarperCollins Australia. This book was released on 2015-05-01 with total page 576 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Sheikh's Defiant Bride The time had come for Tariq, Crown Prince of Dubaac, to find a wife and produce an heir. Though the darkly handsome, worldly–wise Sheikh had wined, dined and made love to some of the most beautiful and sophisticated women in the world, duty demanded that now he choose a biddable wife who would submit to him – day and night. Then Madison Whitney became pregnant with Tariq's child. But high–flying, outspoken Manhattan career–girl Madison certainly wasn't biddable or submissive! Tariq knew he must use every means at his disposal to claim his defiant bride and their baby... The Sheikh's Wayward Wife Sheikh Khalil al Hasim is more than happy to escort feisty Layla Addison back to his desert kingdom and hand her over to her betrothed. But he's almost as horrified as she is by the lecherous man she's being forced to marry! With steely determination, Khalil demands she become his bride instead! Layla's powerless to resist his wicked good looks, but he's arrogant and overbearing. Has this rebellious bride just jumped from the frying pan into the fire? The Sheikh's Rebellious Mistress For Sheikh Salim al Taj, it's strictly business. But one night with his employee Grace Hunter and his focus is changed – now he wants her exclusively! When Salim ends their passionate affair, he can't believe it when Grace walks out on her job, apparently taking company secrets with her. He resolves to bring his runaway rebellious mistress to heel – slowly, pleasurably and mercilessly...
