Download or read book Married for the Sheikh s Duty written by Tara Pammi and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2016-12-01 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A matchmaking mistake leads to a playboy sheikh’s last temptation in this novel of smoking-hot sensuality from the author of The Unwanted Conti Bride. Thanks to a recent scandalous exposé, the damage to Sheikh Zayn Al-Ghamdi’s reputation is threatening his family’s future. So when fiercely independent Amalia Christensen has the gall to blackmail him with further ruination to ensure her innocent brother’s freedom, Zayn chooses to keep his enemies close . . . and make Amalia his temporary fiancée! Zayn’s only duty is to his country. He can’t allow himself any emotional ties. But the hunger Amalia unleashes in him soon tempts the playboy sheikh to take their relationship from business to the bedroom . . .

Download or read book Married For The Sheikh s Duty Brides for Billionaires Book 3 Mills Boon Modern written by Tara Pammi and published by HarperCollins UK. This book was released on 2016-12-01 with total page 174 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The playboy Sheikh’s last temptation...

Download or read book MARRIED FOR THE SHEIKH S DUTY written by Tara Pammi and published by Harlequin / SB Creative. This book was released on 2019-10-01 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Amalia is in Khaleej, hoping to save her brother from the consequences of a crime he didn’t commit. Overwhelmed by the beauty of her native country, she gets lost and stumbles upon a man, a millionaire so infamous his face is on the cover of every gossip magazine—none other than the King of Khaleej, Sheikh Zayn al-Ghamdi! Zayn is looking for a bride in order to bury his playboy image and suggests Amalia becomes his queen… Who would have thought she’d have to play the king’s fiancée in order to save her brother?

Download or read book Duty Bound Desire written by Jennifer Jansen and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2020-02-11 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lose yourself in this spellbinding tale of duty, desire, scandal and the power of love. After a disastrous first marriage which almost brought down his family, Crown Prince Nabil Al Massoud vowed never to marry again. However, his father's ailing health and his nation's need for a strong leader have thrust Nabil to the forefront. He must now take charge of his nation and to do that needs a suitable wife. Princess Yasmin is one of few royally trained women who will nicely fit the bill. But she is strong, intelligent and stunningly beautiful, a dangerous combination for Nabil. Yasmin is bound by duty to marry a man she hardly knows. The princess will go willingly to save her nation from the unthinkable, but she will be nobody's subordinate. Her new husband, while always respectful and careful, remains distant, keeping his word that this is a marriage of convenience only - for both of them. But between the sheets he can never truly hide his feelings and as time goes on he will be forced to face some uncomfortable truths from his past. Will he be able to finally love Yasmin as she wants to be loved? Or is she destined to live her life with civility but no emotional connection?

Download or read book The Sheikh s Wedding Contract written by Andie Brock and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2015-06-16 with total page 191 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Sensuous Sheikh: Married for Duty Newly crowned Sheikh Zayed Al Afzal needs to earn his people's allegiance. And that means the one thing this wicked playboy has always avoided--marriage! His viziers may have a bevy of beautiful options for him, but when Zayed meets exquisite Nadia Amani he makes a choice that's all his own. Now, with the wedding contract signed and sealed, Zayed learns the shocking truth--Nadia is his enemy's daughter! But in the dark desert nights Zayed's desire for his princess intensifies and anger gives way to a sensual hunger that begs to be satisfied... The world's sexiest billionaires finally say "I do!"

Download or read book Without Forgetting the Imam written by Linda S. Walbridge and published by Wayne State University Press. This book was released on 1997 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Without Forgetting the Imam is an ethnographic study of the religious life of the Lebanese Shi'ites of Dearborn, Michigan, the largest Muslim community outside of the Middle East. Based on four years of fieldwork, this book explores how the Lebanese who have emigrated, most in the past three decades, to the United States, have adapted to their new surroundings. Anthropologist Linda Walbridge delves into the ways in which politics and religion have converged as the Lebanese Shi'i community has remade its identity and accommodated itself to a new environment. She captures a broad picture of religious life within the realm of community living and within the mosques which have proliferated in Dearborn. Walbridge explains how Shi'ites, affected in one way or another by Islamic revivalism, have brought different notions of how their religion should be expressed and carried out in America. These differences are reflected in mosque rituals, social functions, sermons, and educational activities. She also explores how contemporary Middle Eastern politics and the religious leadership in Iran and Iraq influence the functioning of the mosques.

Download or read book Bartered to the Sheikh written by Clare Connelly and published by . This book was released on 2015-10-04 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sally Ibarra has royal blood in her veins, and the power to bring peace to the war-torn kingdom of Tari'ell. But the price is marriage to the powerful Sheikh Khalid Ash-Hareth and she is certainly no match for this man. One look at him and her body begins to tremble; his touch sparks flames in her soul. Khalid has already lost one fiancé. Assassinated by factions that oppose his union to the once-great Ibarra family, he knows Sally is at risk of the same fate. When his desire to protect her turns into something else the power she exerts over him becomes impossible to ignore. His marriage of convenience is becoming anything but! Dogged by danger and desire, mistrust and ancient blood grudges, Sally and Khalid have everything against them. Can they find a way to make their marriage work, despite the odds? And will Sally be kept safe from the same threats that killed Khalid's first fiancé?

Download or read book Sex Marriage and Family in World Religions written by Don S. Browning and published by Columbia University Press. This book was released on 2009-04-24 with total page 498 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Spanning thousands of years, this new collection brings together writings and teachings about sex, marriage, and family from the Jewish, Christian, Islamic, Hindu, Buddhist, and Confucian traditions. Chosen and introduced by leading scholars of each religion, the volume's selections include a wide array of traditional texts. The book also contains contemporary writings, responding to the changing mores and conditions of modern life." "Sex, Marriage and Family in World Religions reveals the similarities and differences among the various religions and the development of ideas and teachings within each tradition. It sheds light on each religion's views on a wide variety of subjects, including sexuality and sexual pleasure, the meaning and purpose of marriage, the role of betrothal, the status of women, the place of romance, grounds for divorce, celibacy, and sexual deviance."--BOOK JACKET.

Download or read book An Imperialist Love Story written by Amira Jarmakani and published by NYU Press. This book was released on 2015-07-31 with total page 291 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A curious figure stalks the pages of a distinct subset of mass-market romance novels, aptly called “desert romances.” Animalistic yet sensitive, dark and attractive, the desert prince or sheikh emanates manliness and raw, sexual power. In the years since September 11, 2001, the sheikh character has steadily risen in popularity in romance novels, even while depictions of Arab masculinity as backward and violent in nature have dominated the cultural landscape. An Imperialist Love Story contributes to the broader conversation about the legacy of orientalist representations of Arabs in Western popular culture. Combining close readings of novels, discursive analysis of blogs and forums, and interviews with authors, Jarmakani explores popular investments in the war on terror by examining the collisions between fantasy and reality in desert romances. Focusing on issues of security, freedom, and liberal multiculturalism, she foregrounds the role that desire plays in contemporary formations of U.S. imperialism. Drawing on transnational feminist theory and cultural studies, An Imperialist Love Story offers a radical reinterpretation of the war on terror, demonstrating romance to be a powerful framework for understanding how it works, and how it perseveres.

Download or read book Stranded with the Sheikh written by Diana Fraser and published by Bay Books. This book was released on 2024-06-14 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A forbidden passion ignites amidst the swirling sands of Sirun... Sarah Albright's world is turned upside down when she learns the shocking truth about her past. Determined to uncover her roots and avenge her family, Sarah journeys to the foreign land of Sirun. But a stolen bag and raging sandstorm trap her in a desert castle with a mysterious stranger. As Sarah and the enigmatic sheikh are cut off from the outside world, a sizzling attraction sparks between them, leading to a night of unforgettable passion. However, Sarah later makes a heart-wrenching discovery—her lover is none other than King Kadar, son of the man she holds responsible for her parents' deaths and her own exile. Haunted by a troubled past, Kadar is a man on a mission, willing to do whatever it takes to bring peace to his divided country. Convinced that love is a lie, he sets out to make Sarah his bride, seeing their marriage as the key to uniting warring factions. But as desire reignites and secrets unravel, will a shocking betrayal shatter their fragile bond forever? Stranded with the Sheikh is an intense, emotional rollercoaster ride that will sweep you away to the dunes and palaces of Sirun. As Sarah and Kadar battle duty, vengeance, and their own conflicting hearts, they must decide if their love is strong enough to forgive the sins of the past and embrace a future together. Passion and peril collide in this captivating tale of star-crossed lovers, family secrets, and political intrigue.

Download or read book The Sheikh s Wedding Series written by Leslie North and published by Relay Publishing. This book was released on with total page 445 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Love and passion smolder beneath the desert sun… In the remote paradise of Ad Diwasul, three sexy sheikhs are determined to dodge an ancient prophecy demanding they each marry. But even as they strive to remain single, three beautiful American women make it impossible to escape fate. The desert’s about to get a whole lot hotter in this scorching Leslie North boxset! In The Sheikh’s Surprise Son, love wasn’t supposed to have anything do to with the marriage of Sheikh Hadi Toma and Willow, his son’s adoptive mother. But with a prophecy to fulfill and their undeniable attraction, these two lovers find an unexpected end to their unconventional courtship… In The Sheikh’s Pregnant American, dating coach Tatiana is determined to find Sheikh Ilyas Murad a wife. But when she discovers she’s pregnant with Ilyas’s child, he suggests they marry, leaving Tatiana torn. Is his proposal really coming from his heart? Or just his sense of royal duty… And in The Sheikh’s Pregnant Fake Fiancée, Sheikh Zev Sava has no intention of following his cousins down the aisle to marriage. But to quiet the public’s demands, he suggests a fake engagement to his best friend, Meredith. She’s happy to help—until she realizes their night of passion weeks before may lead to an unexpected surprise…

Download or read book The Sheikh s Marriage Bargain written by Leslie North and published by Relay Publishing. This book was released on with total page 155 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Laila Tindall is only in Raihan to hone her pottery skills and visit her ailing grandfather. Marriage was never in the picture. But when her grandfather is tricked into signing a binding marriage contract to a man she finds repugnant, she has one choice: Run away. Her flight ends with a fortuitous meeting with Zayid Hasan, Crown Prince of Raihan, who offers the perfect solution to Laila’s predicament: marry him and solve both their problems. Zayid’s younger brother must marry his pregnant fiancé, and ancient laws dictate the oldest brother is required to marry first. Desperate for a way to protect both her grandfather and herself, Laila agrees. After all, their marriage will last only until Zayid’s brother can marry—and her marriage to the brooding, handsome prince isn’t much of a sacrifice. It’s not like she’s going to be foolish enough to fall in love… Zayid doesn’t know what to think about his new half-American wife. He doesn’t really want to think about her at all, but for some reason, he can’t stop himself. Strangely enough, all the royal functions that used to bore him silly are now entertaining with Laila by his side—even though he knows she’d much rather be alone creating her art. Though the marriage of convenience was his idea, he can’t help but start to wish it was the real deal. No way can he ignore the simmering chemistry that’s driving them both a bit crazy. He’s much better at ignoring what’s in his heart—until he realizes it just might break if he can’t convince Laila to stay with him forever…

Download or read book In the Sheikh s Marriage Bed written by Sarah Morgan and published by Harlequin Books. This book was released on 2005 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In The Sheikh's Marriage Bed by Sarah Morgan released on Feb 22, 2005 is available now for purchase.

Download or read book Fighting the Greater Jihad written by Cheikh Anta Mbacké Babou and published by Ohio University Press. This book was released on 2007 with total page 319 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Senegal, the Muridiyya, a large Islamic Sufi order, is the single most influential religious organization, including among its numbers the nation’s president. Yet little is known of this sect in the West. Drawn from a wide variety of archival, oral, and iconographic sources in Arabic, French, and Wolof, Fighting the Greater Jihad offers an astute analysis of the founding and development of the order and a biographical study of its founder, Cheikh Amadu Bamba Mbacke. Cheikh Anta Babou explores the forging of Murid identity and pedagogy around the person and initiative of Amadu Bamba as well as the continuing reconstruction of this identity by more recent followers. He makes a compelling case for reexamining the history of Muslim institutions in Africa and elsewhere in order to appreciate believers’ motivation and initiatives, especially religious culture and education, beyond the narrow confines of political collaboration and resistance. Fighting the Greater Jihad also reveals how religious power is built at the intersection of genealogy, knowledge, and spiritual force, and how this power in turn affected colonial policy. Fighting the Greater Jihad will dramatically alter the perspective from which anthropologists, historians, and political scientists study Muslim mystical orders.

Download or read book To Have And To Hold Married for the Tycoon s Empire Married for the Italian s Heir Married for the Sheikh s Duty written by Abby Green and published by HarperCollins Australia. This book was released on 2021-04-01 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Married For The Tycoon’s Empire - Abby Green His million-dollar bride... Ben Carter’s reputation has been savaged by a shocking press exposé and there’s only one way to save both it and his latest business venture: with a gold ring. In Julianna Ford — daughter of his European rival — Ben’s found the perfect candidate...until she says no. No one refuses Ben Carter, not least of all this beautiful and beguiling English society princess. So when Julianna auctions one kiss for charity, Ben seizes the chance to win his heiress. He might have paid one million dollars for a kiss, but Ben intends to have so much more! Married For The Italian’s Heir - Rachael Thomas She’d pay the price with two words. I do. After a shocking media exposé reveals that the compelling stranger she lost her virginity to is debauched bachelor Dante Mancini, Piper Riley is stunned! Their unexpected but exquisite night has left them inextricably bound... When Dante learns that Piper is pregnant, the heartless playboy sees the perfect opportunity to restore his business reputation — by making Piper his wife! But Piper won’t settle for anything less than happy-every-after. Dante must overcome his past to prove to Piper — and the world — that this is more than a convenient match... Married For The Sheikh’s Duty - Tara Pammi The playboy Sheikh’s last temptation... Thanks to a recent scandalous exposé, the damage to Sheikh Zayn Al-Ghamdi’s reputation is threatening his family’s future. So when fiercely independent Amalia Christensen has the gall to blackmail him with further ruination to ensure her innocent brother’s freedom, Zayn choses to keep his enemies close...and make Amalia his temporary fiancée! Zayn’s only duty is to his country. He can’t allow himself any emotional ties. But the hunger Amalia unleashes in him soon tempts the playboy Sheikh to take their relationship from business to the bedroom...

Download or read book Sheikhs of Al Dashalid written by Leslie North and published by Relay Publishing. This book was released on with total page 560 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Leslie North sets her sights on the Middle East where three sexy Sheikhs are in need of brides. What they find is love in strong women who are just as stubborn as they are. In The Sheikh’s Pregnant Lover, Sheikh Kyril is the eldest and bored by the brides his family has found for him. Instead, his dreams are of the sexy American whom he shared a week of passion with while she was on vacation. He’s decided if he must wed, no one but her will do. But when he finds her pregnant with his baby, and with no desire to tie herself down after finally finding freedom, can he convince her to make a marriage of convenience? Middle brother and businessman Sheikh Rami needs a bride now and is shocked when the tabloids make a heyday of his nuptials...even though he’s not yet married. An American woman had photoshopped him into what looks to be a very lavish and very cool wedding. When he tracks down the wedding planner he discovers she was only trying to save her business with the fake images. Taken by the fiery woman, Rami offers her the opportunity to make the fantasy wedding a reality to save both their businesses—and their hearts along with it in The Sheikh’s Blackmailed Bride. In The Sheikh’s Fierce Fiancée, Sheikh Issam is looking for a sign to signal the arrival of his bride. When a woman crashes into the side of his temple he decides that is it. He’ll marry her to save her life and the lives of the women in the shelter she is fighting for. He’ll get his bride but is she more than he’d bargained for? Surprise babies, fake marriages, and one big crash will set these Sheikhs down the path to holy matrimony, but they’re about to find out that the road to marital bliss isn’t as straight as they’d like to believe, but that the journey to love is worth it.

Download or read book Sea of Troubles written by Ian Rutledge and published by Saqi Books. This book was released on 2023-10-17 with total page 460 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the mid-eighteenth century, most of the Mediterranean coastline and its hinterlands were controlled by the Ottoman Empire, a vast Islamic power regarded by Christian Europe with awe and fear. By the end of the First World War, however, this great civilisation had been completely subjugated, and its territories occupied by European powers. Sea of Troubles is the definitive account of the European conquest of the Levant and North Africa over three centuries. Ian Rutledge reveals the intense imperial rivalry between six European powers - Britain, France, Italy, Spain, Austria-Hungary and Russia - who all jostled for control of the trade, lands and wealth of the Islamic Mediterranean. The competition between these states made their conquest a far more difficult and extended task than they encountered elsewhere in the world. Yet, as new contenders entered the contest, and as rivalries intensified in the early twentieth century, events would spiral out of control as the continent headed towards the First World War.