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Summary: What does he see in her that I missed?
Review: Back Cover description: She can save her marriage-by getting pregnant! A year has passed since Leona left her husband, Sheikh Hassan ben Khalifa Al-Qadim. She misses him very much, but what was the point of staying when she'd failed to deliver the one thing Hassan needed-a child and heir? When Hassan tricks her into returning to him, Leona is furious and puzzled. Why does he want her by his side again and back in his bed?I read these out of order, so I knew what happened, but I still couldn't stand Leona's constant harping on not being pregnant. She keeps saying she loves the guy, but she wasn't helpful at all. Not a story I would read again or keep. Read ARABIAN LOVE-CHILD. It's better.
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Summary: Magnificent!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Review: couldn't believe my eyes while I was reading this book. It had the main 2 characters Raschid & Evie from "The mistress bride" in it. This story takes place about 6 years after. This story is so heartbreaking. Leona has been seperated from her husban Sheikh Hassan for a year. They have been married for 5 years, but in that time Leone has been unable to conceive. Hassan kidnaps his wife, to keep her safe, because Hassan discovers a plot to force his hand. Some Sheikh's have decided that Hassan should take a second wife so he can produce the son & heir his country needs. Needless to say they already have wife number 2 waiting in the wings. Hassan does not see it that way, even his wife thinks he should divorce her, so what hope does he have. Only Allah.....
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Summary: Magnificent!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Review: couldn't believe my eyes while I was reading this book. It had the main 2 characters Raschid & Evie from "The mistress bride" in it. This story takes place about 6 years after. This story is so heartbreaking. Leona has been seperated from her husban Sheikh Hassan for a year. They have been married for 5 years, but in that time Leone has been unable to conceive. Hassan kidnaps his wife, to keep her safe, because Hassan discovers a plot to force his hand. Some Sheikh's have decided that Hassan should take a second wife so he can produce the son & heir his country needs. Needless to say they already have wife number 2 waiting in the wings. Hassan does not see it that way, even his wife thinks he should divorce her, so what hope does he have. Only Allah.....
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Summary: I highly recommend Michelle Reid
Review: I continue to believe that Michelle Reid is unsurpassed in the "Harlequin Presents" stable of writers, and her latest offering certainly supports that belief. "The Sheikh's Chosen Wife" is richly detailed, with complex characters, an exotic setting and a multi-layered plot. It also allows us to revisit two of my all-time favorite characters from ANY book - Sheik Raschid Al Kadah and his wife, the former Evangeline Delahaye, from Reid's book "The Mistress Bride" (Harlequin Presents #2056, October 1999). As with most of Reid's books, the story in "The Sheikh's Chosen Wife" begins well into the main couple's relationship. Sheikh Hassan ben Khalifa Al-Qadim and Leona Frayne have been married for six years, separated for the last year. I very much enjoy this aspect of Reid's writing, and it is a technique she utilizes frequently. Because the two protagonists know each other, intimately, it allows the author to deal with the deeper and more complex issues in a relationship. And this one is complex indeed - a barren English wife to an Arabian sheikh, he the heir to his father's seat of power. Reid does a masterful job of portraying the Arab culture, while contrasting that with the fact that the sheikh was educated at Eton and married a western wife. To say much more would begin reveal the twists and turns of story's layered plot. It is the story of passionate people, deeply in love and challenged by forces and responsibilities beyond their control. It is a story of family, of loyalty, of duty and of friendship. The writing is intense, and allows us to view the action from several viewpoints. I read the book in one sitting, and anticipate revisiting it as I make it a part of my permanent collection. I was also excited to read that two sequels to this story will follow: "Ethan's Temptress Bride" in September 2002; and "The Arabian Love-Child" in December 2002, which will be the story of Rafiq, Hassan's brother. I always recommend Michelle Reid, but this book may be her best yet. It will be a great way to begin your summer reading!
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Summary: Harlequin Presents are better than I remember
Review: I have to confess its has been a long time since I read any Harlequin Presents, but I happen to see "The Sheikh's Chosen Wife" by Michelle Reid and decided to buy it. I am so happy that I did. This was a great story with strong characters facing modern problems.The writing was great and the passion between the main characters was very believible. Can't wait to read more from Michelle Reid.
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Summary: Harlequin Presents are better than I remember
Review: I have to confess its has been a long time since I read any Harlequin Presents, but I happen to see "The Sheikh's Chosen Wife" by Michelle Reid and decided to buy it. I am so happy that I did. This was a great story with strong characters facing modern problems.The writing was great and the passion between the main characters was very believible. Can't wait to read more from Michelle Reid.
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Summary: Not one of her best!
Review: Michelle Reid is a fantastic romance writer, but this is far from her best. I could not even finish this book! The plot was incredibly boring and predictable. Hopefully, her next piece will be on the level of one of her previous: The Price of a Bride.
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