Author: Loreth Anne White
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 145923068X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 217
Book Description
Faith Sinclair never missed a shot—or a kill. But when the mysterious man she knew only as Santiago was in her sniper's sights, the game changed. It had to. She couldn't kill him in cold blood. Not the father of her unborn baby. Sheik Omair Al Arif's mind was on one thing: revenge. The undercover king didn't bargain on an intoxicating enemy bent on foiling his plans. And when the two would-be foes joined forces, they discovered nothing was as it seemed—their identities, their missions and especially the flames burning between them.
Sheik's Revenge
Author: Loreth Anne White
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 145923068X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 217
Book Description
Faith Sinclair never missed a shot—or a kill. But when the mysterious man she knew only as Santiago was in her sniper's sights, the game changed. It had to. She couldn't kill him in cold blood. Not the father of her unborn baby. Sheik Omair Al Arif's mind was on one thing: revenge. The undercover king didn't bargain on an intoxicating enemy bent on foiling his plans. And when the two would-be foes joined forces, they discovered nothing was as it seemed—their identities, their missions and especially the flames burning between them.
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 145923068X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 217
Book Description
Faith Sinclair never missed a shot—or a kill. But when the mysterious man she knew only as Santiago was in her sniper's sights, the game changed. It had to. She couldn't kill him in cold blood. Not the father of her unborn baby. Sheik Omair Al Arif's mind was on one thing: revenge. The undercover king didn't bargain on an intoxicating enemy bent on foiling his plans. And when the two would-be foes joined forces, they discovered nothing was as it seemed—their identities, their missions and especially the flames burning between them.
Sheik's Revenge
Author: Loreth Anne White
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 0373277806
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 217
Book Description
Faith Sinclair never missed a shot--or a kill. But when the mysterious man she knew only as Santiago was in her sniper's sights, the game changed. It had to. She couldn't kill him in cold blood. Not the father of her unborn baby. Sheik Omair Al Arif's mind was on one thing: revenge. The undercover king didn't bargain on an intoxicating enemy bent on foiling his plans. And when the two would-be foes joined forces, they discovered nothing was as it seemed--their identities, their missions and especially the flames burning between them.
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 0373277806
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 217
Book Description
Faith Sinclair never missed a shot--or a kill. But when the mysterious man she knew only as Santiago was in her sniper's sights, the game changed. It had to. She couldn't kill him in cold blood. Not the father of her unborn baby. Sheik Omair Al Arif's mind was on one thing: revenge. The undercover king didn't bargain on an intoxicating enemy bent on foiling his plans. And when the two would-be foes joined forces, they discovered nothing was as it seemed--their identities, their missions and especially the flames burning between them.
Desert Passions
Author: Hsu-Ming Teo
Publisher: University of Texas Press
ISBN: 0292739400
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 355
Book Description
The Sheik—E. M. Hull’s best-selling novel that became a wildly popular film starring Rudolph Valentino—kindled “sheik fever” across the Western world in the 1920s. A craze for all things romantically “Oriental” swept through fashion, film, and literature, spawning imitations and parodies without number. While that fervor has largely subsided, tales of passion between Western women and Arab men continue to enthrall readers of today’s mass-market romance novels. In this groundbreaking cultural history, Hsu-Ming Teo traces the literary lineage of these desert romances and historical bodice rippers from the twelfth to the twenty-first century and explores the gendered cultural and political purposes that they have served at various historical moments. Drawing on “high” literature, erotica, and popular romance fiction and films, Teo examines the changing meanings of Orientalist tropes such as crusades and conversion, abduction by Barbary pirates, sexual slavery, the fear of renegades, the Oriental despot and his harem, the figure of the powerful Western concubine, and fantasies of escape from the harem. She analyzes the impact of imperialism, decolonization, sexual liberation, feminism, and American involvement in the Middle East on women’s Orientalist fiction. Teo suggests that the rise of female-authored romance novels dramatically transformed the nature of Orientalism because it feminized the discourse; made white women central as producers, consumers, and imagined actors; and revised, reversed, or collapsed the binaries inherent in traditional analyses of Orientalism.
Publisher: University of Texas Press
ISBN: 0292739400
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 355
Book Description
The Sheik—E. M. Hull’s best-selling novel that became a wildly popular film starring Rudolph Valentino—kindled “sheik fever” across the Western world in the 1920s. A craze for all things romantically “Oriental” swept through fashion, film, and literature, spawning imitations and parodies without number. While that fervor has largely subsided, tales of passion between Western women and Arab men continue to enthrall readers of today’s mass-market romance novels. In this groundbreaking cultural history, Hsu-Ming Teo traces the literary lineage of these desert romances and historical bodice rippers from the twelfth to the twenty-first century and explores the gendered cultural and political purposes that they have served at various historical moments. Drawing on “high” literature, erotica, and popular romance fiction and films, Teo examines the changing meanings of Orientalist tropes such as crusades and conversion, abduction by Barbary pirates, sexual slavery, the fear of renegades, the Oriental despot and his harem, the figure of the powerful Western concubine, and fantasies of escape from the harem. She analyzes the impact of imperialism, decolonization, sexual liberation, feminism, and American involvement in the Middle East on women’s Orientalist fiction. Teo suggests that the rise of female-authored romance novels dramatically transformed the nature of Orientalism because it feminized the discourse; made white women central as producers, consumers, and imagined actors; and revised, reversed, or collapsed the binaries inherent in traditional analyses of Orientalism.
Sheik's Rule
Author: Ryshia Kennie
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 148801275X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 137
Book Description
He's an investigator on a mission, but it's impossible to ignore the brilliant woman helping him complete it… His sister's life is at stake, and despite his wealth and power, Sheik Emir Al-Nassar feels helpless. At least heading his family's security agency provides him with resources to track down her kidnappers. But when the ace profiler he's sent turns out to be K. J.—Kate—Gelinsky, Emir is furious. Finding the kidnappers' desert hideout is dangerous enough without the distraction of a beautiful woman. But K.J. is unlike any woman he's ever known. Her fearlessness and incisive mind inspires Emir's admiration. And her compassion breaches his guarded heart. Still, rescuing his sister is a perilous mission. And allowing desire to cloud his focus could endanger them all. Desert Justice
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 148801275X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 137
Book Description
He's an investigator on a mission, but it's impossible to ignore the brilliant woman helping him complete it… His sister's life is at stake, and despite his wealth and power, Sheik Emir Al-Nassar feels helpless. At least heading his family's security agency provides him with resources to track down her kidnappers. But when the ace profiler he's sent turns out to be K. J.—Kate—Gelinsky, Emir is furious. Finding the kidnappers' desert hideout is dangerous enough without the distraction of a beautiful woman. But K.J. is unlike any woman he's ever known. Her fearlessness and incisive mind inspires Emir's admiration. And her compassion breaches his guarded heart. Still, rescuing his sister is a perilous mission. And allowing desire to cloud his focus could endanger them all. Desert Justice
The Strongest Tribe
Author: Bing West
Publisher: Random House Trade Paperbacks
ISBN: 0812978668
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 482
Book Description
In Iraq, the United States made mistake after mistake. Many Americans gave up on the war. Then two generals—David Petraeus and Raymond Odierno—displayed the leadership America expected. Bringing the reader from the White House to the fighting in the streets, combat journalist and bestselling author Bing West explains this astounding turnaround by U.S. forces. In the course of fifteen extended trips over five years, West embedded with more than sixty front-line units, discussing strategy with generals and tactics with corporals. Disposing of myths, he provides an expert's account of the counterinsurgency. This is the definitive study of how American soldiers actually fought.
Publisher: Random House Trade Paperbacks
ISBN: 0812978668
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 482
Book Description
In Iraq, the United States made mistake after mistake. Many Americans gave up on the war. Then two generals—David Petraeus and Raymond Odierno—displayed the leadership America expected. Bringing the reader from the White House to the fighting in the streets, combat journalist and bestselling author Bing West explains this astounding turnaround by U.S. forces. In the course of fifteen extended trips over five years, West embedded with more than sixty front-line units, discussing strategy with generals and tactics with corporals. Disposing of myths, he provides an expert's account of the counterinsurgency. This is the definitive study of how American soldiers actually fought.
Blood Revenge in Irregular Warfare
Author: Roberto Colombo
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
ISBN: 1000880915
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 83
Book Description
This book offers an original assessment of the ways in which the sociocultural code of blood revenge and its modern remnants shape irregular warfare. Despite being a common driver of communal violence, blood revenge has received little attention from scholars. With many civil wars and insurgencies occurring in areas where the custom lingers, strengthening our understanding of blood revenge is essential for discerning how conflicts change and evolve. Drawing upon extensive multidisciplinary evidence, this book is the first in the literature on civil war and insurgency to analyse the impact of blood revenge and its modern remnants on irregular warfare. Even when blood revenge undergoes erosion, its unregulated version still shapes the social fabric of insurgency, although in different ways than its institutionalised counterpart. At times of political instability, the presence of a culture of retaliation weighs heavily on the dynamics of violent mobilisation, target selection, recruitment, and disengagement. This book brings in evidence from dozens of conflicts, providing unprecedented insights into how a better understanding of blood revenge can improve military blueprints for irregular warfare. This book will be of much interest to students of insurgency, terrorism, military and strategic studies, anthropology, and sociology, as well as to decision-makers and irregular warfare professionals.
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
ISBN: 1000880915
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 83
Book Description
This book offers an original assessment of the ways in which the sociocultural code of blood revenge and its modern remnants shape irregular warfare. Despite being a common driver of communal violence, blood revenge has received little attention from scholars. With many civil wars and insurgencies occurring in areas where the custom lingers, strengthening our understanding of blood revenge is essential for discerning how conflicts change and evolve. Drawing upon extensive multidisciplinary evidence, this book is the first in the literature on civil war and insurgency to analyse the impact of blood revenge and its modern remnants on irregular warfare. Even when blood revenge undergoes erosion, its unregulated version still shapes the social fabric of insurgency, although in different ways than its institutionalised counterpart. At times of political instability, the presence of a culture of retaliation weighs heavily on the dynamics of violent mobilisation, target selection, recruitment, and disengagement. This book brings in evidence from dozens of conflicts, providing unprecedented insights into how a better understanding of blood revenge can improve military blueprints for irregular warfare. This book will be of much interest to students of insurgency, terrorism, military and strategic studies, anthropology, and sociology, as well as to decision-makers and irregular warfare professionals.
The Sheik's Unexpected Bride
Author: Elizabeth Lennox
Publisher: Elizabeth Lennox
ISBN: 1950451410
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 60
Book Description
The enemy has arrived! And Luna was forced to smile at him and welcome him into her home. Luna stared at the man she’d learned to hate since the moment she’d learned to walk. And yet, here he was, Sheik Tasim el Salindar walked into her home as if he owned the place! Since Tasim’s sister was marrying Luna’s brother, they both had to hide their hatred for each other and play nice! Sheik Tasim watched the lovely Princess Luna, cursing himself for finding her attractive. She was a spoiled brat with a bad attitude! Wasn’t she? Unfortunately, Tasim was a guest of the lovely Luna for the week of his sister’s wedding celebration. And the more he got to know her, the more he respected her. And the more he wanted to kiss her and discover all of her secrets! She was a dangerous mix of beauty, brains and…and so much more! But there was no way a relationship could work between them. Right? The Sheik’s Unsuitable Bride, Book 1 in this series, is by Claire Connelly!
Publisher: Elizabeth Lennox
ISBN: 1950451410
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 60
Book Description
The enemy has arrived! And Luna was forced to smile at him and welcome him into her home. Luna stared at the man she’d learned to hate since the moment she’d learned to walk. And yet, here he was, Sheik Tasim el Salindar walked into her home as if he owned the place! Since Tasim’s sister was marrying Luna’s brother, they both had to hide their hatred for each other and play nice! Sheik Tasim watched the lovely Princess Luna, cursing himself for finding her attractive. She was a spoiled brat with a bad attitude! Wasn’t she? Unfortunately, Tasim was a guest of the lovely Luna for the week of his sister’s wedding celebration. And the more he got to know her, the more he respected her. And the more he wanted to kiss her and discover all of her secrets! She was a dangerous mix of beauty, brains and…and so much more! But there was no way a relationship could work between them. Right? The Sheik’s Unsuitable Bride, Book 1 in this series, is by Claire Connelly!
THE SHEIK'S REVENGE
Author: Emma Darcy
Publisher: Harlequin / SB Creative
ISBN: 4596683786
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 129
Book Description
Eight years ago, Leah moved with her brother to the Arabian kingdom of Qatama, where she has served as Princess Samira's nursemaid ever since. However, on the night before Princess Samira's wedding to the neighboring nation of Zubani's Sheikh Sharif, Leah is brought before the king and accused of conspiring with her brother to kidnap the princess. Her punishment: exile. But before Leah can board a plane back to Australia, she is apprehended by Sheikh Sharif, who seeks recompense for this disgrace.
Publisher: Harlequin / SB Creative
ISBN: 4596683786
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 129
Book Description
Eight years ago, Leah moved with her brother to the Arabian kingdom of Qatama, where she has served as Princess Samira's nursemaid ever since. However, on the night before Princess Samira's wedding to the neighboring nation of Zubani's Sheikh Sharif, Leah is brought before the king and accused of conspiring with her brother to kidnap the princess. Her punishment: exile. But before Leah can board a plane back to Australia, she is apprehended by Sheikh Sharif, who seeks recompense for this disgrace.
Yours to Love
Author: Diana Fraser
Publisher: Bay Books
ISBN: 1991021194
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 205
Book Description
It's Christmas at the Connellys and anything could happen—maybe even finding a love which could last forever? Charlotte Kincaid is ‘Miss Perfect’. She’s a smart lawyer, works hard for the community and is drop-dead gorgeous. At least that’s what everyone else sees. But, inside, Charlotte is an emotional wreck. She believes her secret is safe because no one can see past her glossy image to the real her, right? Wrong. The elusive Cam Connelly returns (late) for his brother Rob’s wedding after traveling all over the world for years, refusing to put down roots. Because who needs a home and family? Certainly not the incredibly intelligent, stubbornly principled, eco-warrior Cam. But then he meets Charlotte who intrigues him with her combination of smarts and well-hidden vulnerability. —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
Publisher: Bay Books
ISBN: 1991021194
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 205
Book Description
It's Christmas at the Connellys and anything could happen—maybe even finding a love which could last forever? Charlotte Kincaid is ‘Miss Perfect’. She’s a smart lawyer, works hard for the community and is drop-dead gorgeous. At least that’s what everyone else sees. But, inside, Charlotte is an emotional wreck. She believes her secret is safe because no one can see past her glossy image to the real her, right? Wrong. The elusive Cam Connelly returns (late) for his brother Rob’s wedding after traveling all over the world for years, refusing to put down roots. Because who needs a home and family? Certainly not the incredibly intelligent, stubbornly principled, eco-warrior Cam. But then he meets Charlotte who intrigues him with her combination of smarts and well-hidden vulnerability. —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
Pregnant by the Sheikh
Author: Olivia Gates
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 0373733763
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 184
Book Description
The sheikh bargains for an heir in this story by USA TODAY bestselling author Olivia Gates At first sight, Sheikh Numair Al Aswad's lethal sensuality overwhelms Princess Jenan Aal Ghamdi. And when he rescues her from an arranged marriage, he has a shocking price...an heir! Though logic screams no, her body and soul burn for him. Numair has come from the darkest of pasts to exact revenge--and to claim his throne. Jenan is vital to his plans. But his cold-blooded scheme melts under the heat of their passion. Now he must choose: his lifelong ambitions or the woman who carries his unborn child.
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 0373733763
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 184
Book Description
The sheikh bargains for an heir in this story by USA TODAY bestselling author Olivia Gates At first sight, Sheikh Numair Al Aswad's lethal sensuality overwhelms Princess Jenan Aal Ghamdi. And when he rescues her from an arranged marriage, he has a shocking price...an heir! Though logic screams no, her body and soul burn for him. Numair has come from the darkest of pasts to exact revenge--and to claim his throne. Jenan is vital to his plans. But his cold-blooded scheme melts under the heat of their passion. Now he must choose: his lifelong ambitions or the woman who carries his unborn child.