Author: Barbara Mcmahon
Publisher: Harlequin / SB Creative
ISBN: 4596689296
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 129
Book Description
Ella is a glassblower who hides from the outside world. In order to cool off after working by the fire every day, she walks along the beach at night. But last night she saw a strange man swimming in the ocean where no one should have been...naked as the day he was born. His figure standing still, bathed in moonlight, was like Apollo emerging from the sea. On his face was a heartbreaking sca?was he hiding in the dark night, too?
Accidentally the Sheikh's Wife
Author: Barbara McMahon
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 1426850077
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 187
Book Description
For Bethanne Saunders, flying Sheikh Rashid al Harum's private plane has its perks. When her feet touch the ground it's on the plush carpet of his sumptuous palace. And just being near gorgeous Rashid makes her feel on cloud nine! Bethanne has all the luxury she can handle—until suddenly she's promoted to princess! But the dazzling rock on her finger is a stark reminder that it's a convenient engagement. Everyone knows sheikhs don't fall for ordinary girls from Texas….
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 1426850077
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 187
Book Description
For Bethanne Saunders, flying Sheikh Rashid al Harum's private plane has its perks. When her feet touch the ground it's on the plush carpet of his sumptuous palace. And just being near gorgeous Rashid makes her feel on cloud nine! Bethanne has all the luxury she can handle—until suddenly she's promoted to princess! But the dazzling rock on her finger is a stark reminder that it's a convenient engagement. Everyone knows sheikhs don't fall for ordinary girls from Texas….
MARRYING THE SCARRED SHEIKH
Author: Barbara Mcmahon
Publisher: Harlequin / SB Creative
ISBN: 4596689296
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 129
Book Description
Ella is a glassblower who hides from the outside world. In order to cool off after working by the fire every day, she walks along the beach at night. But last night she saw a strange man swimming in the ocean where no one should have been...naked as the day he was born. His figure standing still, bathed in moonlight, was like Apollo emerging from the sea. On his face was a heartbreaking sca?was he hiding in the dark night, too?
Publisher: Harlequin / SB Creative
ISBN: 4596689296
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 129
Book Description
Ella is a glassblower who hides from the outside world. In order to cool off after working by the fire every day, she walks along the beach at night. But last night she saw a strange man swimming in the ocean where no one should have been...naked as the day he was born. His figure standing still, bathed in moonlight, was like Apollo emerging from the sea. On his face was a heartbreaking sca?was he hiding in the dark night, too?
The Sheikh’s Convenient Bride
Author: Leslie North
Publisher: Relay Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 162
Book Description
In a desperate attempt to get out from her father’s control, Nora Williams agrees to marry a man she doesn’t love. But she’s shocked when her old friend, Sheikh Rashid, whom she hasn’t seen in years, begs her not to go through with it. Even more surprising? Rashid has a proposal. Literally. Nora should marry him instead. She had a secret crush on Rashid when they were younger, so the offer is awfully enticing. But Rashid is the crown prince of Omirabad—how could she possibly fit in with his royal family? And will she be able to follow her calling for midwifery the way she wants—needs—to? Worse, Rashid’s proposal feels more like a business contract than a marriage proposal. Until they kiss, that is. Rashid never had any illusion that his marriage would be one of passion. As a member of the royal family, he’s expected to marry before thirty and doesn’t have time to find a woman he actually loves. Until he hears of Nora’s predicament… He’d wanted to be more than friends when they were younger, but they’d never done more than exchange looks across a study table. Unfortunately, even with his proposal, he’s still only a friend to her. Their marriage of convenience, though, lasts about two hours before unraveling into a state of wedded bliss—at least for Rashid. What he doesn’t realize is how much Nora misses her midwifery work, or how very unhappy she’s become trapped in the palace. But the wife of a sheikh has no business working with his country’s poor or being reckless about her safety. As the two slowly grow closer, they must reconcile Nora’s calling with Rashid’s responsibilities to his country. And discover if this marriage of theirs is real or just a terrible mistake.
Publisher: Relay Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 162
Book Description
In a desperate attempt to get out from her father’s control, Nora Williams agrees to marry a man she doesn’t love. But she’s shocked when her old friend, Sheikh Rashid, whom she hasn’t seen in years, begs her not to go through with it. Even more surprising? Rashid has a proposal. Literally. Nora should marry him instead. She had a secret crush on Rashid when they were younger, so the offer is awfully enticing. But Rashid is the crown prince of Omirabad—how could she possibly fit in with his royal family? And will she be able to follow her calling for midwifery the way she wants—needs—to? Worse, Rashid’s proposal feels more like a business contract than a marriage proposal. Until they kiss, that is. Rashid never had any illusion that his marriage would be one of passion. As a member of the royal family, he’s expected to marry before thirty and doesn’t have time to find a woman he actually loves. Until he hears of Nora’s predicament… He’d wanted to be more than friends when they were younger, but they’d never done more than exchange looks across a study table. Unfortunately, even with his proposal, he’s still only a friend to her. Their marriage of convenience, though, lasts about two hours before unraveling into a state of wedded bliss—at least for Rashid. What he doesn’t realize is how much Nora misses her midwifery work, or how very unhappy she’s become trapped in the palace. But the wife of a sheikh has no business working with his country’s poor or being reckless about her safety. As the two slowly grow closer, they must reconcile Nora’s calling with Rashid’s responsibilities to his country. And discover if this marriage of theirs is real or just a terrible mistake.
The Sheikh's Accidental Heir
Author: Leslie North
Publisher: Leslie North
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 123
Book Description
Publisher: Leslie North
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 123
Book Description
ACCIDENTALLY THE SHEIKH'S WIFE
Author: Barbara Mcmahon
Publisher: Harlequin / SB Creative
ISBN: 4596372276
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 129
Book Description
Bethanne is a pilot, and she’s using her skills to deliver a plane to Sheikh Rashid in the Middle Eastern kingdom of Quishari and to find her dad, who went missing there three years ago. Unfortunately her other cargo, the sheikh’s bride-to-be, eloped and now she has to stand in for her. At least the sheikh will help her find her dad, right? But even though she knows it’s all an act, she can’t help but be attracted to the fiery sheikh…
Publisher: Harlequin / SB Creative
ISBN: 4596372276
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 129
Book Description
Bethanne is a pilot, and she’s using her skills to deliver a plane to Sheikh Rashid in the Middle Eastern kingdom of Quishari and to find her dad, who went missing there three years ago. Unfortunately her other cargo, the sheikh’s bride-to-be, eloped and now she has to stand in for her. At least the sheikh will help her find her dad, right? But even though she knows it’s all an act, she can’t help but be attracted to the fiery sheikh…
THE SHEIKH'S UNWILLING WIFE
Author: Sharon Kendrick
Publisher: Harlequin / SB Creative
ISBN: 4596682941
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 129
Book Description
Alexa had hoped never to see her husband, Giovanni de Verrazzano, again after she left him five years ago. But then he came back to Alexa, asking her to play his wife in front of his newly discovered sheikh father. Their married life was something she didn’t want to return to, which is why she’d kept their son a secret from Giovanni. After he finds out about him, Giovanni insists that both his wife and his son accompany him to see his father. Will this trip be the beginning of a longer journey for Alexa and Giovanni or the last stop on the line?
Publisher: Harlequin / SB Creative
ISBN: 4596682941
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 129
Book Description
Alexa had hoped never to see her husband, Giovanni de Verrazzano, again after she left him five years ago. But then he came back to Alexa, asking her to play his wife in front of his newly discovered sheikh father. Their married life was something she didn’t want to return to, which is why she’d kept their son a secret from Giovanni. After he finds out about him, Giovanni insists that both his wife and his son accompany him to see his father. Will this trip be the beginning of a longer journey for Alexa and Giovanni or the last stop on the line?
The Sheikh's Jewel
Author: Lena Blake
Publisher: Lena Blake
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 190
Book Description
The Sheikh's Jewel: A Tale of Forbidden Desire and Unyielding Power When the powerful Sheikh Hassan, ruler of the wealthiest emirate in the Arabian Desert, sets his sights on something, nothing can stand in his way. Known for his ruthlessness and determination, Hassan has never desired a wife—until the day he lays eyes on a breathtaking necklace, crafted by a renowned jeweler. But it's not the jewelry that captures his heart; it's the jeweler's stunning daughter, Malika. Malika has always dreamed of marrying for love, her heart secretly yearning for another. But when Hassan proposes marriage without even meeting her, she is thrust into a world of luxury, power, and a man who is determined to possess her at any cost. Torn between duty and desire, Malika faces an impossible choice: surrender to the will of a man she barely knows, or hold onto the love she thought was hers. As Hassan's obsession grows, so does his need to control every aspect of her life, even as he vows to protect her from all harm. In a land where passion and tradition collide, can Malika find the strength to carve out her own destiny, or will she become just another prized possession in the Sheikh's collection? Discover the seductive world of "The Sheikh's Jewel," where love and power intertwine in a tale of fierce desire, dark secrets, and the ultimate sacrifice.
Publisher: Lena Blake
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 190
Book Description
The Sheikh's Jewel: A Tale of Forbidden Desire and Unyielding Power When the powerful Sheikh Hassan, ruler of the wealthiest emirate in the Arabian Desert, sets his sights on something, nothing can stand in his way. Known for his ruthlessness and determination, Hassan has never desired a wife—until the day he lays eyes on a breathtaking necklace, crafted by a renowned jeweler. But it's not the jewelry that captures his heart; it's the jeweler's stunning daughter, Malika. Malika has always dreamed of marrying for love, her heart secretly yearning for another. But when Hassan proposes marriage without even meeting her, she is thrust into a world of luxury, power, and a man who is determined to possess her at any cost. Torn between duty and desire, Malika faces an impossible choice: surrender to the will of a man she barely knows, or hold onto the love she thought was hers. As Hassan's obsession grows, so does his need to control every aspect of her life, even as he vows to protect her from all harm. In a land where passion and tradition collide, can Malika find the strength to carve out her own destiny, or will she become just another prized possession in the Sheikh's collection? Discover the seductive world of "The Sheikh's Jewel," where love and power intertwine in a tale of fierce desire, dark secrets, and the ultimate sacrifice.
The Safar Sheikhs Series
Author: Leslie North
Publisher: Relay Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 399
Book Description
Book One: The Sheikh’s Wife Arrangement Ancient law dictates that Sheikh Fatim Safar has to marry or be disinherited by his 30th birthday. Fatim isn’t worried—he married years earlier and had two children with his wife before she died. But there’s a catch: the law states he must be married at age 30. Two weeks from his 30th birthday, there’s no time to change it or fight it...it’s more expedient to marry. Calla Clark is out to prove her parents wrong. Instead of marrying well like her mother wanted, Calla’s in the Middle East to prove her design prowess. And what better way to do that then becoming seamstress for the royal family and getting to drape fabric over the sexy Sheikh’s rock-hard body. She can’t act on her temptations, of course. She’s got goals to crush. Still, when she watches the way the Sheikh commands his tribe, and cares for his kids, she can’t help but feel an undeniable attraction. Fatim has taken a liking to Calla, too. She’s smart, thoughtful, and good with his children. With his birthday right around the corner, Fatim offers her the position as his wife. It’s only temporary, and in return for marrying him and helping with his children, he’ll give her everything she needs for the upcoming Fashion Week. Calla agrees...so long as he helps keep her dream alive. Book Two: The Sheikh’s Instant Family Sheikh Amad has always gone with his gut, which is why his ventures abroad have multiplied his tribe’s wealth and business connections. But with his 30th birthday approaching—and with expectations that he be married by then—he’s got to go home soon...That means leaving his life in Las Vegas, and Vanessa, the sexy waitress he’s falling for, behind. Vanessa Hammerman has had to work for everything she’s ever had, left by every man from her father on up. Sheikh Amad has been fun, but she’s not thinking of a long-term commitment with a Middle Eastern prince. She’d rather keep it fun…until the pregnancy test comes back positive. Now she’s out on the biggest limb of her life: Will this man run from her, too? Or will he be the one to stay? It seems like fate when Vanessa tells Amad he’s going to be a father, and his marriage proposal is instantaneous. It’s the perfect solution for fulfilling his duty while at the same time satisfying his heart. But when he brings her home to his tribe, he realizes his independent, Western bride might not work so well in the traditional structure of the Middle East. Vanessa has put everything on the line for this: her heart, her career, and her life. So when she refuses to fall in line with Amad’s expectations, they begin to doubt if they can make it work. But if they take the chance, love could become the biggest win of their lives. Book Three: The Sheikh’s Sham Engagement Nasser Safar isn’t what you’d call a long-term man. Over the last few years he’s been raising funds for an education initiative for his Tribe, and while he’s still focused on that, he’s also been playing the field, trying to outrun the memory of the woman who left him. She chose her love for her sister over her love for him. It’s a wound that still haunts Nasser, even while he continues the education project that had been their shared dream. Willow Everstone left the only man she’d ever loved after he’d given her an ultimatum: stay with him, or leave to care for her cancer-ridden sister and let him go. It was the hardest decision she ever had to make, and in the end she lost her chance at a future with the love of her life. Now, with her sister in remission, Willow is ready to follow her dream of bringing education to all parts of the world. Her first project? A newly minted international initiative...in Nasser’s country. Neither Nasser nor Willow are happy having to work together to create the Tribe’s new school. But when a visa issue almost kicks Willow out of the country—leaving her education initiative in limbo—Nasser offers an unconventional solution: a fake engagement.
Publisher: Relay Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 399
Book Description
Book One: The Sheikh’s Wife Arrangement Ancient law dictates that Sheikh Fatim Safar has to marry or be disinherited by his 30th birthday. Fatim isn’t worried—he married years earlier and had two children with his wife before she died. But there’s a catch: the law states he must be married at age 30. Two weeks from his 30th birthday, there’s no time to change it or fight it...it’s more expedient to marry. Calla Clark is out to prove her parents wrong. Instead of marrying well like her mother wanted, Calla’s in the Middle East to prove her design prowess. And what better way to do that then becoming seamstress for the royal family and getting to drape fabric over the sexy Sheikh’s rock-hard body. She can’t act on her temptations, of course. She’s got goals to crush. Still, when she watches the way the Sheikh commands his tribe, and cares for his kids, she can’t help but feel an undeniable attraction. Fatim has taken a liking to Calla, too. She’s smart, thoughtful, and good with his children. With his birthday right around the corner, Fatim offers her the position as his wife. It’s only temporary, and in return for marrying him and helping with his children, he’ll give her everything she needs for the upcoming Fashion Week. Calla agrees...so long as he helps keep her dream alive. Book Two: The Sheikh’s Instant Family Sheikh Amad has always gone with his gut, which is why his ventures abroad have multiplied his tribe’s wealth and business connections. But with his 30th birthday approaching—and with expectations that he be married by then—he’s got to go home soon...That means leaving his life in Las Vegas, and Vanessa, the sexy waitress he’s falling for, behind. Vanessa Hammerman has had to work for everything she’s ever had, left by every man from her father on up. Sheikh Amad has been fun, but she’s not thinking of a long-term commitment with a Middle Eastern prince. She’d rather keep it fun…until the pregnancy test comes back positive. Now she’s out on the biggest limb of her life: Will this man run from her, too? Or will he be the one to stay? It seems like fate when Vanessa tells Amad he’s going to be a father, and his marriage proposal is instantaneous. It’s the perfect solution for fulfilling his duty while at the same time satisfying his heart. But when he brings her home to his tribe, he realizes his independent, Western bride might not work so well in the traditional structure of the Middle East. Vanessa has put everything on the line for this: her heart, her career, and her life. So when she refuses to fall in line with Amad’s expectations, they begin to doubt if they can make it work. But if they take the chance, love could become the biggest win of their lives. Book Three: The Sheikh’s Sham Engagement Nasser Safar isn’t what you’d call a long-term man. Over the last few years he’s been raising funds for an education initiative for his Tribe, and while he’s still focused on that, he’s also been playing the field, trying to outrun the memory of the woman who left him. She chose her love for her sister over her love for him. It’s a wound that still haunts Nasser, even while he continues the education project that had been their shared dream. Willow Everstone left the only man she’d ever loved after he’d given her an ultimatum: stay with him, or leave to care for her cancer-ridden sister and let him go. It was the hardest decision she ever had to make, and in the end she lost her chance at a future with the love of her life. Now, with her sister in remission, Willow is ready to follow her dream of bringing education to all parts of the world. Her first project? A newly minted international initiative...in Nasser’s country. Neither Nasser nor Willow are happy having to work together to create the Tribe’s new school. But when a visa issue almost kicks Willow out of the country—leaving her education initiative in limbo—Nasser offers an unconventional solution: a fake engagement.
The Sheikh’s Stubborn Bride
Author: Leslie North
Publisher: Relay Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 200
Book Description
This royal romance is off to a rocky start… As a way of apologizing to his matchmaking sister for inadvertently ending her engagement, Sheikh Kadir Oman agrees to let her find him a wife. He needs someone who is unquestionably supportive, especially since he’ll soon be taking over as king of Al-Fatha. His sister thinks headstrong American Stella Green would be perfect for him. She’s smart, beautiful, and seems to love Al-Fatha as much as he does. And the chemistry between them is obvious. But he quickly discovers that Stella’s vision of the country is far different from his—and she’s just as stubborn as he is. Can he stay with a woman who disagrees with him about his country’s path, no matter how strong his feelings are for her? Stella still can’t believe she agreed to marry a man she’d never met—and a king at that! But something in her gut tells her this was the right decision—and not just because her new husband is gorgeous. Their marriage gets off to a rocky start, though, when Stella realizes Kadir’s idea of ruling Al-Fatha is to remove everything that’s beautiful about it. Was their marriage a mistake? Or will they be able to work through their differences and make their love last forever?
Publisher: Relay Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 200
Book Description
This royal romance is off to a rocky start… As a way of apologizing to his matchmaking sister for inadvertently ending her engagement, Sheikh Kadir Oman agrees to let her find him a wife. He needs someone who is unquestionably supportive, especially since he’ll soon be taking over as king of Al-Fatha. His sister thinks headstrong American Stella Green would be perfect for him. She’s smart, beautiful, and seems to love Al-Fatha as much as he does. And the chemistry between them is obvious. But he quickly discovers that Stella’s vision of the country is far different from his—and she’s just as stubborn as he is. Can he stay with a woman who disagrees with him about his country’s path, no matter how strong his feelings are for her? Stella still can’t believe she agreed to marry a man she’d never met—and a king at that! But something in her gut tells her this was the right decision—and not just because her new husband is gorgeous. Their marriage gets off to a rocky start, though, when Stella realizes Kadir’s idea of ruling Al-Fatha is to remove everything that’s beautiful about it. Was their marriage a mistake? Or will they be able to work through their differences and make their love last forever?
God and Sheikh Adi are Perfect
Author: Philip G. Kreyenbroek
Publisher: Otto Harrassowitz Verlag
ISBN: 9783447053006
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 464
Book Description
Until the late 20th century the West was unaware of the existence of an extensive corpus of Yezidi religious texts. These were traditionally transmitted orally, and were kept secret from outsiders. It was not until the 1970s that a few Yezidi intellectuals began to commit these texts to writing. These first publications included only specimens of the most prestigious genres, which for a time were thought to be representative of Yezidi religious literature as a whole. It was later discovered, however, that this literature was far richer. Furthermore it became clear that an understanding of Yezidi oral culture as a whole was indispensable for a proper understanding of the religious texts.The present work offers the reader a representative selection of the main genres of Yezidi religious texts, with translation and commentary. The texts are intended, moreover, to cover the topics most often addressed in the Yezidi religious tradition.The first introductory chapter aims to introduce the reader to the Yezidi community's history, aspects of its religion, and its social structures and institutions. The next chapter focuses on some of the implications of the oral transmission of this literature and on its contents, especially the sacred history of Yezidism. The third chapter discusses aspects of orality and the transition to written culture, questions of performance and reception, and the formal characteristics of the various types of texts.
Publisher: Otto Harrassowitz Verlag
ISBN: 9783447053006
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 464
Book Description
Until the late 20th century the West was unaware of the existence of an extensive corpus of Yezidi religious texts. These were traditionally transmitted orally, and were kept secret from outsiders. It was not until the 1970s that a few Yezidi intellectuals began to commit these texts to writing. These first publications included only specimens of the most prestigious genres, which for a time were thought to be representative of Yezidi religious literature as a whole. It was later discovered, however, that this literature was far richer. Furthermore it became clear that an understanding of Yezidi oral culture as a whole was indispensable for a proper understanding of the religious texts.The present work offers the reader a representative selection of the main genres of Yezidi religious texts, with translation and commentary. The texts are intended, moreover, to cover the topics most often addressed in the Yezidi religious tradition.The first introductory chapter aims to introduce the reader to the Yezidi community's history, aspects of its religion, and its social structures and institutions. The next chapter focuses on some of the implications of the oral transmission of this literature and on its contents, especially the sacred history of Yezidism. The third chapter discusses aspects of orality and the transition to written culture, questions of performance and reception, and the formal characteristics of the various types of texts.