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The Sheikh's Redemption (2012)

by Olivia Gates(Favorite Author)

3.96 of 5 Votes: 1

ISBN

0373731787 (ISBN13: 9780373731787)

languge

English

genre

Romance

publisher

Harlequin

series

Desert Nights

review 1: Just when I think Olivia Gates can't give us a more luscious alpha male, she goes and creates another distinctive, unforgettable one who shares everything with all her heroes, yet stands out as a totally different man. I don't know how she does it! I loved Haidar and his uncanny mix of irresistibility and vulnerability, not to mention that he's smokin' hot! And Roxanne was as usual, a strong, independent, witty heroine who stood as his equal, yet wasn't beyond groveling when she realized how much she'd wronged him, in a twist I didn't see coming!I love that first installment in DESERT KNIGHTS trilogy, and I can't wait for Jalal's and Rashid's stories. I am very, very curious about the latter, though. Rashid is so dark and damaged he thrills and chills in every moment he ap... morepears in. I wonder what kind of heroine will be able to approach this scarred lion? December can't come quickly enough when I'll find out! As usual, THE SHEIKH'S REDEMPTION is a masterpiece I can't recommend highly enough.
review 2: The Desert Knights miniseries is off to a captivating start with a story overflowing with profoundly affecting emotions between its engaging couple. Olivia Gates is a master when it comes to portraying feelings backed by genuine reactions, and THE SHEIKH'S REDEMPTION adeptly showcases her gifted talent.When Roxanne Gleeson shockingly walked away from Price Haidar Aal Shalaan eight years ago, he vowed to never let anyone get close to him or believe in others. When the Kingdom of Azmahar, the home country of his mother, needs a strong king to change its economic upheaval, Haidar is one of three candidates for the throne. While he is a very successful businessman, becoming the ruler of a country is a great challenge but he believes it is something he can do well is given the chance.He arrives back in Azmahar ready to confront the woman in charge of organizing the political procedures that will ultimately pick the next king. Since the woman is Roxanne, he is unsure as to how she will respond to him. He quickly realizes there is still potent sexual awareness between them, but getting her to admit her feelings will take much careful planning, a task he will throw his whole heart into.When I read a Harlequin Desire book by Olivia Gates featuring a sheikh, I know the hero will be larger than life and his storyline will be totally fascinating. In THE SHEIKH'S REDEMPTION, the male lead is someone who knows what he wants and is an expert at making his wishes successful. However, when it comes to personal connections, Haidar has failed time and again to keep anyone close if he actually cares about them. Misconceptions about himself and those dear to him have caused him much anguish, and my own heart ached for the distress he has suffered since childhood. Ms. Gates puts the blame on several characters who have mistaken beliefs that has brought about much grief for more than just one individual, and how they resolve these false impressions is extremely poignant with very powerful feelings being depicted in each instance. Roxanne is a take-charge woman in her professional life, and I was thrilled when she used this ability in very personal ways, resulting in scenes packed with sensuality. When Ms. Gates created any sexual encounter between Haidar and Roxanne, so much feeling is expressed between the two as their desire for the other is shown both intimately and with tender caring. Their every touch was also experienced by me through detailed writing full of imagination. The setting is another aspect of the story that visually comes alive, as I repeatedly got a clear picture of the locale plus any surroundings. Haidar's brother gets to tell his personal story next, and I am very eager to see how everything progresses in his book. THE SHEIKH'S REDEMPTION is an enchanting tale of love with two tormented characters, where passionate desires are fulfilled and quick-witted comebacks delight. less

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