During a raging sandstorm along a riverbed in the ancient lands of Saba, a powerful jinni born of smokeless fire gives birth to a half-human daughter. Bilqis does not inherit her mother’s magical abilities, but the fire of her jinni blood does imbue her with other powerful gifts. As she undergoes her rites of womanhood and her insatiable sexual hunger is awakened, it becomes clear–this is the … is the key to her “great destiny” prophesized at her birth. But it could also lead to her total undoing.
Bilqis comes to understand that her supernatural talents have the power to make men, and women, and nations prostrate themselves in utter devotion to her. When tragedy strikes, she leaves her home to seek revenge against the tyrannical god-king whose reign is a plague upon his land and people. Armed with only her body, courage, and wits, she quickly masters the art of seduction, all the while resisting the mind-consuming call to stay locked in an endless cycle of carnal passion.
Destiny soon intervenes, and what began as a quest for vengeance becomes a mission to heal the land of Saba from a twisted, corrupt regime and to see it become the wealthiest kingdom in all the land. Yet, it is only after meeting the already legendary and wildly attractive King Solomon that Bilqis discovers her greatest battle is not with others, but with herself.
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Confessions Of A Sheba Queen
By: Autumn Bardot
*REVIEW*
First, let’s take a moment to admire this gorgeous cover! Don’t you love it? As for the story, Confessions Of A Sheba Queen was a phenomenal read. Even though I knew it was erotic historical fiction, it still surprised me. It’s a genre I’ve never read, and it’s not bad-just different. Some of the scenes are blush inducing naughty, but the erotica fits the story. The author does justice I think to the overall vibe, and nothing is vulgar or overdone. The heroine, Bilqis, is half human and half jinn and discovers that she is a very sensual person with strong carnal urges and desires. Stunningly beautiful, Bilqis attracts men and women. She lives comfortably with her jinn mother in a hidden away village until tragedy forces Bilqis to pursue her destiny, which an oracle foretold long ago, in the name of revenge. The king of this land, Saba, is a corrupt horrible man, and Bilqis seeks him out because he is the cause of her sorrows. She has no weapons except her body and mind, but Bilqis knows how to use what she has. She wields her assets like a sharp edged knife to control men, women and anything else she desires. Bilqis realizes her sensual abilities are the key that unlocks untold power and position. Eventually, Bilqis sees her destiny with more clarity-to make this nation of Saba respectable and thriving again. Upon meeting King Solomon, Bilqis desires him, but he might be her biggest challenge. Bilqis must fight the lustful demons within if she wishes to fulfill her true destiny. This story was so engrossing and well written that I could not put it down. Autumn Bardot has written an amazing insightful story about a remarkable uninhibited woman who made no apologies for herself. Bilqis is a very strong independent woman with a wonderful sense of self acceptance. I love this character and was emotionally invested in her story. Don’t be afraid of the erotic part of this story because it’s not what you might think. Confessions Of A Sheba Queen is obviously meticulously researched, leading to a tastefully crafted story. I highly recommend this book!
Confessions of a Sheba Queen is built on the very few known facts about the Queen of Saba, her strength and her bond to King Solomon, back in these times, one of the richest, wisest and most desirable kings on Earth.
Autumn Bardot creates a childhood for Bilquis, the Queen of Saba. She wrote the book from Bilquis point of view and creates the impression the reader would enjoy an autobiography more than a book about erotica, mixed with a bit of magic.
Bilquis is a strong woman, stubborn, intelligent, beautiful. From childhood on her mother, a fully-fledged jinni, taught her to enjoy being a woman and hired teachers for her daughter, to guarantee Bilquis grew up to be great.
Bilquis did grow into a breathtaking woman who uses her beauty, her knowledge and her strength to get what she needs to survive, and finally, to become as great as her mother had foreseen for her.
The book is an interesting and fascinating read about a strong woman, about following a plan, about friendships and yes, about carnality… lots of it! Bilquis uses her womanhood and enormous sexual appetite to not only enjoy her life, but also very controlled to get what she wants and needs. The book is an enjoyable read for fans of erotica. Well done.
The Queen of Sheba is certainly a clever and crafty woman who uses her intellect and feminine wiles to reach her goals. She is determined and tenacious to right a wrong but at the same time, she helps many more people. Bilqis was trained from a young age to be well educated and this helps her on her journey. Her journey does explore her sexual side and she isn’t afraid of her sexuality. But she does need to learn to control her sensual side or lose herself. Bliqis is destined for great things and the reader gets to see how her determination leads to her meeting King Solomon. Autumn Bardot puts a great deal of work and research into her stories. It enriches the experience and really brings the characters to life. She weaves an incredible tale with sensuality and magic. It was great to dive into the past and walk with them.
5 CRANKY STARS
Well, Ms Bardot has done it again. Another fantastic tale in the historical fiction category. I admit I had heard stories of the Queen of Sheba, but this story made me research on Google. And, she is right on the mark with her research. In fact, one of the first adult movies I saw as a kid was “Solomon and Sheba” and I thought that was risqué. It was tame and used two fair skinned actors which was ludicrous. This book may be too sensual for some, but the actual love scenes are almost poetry as she writes them. I could picture the deserts and the mountains, the oasis and the people as if I was in the book with them. Stories of jinni have always fascinated me and having jinni, oracles, seers and magicians in this land is believable. Afterall, these were people that worshipped a bull. Egypt at the time had many religious icons that were animals. When she met Solomon, one God was a strange way of thinking for her. I think this version of “Solomon and Sheba” would make a powerful movie. So, I encourage everyone to read this book.