Every time Natalie looks at her beautiful daughter, Iris, she can’t help but think about the passionate night she spent with a prince—and for good reason: Prince Iman Karawi is Iris’s father. Though Natalie longed to tell Iman about their daughter, unknown to her, Iman’s manipulative uncle hid the truth. Even as she goes on with her life, caring for her daughter and her dying mother, she cannot … cannot get thoughts of Iman out of her mind. Now, six years later, a chance meeting brings back all the feelings Natalie’s tried to forget. How could one-night haunt her after all this time? It’s clear Iman wants to continue where they left off, and it’s just as clear to Natalie that he might break her heart again. Especially if he ever finds out that little Iris is his.
For Iman, Natalie was always more than a one-night stand. He never understood why she left so abruptly, and even years later during a chance meeting, he’s still drawn to the blonde beauty in a way he can’t explain. Despite being promised to another by his parents, Iman can’t suppress his excitement—or desire—at seeing her again. But this time, Iman is not ready to say good-bye. He makes her a job offer she cannot refuse, and as he and Natalie spend more time together, it’s clear to Iman he cannot marry his fiancé, not when the love he feels for Natalie burns so deep.
As the past threatens to destroy their blossoming romance, it might be too late for either of them to find the happily ever after that has always been just out of reach.
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This was a great story. It was well written and fast paced. The chemistry between the characters was sizzling hot. This book has everything you need to keep you turning pages hot sexy men, steamy scenes and some conflict thrown in. I cannot wait for what this author writes next.
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There’s Dragon’s Aplenty For “The Sheikh’s Surprise Heir” 2 Fight When Bring’n Her Parents Together!
After a HairRaising AirPlane Crash,
This Pompous Sheikh Redeemed HimSelf by Saving Her @. $. $!
But after the PASSION was Spent…
She was Drop-kicked from His Country like Garbage!!
Which is how She became to be the Mother To…
“The Sheikh’s Surprise Heir!”
But when a Chance Encounter brings HER Back into HIS Orbit…
How will HE take News of “The Sheikh’s Surprise Heir!”
I received, via B00|{$P®0UT, Leslie North’s “The Sheikh’s Surprise Heir (The Karawi Sheikhs Series Book 1);” I recommend it to others, based on its own merits All opinions expressed within this review are uniquely my own & freely given.
Until next time… Happy Reading!
Original review: https://myshelfbooks.wordpress.com/2019/08/13/the-sheikhs-surprise-heir-leslie-north/
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
So, it seems that all the books from the Leslie North factory are going to be about a couple of strangers that doesn’t know how to play Tetris following the basic safety measures. That is just peachy… said the reviewer sarcastically. I have five more!! FIVE!! OK, it is my fault for clicking the Request buttons in NetGalley like a crazy person. Now I need to put on my responsible pants and review the books I was given, no matter how dreadful that task looks like right now.
This time we jump into a plane to meet Natalie, a flight attendant in private flights who desperately needs the money to pay for her mother’s cancer treatment. That’s why she tries to put on a smile to deal with Iman, the Sheikh (a.k.a. Prince) of a small kingdom who is very opinionated about her coffee making skills. In truth she just wants to tell him what is what to his face, but she must control herself. Any pretenses are drop when the plane has an accident and both of them get stranded in a remote hangar. The banter becomes passion, but heavy is the weight of the crown and Natalie has to leave Iman’s kingdom in not the best way possible. Six years later, they meet again…
The length of this book is its main strength. There wasn’t a big story to tell, so more pages would have added more annoyance to the reader isntead of enjoyment. As it is, the size of the book is perfect. Concise, direct, without useless detours and always focus on what it wants to tell. The story itself is rather simple and barely remarkable, so trying to strech it would have been a really bad idea. At least, that length work in favor of the plot thread about Natalie going to Iman’s kingdom to work for him.
Sadly, I can’t say the same for the romance. It lacks development everywhere. Leaving aside the first passionate encounter, where the adrenaline after the accident was high and the good judgement low, the next interactions between Iman and Natalie are surprisingly few. I’m not saying just in the more carnal sense… Any kind of contact between the two of them is drastically cut down due to their jobs. When do they get to know each other? How can they be so sure about their love is they have barely talked to each other? I can’t buy the platonic love that is described in the book. Too much, too soon.
As for the characters… I guess they are both OK, but I don’t really feel that I have got to know them. Iman would be a great characters if he wasn’t royalty. That fact constraints him too much. Always being careful about what he says, what he does… But with Natalie he is more relaxed and we get to read a more enjoyable individual. Too bad the flight attendant is not around that much. Natalie by her own is kind of annoying. I barely understand her. She is miserable for the most part of the book, what adds to the previously mentioned unbelievable love. If you don’t like the life in the palace, just go. You don’t need it! Why do you choose to be constantly worried for a guy you barely know? At least, when they are together she regains some self-esteem and their conversations are rather funny. On her own… it’s a pain to be witness of her rather low morale.
And talking about reading pains… In which mind was a good idea to take your six-year-old daughter to a country that has barely got over traditional values that don’t leave in good light women’s freedoms among other things? For a visit it would have been OK, but liiving there? The first order Natalie gets is: Don’t leave the palace alone! Try to stick to traditions. Do not embarras yourself (a.k.a. embarras Iman and his kingdom…). I can’t believe that any sensible mother would remove her daughter from her school and friends to be privately tutored in a palace of a kingdom whose culture is drastically different from what she knows… In the book Iris adapt pretty well, but that is just ficition… I bet that would be a traumatic experience for a kid that age. So yeah, reading that bugged me badly and I couldn’t shake the absurdity of the whole deal.
With this book, the good and the bad balance each other to make a light reading for a slow afternoon during the summer. As long as you are not looking anything meatier, this story could be a good choice for you. In the following books, we will meet Iman’s brothers who, it seems, will be as sexually reckless as him…
A one night stand between Prince Iman and Natalie has consequences. Unknown to Iman, Natalie has their beautiful daughter that she must raise by herself, due to the lies that were told by Iman’s uncle. As they meet up again 6 years later, they find their attraction is still as strong as ever. Iman’s mother realizing who the child is, will be the catalyst that will bring about a HEA for them all. Sweet story to enjoy for that lazy afternoon, **I was gifted a copy of “The Sheikh’s Surprise Heir” from Netgalley & Relay Pub. My opinion is freely given.** 4.25 Stars!
The plot was well written and well planned and the characters were so well detailed that I was hooked from the very beginning!
Natalie works for a private and exclusive air service for the elite and this is how she encounters Prince Iman. When they are stranded in the desert alone it is very obvious the next day that they have become intimate and his uncle is furious and has her sent on her way,hopefully on his part, for her never to be seen again. That night was special and it lead to her giving birth to Iris. She never contacts Iman as his uncle threatened to bury her if she even tried to contact him. So the two of them got on with their lives. But then, a chance encounter, puts her back in his land and he wants her back forever. Their night together wasn’t just a one night fling for him and he was hurt that she just ran off without a word. But his uncle is dead now and his wonderful, wonderful mother is not above a bit of matchmaking even if he has been promised to someone else. But what happens when Iman discovers that Iris is his? A truly fabulous start to a new series by the fantastic author, Leslie North. I am looking forward to reading the rest of this series as this was certainly original, very easy to read and most definitely a page turner with terrific characters that I emphasised with. A great book! I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review. Most Definitely Recommended.
I loved the storyline it’s interesting and fun. The characters are well developed and interesting.
An amazing heartwarming story well written romance. It includes drama, loss, conniving uncle, lies, a secret baby, and a whole lot of sizzling heat and explosive passion. The characters were well developed and interesting with undeniable chemistry. I was on the edge of my seat when reunited to see how a HEA could happen.
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This book was gripping, well written & the chemistry between the characters sizzled throughout this wonderful read.
Well done Leslie. I look forward to more!
They saved each others lives the first time they met. She was told to leave and not ask questions or even speak to the sheikh. It was wrong of the guy because he was told something different than what he actually did. She just felt stupid after that experience. I cannot blame her for that. He on the other hand could have reached out to find her and make sure she was okay.
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Natalie is a flight attendant and she works on an American Airliner and it crashes with Prince Iman Karawi and some of his associates and guards on aboard with other crew members. When his people wanted to get him out and to safety first and then send help to Natalie then Prince was against it. He ordered them to go ahead and get help and then come back for them. While they were gone him and Natalie talked about their lives and got close in the few hours they had alone and ended up sleeping together. Iman’s uncle rescued them however once they were back at the palace he doesn’t know that his uncle rushes Natalie back to the states. Now years later they meet again and Iman goes out of his way to get Natalie back in his life. What will he do when he learns that she had his child?
This is a great story once I started it I couldn’t put it down. The chemistry between them is off the charts hot. This is a well written and very entertaining story. I would recommend this book to any book lover.
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The Sheikh’s Surprise Heir is an easy light read. Featuring a sassy flight attendant (Natalie), an alpha male (Prince Iman) and an adorable six year old (Iris) you’ll be entertained from page one. This is the first Leslie North book I’ve read and its a definite 3.5 stars.
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This book is well written, has a good storyline and great characters.
An enjoyable read.
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Natalie was a stewardess on private flights and on one fateful flight she me Crown Prince Iman. He was arrogant and demanding yet she was attracted to him. He couldn’t keep his eyes off her. The plane makes an emergency crash landing and the Prince saves her while the others leave to get help. Left alone they can no longer ignore the attraction and spend the night together. But things happen fast when they are rescued and she is sent off in disgrace. Six years later they meet again, but is it too late?
This is a fantastic romance that pulls at your heart strings. The author expertly weaves the elements of responsibility, secrets, characters from different cultures, betrayal, sexy love scenes and romance to build an exceptional storyline. It is about love and rising above the complications of life. The characters are well developed and pop off the page. I couldn’t put the book down and read it in one sitting. If you like books about romance with some heat then grab this book.
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I love how you think you know what’s going to happen and hope it does but it takes a detour then comes back. Wish there was more drama that makes your heart race leading to a HEA.
Emotional, witty, sexy and fun second change romance filled with secrets, uncertainty and passion… this is a great read from beginning to end. An emotional roller-coaster with a heartwarming turn. Highly entertaining reading.
This is a lovely story. I appreciated that the heroine Natalie is kind, loving, sassy, classy and mature. She is a stewardess for private flights and meets Prince Iman. Iman is entitled, arrogant and condescending and yet has a heart of gold. When their flight has to crash land, he sends his entourage ahead and stays with Natalie who is injured. They cannot fight their attraction to each other. Lies are told, Iman’s uncle does all he can to separate them, all is lost. Six years later Natalie runs into Iman again and the attraction is as strong as ever. So much has happened in both of their lives during those six years. Will they have a second chance to be happy or will Iman’s duty to his country come first. A delightful story. It was never boring. I do recommend it if you like Sheikh stories. I received a free copy of this book via Hidden Gems and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Natalie is a flight attendant working for Kaylana Private Airlines. Needing money to pay her mother’s medical bills, Natalie picks up an extra shift from her co-worker. Natalie finds Prince Iman to be rude and annoying. After an explosion that causes the wing to catch fire, the plane is forced to make an emergency at an old abandoned airstrip. Iman refuses to leave Natalie trapped in the airplane and sends his bodyguards and pilots for help knowing they will return because he refuses to leave Natalie behind. The chemistry between Natalie and Iman is sizzling hot, and they give into their attraction for each other. Natalie and Iman are rescued the next day by a helicopter sent by the palace. Upon arriving at the palace, Iman learns his father has passed away. Iman’s uncle confronts Natalie forcing her to leave without a goodbye. Natalie is warned if she ever speaks of Iman or what happened that she will be ruined. Six years later, Natalie is struggling to pay bills while raising her daughter. Iman is contemplating marriage to help boost the morale of his people since his uncle has passed away. Iman and Natalie come face to face when her flight is diverted to take Iman back to his country after his plane has mechanical issues. Iman wants to know why Natalie left his country six years ago without a goodbye. Iman makes Natalie an offer she can’t refuse but knows she should. Can Iman get Natalie to open up to him? Will Natalie and Iman be able to keep their hands off each other? Will Natalie tell Iman what his uncle did six years ago? How will Iman react when he learns who Natalie’s daughter really is? I loved The Sheikh’s Surprise Heir by Leslie North. The Sheikh’s Surprise Heir is a fantastic story with great characters, especially Iris and her dragon dog, Beetle. The Sheikh’s Surprise Heir had this reader laughing out loud at the banter between Natalie and Iman, or the way Iris wants to be a princess and has a fascination with dragons. I can’t wait to read the next book in The Kawari Sheikhs series.
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This was a really well written storyline with engaging characters and that were so well developed it had me glued to the pages as I kept turning the pages. The chemistry between them was hot.
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Sheikh Iman and Natalie had a one stand six years ago. He see her again and wants to know why she left. Natalie tells him the reason but keeps one secret from him. I really enjoyed this book.