When her half-sister flees with her true love to avoid an arranged marriage, Zainab Halil bravely steps up to take her place. All her life, Zainab has sought the approval of her father, Javeed, but even she is shocked when he refuses to consider his oldest daughter—her—for an alliance that will finally bring peace between his tribe and the royal family of Omirabad. Javeed has always been a bit … embarrassed by Zainab, who was the result of a fling with an American girl he met one summer. With her mother dead, Zainab now lives with her father, doing everything she can to win his approval—even if that means marrying a man she’s never met. Though she’s willing to wed for the sake of the tribe, she secretly doesn’t believe it’s much of a sacrifice, given that the one she would be marrying, Khalid bin Salam, is one of the most handsome and charming men she’s ever met.
At first, Khalid is resistant to the idea of an arranged marriage. And then he meets Zainab, and the idea of marrying a stranger is a bit more appealing. He likes her American ways, her lovely smile, her beautiful curves. But Javeed is determined to keep them apart, pulling every string he can reach to ensure each day passes without them seeing each other. That still leaves the nights… And as their passion builds, their marriage seems less arranged and more like destiny. If only Javeed could see what’s best for his tribe and his daughter.
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This is the story of Zainab and Khalid. Zainab has bravely volunteered to take her sister’s place in an arranged marriage to Khalid for the tribe’s sake. It’s not much of a sacrifice as they are attracted to each other. However, her father does everything to keep them apart. This was an interesting spin. I enjoyed this romance and rooted for them to get their HEA all the way through. Great story. I received an arc of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Sheikh Khalid bin Salam is the last of the brothers in this series who must get married before the age of 30. He agrees to an arranged marriage, but his bride, Afifa, runs off with her true love to avoid marrying him. Zainab Halil, Afifa’s older sister, is an embarrassment to her father, one of the tribal chiefs, since she was the result of a summer fling he had with an American woman. But to win his approval, she takes Afifa’s place to provide an alliance that will finally bring peace between his tribe and the royal family of Omirabad.
Khalid and Zainab are immediately attracted to each other and willing to continue with the marriage. But Javeed does everything he can to keep them separated. He stubbornly refuses to consider Zainab as a replacement for Afifa, so she and Khalid meet secretly at night. Why is Javeed being so difficult? What secret is being hidden? Will Khalid and Zainab find their HEA?
The story flows well, the characters are well developed and have great chemistry. I love the tone of the book that makes the reader feel like it is realistic and believable. Grab your copy and enjoy the story!
Zainab is a young woman with two different sides. She was raised by her American mother but visited her father in his country. When her mom died, she moved to be closer to her father and siblings. Her father has arranged a marriage between his daughter and Prince Khalid. Her sister skips out on the arrangement, Zainab steps up to keep the arrangement going. Khalid is warming up to the idea. Her father, Javeed is being a royal pain and completely forbids this from happening. Javeed sends back to her the family home to keep it from taking place. Khalid is not giving up without a fight. Will he find his love in time? I have read several of these books and I love them so much.
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Loved it!
This was well written and very interesting. It was different than other stories with arranged marriages that I have read. The author did a very good job with the premise. I recommend this book!
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Zainab was somewhat an embarrassment to her father because she was a product of a fling in America. Zainab was arranged to be married to a stranger but it couldn’t have been a better stranger Khalid bin Salam whom she knew of and it wasn’t such a bad deal. Her father actually tried to arrange the marriage of her sister who wanted nothing to do with it. Khalid saw Zainab and wanted to find out who she was. Khalid and Zainab wanted to be together but her father would not hear of such a thing so he sent her away. When Khalid heard what had happen he was furious at her father. The more her father pushed for him to stay away the more Khalid wanted her he told her father all negotiations were off. Talib on of Zainab’s siblings told Khalid where Zainab was taken to and he hoped to reach her in time
Khalid returned from an extended business trip and walked in on a meeting only to be greeted with a beautiful woman, not that she was part of the meeting between his brother, King Rashid, his other brother Sheikh Samir, their father King Rafiq and Javeed Halil head of one of the tribes.
The woman in red was one of the most beautiful women Khalid had ever seen. But it seems the woman in blue was the one being discussed as being entered into a marriage contract with Khalid which he wanted no part of. Not that she wasn’t beautiful, he just had not given any thought to being married.
Since Afifa, the daughter in question had no interest in being the wife of the Sheikh Khalid since she was in love with another and left leaving a note that she was going to marry the man she loved and they would make their own way. Khalid thought it was strange that Javeed Halil wanted the marriage to be arranged between his second eldest daughter and not the eldest.
He soon found out why Zainab was not being considered for the marriage contract, she was Javeed’s daughter by an American woman with whom he had an affair which resulted in her being born. Her parents had never married but upon her mother’s death she had come to live with her father and his family.
As Zainab and Khalid took to meeting in the garden every evening they soon developed a relationship but when her father discovered this he sent her back to their home in the desert. But Khalid discovered he was in love with her and went after the woman he loved.
This book is a sweet love affair between Zainab and Khalid filled with emotions and lots of chemistry between the two.
This is a definite 5 star read.
There’s a reason Leslie North quickly became one of my favorite authors. Her writing pulls you in and captivates you through the entire story. Her characters are well developed and easy to fall in love with. I haven’t read a book yet from her that I don’t like. No spoilers here just the advice to grab your copy today and fall in love with the story and the characters.
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Zainab has tried forever to get her father to approve and respect her. It seems to get harder as she gets older. What he can’t forgive is his own mistake in choosing her mother. Now, her sister has reneged on a marriage offer and Khalid bin Salam has offered for Zainab. They have sensed a spark from the minute they meet. Chaste and sweet, Zainab is like honey to Khalid. He can’t stay away from her. Choosing marriage is still a hard decision for him. Complicated by the fact that her father refuses to admit that the wrong daughter is being offered for. This was a sweet romance.
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Theirs was a marriage based on love.
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When a marriage was proposed that would finally unite all the tribes of Omirabad, Khalid was not impressed with the notion until the proposed bride eloped with one of her fatyher’s advisors. This meant he was able to ask Zainab, another daughter to be his bride and she accepted. Her father refused to agree and despite his protest their marriage went ahead. This book was a quick satisfying read, the chararcter’s attraction to each other was immediate and their marriage had nothing to do with uniting the tribes, instead it was based on love for each other as it should aleays be.
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What a story and an ending to the series. Unless there is more, lol. T was a beautiful story of two people coming together from very different backgrounds and seeing the unique personalities in each other. The story well written with beautifully developed characters. I loved entire series but think this was my favorite couple. Zainab and Khalid have such amazing personalities and the chemistry between the two of can be felt throughout the story. There is so much drama throughout it that it plays out like it is directly in front of you. It is definitely worth reading and doesn’t disappoint.
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Leslie North has done it again with this intriguing 5-star book that deals with an arranged marriage. Zainab is at the palace with her family so that her father Javeed can arrange the marriage of her step-sister Afifa to Khalib who is a Sheikh. After a few days, Afifa knows that she can’t go through with the arrangements. She is in love with someone else so she runs away. Zainab is left to read the letter to her father in front of the King and his brothers. Now Javeed sends for his youngest daughter who is only in her teens. Khalib asks about the arrangement being between him and Zainab. Javeed says no, the arranged marriage will not happen between them. What Javeed doesn’t know is that there is an instant attraction between them and at night they spend time together. Javeed will do what he can to stop the marriage and he goes as far as to send Zainab back to their desert village.
Will Javeed stop Zainab and Khalib from getting married? Can Zainab find a way to get back to Khalib or will she go back to America?
Can Khalib get to Zainab after he finds out her father sent her back to the village before she leaves or will he lose her for good?
This was a very interesting read and if I could give it a higher rating, I would. I would recommend this book to anyone.
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What does a disgraced daughter have to do to please her father?
Zainab can never please her father, Javeed. Zainab meets and falls in love with Kahlid; however, her father is determined to keep them apart. Javeed decides this wedding will not take place, even if he has to kidnap his daughter from a desert palace.
What is a daughter to do? Her dad is the stubborn ruler of a tribe and is determined to ruin her life?
This is the last book of the series. Read now and find out if the lovers can find a happily-ever-after.
I found it hard to understand Chief Halil’s opposition of Zainab being the one to salvage the relationship between the tribes and the royal family. You would think that it’s a perfect match.
I like Khalid’s smooth move going over Zainab’s Dad publicly, how can he oppose the new arrangement and not seem like a cad. I just love how Khalid praises Zainab, “Did you hear that, Rashid? Zainab knows a hundred languages.” Could he be any sweeter?
An exciting read that will have you hooked from start to finish
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I enjoyed this book. The storyline was entertaining and the characters likable. I felt that there was a real sweetness to the romance that blossomed between Khalid and Zainab and I was quickly rooting for them. They do have obstacles to overcome that adds plenty of drama to the story. A really good romance that gives you lots of feels.
Will Khalid accept an arranged marriage
Khalid enters a meeting with his brothers and a tribal leader to see Zoey and her sister off to the side and the attraction between the two is instant! Yet Khalid considers an arranged marriage with Zoey’s sister until she runs away with her the love of her life. When Zoey’s father refuses to consider Zoey as a replacement, Khalid and Zoey only meet in secret at night in the garden. But when Zoey is sent away by her father, will Khalid realize what he wants in time to go after Zoey? I did not put this book down until I turned the last page!
An amazing story, entertaining, enlightening, heartfelt and lots of emotional conflict and soul searching with unexpected circumstances and unpredictable surprises and misunderstandings.
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The Sheikh’s Unexpected Fiancé concludes the Omirabad sheikhs series. In the final book we meet Sheikh Khalid, he is the last of the brothers who must get married before turning 30. His approach is rather unorthodox he agrees to an arranged marriage. His original bride Afifa, Zainab’s younger sister has run off with her true love. Zainab is the eldest daughter of one of the tribal chiefs and was the result of an affair with an American. Zainab has never been able to please her father and feels that this will be the key to gaining his approval. When Khalid and Zainab meet they decide that maybe an arranged marriage won’t be so bad, unfortunately her father Javeed is not quite yet onboard with the marriage idea. We get to watch as the two find time together and begin to fall in love even while her father is trying to keep them apart. Great ending to a wonderful series!
This is the third and final book in the Omirabad Sheikhs series, this is a standalone story like the previous books.
This book has a wonderful well-written storyline, the emotion flows off the pages as Zainab aka Zoey has a troubled relationship with her father and is pushed to the background all the time, but when she gets a chance to enter into a marriage with the handsome youngest brother, Khalid she is thrilled. They have an instant connection and their chemistry is sizzling. I really liked the characters and their whole courtside was sweet and steamy. I really enjoyed this series.
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The third book in the series brings Khalid and Zainab’s story. The author once again brings a cast of strong characters and weaves an interesting and romantic story filled with drama as well as all the obstacles thrown at them along the way. It’s well written with detailed scenes and moves fluidly. It’s a sweet romance and I enjoyed reading. I would recommend this book/series.
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This last story in this trilogy is just as good as the previous two stories if not a tad better even. I could at least not put this one down until I had finished it!!!!! Overall I loved it and am delightfully giving it four stars and can only hope you will like it too.
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