Contemporary
The Sheikh's Ransomed Bride
By Shayla
Jul 1, 2007 - 3:56:04 PM

Belle Winters and her colleague are kidnapped by rebels while visiting Q’aroum.  Left to die in a broken down shack, they are rescued and ransomed by an unlikely savior.  Belle is taken to his palace not knowing the price she is expected to pay. When Belle offers to pay the man back, she is informed of the expected payment. He wants her as his wife, in every way.  Can she do as he asks and still keep her heart intact?  What happens when she finds out that Rafiq is not pretending when he acts as if he cares for her? Can she walk away and return to her life as a marine archaeologist?

Sheikh Rafiq Kamil Ibn Makram al Akhtar, Sovereign Price of Q’aroum rescues Belle only to find out that she is all that he’s ever desired in a woman and more.  She’s tough and caring, but how will she react when he informs her that she is to become his wife in every sense of the word?  When Belle is wounded by a bullet that was intended for him, he realizes he cannot live without her and will do everything possible to keep her by his side.  Can he convince Belle that he truly loves he r and would do anything for her? 

With THE SHEIKH’S RANSOMED BRIDE being Annie West’s first foray into writing about Sheikh’s , she did one heck of a job. I could not put the book down and even had to read it a second time. Belle and Rafiq are two characters who learn to give each other what is needed without sacrificing anything.  I have to say that this book tops my list of favorites in the Sheikh’s category. Of course I have always fantasized about a Sheikh kidnapping me. *deep dreamy sigh *  Granted, I know it will never happen , but as long as authors like Annie West write  so wonderfully about Sheikh’s, I will continue to read and dream.