Governess to the Sheikh

Governess to the Sheikh
Author: Laura Martin
Publisher: Harlequin
Total Pages: 170
Release: 2016-10-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1488004404

In this historical romance, a young woman embarks on a journey of discovery and desire when she accepts a job in the home of a handsome sheikh. Rachel Talbot has always dreamed of venturing to faraway lands. So when she’s offered a job as governess to the Sheikh of Huria’s children, it seems as if her dreams are finally coming true. But she is about to encounter a reality unlike anything she could have imagined . . . After arriving in Huria, Rachel discovers how infuriating Sheikh Malik can be! Yes, he’s the most handsome man she’s has ever seen, but he’s also autocratic and aloof. Until, that is, a night under the starry desert sky leads to a passionate kiss . . . And suddenly a whole new world of possibilities opens up to this intrepid governess!

The Harlot and the Sheikh

The Harlot and the Sheikh
Author: Marguerite Kaye
Publisher: Harlequin
Total Pages: 160
Release: 2017-02-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1488021104

A defiant woman…in a desert king's world! After inheriting a broken kingdom, Prince Rafiq made a vow—to restore its pride by winning a prestigious horse race. To ensure success, he hires an English expert. But even notoriously controlled Rafiq is shocked when his new employee is introduced…as Miss Stephanie Darvill! Stephanie is determined to leave her shameful past and broken dreams behind—she will prove to Rafiq she deserves his trust! But this hard-hearted desert sheikh calls to Stephanie in the most primal of ways… Dare she give in to her wildest desires?

The Widow and the Sheikh

The Widow and the Sheikh
Author: Marguerite Kaye
Publisher: Harlequin
Total Pages: 163
Release: 2016-04-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1488004048

In this historical romance, the desert heats up when an adventuresome Englishwoman is rescued by a dashing Arabian prince. Abandoned in the desert, Julia Trevelyan finds herself at the mercy of Azhar, an imposing yet impossibly handsome Arabian merchant. Determined not to be intimidated by her rescuer—or their sizzling attraction!—she asks for his help . . . But Prince Azhar is in fact the rightful heir to the Qaryma throne, returned from exile to take back his inheritance! He knows a dalliance with the enticing English adventuress is out of the question, yet he can’t deny the temptation to claim both his throne . . . and Julia!

Sheikh's Mail-Order Bride

Sheikh's Mail-Order Bride
Author: Marguerite Kaye
Publisher: Harlequin
Total Pages: 176
Release: 2016-08-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1488004277

Shipwrecked with the sheikh! Sailing to India to marry a stranger, Constance Montgomery is shipwrecked off the Arabian coast of Murimon. The world believes her lost at sea, and only the kingdom's ruler, Kadar, knows the truth. She's honor-bound to leave, but the brooding prince tempts Constance to stay… Kadar knows that no matter how beautiful Constance is, she is forbidden. But every moment with her seduces him, until temptation becomes torment! Kadar thinks he has no heart left to offer any woman… Can Constance prove him wrong?

An Imperialist Love Story

An Imperialist Love Story
Author: Amira Jarmakani
Publisher: NYU Press
Total Pages: 291
Release: 2015-07-31
Genre: Foreign Language Study
ISBN: 1479820865

A curious figure stalks the pages of a distinct subset of mass-market romance novels, aptly called “desert romances.” Animalistic yet sensitive, dark and attractive, the desert prince or sheikh emanates manliness and raw, sexual power. In the years since September 11, 2001, the sheikh character has steadily risen in popularity in romance novels, even while depictions of Arab masculinity as backward and violent in nature have dominated the cultural landscape. An Imperialist Love Story contributes to the broader conversation about the legacy of orientalist representations of Arabs in Western popular culture. Combining close readings of novels, discursive analysis of blogs and forums, and interviews with authors, Jarmakani explores popular investments in the war on terror by examining the collisions between fantasy and reality in desert romances. Focusing on issues of security, freedom, and liberal multiculturalism, she foregrounds the role that desire plays in contemporary formations of U.S. imperialism. Drawing on transnational feminist theory and cultural studies, An Imperialist Love Story offers a radical reinterpretation of the war on terror, demonstrating romance to be a powerful framework for understanding how it works, and how it perseveres.

Unwed and Unrepentant

Unwed and Unrepentant
Author: Marguerite Kaye
Publisher: Harlequin
Total Pages: 281
Release: 2014
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 037329784X

PRETEND ENGAGEMENT Burned by love and fearful of being trapped by marriage, headstrong Lady Cordelia Armstrong is furious when her father manipulates her into a betrothal with his business partner, and her one-time lover, Iain Hunter. Understanding Cordelia's reluctance, Iain proposes a pretend engagement. For now they will make believe, but there is no need to fake the attraction that still burns hotly between them. As they travel to magical Arabia, the lines between fantasy and reality blur. Will either of them really be able to walk away once their deal is done?

Strangers at the Altar

Strangers at the Altar
Author: Marguerite Kaye
Publisher: Harlequin
Total Pages: 280
Release: 2014-11-18
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0373298129

The secrets behind the wedding veil For penniless widow Ainsley McBrayne, marriage is the only solution. She's vulnerable yet fiercely independent, so shackling herself to another man seems horrifying! Until handsome stranger Innes Drummond tempts Ainsley to become his temporary wife. Once married, Ainsley hardly recognizes the rugged Highlander Innes transforms into! He sets her long-dormant pulse racing, and she's soon craving the enticing delights of their marriage bed. She has until Hogmanay to show Innes that their fake marriage could be for real...

The Soldier's Dark Secret

The Soldier's Dark Secret
Author: Marguerite Kaye
Publisher: Harlequin
Total Pages: 282
Release: 2015-02-17
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0373298250

The truth behind the hero Officer Jack Trestain may have been one of Wellington's most valued code-breakers, but since Waterloo, he's hung up his uniform. If only he could just as easily put aside the tortured memories he carries deep within... Perhaps enchanting French artist Celeste Marmion might be the distraction he so desperately craves? Except Celeste harbors secrets of her own, and questions that she needs Jack's help to solve! With Celeste's every touch an exquisite temptation, how close can Jack get without revealing his darkest secret of all? Comrades in Arms War heroes, heartbreakers...husbands?

The Lady Who Broke the Rules

The Lady Who Broke the Rules
Author: Marguerite Kaye
Publisher: Harlequin
Total Pages: 157
Release: 2012-10-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1426876734

'Your rebellion has not gone unnoticed…' Anticipating her wedding vows and then breaking off the engagement has left Kate Montague's social status in tatters. She hides her hurt at her family's disapproval behind a resolutely optimistic façade, but one thing really grates… For a fallen woman, she knows shockingly little about passion! Could Virgil Jackson be the man to teach her? A freed slave turned successful businessman, his striking good looks and lethally restrained power throw normally composed Kate into a tailspin! She's already scandalised society, but succumbing to her craving for Virgil would be the most outrageous thing Kate's done by far…

Harlequin Historical March 2015 - Box Set 1 of 2

Harlequin Historical March 2015 - Box Set 1 of 2
Author: Julia Justiss
Publisher: Harlequin
Total Pages: 508
Release: 2015-03-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1460385624

Harlequin® Historical brings you three new Regency titles for one great price, available now! Enjoy these timeless love stories that capture the imagination and sizzle with scandal and seduction. This Regency box set includes: THE RAKE TO RESCUE HER by Julia Justiss Ransleigh Rogues (Book 3 of 4) When Alastair Ransleigh sees Diana, Duchess of Graveston, for the first time since she jilted him, he makes her a shocking offer…the chance to become his mistress. And she accepts! THE SOLDIER'S DARK SECRET by Marguerite Kaye Comrades in Arms (Book 1 of 2) Could enchanting French artist Celeste Marmion be the distraction that officer Jack Trestain so desperately craves? Or will her exquisite touch be enough to make him reveal his darkest secret? REUNITED WITH THE MAJOR by Anne Herries Regency Brides of Convenience (Book 3 of 3) Major Harry Brockley gave up on love when he lost his heart to his colonel's wife, Samantha Scatterby. Now, Brock agrees to a loveless marriage—only for widowed Sam to reappear in his life! Look for Box Set 2 of 2 for more timeless stories from Harlequin Historical!