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Cinderella and the Sheikh

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She's about to get charmed...

Libby Fay's safe little life as a waitress at a posh New York boutique hotel implodes when Sheikh Rasyn Al Jabar, black-eyed and seductive, crashes into her world and swears that he loves her.

The powerful sheikh will do anything to prevent becoming the ruler of his North African homeland, including marrying a woman who is inappropriate to be qu...more

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Jun 10, 2012 Guilty Pleasures rated it 4 of 5 stars

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As you might gather from the title, Cinderella and the Sheikh, is a modern-day fairy tale, but there’s a twist and no magic fairies, just a gorgeous hottie with LOTS of money. Libby has always wanted the “perfect” love that her parents shared, but being five when her dad died, Libby’s memory might not be totally accurate. Rasyn has been blessed with a life of privilege and even though he lost his parents at a young age, he’s always had the love of his u...more

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Oct 24, 2011 Lucy rated it 3 of 5 stars

Sheikh Rasyn ibn Bakr ibn Rahman al Jabar is the next heir to the throne of Abbas. An honor he does not want. He believes his cousin will be a much better king so he devises a plan to find a foreign wife, a commoner, and a woman so wrong that he will be passed up as heir.

Libby Fey is a waitress in the Hotel Scheherazade an exclusive hotel which caters to rich foreign dignitaries. She has been warmed to avoid getting entangled with the VIPs. But no matter how hard she tries, the prince keeps purs...more Sheikh Rasyn ibn Bakr ibn Rahman al Jabar is the next heir to the throne of Abbas. An honor he does not want. He believes his cousin will be a much better king so he devises a plan to find a foreign wife, a commoner, and a woman so wrong that he will be passed up as heir.

Libby Fey is a waitress in the Hotel Scheherazade an exclusive hotel which caters to rich foreign dignitaries. She has been warmed to avoid getting entangled with the VIPs. But no matter how hard she tries, the prince keeps pursuing her.

After a night of seduction and passion, the prince proposes, stating his undying love for her, and take her home to Abbas. But his plan backfires when Libby starts to win over the hearts of the people of Abbas.

There is no doubt that Rasyn is using Libby to achieve a goal. He makes it known to the reader from the beginning that Libby is the means to an end. He uses is natural gift of persuasion to convince her of his love for her, and how she needs to come with him to his home country and give him a chance to win her love. He is not a very likeable character, although he is charismatic and sexy, he is selfish and childish. I found that every time I started to like him a little, he reminded us that his intentions are self-centered and all for the end goal of getting him off the throne.

Although Libby is a much more likeable character and she wants to help people (like when she visits the orphanage). I don’t understand how she was convinced to go to Abbas since her constant mantra was that “she won’t let him into her heart” which I thought was code for “I’m falling hard,” but everyone keeps asking her, if he’s trying so hard to make her fall in love with him, why hasn’t she. Although she keeps jumping into bed with him, she doesn’t really let him into her heart. She spends all her time telling herself that they are incompatible and they will never be as happy as her parents so she doesn’t want to risk anything. Again, if she didn’t believe him, didn’t think they were compatible and wasn’t going to give it a try, why bother going with him.

You would also have to wonder why, after her initial blunder in royal society, when she doesn’t stick to her decision to go home, why she doesn’t then make more of an effort to learn the job of a princess, i.e. social customs of the area, etc. She allows herself to be talked into staying since her blunder was what Rasyn was trying to accomplish, but while she is there she doesn’t try to learn more about Rasyn or the life he is supposed to be offering her.

After Rasyn realizes he was falling for her along the way, even he comments that “she let everyone else into her heart, from the servants to his uncle, but never him.”

This was a quick read and the story held my interest, but there was no real draw between the characters since he was faking his affection and she wouldn’t risk her heart.

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May 11, 2011 Fictional Bookshelf rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: hot-modern-romances, sheikh-romance

Libby, the main female character, is one lucky gal! Well to be honest Sheikh Rasyn is lucky to. Both of the character’s different backgrounds make this a great ‘opposites attract’ setting. Everything in the story is charming right down to each other’s fears and desires.

Once I got past drooling over the man on the cover, I couldn’t stop reading. This story kept my eyes wide open. I soaked in every word thinking I would be able to guess the ending and I didn’t which is a HUGE plus in my opinion....more

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Dec 20, 2011 Maldivianbookreviewer rated it 4 of 5 stars

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Sheikh Rasyn is the next in line to rule in Abbas, North Africa. His one goal is to let his uncle know that he is totally unsuitable to be the ruler of his country. Because his uncle refuses to pay heed to his pleas and bargains, Rasyn does the next best thing; find the most unsuitable woman to be the queen of his people and marry her.

Libby Fay works at the Hotel Scheherazade in Manhattan, New York. The very first moment Libby had laid eyes on Sheikh Rasyn had been a cosmic one, one that had bee...more Sheikh Rasyn is the next in line to rule in Abbas, North Africa. His one goal is to let his uncle know that he is totally unsuitable to be the ruler of his country. Because his uncle refuses to pay heed to his pleas and bargains, Rasyn does the next best thing; find the most unsuitable woman to be the queen of his people and marry her.

Libby Fay works at the Hotel Scheherazade in Manhattan, New York. The very first moment Libby had laid eyes on Sheikh Rasyn had been a cosmic one, one that had been an uncomfortably humiliating experience as well. Though Rasyn’s dark good looks and the way his heavy lidded gaze continues to follow her across the room reduces Libby to a quivering bundle of nerves, she has no intention of being seduced and discarded by a rich playboy.

Libby is a woman who holds onto the dream of being united with a man who would give her a happily ever after like the one that had been her parents married life. It is with that thought at the back of her mind that Libby agrees to accompany the man who seduces her so effortlessly with his charm and with the way he makes her senses hum with just his mere presence.

But unknown to Libby, Rasyn continues with the charade that would give him exactly what he wants though sometimes the region around his heart pains at the thought of all the humiliation and pain that Libby is subjected to. As with most of the best laid plans, Rasyn’s plans also backfire on him, making him realize a little bit too late that somewhere in between playing the besotted fiance’ and husband, he had actually fallen for his wife.

I am not much of a fan of romances involving Sheikhs. Though when I first started reading category romances I indulged in them every now and then, overall I am not much of a fan girl of Arabic men who wear and flaunt their obvious wealth to the rest of the world. So because its being ages since I read a Sheikh romance, I decided to grab the review opportunity when presented by the author. And overall, I have to say I would consider this as a good read that compelled me to keep the pages turning, just to find out whether Rasyn had to grovel enough to win back the affections of Libby towards the end.

Libby is a sweetheart of a heroine. She is beautiful on the inside, and is a bit naive when it comes to the likes of men like Rasyn who have the whole world at their feet. Libby’s true nature is what draws everyone around her to come be a part of her world, no matter how much of a misfit she is at the beginning. To see Libby win over the affections of everyone against all odds was one of the best parts about this story.

Rasyn on the other hand was a hero I didn’t love overly much. Maybe it had something to do with the way he treated Libby without any regards whatsoever for her feelings or maybe because I just felt that Libby gave in to his affections much more easily than he deserved after deceiving her so well and through. But, towards the end there is this bit with a lost shoe that just made a bit of the ice around my heart melt towards Rasyn and I guess that was a scene that just went to show how much he had changed on the inside where it matters when it comes to Libby and how he views the rest of the world.

This one’s for fans of Sheikh romances; Teresa Morgan’s fascination for the magic and love that is part of the Arabian folklore shines brightly throughout the story.

Rating=3.75/5

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May 07, 2012 Gennie Gee rated it 4 of 5 stars

As you might gather from the title, Cinderella and the Sheikh, is a modern-day fairy tale, but there’s a twist and no magic fairies, just a gorgeous hottie with LOTS of money. Libby has always wanted the “perfect” love that her parents shared, but being five when her dad died, Libby’s memory might not be totally accurate. Rasyn has been blessed with a life of privilege and even though he lost his parents at a young age, he’s always had the love of his uncle the king who has made Rasyn his heir.

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Apr 11, 2012 Celia Breslin rated it 4 of 5 stars

An interesting and entertaining take on the classic Cinderella story. I particularly enjoyed the attention to detail given to the cultural and socioeconomic differences between Libby and Rasyn. It provided authenticity to the narrative and kept me turning those virtual Kindle pages. The author’s rich setting descriptions provided great visuals for my imagination while also keeping her heroine off-kilter much of the time and thus adding to the dramatic tension.

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Oct 09, 2012 Emily rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: betrayal, classics-retold, full-figure-women, rags-to-riches, states-new-york, own-nook

Sheikh Rasyn Al Jabar has a plan that includes waitress Libby Fay, he knows he should feel guilt for what he is about to do, but the fate of his country rests on what he is about to do. His plan is simple, woo Libby into an engagement, take appropriate risks to ensure that she is as unsuitable of a wife to a future King as possible. Rasyn believed that Libby would fall to his feet and be easily swayed, but every chance he gets to ensure her part she foils and he finds himself falling for the com...more

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Sep 01, 2011 Reading Haven rated it 4 of 5 stars

"The story was nothing like what I would have expected when I first picked it up, but I did truly enjoy Cinderella and the Sheikh. Teresa Morgan has a way of drawing you into the story and making you feel like you are actually a part of it. Indeed, this courtesan looks forward to seeing what the author has in store for her next book."

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Rated 4 out of 5 White Roses.

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Nov 19, 2011 Kristina (Gone Pecan) rated it 3 of 5 stars

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Our review can also be read at:

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She’s about to get charmed…

Libby Fay’s safe little life as a waitress at a posh New York boutique hotel implodes when Sheikh Rasyn Al Jabar, black-eyed and seductive, crashes into her world and swears that he loves her.
The powerful sheikh will do anything to prevent becoming the ruler of his North African homeland, including marrying a woman who is inappropriate to be queen. When he sees the beautiful, bubbly waitress, he kn...more Our review can also be read at:

http://gonepecanla.wordpress.com/2011...

She’s about to get charmed…

Libby Fay’s safe little life as a waitress at a posh New York boutique hotel implodes when Sheikh Rasyn Al Jabar, black-eyed and seductive, crashes into her world and swears that he loves her.
The powerful sheikh will do anything to prevent becoming the ruler of his North African homeland, including marrying a woman who is inappropriate to be queen. When he sees the beautiful, bubbly waitress, he knows that she is the perfect wife to help him avoid the throne—all he has to do is make her fall in love with him.
All her life, Libby has longed for the same loving, equal partnership her parents had—something she couldn’t possibly have with a forceful sheikh who ignores all her objections. But Rasyn seems to be able to charm her into anything, including his bed. Soon, she finds herself on a plane to Abbas, transported into a fairy tale come true.
Unfortunately for Libby, a Cinderella is the last thing this Prince Charming wants.

Libby is a waitress at the new hotel in Manhattan and is noticed by the Sheikh while working. Rasyn needs her help to get his uncle to realize that Rasyn’s cousin should be crowned King as he feels is the rightful heir to the throne of their country. How can Libby help? By marrying him and making himself unworthy of the throne. Sounds like he’s a keeper huh?? He thinks getting married to a inappropriate commoner who knows nothing of his culture and customs is just the ticket. After publicly proposing after spending the night together he forces her hand and she agrees to not insult him and possibly not lose her job. Libby agrees to go to his home and spend some time with him to get to know him better to see if she could marry him.

It’s been a really long time since I read a plain ole “romance” novel but I find that it was quite nice to take a step back from all the YA and romantic suspense I’ve been devouring lately. I’m told that the sheikh sub genre is pretty big, though I have to admit this is the first one I can remember ever reading. This is a very quick read at only 127 pages and well worth your time. It’s a very cute book that gets right to the point.

Pecans: 3/5
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Nov 12, 2012 Zrinka Jelic rated it 4 of 5 stars

It's been over a year since I've read it, but as I remember this was a cute little story. I finished it in one evening. Libby, a waitress in a high end N.Y. hotel falls for price charming. Raysin, is a sheik who needs a foreign wife to avoid getting stuck on the throne. To persuade Libby to marry him, he has the plan, but she is smarter than him. Along the way he finds himself more attracted to this girl and her different ways of life. All her mishaps in this strange world seem to work out to he...more

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Nov 11, 2012 Piper Shelly rated it 3 of 5 stars

Cinderella and the Sheikh

I’m a little indecisive about the rating of this book. It’s a 1001 night style romance, staring a New York City Cinderella called Libby and an Arabian prince. Where in a romance I always enjoy that part the most where you sit on needles and bite your nails for the moment to come when the hero kisses his girl for the first time, I totally missed it in this novel. The first kiss and love scene came after, I don’t know, page ten? That was the moment when I wanted to close t...more

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Mar 03, 2013 Julie rated it 4 of 5 stars

I am kind of on the fence with this book. I gave it four stars because I LOVE any book about a Shiekh but this one left me a little cold. I guess I just didn't feel like he acted all alpha and donminating like most Shiekh books. I just like those you belong to me and I will take you kind of books. I was also very confused as to weather he really loved her or not. I was just kind of left wanting I guess. I really just felt like something was missing. I finished it and would probably try another o...more

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Sep 11, 2012 Jodie Riverina Romantics rated it 4 of 5 stars

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This is the second Sheikh story I have read by Teresa Morgan.
4.5 stars

Not only does she have the knack for dominant, aggressive and arrogant Sheikh's but she is a damn good writer too.

I really enjoyed this story.

Libby may have been a little gullible at times - well really, really gullible at times, but I could see a lot of myself in her. She wanted to be loved and although she knew taking off with Rasyn was pretty damn stupid, she kinda, sorta, wanted to follow her heart anyway...or her vagin...more

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Oct 24, 2011 Books to the Sky rated it 4 of 5 stars

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We were really intrigued by this synopsis for this book, and were really excited to read it.

Libby is a waitress in a hotel restaurant in New York. Enter in Sheikh Rasyn al Jabar, prince who sweeps her off her feet.

She ends up leaving the United States to go with him to his homeland, only pretty much everything that can go wrong, can and does. Because she doesn't know their culture o...more

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Oct 24, 2011 Kaitlin rated it 4 of 5 stars

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(I received this book free of charge in exchange for an honest review.)

We were really intrigued by this synopsis for this book, and were really excited to read it.

Libby is a waitress in a hotel restaurant in New York. Enter in Sheikh Rasyn al Jabar, prince who sweeps her off her feet.

She ends up leaving the United States to go with him to his homeland, only pretty much everything that can go wrong, can and does. Because she doesn't know their culture or...more

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Sep 01, 2011 Julie rated it 2 of 5 stars

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I received this book from the author, Teresa Morgan, to review for my blog. I'd never read a sheikh romance before -- although I know it's a big subgenre within romance -- but the summary sounded promising.

Libby Fay is a waitress at a fancy hotel in New York City. She keeps noticing a guy in the restaurant where she works, and he's even in the same park when she's on her lunch break. He's Sheikh Rasyn al Jabar, and he needs a wife. He doesn't want to be ruler of his country, Abbas, so to get out...more I received this book from the author, Teresa Morgan, to review for my blog. I'd never read a sheikh romance before -- although I know it's a big subgenre within romance -- but the summary sounded promising.

Libby Fay is a waitress at a fancy hotel in New York City. She keeps noticing a guy in the restaurant where she works, and he's even in the same park when she's on her lunch break. He's Sheikh Rasyn al Jabar, and he needs a wife. He doesn't want to be ruler of his country, Abbas, so to get out of it -- and give the throne to his cousin, Imaran -- he needs to marry someone completely inappropriate. He knows his sick uncle, who's unable to rule, will give the kingdom to Imaran if Rasyn comes home with a common wife. From the moment he first saw her, Rasyn has had his eye on Libby. He's drawn to more than just her beauty, though. He sees her kindness toward her customers and co-workers, and that draws him to her.

He and Libby spend a night together after she brings room service to his suite, and although at first he promises that they'll just talk, they end up sleeping together. Rasyn persuades Libby to come with him to Abbas to visit, and after hesitation on her part, she agrees. Libby is a smart heroine, and she knows something is up with the whole situation.

I didn't care for Rasyn for most of the book. He comes off as arrogant and insincere. That first night, Libby has to insist twice that he wear a condom, and he does so reluctantly. In his internal monologue, we later find out he wished to impregnate her, making it easier to get her back to Abbas and married to him. Once they're in Abbas, he hands Libby a document in Arabic, a language she can't read or speak, and asks for her signature. Little does she know it's a marriage license.

Whenever I read a romance and I don't like the hero, I have trouble believing in the happily ever after at the end. Rasyn has changed by the end, though. He's realized he's been an ass, sees things from Libby's point of view, and starts to reform himself. I'll admit I warmed up to him in the second half of the book. But unlike Libby, I couldn't get past his earlier manipulations and lies. I know he was lying just to help his family, but I still didn't have much sympathy.

In the second half of the book, Libby stands up for herself, and it's awesome. I enjoyed that she didn't immediately fall back into Rasyn's arms and instead had to work on herself and her own issues before she went back to him. She knows what she wants, which is a man who loves and respects her. She wants a relationship like the one her parents had, which was based on mutual love and respect. Her parents were true partners. She can't see herself with Rasyn in that sort of relationship, and she has to work through those feelings and the realization that she loves Rasyn.

Although I disliked the hero, I did like Libby and some of the secondary characters in the book. Morgan does a great job at world-building and describing the characters' environment and beliefs. While I was reading, I was fully immersed in this other culture and in these characters' lives. Certain parts of the book were a little unbelievable, but I didn't go into this expecting a "slice of everyday life" sort of book, so it didn't detract from my reading experience.

While this book was slow to start for me, it picked up in the second half, and I enjoyed it more toward the end. Thanks to Teresa Morgan for the opportunity to review it!(less)

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Nov 29, 2011 Book Chatter-Cath rated it 4 of 5 stars

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A reasonably short read that was easily devoured in a couple of hours, this book is just as described in the title, a Cinderella story, and I must say I thoroughly enjoyed it.

I found the writing flowed easily and I connected well with the characters.

The story was sweet and romantic, sexy and funny, with tension and angst in all the right places.

Cinderella and the Sheikh was an all round great romantic interlude.

A delightful 4 Star read ;]

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Oct 15, 2012 Amy rated it 5 of 5 stars

Libby is such a beautiful character, I know why the Sheik fell in love with her.
I have rated this endearing story a 5 star. It is a must reread as well as I need to check into more of Teresa Morgans books!

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Feb 27, 2012 Melanie rated it 3 of 5 stars

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3.5 stars.
Fun take on the the Cinderella storyline. With a bit more character development this would have been a four star read. Will certainly consider reading future offerings from Ms. Morgan.

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Mar 01, 2012 Dawn Bursey rated it 4 of 5 stars

it was a nice quick read. this is something for the beach or passing the time while a snow storm is going on outside.

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Nov 26, 2011 Beccie rated it 4 of 5 stars

Sweet love story and I like sheikhs haha

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Feb 20, 2012 Becky Black rated it 4 of 5 stars

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Another sexy and fun Sheikh romance from Teresa Morgan. This one is a bit longer than the other two I've read by this author, which allowed for more layers to the plot and characterisation, making it a very satisfying read.

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Teresa Morgan is the author of Cinderella and the Sheikh, Handcuffed to the Sheikh, and Sheikh with Benefits, all available at Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and wherever else hot contemporary romance eBooks are sold. By day, she’s a mild-mannered technical writer, but by night (and lunch hours, and weekends) she’s a digital Sheherezade, weaving tales of sexy Sheikhs and the strong-willed heroines who...more

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