What do you think?
Rate this book
Bedded by the Desert King
Zara Kingston has gone to the desert city of Zaddara to confront the man she blames for her troubled past. But when, during a sandstorm, she's protected by a dark stranger, she finds that the desert holds hidden treasures.
Zara soon realizes that the man she yearns for is Sheikh Shahin—the thief of her happiness! Shahin knows that Zara is a virgin—forbidden, no matter how strong his desire. But it's forbidden fruit that tastes the sweetest….
Zara soon realizes that the man she yearns for is Sheikh Shahin—the thief of her happiness! Shahin knows that Zara is a virgin—forbidden, no matter how strong his desire. But it's forbidden fruit that tastes the sweetest….
192 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published September 1, 2006
24 people are currently reading
93 people want to read
About the author
Susan Stephens
737 books133 followersUSA TODAY best-selling author Susan Stephens' books have captivated readers worldwide with over 11 million copies sold. Her work crosses cultures and continents, having been translated into 26 languages and reaching readers in 109 countries. This year marks a milestone as Susan's 100th book is slated for publication.
NEW SERIES!
ACOSTAS RAW Ranchers, rodeo and passion
1. BEAU
2. COLT
3. BLAKE
4. CHRISTMAS WITH ANGEL
BLOOD AND THUNDER
1. ALEXEI
2. DANTE
3. DIEGO
4. CESAR
5. CONNOR .
- BOX SET books. 1-4
6. ELIJAH Coming soon
NEW SERIES!
ACOSTAS RAW Ranchers, rodeo and passion
1. BEAU
2. COLT
3. BLAKE
4. CHRISTMAS WITH ANGEL
BLOOD AND THUNDER
1. ALEXEI
2. DANTE
3. DIEGO
4. CESAR
5. CONNOR .
- BOX SET books. 1-4
6. ELIJAH Coming soon
Ratings & Reviews
Friends & Following
Create a free account to discover what your friends think of this book!
Community Reviews
Displaying 1 - 6 of 6 reviews
September 23, 2016
Zara Kingston lost her parents in the deserts of Zaddara when she was a child. She has come to find answers to the questions that have plagued her. She was left an orphan, with no family to hold onto. She makes her living as a photographer, and she hides behind her job as a way to find the man she feels in responsible for what happened.
Sheikh Shahin was 19 when he made the fatal mistake that caused the death of the two people his father and their country had relied on to help them bring oil and wealth to a country in desperate need. He has lived with his guilt and his nightmares since it had happened.
"Zara has gone to the desert city of Zaddara to confront the man she blames for her troubled past. But when, during a sandstorm, she's protected by a dark stranger. she finds the desert holds hidden treasures.
Zara soon discovers that the man she yearns for is Sheikh Shahin , the thief of her happiness!
Shahin knows that Zara is a virgin , forbidden no matter how strong his desire. But it's forbidden fruit that tastes the sweetest."
I could have done without the forbidden fruit statement, but all in all this was a good book. Not really like the back suggests. He does protect her from a storm and then seduces her , finding at the last moments that she is a virgin, he stops himself, leaving her to think she did something wrong. Bad, Bad Shehin! He should have explained himself, but he doesn't. Cause he is the cool super freak Shahin and he just cannot believe that he almost took a virgin.
I thought that Susan Stephens did not only an excellent job of telling a story, but also introduced me to customs and objects of the realm of people that I had not understood. I am assuming that the customs and costumes were real. There was no magic carpet or genies, so I am thinking that the things she told and said were spot on. Interesting and unusual. The title and back of the book entices to a different audience. One that one assume that what they would get was just that. A magic carpet ride into a forbidden dream. That was not at all what was here. I liked the story, very much and I thought it was written with a lot of respect and knowledge that I do not possess. She presented to very likable characters, and did not bring religion into focus, of which I know is prominent, but it was held off. She was from England, he from a fictional city in a desert that I am assuming is somewhere in the middle east. Without real location it keeps it in fantasy and that is beautiful and keeping traditions is even better. It took me only a day to read this one, and I thought it was well worth it.
The title was a bit over the top, but it did attract me. I have never been a big fan of romance in the desert, but I realize that it would be more than easy to pick up more . Written in 2006, It is not a new title, as most of the books I review. If you get the chance, this book was worth reading. Maybe picking up other titles of hers would be also.
Being a photographer, I did find her choice of careers not all that well thought out. Maybe it is because ten years later, everyone is a photographer. Also, how is it that sand did not get in the lens of her camera and it was on just a little cord around her neck. Did that mean she was carrying a small digital. But what kind? Does it matter? No. But I am curious. A pro photographers equipment is always interesting.
There were only a few scenes that did not jive. Other than that, the whole thing was carefully choreographed. There was a few not over the top sex scenes that I found tasteful and erotic. So all in all , excellent.
Susan Stephens also writes as Xandra King. Check out her books! http://susanstephens.net/diary/2014/0... That might need copy paste, but it is the link to her website. :)
Sheikh Shahin was 19 when he made the fatal mistake that caused the death of the two people his father and their country had relied on to help them bring oil and wealth to a country in desperate need. He has lived with his guilt and his nightmares since it had happened.
"Zara has gone to the desert city of Zaddara to confront the man she blames for her troubled past. But when, during a sandstorm, she's protected by a dark stranger. she finds the desert holds hidden treasures.
Zara soon discovers that the man she yearns for is Sheikh Shahin , the thief of her happiness!
Shahin knows that Zara is a virgin , forbidden no matter how strong his desire. But it's forbidden fruit that tastes the sweetest."
I could have done without the forbidden fruit statement, but all in all this was a good book. Not really like the back suggests. He does protect her from a storm and then seduces her , finding at the last moments that she is a virgin, he stops himself, leaving her to think she did something wrong. Bad, Bad Shehin! He should have explained himself, but he doesn't. Cause he is the cool super freak Shahin and he just cannot believe that he almost took a virgin.
I thought that Susan Stephens did not only an excellent job of telling a story, but also introduced me to customs and objects of the realm of people that I had not understood. I am assuming that the customs and costumes were real. There was no magic carpet or genies, so I am thinking that the things she told and said were spot on. Interesting and unusual. The title and back of the book entices to a different audience. One that one assume that what they would get was just that. A magic carpet ride into a forbidden dream. That was not at all what was here. I liked the story, very much and I thought it was written with a lot of respect and knowledge that I do not possess. She presented to very likable characters, and did not bring religion into focus, of which I know is prominent, but it was held off. She was from England, he from a fictional city in a desert that I am assuming is somewhere in the middle east. Without real location it keeps it in fantasy and that is beautiful and keeping traditions is even better. It took me only a day to read this one, and I thought it was well worth it.
The title was a bit over the top, but it did attract me. I have never been a big fan of romance in the desert, but I realize that it would be more than easy to pick up more . Written in 2006, It is not a new title, as most of the books I review. If you get the chance, this book was worth reading. Maybe picking up other titles of hers would be also.
Being a photographer, I did find her choice of careers not all that well thought out. Maybe it is because ten years later, everyone is a photographer. Also, how is it that sand did not get in the lens of her camera and it was on just a little cord around her neck. Did that mean she was carrying a small digital. But what kind? Does it matter? No. But I am curious. A pro photographers equipment is always interesting.
There were only a few scenes that did not jive. Other than that, the whole thing was carefully choreographed. There was a few not over the top sex scenes that I found tasteful and erotic. So all in all , excellent.
Susan Stephens also writes as Xandra King. Check out her books! http://susanstephens.net/diary/2014/0... That might need copy paste, but it is the link to her website. :)
December 30, 2011
it wasn't WOW for me still readable and likeable. I know not much input but readable would give it 3.85 stars ...
Zara Kingston has gone to the desert city of Zaddara to confront the man she blames for her troubled past. But when, during a sandstorm, she's protected by a dark stranger, she finds that the desert holds hidden treasures.
Zara soon realizes that the man she yearns for is Sheikh Shahin--the thief of her happiness! Shahin knows that Zara is a virgin--forbidden, no matter how strong his desire. But it's forbidden fruit that tastes the sweetest....
Zara Kingston has gone to the desert city of Zaddara to confront the man she blames for her troubled past. But when, during a sandstorm, she's protected by a dark stranger, she finds that the desert holds hidden treasures.
Zara soon realizes that the man she yearns for is Sheikh Shahin--the thief of her happiness! Shahin knows that Zara is a virgin--forbidden, no matter how strong his desire. But it's forbidden fruit that tastes the sweetest....
Read
July 27, 2011A trip to find something about her long dead parents leads Zara to the desert and the mysterious Sheikh Shahin. Believing he is responsible for her parents death, she wants to hate him, but finds herself falling in love instead. Shahin, in turn, takes full blame for her parents death, and takes full responsibility for Zara, his ward, whether she wants to be or not.
A really good story.
A really good story.
June 4, 2021
Zara Kingston has gone to the desert city of Zaddara to confront the man she blames for her troubled past. But when, during a sandstorm, she's protected by a dark stranger, she finds that the desert holds hidden treasures. Zara soon realizes that the man she yearns for is Sheikh Shahin--the thief of her happiness! Shahin knows that Zara is a virgin--forbidden, no matter how strong his desire. But it's forbidden fruit that tastes the sweetest
January 30, 2014
This was just a quick read with a fast plot. Zara goes back to the desert to confront Sheikh Shahin for the death of her parents. However, she is caught in a sandstorm and does not realize that the man helping her is Shahin. They come together before realizing who they are to each other.
March 31, 2009
crap.
Displaying 1 - 6 of 6 reviews