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The Private Lives of Public Playboys #2
Woman in a Sheikh's World
With a client list hotter than the Zubran desert, wedding planner Avery Scott shouldn't be surprised that her latest client is Crown Prince Malik of Zubran - the man who once lit her body on fire...before steamrollering over her heart.
Determined to ignore Malik's lethal charm, Avery makes a very personal not-to-do
1. Not being Malik's intended, our relationship must remain 100 percent professional.
2. His arranged bride might have run away, but I mustn't distract him - for the kings of Zubran, duty always comes first.
3. However luxurious the Bedouin tent - and smoldering the tension - pride dictates the touch I crave stays strictly forbidden.
191 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 1, 2012
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USA Today and #1 Sunday Times bestselling author Sarah Morgan writes romance and contemporary women's fiction and her trademark humour and warmth have gained her fans across the globe. Sarah lives near London, England, and when she isn't reading or writing she loves being outdoors.
Look out for Sarah's next novel coming in May - Brave New Summer (UK title)/ Five Star Summer (US/Canadian title)
Join Sarah on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AuthorSarahM...
Follow Sarah on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SarahMorgan_
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April 24, 2018
And the award for the most annoying heroine ever goes too....
April 21, 2015
Normally I like this author's books but the heroine in this story annoyed the crap out of me. She was mean and angry with the hero most of the book, I couldn't figure out why he even wanted her. She was supposedly so screwed up because she didn't have a father, her mom used a sperm bank. I just couldn't figure out why this was such an issue with her, so many people grow up never knowing their fathers but don't use it as an excuse to be against any type of relationship with a man. Her mom was a piece of work but she was a grown woman who could have made her own decisions regarding relationships and marriage.
March 1, 2018
The angst at the beginning of this story is great. The party organizer heroine, who broke up with the hero, has to organize a party for his wedding to another woman. She is trying to be all independent and uncaring, but she his bleeding inside.
It seems like the hero is the one at fault until the action shifts to the desert, where the heroine insists on accompanying the hero to find his runaway fiancee. Hero is a saint to put up with her defensive nonsense. Once the hero's fiancee is found (and decides to marry her bodyguard), the H/h finally reveal to each other why their relationship ended after one year together.
Seems the heroine had issues from being raised by her divorce lawyer mother and her biggest secret was Hero had no idea that the heroine needed more reassurances from him.
There's a bit of a black moment when
The H/h seem well-suited. They both like to bicker. Heroine was a raving bundle of insecurities so it was hard to warm up to her need for control (the argument about who would drive, for example). While the H/h now understand each other and thus their marriage can be successful, I think she would be hell to live with. So this is a case of I'm happy the hero is happy.
It seems like the hero is the one at fault until the action shifts to the desert, where the heroine insists on accompanying the hero to find his runaway fiancee. Hero is a saint to put up with her defensive nonsense. Once the hero's fiancee is found (and decides to marry her bodyguard), the H/h finally reveal to each other why their relationship ended after one year together.
Seems the heroine had issues from being raised by her divorce lawyer mother and her biggest secret was Hero had no idea that the heroine needed more reassurances from him.
There's a bit of a black moment when
The H/h seem well-suited. They both like to bicker. Heroine was a raving bundle of insecurities so it was hard to warm up to her need for control (the argument about who would drive, for example). While the H/h now understand each other and thus their marriage can be successful, I think she would be hell to live with. So this is a case of I'm happy the hero is happy.
March 19, 2018
Take this review with a big grain of salt and a huge dose of It's me, not you!, but the heroine is such a Debbie Downer I could hardly stay focused enough to finish it.
Let's talk about what was good. The banter between the heroine and any character other than hero is awesome and scintillating.
Partner to the airhead secretary...
Partner and the h banter...
When the hero enters I really disliked him for various reasons and then back story was revealed and he becomes one of the better heroes in Harlequin-land.
The heroine, oh dear, another po-faced, I'm-going-out-into-the-garden-and-eat-worms heroine that has no hope of happiness because of the head trip her heinous mother did on her. I really wanted a confrontation between the H and the mother. Forget the heroine, I doubt she could emerge from the little cloud of doom she's encased her in. She whines about the fact the hero has moved on to a MOC only after she dumped him because he wanted to marry her and didn't get the proposal right. How dare he as she needs to be an independent woman and she'll never be happy and it's only a matter of time until they...Shoot me now.Better yet, her. It's not that bald and simple, but that's what I came away with because I'm feeling cranky over her inability to get an effing grip.
This was not for me although I loved the relationship she had with her partner and the snappy dialogue.
If she has this hard of time just marrying someone she's bonkers for I can't imagine the Prozac she'll be scarfing down if she ever gets pregnant.
Let's talk about what was good. The banter between the heroine and any character other than hero is awesome and scintillating.
Partner to the airhead secretary...
Jenny tapped her foot impatiently. ‘Chloe, go to the bathroom and stick your head under cold running water. If that doesn’t work, try your whole body. Whatever it takes because the Prince is not going to be kissing you any time soon, with or without permission, so you can forget that. Now go and talk to him before he assumes you’ve passed out or died.’ Chloe looked confused.
Partner and the h banter...
What else?’
‘You want more?’ With a sigh, Jenny went back to her notes. ‘He wants to release a balloon for each year of their marriage.’
Avery dropped her head onto her desk. ‘Kill me now.’
‘No, because then I’ll have to deal with the Senator alone.’
Reluctantly, Avery lifted her head. ‘I don’t do balloon releases.
When the hero enters I really disliked him for various reasons and then back story was revealed and he becomes one of the better heroes in Harlequin-land.
The heroine, oh dear, another po-faced, I'm-going-out-into-the-garden-and-eat-worms heroine that has no hope of happiness because of the head trip her heinous mother did on her. I really wanted a confrontation between the H and the mother. Forget the heroine, I doubt she could emerge from the little cloud of doom she's encased her in. She whines about the fact the hero has moved on to a MOC only after she dumped him because he wanted to marry her and didn't get the proposal right. How dare he as she needs to be an independent woman and she'll never be happy and it's only a matter of time until they...Shoot me now.Better yet, her. It's not that bald and simple, but that's what I came away with because I'm feeling cranky over her inability to get an effing grip.
This was not for me although I loved the relationship she had with her partner and the snappy dialogue.
If she has this hard of time just marrying someone she's bonkers for I can't imagine the Prozac she'll be scarfing down if she ever gets pregnant.
June 30, 2017
Bitchy heroine!
November 29, 2012
I LOVED THIS STORY!!!! I couldn't put it down!
Mal, the hero, is fabulous. He has such determination and the patience of a saint , I tell you! He's a delicious hero, I loved him.
And Avery, our heroine, is so great as she tries to be tough and impenetrable but crumbles under Mal's continual, yet gentle, onslaught!
This is a really enjoyable story, interesting and gentle in its intensity.
Mal, the hero, is fabulous. He has such determination and the patience of a saint , I tell you! He's a delicious hero, I loved him.
And Avery, our heroine, is so great as she tries to be tough and impenetrable but crumbles under Mal's continual, yet gentle, onslaught!
This is a really enjoyable story, interesting and gentle in its intensity.
November 28, 2012
I have never read about a more messed up heroine, she irritated me so much but I also felt pity for her after I found out she was raised by a bitter mother who never gave her love and affection and only told her men were bad, so the heroine was cynical but she let down her defenses with the hero and was with him for a year, then she broke it off with him over a misunderstanding when he asked her to marry him and she thought he wanted her to give up her business and everything.
Months have passed and the hero is marrying someone else, which hurts her though she pretends it doesn't and which she takes as proof that he never cared for her. When his would be bride runs off it brings them together though the heroine tries her level best to make the runaway agree to marry the hero because that would make her believe that he was off limits.
The hero may come across as callous since he wrangled the heroine's party planning services for his wedding, but then he tells her the reasons for his actions and they were justified. I am surprised he put up with the heroine so much in fact, she could be so prickly and defensive that I got irritated by her until the revelations at the end.
Months have passed and the hero is marrying someone else, which hurts her though she pretends it doesn't and which she takes as proof that he never cared for her. When his would be bride runs off it brings them together though the heroine tries her level best to make the runaway agree to marry the hero because that would make her believe that he was off limits.
The hero may come across as callous since he wrangled the heroine's party planning services for his wedding, but then he tells her the reasons for his actions and they were justified. I am surprised he put up with the heroine so much in fact, she could be so prickly and defensive that I got irritated by her until the revelations at the end.
March 2, 2018
Too much therapeutic discussion killed the romance for me, disappointing because I had been looking forward to Avery's story after glimpsing her character in A Night of No Return. I liked Avery more in that book, probably because she was such an emotional wreck in this one.
Malik was a wonderful hero. I could tell he loved Avery immensely. So much so that he spent the ENTIRE second half of the book trying to break down Avery's resistance to marriage, all in the form of reflective dialogue. In real life this interaction would probably be a bonding experience—as it was for Avery and Malik—but as a reading experience it felt tame.
In the end, the hero as therapist just isn't my cup of tea.
Malik was a wonderful hero. I could tell he loved Avery immensely. So much so that he spent the ENTIRE second half of the book trying to break down Avery's resistance to marriage, all in the form of reflective dialogue. In real life this interaction would probably be a bonding experience—as it was for Avery and Malik—but as a reading experience it felt tame.
In the end, the hero as therapist just isn't my cup of tea.
December 21, 2022
corto, simple y se lee rápido
December 21, 2023
I was beyond irritated by the heroine’s negativity - and how she put all the blame for everything onto Mal, the hero, who was far too good for her. if I was him, I’d have given up on her. She really didn't deserve him.
SM is a very good writer, but in this case, she took Avery totally over the margin to become an annoyingly unpleasant, selfish heroine.
The ending was far too abrupt, and the book needed an epilogue. Avery came to her senses far too late in the day for me and almost to the last page, she'd blaming Mal.
SM is a very good writer, but in this case, she took Avery totally over the margin to become an annoyingly unpleasant, selfish heroine.
The ending was far too abrupt, and the book needed an epilogue. Avery came to her senses far too late in the day for me and almost to the last page, she'd blaming Mal.
February 1, 2013
4.5 stars
Another passionate and emotional read by the very talented Sarah Morgan.
The characters are very well portrayed, especially the heroine. Avery is messed up about men, she is a self-confessed cynic about marriage. Avery tests the patience of a saint. And Mal is no saint. But he is the man who loves her, and, if necessary, he can learn to be patient to get Avery to open up about all her insecurities.
Another passionate and emotional read by the very talented Sarah Morgan.
The characters are very well portrayed, especially the heroine. Avery is messed up about men, she is a self-confessed cynic about marriage. Avery tests the patience of a saint. And Mal is no saint. But he is the man who loves her, and, if necessary, he can learn to be patient to get Avery to open up about all her insecurities.
December 24, 2012
I really liked these two. Sarah Morgan rarely disappoints.
June 24, 2015
Loved the heroine and the arguments. I noticed SM's HP's with Sheikh characters do have a funny theme for an HP
December 1, 2012
Rating: 4.5 Stars
Reviewed at: HarlequinJunkie.com
A Woman in a Sheikh’s world is a beautifully crafted second chance romance by the eternally talented Sarah Morgan.
Avery and Crown Prince Malik's had a year long public affair that ended badly; to make matters worse soon after their relationship break-up Crown Prince Malik's announces his engagement. Avery is totally shattered and humiliated so when Malik commissions her Event planning company to plan the party for the wedding reception her pride gets in the way and she accepts the challenge.
But things start to unravel when Malik barges into Avery’s office demanding to know if Avery knows anything about his bride’s sudden disappearance or where abouts… Avery and Mal embark on a race through the desert to find Khalila before anyone can find out she is missing…well not only do they find the missing bride but they also make interesting discoveries about their feelings for each other and their relationship.
Avery is a kick ass heroine, independent and cynical to no end, she entertained me and frustrated me in equal measure. She puts on a tough exterior and uses that as a shield to hide her life long insecurities and vulnerabilities. But as the story unfolds we learn why Avery is the way she is and can’t help but feel sorry for her.
Mal is a fierce ruler but a gentle giant where Avery is concerned. I absolutely adored Mal, for his patience and his perseverance for never giving up on his love for Avery, for loving her for who she is insecurities et all.
A Woman in a Sheikh’s world is a captivating and passionate desert romance that will keep you entertained to the very end.
Reviewed at: HarlequinJunkie.com
A Woman in a Sheikh’s world is a beautifully crafted second chance romance by the eternally talented Sarah Morgan.
Avery and Crown Prince Malik's had a year long public affair that ended badly; to make matters worse soon after their relationship break-up Crown Prince Malik's announces his engagement. Avery is totally shattered and humiliated so when Malik commissions her Event planning company to plan the party for the wedding reception her pride gets in the way and she accepts the challenge.
But things start to unravel when Malik barges into Avery’s office demanding to know if Avery knows anything about his bride’s sudden disappearance or where abouts… Avery and Mal embark on a race through the desert to find Khalila before anyone can find out she is missing…well not only do they find the missing bride but they also make interesting discoveries about their feelings for each other and their relationship.
Avery is a kick ass heroine, independent and cynical to no end, she entertained me and frustrated me in equal measure. She puts on a tough exterior and uses that as a shield to hide her life long insecurities and vulnerabilities. But as the story unfolds we learn why Avery is the way she is and can’t help but feel sorry for her.
Mal is a fierce ruler but a gentle giant where Avery is concerned. I absolutely adored Mal, for his patience and his perseverance for never giving up on his love for Avery, for loving her for who she is insecurities et all.
A Woman in a Sheikh’s world is a captivating and passionate desert romance that will keep you entertained to the very end.
February 26, 2013
Usually the Desert/Sheikh romances are all about arrogance and angst and all that. That stuff is usually good for idle guilty-pleasure reading but it doesn't really carry any emotional depth. This one is JUST TOO GOOD to be typecast similarly.
The hero and the heroine are both very strong characters and the sense of maturity they display by their actions later on in the book, a harlequin that too, was just phenomenal.
The story develops beautifully like an opera is being played! :)
Ms Morgan has done a wonderful job!
I would recommend it to all romance readers.
It may not be a top favorite for many as it was for me but it will definitely be worth the while!! :))
The hero and the heroine are both very strong characters and the sense of maturity they display by their actions later on in the book, a harlequin that too, was just phenomenal.
The story develops beautifully like an opera is being played! :)
Ms Morgan has done a wonderful job!
I would recommend it to all romance readers.
It may not be a top favorite for many as it was for me but it will definitely be worth the while!! :))
April 25, 2022
Avery è una donna in carriera e gestisce con successo una società che organizza eventi.
Il suo prossimo compito è quello di organizzare la festa di fidanzamento dello sceicco dello Zubran, Malik.
Peccato che i due abbiano avuto una storia di circa un anno e Malik si sia fidanzato con un'altra poco tempo dopo.
Organizzare l'evento per Avery significa dimostrare di aver superato la delusione e di essere immune al fascino di Malik.
Peccato ci sia un problema, anzi due. Avery non è per niente immune e i suoi sentimenti sono ancora molto forti e la futura sposa di Malik sia sparita!
Ora non resta ad Avery che partire con Malik per il deserto per cercare la fuggiasca e chiudere una volta per tutte con Malik.
Ma la magia del deserto farà ricredere la nostra coppia.
Classico libro in stile Morgan. Le dinamiche sono ben consolidate e abbastanza prevedibili. L'unica cosa che cambia qui è che i due hanno un trascorso abbastanza lungo e non la solita notte di fuoco (magari con perdita di verginità o gravidanza a sorpresa).
Malik mi è piaciuto: è un uomo diviso tra i doveri di stato e verso il suo popolo e i propri sentimenti verso una donna un po' inadatta a fare la principessa. Avery a volte mi faceva cadere le braccia, capisco l'indipendenza e il voler tenere la posizione ma ad un certo punto anche basta.
Libro buono per passare qualche ora senza pensieri.
Il suo prossimo compito è quello di organizzare la festa di fidanzamento dello sceicco dello Zubran, Malik.
Peccato che i due abbiano avuto una storia di circa un anno e Malik si sia fidanzato con un'altra poco tempo dopo.
Organizzare l'evento per Avery significa dimostrare di aver superato la delusione e di essere immune al fascino di Malik.
Peccato ci sia un problema, anzi due. Avery non è per niente immune e i suoi sentimenti sono ancora molto forti e la futura sposa di Malik sia sparita!
Ora non resta ad Avery che partire con Malik per il deserto per cercare la fuggiasca e chiudere una volta per tutte con Malik.
Ma la magia del deserto farà ricredere la nostra coppia.
Classico libro in stile Morgan. Le dinamiche sono ben consolidate e abbastanza prevedibili. L'unica cosa che cambia qui è che i due hanno un trascorso abbastanza lungo e non la solita notte di fuoco (magari con perdita di verginità o gravidanza a sorpresa).
Malik mi è piaciuto: è un uomo diviso tra i doveri di stato e verso il suo popolo e i propri sentimenti verso una donna un po' inadatta a fare la principessa. Avery a volte mi faceva cadere le braccia, capisco l'indipendenza e il voler tenere la posizione ma ad un certo punto anche basta.
Libro buono per passare qualche ora senza pensieri.
March 5, 2013
I stumbled upon Sarah Morgan’s first book of the series, A Night Of No Return, and it showed a little sneak peek of what was going to come in this book. I was so intrigued that I immediately bought Woman In A Sheikh’s World.
We start out with Avery waking up in her office from a nightmare. She is clearly affected by her break up with Malik, but is very determined not to let it show. She constantly denies that she was ever in love with Malik, and she puts on a mask with everyone to show that she is fine when it is obvious she is not.
Malik, the sexy sheikh, was the dumpee of the relationship. Unfortunately for Avery, Malik gets engaged to Kalila — a virgin bride — almost immediately after Malik and Avery break up. Malik and Kalila do not have a close relationship; in fact, she runs off. That is the very reason that these two meet again. Malik goes to Avery for help in finding his “virgin bride,” (as Avery calls her) and Avery, to save face, agrees. They go on the journey to find Kalila, and in the process connect once again.
Avery is increasingly stubborn to the point of self-destruction, which is quite annoying to read. She is constantly antagonizing Malik, even when he tries to be polite. Though I understand that it was her defense mechanism to protect her heart, it got to the point that every time she would say something incredibly mean and haughty to Malik, I would want to slap her upside the head.
Malik, on the other hand, never stopped trying to keep the peace and understand why Avery was antagonizing him, which was so sweet of him. I tended to side with Malik most of the time, even when Avery’s motives for dumping Malik were revealed. As Avery’s will starts to crumble, they find Kalila and an interesting twist appears. This twist throws Avery and Malik back together, and Malik is given another chance to wear Avery’s iron-clad will down.
There wasn’t much sex in this book, and that was good for this story-line. Avery had many problems to get through to be able to have a good, solid relationship, and sex really would have confused things a whole lot more — and it did.
Many of the secondary characters in this book were only talked about, not shown, since the book was mostly Avery and Malik traveling across the desert alone. However, I came to hate Avery’s mother because she caused Avery to have so many commitment issues and anti-dependency issues that prevented Avery and Malik from getting together the first time. Though many times I was annoyed with Avery for struggling against their relationship, I understood her reasons for doing so.
Malik was the best part of this book, in my opinion, and I kept rooting for him the whole time. This book had me laughing, ripping my hair out in frustration, and aww-ing several times.
I recommend this book for people who like a short story about a strong sheikh who will tear down the walls around the heroine’s heart and teach her how to love.
We start out with Avery waking up in her office from a nightmare. She is clearly affected by her break up with Malik, but is very determined not to let it show. She constantly denies that she was ever in love with Malik, and she puts on a mask with everyone to show that she is fine when it is obvious she is not.
Malik, the sexy sheikh, was the dumpee of the relationship. Unfortunately for Avery, Malik gets engaged to Kalila — a virgin bride — almost immediately after Malik and Avery break up. Malik and Kalila do not have a close relationship; in fact, she runs off. That is the very reason that these two meet again. Malik goes to Avery for help in finding his “virgin bride,” (as Avery calls her) and Avery, to save face, agrees. They go on the journey to find Kalila, and in the process connect once again.
Avery is increasingly stubborn to the point of self-destruction, which is quite annoying to read. She is constantly antagonizing Malik, even when he tries to be polite. Though I understand that it was her defense mechanism to protect her heart, it got to the point that every time she would say something incredibly mean and haughty to Malik, I would want to slap her upside the head.
Malik, on the other hand, never stopped trying to keep the peace and understand why Avery was antagonizing him, which was so sweet of him. I tended to side with Malik most of the time, even when Avery’s motives for dumping Malik were revealed. As Avery’s will starts to crumble, they find Kalila and an interesting twist appears. This twist throws Avery and Malik back together, and Malik is given another chance to wear Avery’s iron-clad will down.
There wasn’t much sex in this book, and that was good for this story-line. Avery had many problems to get through to be able to have a good, solid relationship, and sex really would have confused things a whole lot more — and it did.
Many of the secondary characters in this book were only talked about, not shown, since the book was mostly Avery and Malik traveling across the desert alone. However, I came to hate Avery’s mother because she caused Avery to have so many commitment issues and anti-dependency issues that prevented Avery and Malik from getting together the first time. Though many times I was annoyed with Avery for struggling against their relationship, I understood her reasons for doing so.
Malik was the best part of this book, in my opinion, and I kept rooting for him the whole time. This book had me laughing, ripping my hair out in frustration, and aww-ing several times.
I recommend this book for people who like a short story about a strong sheikh who will tear down the walls around the heroine’s heart and teach her how to love.
November 23, 2012
Avery Scott is one of the worlds best wedding planners and has a client list hotter than the Sahara desert. Only this time around she is not planning the wedding of a mere client,but the wedding of the man that once made her melt into a puddle by a mere glance or touch.
Prince Malik has a honour and duty to uphold and marrying the one woman that sets his blood of fire will not do. The author did a wonderful job at pointing out the difficulties that can and sometimes will pull those from the ones we love.
The character of Avery I did find enlightening as she is a go getter but at the same time I did get just slightly annoyed as she talks so very much and this some what casts doubt on the whole she is a cool level headed and has it all together go getter business woman,but this was not a major issue as when focussing on the relationship or lack of relationship between her and Prince Malik one realizes that the "relationship" is the cause for her loss of composure and the author creates more than enough emotion to draw ones attention from Avery and her talkative composure dropping mode.
The book had a good plot and it was very interesting to read about the build up and the do's and don't s that eventually bring the two characters back together with a explosive passion. Prince Malik's character was also very captive as he has so much on his shoulders to bare and true love is not always in the cards for a ruler of any country.
Well done Sarah
4/5 star review
Captive and passionate
January 27, 2018
Avery was so annoying! Mal had the patience of a saint to put up with her.
It dragged on too much, I was sick of listening to Avery moan on about why she didn't want to marry or commit. Also the fact she seemed to place all the blame on Mal when it was quite clearly her fault! I would have liked to read more about their past relationship or even read about the moment when she ended their relationship but we got none of that.
I liked Mal although he never once came across Sheikh like!
It dragged on too much, I was sick of listening to Avery moan on about why she didn't want to marry or commit. Also the fact she seemed to place all the blame on Mal when it was quite clearly her fault! I would have liked to read more about their past relationship or even read about the moment when she ended their relationship but we got none of that.
I liked Mal although he never once came across Sheikh like!
November 20, 2012
I thought this novel was very cute. The sparks that flew between the hero and heroine were delightful, even despite the circumstances of the hero on the verge of marrying another. I found the end of the novel very heartfelt and beautiful.
May 2, 2019
Ternyata author favoritku juga gak luput dari over glorification of main characters, terutama pada tokoh Avery Scott ini.
Avery digambarkan sbg mantan pacar Pangeran Malik (dgn panggilan Mal), menjadi wedding organizer pernikahan yg akan segera dilakukan oleh si Pangeran. Tanpa babibu, tetiba Mal datang ke kantor Avery utk menanyakan apakah Avery tahu kemana mempelai wanitanya menghilang.
Bibit pertama ketidaksukaan saya adalah saat Avery memaksa Mal utk ikut mencari Khalila, si calon mempelai yg kabur. Bibit kedua yg membuat saya tidak suka pada Avery adalah saat dia "sibuk jadi mak comblang kesiangan" dan nyaris memaksa Khalila utk tetap menikahi Mal, pdhl Mal sendiri tidak melakukan tindakan apapun. Yg mau kawin siapa, yg refot-refot malah siapa. Bibit ketiga yg bikin makin antipati, saat Avery dgn mudahnya kena osteoporosis dgn rayuan seksual dari Mal.
Selebihnya adalah dialog-dialog sok pinter ala psikologis dari Mal. Sembari membaca, saya malah jadi mikir gini, "Kenapa lu gak dari awal aja ngomong gini coy ke Avery, sblm memutuskan nikah dgn Khalila? Kan gak jadi runyam gini."
Masa lalu Avery yg dibesarkan oleh orangtua tunggal (single mom) jd hot topic menjelang akhir. Cuma mau bilang begini, sekacau-kacaunya sejarah hidup seseorang, bukan berarti boleh bertindak plintat-plintut ala drama queen.
Cuma masih salut sama author yg tokcer banget membangun alibi demi alibi utk membenarkan perilaku dan perbuatan tokoh-tokoh utamanya yg bagi saya, "agak kurang sehat" mentalnya. Sekian dulu, terimakasih.
Avery digambarkan sbg mantan pacar Pangeran Malik (dgn panggilan Mal), menjadi wedding organizer pernikahan yg akan segera dilakukan oleh si Pangeran. Tanpa babibu, tetiba Mal datang ke kantor Avery utk menanyakan apakah Avery tahu kemana mempelai wanitanya menghilang.
Bibit pertama ketidaksukaan saya adalah saat Avery memaksa Mal utk ikut mencari Khalila, si calon mempelai yg kabur. Bibit kedua yg membuat saya tidak suka pada Avery adalah saat dia "sibuk jadi mak comblang kesiangan" dan nyaris memaksa Khalila utk tetap menikahi Mal, pdhl Mal sendiri tidak melakukan tindakan apapun. Yg mau kawin siapa, yg refot-refot malah siapa. Bibit ketiga yg bikin makin antipati, saat Avery dgn mudahnya kena osteoporosis dgn rayuan seksual dari Mal.
Selebihnya adalah dialog-dialog sok pinter ala psikologis dari Mal. Sembari membaca, saya malah jadi mikir gini, "Kenapa lu gak dari awal aja ngomong gini coy ke Avery, sblm memutuskan nikah dgn Khalila? Kan gak jadi runyam gini."
Masa lalu Avery yg dibesarkan oleh orangtua tunggal (single mom) jd hot topic menjelang akhir. Cuma mau bilang begini, sekacau-kacaunya sejarah hidup seseorang, bukan berarti boleh bertindak plintat-plintut ala drama queen.
Cuma masih salut sama author yg tokcer banget membangun alibi demi alibi utk membenarkan perilaku dan perbuatan tokoh-tokoh utamanya yg bagi saya, "agak kurang sehat" mentalnya. Sekian dulu, terimakasih.
June 26, 2024
I love this trope of strong women and I liked the development of this novel a lot. I enjoy that the h had a thriving party planning business and that the H was very possessive.
December 1, 2012
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To have a relationship, you have to have two people who open up to each other and at least meet each other half way in revealing their inner fears, right? Without trust, how can something like love grow? Those are some basic questions that both Avery and Malik have to wade through before they can move forward.
Interestingly enough, I ‘met’ Avery in one of Ms. Morgan’s previous books and based upon a few comments that were made in that story, it was inevitable that I’d eventually see Avery as the main heroine at some point. This is her turn in the spotlight and wow, what a powerhouse of a lady. She’s driven, focused, has amazing determination and business savvy and plays her cards so close to her chest, she never reveals even the tiniest hint that’s she is not in charge at all times. Doesn’t she sound uptight? I mean, she’s successful in the book, but it’s come at a cost. And for a person, man or woman, to be that controlling, doesn’t that trigger some questions? As an avid reader of romance, I knew that the heroine was hiding behind that control. What I couldn’t have guessed in a hundred years was the secret.
Malik, or as Avery and close friends call him, Mal, was another controlled and dominate character. At first I saw him as Avery saw him – a man who didn’t love, who kept women at arm’s length and who was so not into her that as soon as they separated, became engaged to another woman. I was not a fan of Mal. That is until the author lets readers into his head. Until at one point Mal does open up to the heroine and what gets revealed is an amazing and heart wrenching picture of what it is to be Prince Malik. At that moment, and a credit to the author’s writing, I was very sympathetic to his character. In fact I felt bad for him. And for Avery. They have an incredible amount of emotional baggage, they’re both hurting and they both need the strengths found in each other to heal.
What I found most intriguing was Avery’s eventual secret. A few comments that she made during her internal dialogue gave me hints that I put together about what it might be. It turns out that I was right. It was interesting but on the other hand, I am unsure whether or not such a situation would be that much of a stumbling block to love. I can see the stress that it might cause, but the massive amount of importance that Avery attached to it seemed overwrought. Then there was her mother. For a character that was never on stage, she sure was a bizarre nutcase with some serious hang-ups and phobias. Descriptions alone had my hackles rising in defense of Avery. And that text was so cold! It’s not a wonder the heroine had some serious relationship issues.
My favorite part is when Malik has his “Aha!” moment. When he finally got to see a crack in Avery’s armor and realized a very important fact previously missed is when the momentum of the plot picked up speed and it got really interesting. Before that, I was just as frustrated as the two of them.
This story is solely focused on two people who were hurt once before and being able to get a second chance at love. It comes about in a most unlikely and twisted manner and I sort of found it funny. It seemed to me, once I’d read it, that they both really wanted the second chance but simply could not find a way to make it happen. They were too stubborn, boneheaded and hurt. And yet as oddball as it was, they eventually rationalized how much perfect sense it made, and henceforth drove each other nuts with smoldering looks, passionate remembrances and yearnings that drove their libidos up the wall. It definitely made for interesting reading. Ms. Morgan really put her characters through an emotional wringer in this one.
Even though her role is a small one, my absolute favorite secondary character is Chloe. She completely cracked me up. And what she does at the end gave me the giggles. What a cutie.
Woman in a Sheikh’s World takes readers on an exotic adventure filled with passion between two personalities with enough charisma and conflicts to make Clash of the Titans seem tame. Two strong people who have too many secrets, who fear revealing them enough that they almost let the best thing that could ever happen to them slip away. But for once, Mal’s stubbornness and ability to focus on the end goal finally has a clear path and nothing is going to stand in his way, even if that stumbling block is Avery herself. It’s a well written romance with a happily ever after that satisfies while educating me on why doves are better than swans. Pick up your own copy ofWoman in a Sheikh’s World and experience the journey for yourself.
To have a relationship, you have to have two people who open up to each other and at least meet each other half way in revealing their inner fears, right? Without trust, how can something like love grow? Those are some basic questions that both Avery and Malik have to wade through before they can move forward.
Interestingly enough, I ‘met’ Avery in one of Ms. Morgan’s previous books and based upon a few comments that were made in that story, it was inevitable that I’d eventually see Avery as the main heroine at some point. This is her turn in the spotlight and wow, what a powerhouse of a lady. She’s driven, focused, has amazing determination and business savvy and plays her cards so close to her chest, she never reveals even the tiniest hint that’s she is not in charge at all times. Doesn’t she sound uptight? I mean, she’s successful in the book, but it’s come at a cost. And for a person, man or woman, to be that controlling, doesn’t that trigger some questions? As an avid reader of romance, I knew that the heroine was hiding behind that control. What I couldn’t have guessed in a hundred years was the secret.
Malik, or as Avery and close friends call him, Mal, was another controlled and dominate character. At first I saw him as Avery saw him – a man who didn’t love, who kept women at arm’s length and who was so not into her that as soon as they separated, became engaged to another woman. I was not a fan of Mal. That is until the author lets readers into his head. Until at one point Mal does open up to the heroine and what gets revealed is an amazing and heart wrenching picture of what it is to be Prince Malik. At that moment, and a credit to the author’s writing, I was very sympathetic to his character. In fact I felt bad for him. And for Avery. They have an incredible amount of emotional baggage, they’re both hurting and they both need the strengths found in each other to heal.
What I found most intriguing was Avery’s eventual secret. A few comments that she made during her internal dialogue gave me hints that I put together about what it might be. It turns out that I was right. It was interesting but on the other hand, I am unsure whether or not such a situation would be that much of a stumbling block to love. I can see the stress that it might cause, but the massive amount of importance that Avery attached to it seemed overwrought. Then there was her mother. For a character that was never on stage, she sure was a bizarre nutcase with some serious hang-ups and phobias. Descriptions alone had my hackles rising in defense of Avery. And that text was so cold! It’s not a wonder the heroine had some serious relationship issues.
My favorite part is when Malik has his “Aha!” moment. When he finally got to see a crack in Avery’s armor and realized a very important fact previously missed is when the momentum of the plot picked up speed and it got really interesting. Before that, I was just as frustrated as the two of them.
This story is solely focused on two people who were hurt once before and being able to get a second chance at love. It comes about in a most unlikely and twisted manner and I sort of found it funny. It seemed to me, once I’d read it, that they both really wanted the second chance but simply could not find a way to make it happen. They were too stubborn, boneheaded and hurt. And yet as oddball as it was, they eventually rationalized how much perfect sense it made, and henceforth drove each other nuts with smoldering looks, passionate remembrances and yearnings that drove their libidos up the wall. It definitely made for interesting reading. Ms. Morgan really put her characters through an emotional wringer in this one.
Even though her role is a small one, my absolute favorite secondary character is Chloe. She completely cracked me up. And what she does at the end gave me the giggles. What a cutie.
Woman in a Sheikh’s World takes readers on an exotic adventure filled with passion between two personalities with enough charisma and conflicts to make Clash of the Titans seem tame. Two strong people who have too many secrets, who fear revealing them enough that they almost let the best thing that could ever happen to them slip away. But for once, Mal’s stubbornness and ability to focus on the end goal finally has a clear path and nothing is going to stand in his way, even if that stumbling block is Avery herself. It’s a well written romance with a happily ever after that satisfies while educating me on why doves are better than swans. Pick up your own copy ofWoman in a Sheikh’s World and experience the journey for yourself.
November 28, 2012
I adore Sarah Morgan's 2nd chance stories and I was so excited to read Woman in a Sheikh's World after the introduction of Avery and Mal in A Night of No Return.
We discover that Party Planner Avery is in charge of Crown Prince Malik's wedding... only problem is Avery and Mal are past lovers who went their separate ways but stubborn Avery is determined not to show Mal how he still affects her and agrees to take care of the party... But the icing hits the fan when Mal comes to Avery asking if she knows where his bride is... she's run away! Both Avery and Mal embark on two day race thru the desert looking for Mal's missing bride before the kingdom of Zurban or worse still, the brides father, discovers she's missing. The bride is not the only thing Avery and Mal discover.
I loved the story. Mal is one of the hottest sheikh's I've read about, stubborn as anything tho but he meets his match with Avery, the witty, brave and stubborn party planner. She certainly had a lot more grace than I could have in the same situation but we all know good things come to those who wait. The description of Zurban is just magical and the desert scenes are hot!
For those of you who have a cold Christmas, I recommend this hot desert story for you to keep you warm :))
We discover that Party Planner Avery is in charge of Crown Prince Malik's wedding... only problem is Avery and Mal are past lovers who went their separate ways but stubborn Avery is determined not to show Mal how he still affects her and agrees to take care of the party... But the icing hits the fan when Mal comes to Avery asking if she knows where his bride is... she's run away! Both Avery and Mal embark on two day race thru the desert looking for Mal's missing bride before the kingdom of Zurban or worse still, the brides father, discovers she's missing. The bride is not the only thing Avery and Mal discover.
I loved the story. Mal is one of the hottest sheikh's I've read about, stubborn as anything tho but he meets his match with Avery, the witty, brave and stubborn party planner. She certainly had a lot more grace than I could have in the same situation but we all know good things come to those who wait. The description of Zurban is just magical and the desert scenes are hot!
For those of you who have a cold Christmas, I recommend this hot desert story for you to keep you warm :))
November 25, 2012
A WOMAN IN A SHEIKH’S WORLD by author Sarah Morgan is a Mills & Boon Modern and Harlequin Presents release for December 2012.
Avery Scott’s pride demanded that she not turn down the Crown Prince Malik of Zubran’s contract for events management even though she did not really want to manage his after wedding party. After all Zubran was the man whose touch in the past sent Avery soaring high. But she was a professional, wasn’t she? She could do this without going to pieces.
Then Zubran came to her with the shattering news that his intended bride had done a runner. Avery decides to help Zubran search for his bride in the desert.
Searching together, will they be able to ignore the chemistry between them which is just simmering below the surface? But why had Avery walked out on Zubran in the first place?
WOMAN IN A SHEIKH’S WORLD is a wonderfully poignant tale of second chances and quest for truth. Sarah Morgan brings this exceptional romance that will touch your heart and make you shed tears. Its mesmerizing sensuality and shimmering chemistry would make you read this romance in one sitting!
Avery Scott’s pride demanded that she not turn down the Crown Prince Malik of Zubran’s contract for events management even though she did not really want to manage his after wedding party. After all Zubran was the man whose touch in the past sent Avery soaring high. But she was a professional, wasn’t she? She could do this without going to pieces.
Then Zubran came to her with the shattering news that his intended bride had done a runner. Avery decides to help Zubran search for his bride in the desert.
Searching together, will they be able to ignore the chemistry between them which is just simmering below the surface? But why had Avery walked out on Zubran in the first place?
WOMAN IN A SHEIKH’S WORLD is a wonderfully poignant tale of second chances and quest for truth. Sarah Morgan brings this exceptional romance that will touch your heart and make you shed tears. Its mesmerizing sensuality and shimmering chemistry would make you read this romance in one sitting!
October 27, 2013
It's been quite some time since I've read any series romances, but all those great Sarah Morgan reviews over at DA enticed me to try her out. And every now and then I have to indulge in my guilty pleasure sheikh romances *g*.
When I started the story I was quite sure I would go with a C, as I assumed the hero to be rather pigheaded and overbearing. There is some great dialogue between the main characters. Very lively, very emotional. You can feel the hurt feelings between them, but simultaneously the love they try to hide from each other is tangible. The heroine has a real backbone, YEAH. She is strong and independent and successful in her event planning business. This is actually great, because so often women are portrayed as highly educated but unsuccessful in real life.
As it turned out towards the ending, there ARE good reasons why the hero behaved, well, how he behaved, and why the heroine has such hang-ups. I enjoyed myself so much towards the ending that I go with a B grade.
When I started the story I was quite sure I would go with a C, as I assumed the hero to be rather pigheaded and overbearing. There is some great dialogue between the main characters. Very lively, very emotional. You can feel the hurt feelings between them, but simultaneously the love they try to hide from each other is tangible. The heroine has a real backbone, YEAH. She is strong and independent and successful in her event planning business. This is actually great, because so often women are portrayed as highly educated but unsuccessful in real life.
As it turned out towards the ending, there ARE good reasons why the hero behaved, well, how he behaved, and why the heroine has such hang-ups. I enjoyed myself so much towards the ending that I go with a B grade.
March 3, 2018
Aw, such an endearing story... Big strong Alpha who beats his chest and an Omega who does the same. Both strong characters with hardly any give and take on either side until the chemistry between them erupts like a volcano, lots of molten liquid, searing to the touch. Malik works hard at compromise, but it takes Avery longer. Not giving the story line away, as it will spoil it for future readers, just know that its well worth reading.... more so if you read book 1 first. A Night of No Return.
Both are well worth 5 stars.
Both are well worth 5 stars.
May 8, 2014
I'm pretty sure I read this one already since it showed up as 91% done when I downloaded it, but that's fine. I like this one a lot because it's two adults acting like relatively competent adults and solving a problem of what to do with the fact that both of them are out of their depth when it comes to relationships.
If you want a not-aggressively alpha hero in a Presents title, this is definitely one to check out.
If you want a not-aggressively alpha hero in a Presents title, this is definitely one to check out.
July 30, 2013
Meh... Forget the Avery we met in the pprevious book she is nowhere to be found in this one. She makes stupid decisions then bitches about the consequences. She's a babbling idiot. I hate it when authors describe a character one way and then have it do the complete opposite. I liked Mal but during the second half he turned into a girl with a penis and that isn't sexy.
October 25, 2013
Superficial and bland for my tastes. You can't hate it, because it's simply flat. After a stronger beginning it gets unbelievably psyco-babbling. With a side dish of moralism (you know, a girl without a father can't be balanced, above all if her father was a sperm donor...please, please, please. And the mother of course is a man-hater, anything else?)
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