Forbidden Passion

by Elizabeth Lennox

A Sheik's Command, Princess's RebellionPrincess Ciara al Qadar, engaged to a loveless union, secretly yearns for Sheik Falk bin Alon. A chance snowstorm brings them closer, their forbidden attraction undeniable. After a passionate night, Falk impulsively demands Ciara to end her engagement and marry him. Ciara, scarred by her tumultuous past, resists authority.Falk, realizing his mistake, struggles to handle Ciara's spirited nature. When an assailant threatens her life, he becomes her protector, unable to resist her allure. As danger looms, Falk remains determined to safeguard the woman who has stolen his heart, despite Ciara's rebellious spirit and their tumultuous pasts.

162 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 27, 2024

About the author

USA Today™ best-selling author Elizabeth Lennox writes contemporary romance novels featuring sheiks, business tycoons, royalty, and other sexy rich men. Her male lead characters are smart, driven and determined, but can still be sensitive and vulnerable. Elizabeth’s female lead characters come from a variety of backgrounds. They are strong, intelligent and independent, while still feminine and caring.

Although she wanted to be a romance novelist since the eighth grade, that dream only became a reality for her in 2009 and a full time job in 2012. Along the way, she received a BS in History and held different jobs in the real estate, government consulting, and financial industries. All during that time, though, she was always writing, using her personal experiences, dreams, and travels throughout the United States, Europe and the Caribbean as backdrops for her stories. To date, she has written over eighty books and sold over 5.1 million copies. Her free novellas have been downloaded over 8 million times since 2013.

Elizabeth lives in Virginia with her husband and two children. Their home is just outside of Washington, D.C., and many of her novels are set in this area.

Reviews

[Linda Whitacre · Rating 5 out of 5]

Princess Ciara of Ditar is a confident, highly intelligent, and educated lady on the outside, but on the inside, she battles the effects of abuse as a child. Ciara is a loved royal at the palace and by her countrymen because she is kind and attentive to all including using her education in Business and Finance to help her people.
Twenty-seven-year-old Ciara has been betrothed (arranged engagement) for ten years now, to her friend Sheik Zayed. They truly care for each other but are not in love. Ciara denies even to herself the feelings she has for Sheik Falk Bin Alon of Itim. With all the local Sheiks and many friends in Ditar celebrating the marriage of Sheik Ramit and Maggie, from book 11 Passion and Deception, Ciara is in close quarters with her crush, Sheik Falk.
Sheik Falk bin Alon of Itim has had his eye on the beautiful Princess Ciara for several years. He notices the long engagement with Sheik Zayed and that they seem more friends than lovers. He wants to claim Ciara as his. During the week of celebrations, Falk gets to “really know” Ciara and he is amazed that she is everything he could want in a wife. This is a sweet love story with a little mayhem thrown in. I loved that so many of the couples from past “Billionaire’s Club” stories are gathered for in this story. Even the rich and famous stumble and bumble romances. So many wonderful characters in this story. Linda

[Dee Dee · Rating 5 out of 5]

We met Princess Ciara, sister to Ramit al Quadar, the Sheik of Ditar, in book 10 of this fascinating series. Ciara has been betrothed to her long time good friend Zayed, who is Sheik of a different country. Regrettably her feelings for Zayed are purely platonic, whereas she is seriously drawn romantically to Sheik Falk bin Alon.

Falk has a commanding presence with a forceful nature so after a weekend of lovemaking when he makes demands, such as ‘you will marry me’ to Ciara, it results in her pulling away from him and heading home. Ciara hides a history of being abused via punishing force as a child so controlling types of orders won’t work on her. By the time Falk understands and changes tactics an unknown threat has Ciara in the bull’s eye. Exposure of the dangerous villain will come as a surprise.

This is another exciting book from Elizabeth Lennox. Every book in this series grabs the reader and you won’t put it down until the last page is read.

[Cheryl · Rating 5 out of 5]

Princess Chiara has been engaged to Sheik Zayed for many years. She has avoided picking a date for her wedding because she doesn’t feel as if he is the right one. Unfortunately, she is attracted to her brother’s other friend Sheik Falk who she is trying to avoid. The chemistry between the two of them is off the board! As Falk gets to know Ciara better he finds a highly attractive intelligent shrewd business woman. Leave it to Elizabeth to throw a wrench into Falk’s plans to win her over. He becomes over anxious and then when someone threatens Ciara and she is in danger Falk is there to protect her.Elizabeth does it again throw in a crazy women who wants Falk, and a lot of misunderstandings and you get a great read!

[Carmelita Clardy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another exciting read

The h is the sister to the H from the last book, she has been engaged to her fiancé for 10 years but neither loves each other. They are more like brother and sister. She is infatuated with her brothers other friend, Sheik Falk, he is crazy about her. They finally give into their desire at a conference but later she leaves him because he demands she breaks her engagement, he doesn’t know about her past. She had been abused by the nanny so she rebelled against anyone who tries to order her around. The plot and characters are very well developed, there’s the stalker, attempted murder and a HEA. Glad the nanny got her punishment. Great epilogue.

[Shari Alexander · Rating 5 out of 5]

I truly enjoyed Ciara and Falk's story. Ciara, of course, doesn't want to admit her feelings for Falk and Falk, being the bossy ruler of a country, had to learn how not to order Ciara around. It was a wonderfully engaging story of two people coming to terms with their own feelings, how to get past triggers, open up about past hurts and learn to communicate with each other! Throw in multiple attempts to hurt Ciara and the introduction of another romance and you have a great read!

[*CJ* · Rating 3 out of 5]

"Forbidden Passion" is the story of Ciara and Falk.

The main couple are royalty and the hero is her brother's best friend. She has been betrothed to OM for a decade, yet finds herself attracted to the hero and keeps fighting it. He too reciprocates her feelings and finally decides to act on it. There is loads of resistance, some past traumas are unleashed, OW drama ensures, lovemaking and HEA.

It was good one time read.

SWE
3/5

[Angela Vaughn · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the story about Ciara who is engaged (arranged engagement) to Sheik Zayed. They like each other very much, but not in love with each other. She has strong feeling for Sheik Falk and he has strong feel for Ciara. I love how they found each other and true love. Can't wait to read about Sheik Zayed and Tara in the next story.

[Anastasia Kokkali · Rating 5 out of 5]

A wonderful and intriguing romance. I liked Ciara and Falk's story, especially at the beginning of the book, the way they came very close. It's passionate and engaging with a touch of suspense. I strongly recommend it!

[Lorna Davis · Rating 5 out of 5]

A wonderful novel

I enjoyed reading Falk and Ciara love story. I think the author did a fantastic job highlighting the child abuse and could find love and be happy. I would definitely recommend this book to family and friends

[Jude33 · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this story.
Sheiks, princesses and plots!
Falk would make a great book boyfriend and I loved him for Ciara.
Well worth the read

[Sandy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Princess Ciara and Sheik Falk’s chemistry is off the charts. Only problem is Ciara’s traumatic childhood. It shows you that even ones who are entitled have troubled pasts. Enjoyable read and lots of steam with a little mystery. Worth reading!

[Mireille · Rating 5 out of 5]

Escapism at its best. I love reading Elizabeth Lennox books, they take me away from the normal humdrum of life. This flight of fancy took me to the world of Sheiks and Princesses. Ciara has a childhood trauma that has her rebelling automatically when she’s given an order. Falk is a Sheik and the head of his country, every time he speaks he’s giving orders! I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It’s got, romance, mystery and a bit of excitement. I loved Ciara and Falk too, their chemistry is amazing. I loved Zayed and Tara, I can’t wait to read their story.
I received this book from the author. I’m voluntarily leaving my honest review.