The Sheikh's Forbidden Virgin

The Royal House of Karedes #4

by kate-hewitt

On her twenty-first birthday, Kalila is pledged to marry the King of Calista. But first she must be delivered to her husband-to-be. Scarred, sexy sheikh Prince Aarif, the king's brother, is sent to escort her. However, willful virgin Kalila tries to escape and Aarif has to catch her. In the desert heat his scorching desire for her ignites—a desire that is forbidden!—and Aarif claims Kalila's virginity, even though she can never be his!

When she walks up the aisle on the day of her wedding, Kalila's heart is in her mouth: who will be waiting at the altar to become her husband?

Genres: Harlequin, Romance, Harlequin Presents, Contemporary, Contemporary Romance, Adult, Royalty

272 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2009

Reviews

[Lynsey A · Rating 4 out of 5]

Well, it took me awhile to finish this one but only because I lost the book and had to find a replacement! Anyway, this was a great story and it even brought tears to my eyes.

This is a sweet love story and the only reason it isn't 5 stars is because the beginning was kind of slow. If you want something refreshing in a HP, this is a good one to read. It is part of a series but I think it can stand alone despite the references about the family diamonds.

Kate Hewitt is a new author for me in the HP line but I will definitely pick up another one of hers.

ETA: OK, so I just realized the azzhole hero from The Playboy Sheikh's Virgin Stable-Girl is this guys twin! Know this: they are sooooo different! The again, of course they would be since two separate authors wrote each story. And no, Sheikh Azzwipe doesn't make any appearance in this book. :)

[willaful · Rating 4 out of 5]

3 1/2 stars. Texas Destiny Harlequin Presents style. :-) Honorable and guilt-ridden brother of a Arabian king must deliver his princess to him, but of course they fall in love.

I like this sort of plot, but had a few issues with the book. I think the author tried to get the cultural details correct, but the attitudes of the heroine towards her culture niggled at me. It makes sense that she'd have picked up a lot of Western ideas at college in England, but there's no balance to her point of view, so it comes off as kind of sneering. And though I love an honorable hero, there was too much effort on the heroine's part and too much resistance on his.

It's good storytelling, so if you enjoy this plotline you'll probably like it.

[Jenny · Rating 4 out of 5]

The beginning was kind of slow but I love an honorable tortured guilt-ridden hero and a heroine who brings him to life. Passionate, angsty book about a forbidden love!

[Marwah .Qoura]

Sadly not Kate Hewitt 's best , didn't engage me at all ...I know this is a fantasy kingdom but it was a weird mix of Arabic ,Persian sometimes Indian cultures which weren't in harmony with each other at all ...

[Desi · Rating 3 out of 5]

Leído el 25/05/2010

[RomLibrary · Rating 5 out of 5]

On her twenty-first birthday, Kalila is pledged to marry the King of Calista. But first she must be delivered to her husband-to-be. Scarred, sexy sheikh Prince Aarif, the king's brother, is sent to escort her. However, willful virgin Kalila tries to escape and Aarif has to catch her. In the desert heat his scorching desire for her ignites--a desire that is forbidden!--and Aarif claims Kalila's virginity, even though she can never be his! When she walks up the aisle on the day of her wedding, Kalila's heart is in her mouth: who will be waiting at the altar to become her husband

part of Royal House of Karedes Bundle in HQ

[Makii · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ohhhhh Aarif... cuanto dolor y autocastigo!
No mas♥

[MaryD · Rating 2 out of 5]

I just couldn't get into this. I understand Kalila's feelings toward her arranged marriage to Sheikh King Zakari, but I really couldn't accept that she & Prince Aarif betrayed her fiance and his brother.

I did like that Aarif was the bridegroom at the end, with his brother's blessing.

Book #4 of "The Royal House of Karedes" series in the volume that contains #1-4.

[Amanda [Novel Addiction] · Rating 3 out of 5]

I had to read a sheikh romance for my 2017 Romance Reading Challenge.

Not bad. I think Aarif could have been nicer, it was hard to like him until later. But I did enjoy the "it will never work, our love is doomed!" storyline.

[Islenia Jáquez · Rating 1 out of 5]

Media estrella!

[Roub · Rating 3 out of 5]

i think i would have easily given 4 stars if only i had not read The Inherited Bride by Maisey Yates. The Inherited Bride has the same story as this one and Maisey Yates has done a far better job/writing than Kate

[Veronica]

Not bad for a piece of fluff. I think Kate Hewitt is a very talented writer. Even though the length of these books are short, she manages to give us the whole journey of their love without skimping on their sacrifice and anguish. Very nicely done.

[Rebecca · Rating 2 out of 5]

Typical Mills and Boon. A good light read.

[Henna · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars

[Sara · Rating 2 out of 5]

Not a bad story. The characters had their struggles and overcame the obstacles of their love. The ending was a bit too pat, though.

[Tanya Mayes · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a good little read. It shows that love conquers all.

[Tawnee · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book. So much better than the previous books in the series!!

[Anastasia · Rating 4 out of 5]

I liked it!

[Alecia Williams · Rating 3 out of 5]

liked it. worked out nicely.

[Ritsky · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's more like a romance book than an HP book, of which I am glad :) Recommended!

[Rexy · Rating 2 out of 5]

MEH

[Susan in Perthshire · Rating 2 out of 5]

Sorry but so didn’t like this. Maisey Yates’ The Inherited Bride takes the same storyline and does it so much better. I found these characters unsympathetic and the storyline ponderous.