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The Sheikh's Disobedient Bride
Sheikh Tair lives by the rules of the desert. When he finds Tally has broken a sacred law, endangering the safety of his tribe, Tair has to act.
Tally is kept like a harem girl, but every time she tries to escape, the hostile desert drives her back. And with each new act of her disobedience, Tair's resolve hardens. As ruler, he must tame her. As a man he wants her — willing or not!
Tally is kept like a harem girl, but every time she tries to escape, the hostile desert drives her back. And with each new act of her disobedience, Tair's resolve hardens. As ruler, he must tame her. As a man he wants her — willing or not!
192 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published May 5, 2006
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Jane Porter
628 books2,052 followersBorn in Visalia, California, I'm a small town girl at heart. I love central California's golden foothills, oak trees, and the miles of farmland. In my mind, there's nothing sweeter in the world than the heady fragrance of orange blossoms on a sultry summer night.
As a little girl I spent hours on my bed, staring out the window, dreaming of far off places, fearless knights, and happy-ever-after endings. In my imagination I was never the geeky bookworm with the thick coke-bottle glasses, but a princess, a magical fairy, a Joan-of-Arc crusader.
My parents fed my imagination by taking our family to Europe for a year when I was thirteen. The year away changed me (I wasn't a geek for once!) and overseas I discovered a huge and wonderful world with different cultures and customs. I loved everything about Europe, but felt especially passionate about Italy and those gorgeous Italian men (no wonder my first very Presents hero was Italian).
I confess, after that incredible year in Europe, the travel bug bit, and bit hard. I spent much of my high school and college years abroad, studying in South Africa, Japan and Ireland. South Africa remains a country of my heart, the people, the land and politics complex and heart-wrenching.
After my years of traveling and studying I had to settle down and earn a living. With my Bachelors degree from UCLA in American Studies, a program that combines American literature and American history, I've worked in sales and marketing, as well as a director of a non-profit foundation. Later I earned my Masters in Writing from the University of San Francisco and taught jr. high and high school English.
I now live in Seattle and Hawaii with my three sons. I never mind a rainy day, either, because that's when I sit at my desk and write stories about far-away places, fascinating people, and most importantly of all, love. I like a story with a happy ending. We all do.
As a little girl I spent hours on my bed, staring out the window, dreaming of far off places, fearless knights, and happy-ever-after endings. In my imagination I was never the geeky bookworm with the thick coke-bottle glasses, but a princess, a magical fairy, a Joan-of-Arc crusader.
My parents fed my imagination by taking our family to Europe for a year when I was thirteen. The year away changed me (I wasn't a geek for once!) and overseas I discovered a huge and wonderful world with different cultures and customs. I loved everything about Europe, but felt especially passionate about Italy and those gorgeous Italian men (no wonder my first very Presents hero was Italian).
I confess, after that incredible year in Europe, the travel bug bit, and bit hard. I spent much of my high school and college years abroad, studying in South Africa, Japan and Ireland. South Africa remains a country of my heart, the people, the land and politics complex and heart-wrenching.
After my years of traveling and studying I had to settle down and earn a living. With my Bachelors degree from UCLA in American Studies, a program that combines American literature and American history, I've worked in sales and marketing, as well as a director of a non-profit foundation. Later I earned my Masters in Writing from the University of San Francisco and taught jr. high and high school English.
I now live in Seattle and Hawaii with my three sons. I never mind a rainy day, either, because that's when I sit at my desk and write stories about far-away places, fascinating people, and most importantly of all, love. I like a story with a happy ending. We all do.
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March 15, 2015
I am not a lover of sheikh romances. I find them a bit if not a lot farfetched and most if not all have a uber alpha-male, who is a ruler of some small and unknown kingdom in the Middle East, who has studied overseas and of course he’s very progressive…. before reluctantly going back home to become a ruler, who falls for a Western gorgeous and totally unsuitable woman to be his sheikh!!!!
Oh let me add what the book blurb says…. She must be tamed--by the Sheikh.
This may be a bit of an exaggeration but in general these are the plots in Sheikh stories.
I love Jane Porter’s books and whilst this one was an okay read, it’s certainly not a great and memorable one for me.
Tally is a photographer…can’t remember right now if she’s American or British (most of the heroines in the Sheikh’s stories usually are either one of the other!!) is doing a fashion shoot in the desert and Sheikh Tair is extremely angry that she’s despoiling his country’s dignity. So what does he do???
Yes, he kidnaps her and takes her off to his harem..sorry…tent in the desert…where he proceeds to ravish her with lots of “habib’s”….
Tally is besotted with the whole romantic desert adventure and the desert hero!!!
They overcome all the obstacles placed in front of them and in the end….find true happiness together!!!!
I did not exactly hate the two characters but all the drama just got too much for me.
An okay read but not a reread for me.
Oh let me add what the book blurb says…. She must be tamed--by the Sheikh.
This may be a bit of an exaggeration but in general these are the plots in Sheikh stories.
I love Jane Porter’s books and whilst this one was an okay read, it’s certainly not a great and memorable one for me.
Tally is a photographer…can’t remember right now if she’s American or British (most of the heroines in the Sheikh’s stories usually are either one of the other!!) is doing a fashion shoot in the desert and Sheikh Tair is extremely angry that she’s despoiling his country’s dignity. So what does he do???
Yes, he kidnaps her and takes her off to his harem..sorry…tent in the desert…where he proceeds to ravish her with lots of “habib’s”….
Tally is besotted with the whole romantic desert adventure and the desert hero!!!
They overcome all the obstacles placed in front of them and in the end….find true happiness together!!!!
I did not exactly hate the two characters but all the drama just got too much for me.
An okay read but not a reread for me.
March 17, 2019
TSL photographer heroine is kidnapped in the middle of the desert by the H who is Sheikh of all he surveys. He calls her "Woman" and lets her know that she is his forever.
Heroine rants and raves and tries to escape twice (sandstorm defeats her once and a sandtrap defeats her the second time). She is poisoned by one of the hero’s men who thinks she’s a spy, but hero nurses her back to health.
Finally, they move on from their border camp to the hero’s fortress of solitude in the mountains. There is a sumptuous pool, henna designs for her hands and lots of new clothes. Before you can say Stockholm Syndrome the H/h are married and traveling to meet hero’s mother (who was an English woman kidnapped by her hubby. It’s family tradition).
But – heroine is kidnapped again. Hero rescues her and sends her home because he can’t live with the idea she could be hurt. (Um. Can’t believe he never thought of this before)
Heroine whines and cries for a few months until an emerald necklace is delivered. She returns it to the hero herself for an HEA. She’d rather live in danger than be separated from the H.
The only reason this is two stars is because sheikh romances and kidnappings really aren’t my taste. But if these tropes are to your taste you will love it. It’s very well done.
Heroine rants and raves and tries to escape twice (sandstorm defeats her once and a sandtrap defeats her the second time). She is poisoned by one of the hero’s men who thinks she’s a spy, but hero nurses her back to health.
Finally, they move on from their border camp to the hero’s fortress of solitude in the mountains. There is a sumptuous pool, henna designs for her hands and lots of new clothes. Before you can say Stockholm Syndrome the H/h are married and traveling to meet hero’s mother (who was an English woman kidnapped by her hubby. It’s family tradition).
But – heroine is kidnapped again. Hero rescues her and sends her home because he can’t live with the idea she could be hurt. (Um. Can’t believe he never thought of this before)
Heroine whines and cries for a few months until an emerald necklace is delivered. She returns it to the hero herself for an HEA. She’d rather live in danger than be separated from the H.
The only reason this is two stars is because sheikh romances and kidnappings really aren’t my taste. But if these tropes are to your taste you will love it. It’s very well done.
January 13, 2009
Tally is a photographer and aspiring children's author. She's traveling through North Africa and was just minding her own business when she got caught in a violent attack. Abandoned by her two guides, she's snatched up by Tair, the Chief of the Desert, and carried off, barbarian style to his ten city where he informs her rather matter of factly that she is now his woman and she should fall in line as soon as possible. Fiercely independent and free spirited, this does not go over well with Tally and she endeavors to escape at every opportunity. Of course the possessive Tair sets off after her each time and although he saves her, time and time again, he can't resist capitalizing on each of her escape attempts and turns them into lectures on proper wifely behavior. Tair is determined to make Tally his while Tally is equally determined to escape him. It's the Battle of the Sexes and may the best man or woman win.
This started off so well. I really liked both Tally and Tair. Tair was incredibly pompous and arrogant. He might as well have clubbed her over the head and dragged her back to his cave. I wanted to hurt this guy. Every time he started spouting off on his,'I am man, hear me roar' tangents, I really wanted to take him out at the knees. Then I wanted to sex him up. It's not very forward thinking of me, I know, but there you have it. But I'm not the only one. All Tair has to do is tweak one of Tally's nipples and her scruples, morals and that proverbial high road all fall to the wayside. It's sickening. I can't in good conscience condone this type of behavior so I have to knock a star off. I also have to knock another star off due to this author's writing style. I didn't like it but it's my first book by this author and it's not going to deter me from trying another one of her books. I can't leave this with three stars though, so I'm tacking on another half a star for this book's humor. Tally and Tair's marriage ceremony had me rolling with laughter, while simultaneously screaming at the injustice of it all. Damn corrupt government officials. 3.5 stars.
This started off so well. I really liked both Tally and Tair. Tair was incredibly pompous and arrogant. He might as well have clubbed her over the head and dragged her back to his cave. I wanted to hurt this guy. Every time he started spouting off on his,'I am man, hear me roar' tangents, I really wanted to take him out at the knees. Then I wanted to sex him up. It's not very forward thinking of me, I know, but there you have it. But I'm not the only one. All Tair has to do is tweak one of Tally's nipples and her scruples, morals and that proverbial high road all fall to the wayside. It's sickening. I can't in good conscience condone this type of behavior so I have to knock a star off. I also have to knock another star off due to this author's writing style. I didn't like it but it's my first book by this author and it's not going to deter me from trying another one of her books. I can't leave this with three stars though, so I'm tacking on another half a star for this book's humor. Tally and Tair's marriage ceremony had me rolling with laughter, while simultaneously screaming at the injustice of it all. Damn corrupt government officials. 3.5 stars.
November 22, 2014
I'll Call You, "Woman"..........d:)
First I'd like to say....."it's not real, it's just a story". Realistically, it's probably safe to assume no one wants to be kidnapped and married by force. The whole kidnap and forced marriage scenario didn't offend me because....... IT'S HARLEQUIN ( I expect fantastical and improbable). That out of the way, I really liked this story. The repartee between the H and h was fabulous.. I laughed out loud numerous times, especially, when H says to the h, "I will call you woman". The h was feisty, fearless and told you what she thought. The H was a desert sheikh, warrior and protector to his woman and his people. If you're looking for a light and fluffy escape, this is the story for you........ d:)
First I'd like to say....."it's not real, it's just a story". Realistically, it's probably safe to assume no one wants to be kidnapped and married by force. The whole kidnap and forced marriage scenario didn't offend me because....... IT'S HARLEQUIN ( I expect fantastical and improbable). That out of the way, I really liked this story. The repartee between the H and h was fabulous.. I laughed out loud numerous times, especially, when H says to the h, "I will call you woman". The h was feisty, fearless and told you what she thought. The H was a desert sheikh, warrior and protector to his woman and his people. If you're looking for a light and fluffy escape, this is the story for you........ d:)
December 14, 2011
This was my first foray into Harlequin Presents. I kind of knew what to expect after reading many reviews, so the ridiculousness of this book didn't bother me so much. What makes this a two star book for me is the fact that for as ridiculous as it is, reading it wasn't fun.
I'd definitely give this one a pass.
I'd definitely give this one a pass.
September 1, 2012
Took me a few days to finish and that was forcing myself to continue since I like desert romances. This was an old fashioned kidnapping. Enough said or else I may rate it a one instead.
June 25, 2018
Not for me
For the first time in forever I have to say I hated a romance book, never thought that would happen. It felt like I was reading a book about Stockholm syndrome I was hoping something would change my mind or it would end differently but I just couldn't find the happy fairy tale ending I'm used too, cuz I just couldn't see past the first half the book
For the first time in forever I have to say I hated a romance book, never thought that would happen. It felt like I was reading a book about Stockholm syndrome I was hoping something would change my mind or it would end differently but I just couldn't find the happy fairy tale ending I'm used too, cuz I just couldn't see past the first half the book
March 31, 2012
Entertaining..not one of her best, but cute. Could have been more powerful, if she spent a little more time and creativity in getting them back together. Felt like the last 10 pages of the book were rushed and convenient.
September 30, 2011
Read September 2011
February 3, 2021
Definitely not your run-of-the-mill sheikh romance. It is set in West Africa, rather than the Middle East. The H (Tair) is more of a warrior than a ruler and though UK-educated, he is far more traditional (anachronistic, TBH) than the average HP-sheikh. His (obvsly fictional) land is not all blue skies and roses palm trees as usual, but a disputed border territory in the middle of simmering civil unrest.
The story is also somewhat different, too:
Have to admit, JP is really good at this. Her books may not be the steamiest but she does an above-average job with her characters (both conceiving and development), as well as apt storytelling (as opposed to the fluff-churning that is mistaken for plot in many HPs). The OTT barbarism of the H feels more tongue-in-cheek than old-timey. The h is her own person with some heavy baggage but reads fresh for HPlandia. Their chemistry is believable and not based on insta-lust. Happy to round this up to 4 stars even if it won’t probably become a favourite (too much happening for my taste, I prefer slow-burn romances).
PS: I could not stop thinking about where the h went to pee (etc.) during her time in the army encampment. I know people do not pee in HPlandia, but still...just drove me mad.
Loosely connected to JP's other books: The Sultan's Bought Bride and The Sheikh's Virgin, all set in the fictional countries of Baraka/Ouaha.
story: 4/5 (+ for originality)
characters: 4/5 (very much not HP stock)
dialogues: 3/5
angst: 3/5 (could have been worse)
steaminess: 3-/5
The story is also somewhat different, too:
Have to admit, JP is really good at this. Her books may not be the steamiest but she does an above-average job with her characters (both conceiving and development), as well as apt storytelling (as opposed to the fluff-churning that is mistaken for plot in many HPs). The OTT barbarism of the H feels more tongue-in-cheek than old-timey. The h is her own person with some heavy baggage but reads fresh for HPlandia. Their chemistry is believable and not based on insta-lust. Happy to round this up to 4 stars even if it won’t probably become a favourite (too much happening for my taste, I prefer slow-burn romances).
PS: I could not stop thinking about where the h went to pee (etc.) during her time in the army encampment. I know people do not pee in HPlandia, but still...just drove me mad.
Loosely connected to JP's other books: The Sultan's Bought Bride and The Sheikh's Virgin, all set in the fictional countries of Baraka/Ouaha.
story: 4/5 (+ for originality)
characters: 4/5 (very much not HP stock)
dialogues: 3/5
angst: 3/5 (could have been worse)
steaminess: 3-/5
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September 30, 2024
Tally se encuentra viajando en Baraka para poder tener material fotográfico para el libro que quiere hacer. En medio de ese viaje se topará con Tair que la hará su prisionera por infringir una de las normas de su desierto. La familia de ella no se dará ni cuenta, pues están más que acostumbrados a que Tally se vaya de viaje y desaparezca unas semanas.
Es un libro cortito, narrado en tercera persona, por lo que nos da la perspectiva de nuestros dos protagonistas. Hay alguna palabra en árabe, pero eso no dificulta la lectura, pues o hay su traducción, o no tiene mucha relevancia en la trama.
Tiene uno de los clichés que más nos gustan, que sean enemigos enfrentados y los dos tengan su orgullo, pues los dos son testarudos. Encima ella tiende a meterse en líos fácilmente…
No se hace para nada pesado, ya que al ser una historia de pocas páginas todo pasa a su justa medida y no tardaremos de pasar del enemies al lovers, pero tampoco de manera precipitada.
Pienso que es un libro genial para viajar, ir a la playa o llevarte a cualquier lado, todo y sabiendo a veces cuando nos vamos de viaje que no vamos a leer, este no ocupa apenas espacio. Otra de las cosas que tiene de buenas, es que no tienes que estar sumamente concentrado para seguir la trama, por lo que puedes leerlo en cualquier lado.
¿Por qué leer este libro?
- Enemies to lovers
- Historia corta
- Posesividad
Es un libro cortito, narrado en tercera persona, por lo que nos da la perspectiva de nuestros dos protagonistas. Hay alguna palabra en árabe, pero eso no dificulta la lectura, pues o hay su traducción, o no tiene mucha relevancia en la trama.
Tiene uno de los clichés que más nos gustan, que sean enemigos enfrentados y los dos tengan su orgullo, pues los dos son testarudos. Encima ella tiende a meterse en líos fácilmente…
No se hace para nada pesado, ya que al ser una historia de pocas páginas todo pasa a su justa medida y no tardaremos de pasar del enemies al lovers, pero tampoco de manera precipitada.
Pienso que es un libro genial para viajar, ir a la playa o llevarte a cualquier lado, todo y sabiendo a veces cuando nos vamos de viaje que no vamos a leer, este no ocupa apenas espacio. Otra de las cosas que tiene de buenas, es que no tienes que estar sumamente concentrado para seguir la trama, por lo que puedes leerlo en cualquier lado.
¿Por qué leer este libro?
- Enemies to lovers
- Historia corta
- Posesividad
February 23, 2018
tally es uno de los mejores personajes que eh conocido es fuerte valiente no le da miedo decir las cosas lo que no me gusta es que dejara sus sueños a un lado por tu familia este jeque frustra su manera de ser tan controlada me estresa pero fue interesante y muy enviciante leer esta historia fue de las mejores que eh leeido este año nada apresurada en donde los personaje no se toman el tiempo de conocerse y ya esta juntos esta es muy diferente se toman su tiempo se conocen se gustan se desean pero nada oasa si no hasta bastante tiempo despues ese matrimonio me dio rabia y risa a la vez porque ella lo deseaba mas de lo que queria decirlo y no lo decia por que su orgullo ko la dejaba de verdad que es el libro que mas me eh disfrutado este año y me lo leei en pequeños momentos en unas horitas y con unas pocas interrupsiones yo se los recomiendo es muy buen libro es el mejor de este tipo que eh leeido este año pero bueno
January 11, 2020
Two hugely strong characters....
And they clash from the very first page. Tair has had to embrace an old world with old values. Into this world crashes Tallie, still running from a childhood that meant she would never want to be forced to stay in one place with one person. Tallie's nagging determination to leave would drive a saint mad, but Tair's no saint. Yes, the ending was a bit quick because you are left wanting to read more.
And they clash from the very first page. Tair has had to embrace an old world with old values. Into this world crashes Tallie, still running from a childhood that meant she would never want to be forced to stay in one place with one person. Tallie's nagging determination to leave would drive a saint mad, but Tair's no saint. Yes, the ending was a bit quick because you are left wanting to read more.
February 4, 2020
Rollercoaster
It was definitely a rollercoaster of a ride from start to finish but I absolutely loved the ending if i could have given a big sigh at the end I would have. Really worth reading every bit of it. Will definitely be reading more by this author from now on.
It was definitely a rollercoaster of a ride from start to finish but I absolutely loved the ending if i could have given a big sigh at the end I would have. Really worth reading every bit of it. Will definitely be reading more by this author from now on.
March 5, 2021
I loved it! I know the plot is not quite believable, but I don't care. I love the characters. The dialogue between them was so well-done- witty and funny! Bravo to Tally, the heroine, for all that she endured.
August 13, 2023
Man I just finish cause I’m stubborn but the end was a disappointing.
October 12, 2023
No malo, pero no tan bueno
May 24, 2025
I didn't like it. I didn't like any of the characters, the plot or the Sheikh aspect. Np.
October 25, 2019
Reading some other, rather negative reviews, I would simply say - of course the storyline is preposterous - kidnap, forced marriage, oppressive men - and not to mention the ever present trope: ‘wonderful sex excuses everything’ - but this is Mills and Boon and it’s fantasy, and Jane Porter does it brilliantly. Nic and Malik in the ‘Sultan’s Bought Bride’ are a wonderful example of her brilliant plotting and character development. I love Tally and Tair almost as much as them.
No one expects any kind of authenticity in these Sheikh stories - they play on stereotypes and tropes which are at best - lazy, and at worst, insulting. If I were an Arab or Muslim I would be heartily offended by how infrequently Sheikh stories offer any kind of accurate insight into the cultures of the Middle East and North Africa. Actually, even though I’m not Arab or Muslim - I think it’s offensive! However, I readily admit I must be a hypocrite because I do still enjoy a well written ‘Sheikh’ story. I suspend disbelief, accept this is a fantasy realm unrelated to the real world and just enjoy!
Tally and Tair are a wonderful pairing. She is a photographer specialising in pictures of children around the world and he is a Sheikh fighting to keep his country safe from dissidents. She’s in the wrong company, suspected of spying and is abducted by the hero. The rest of the story is basically about the two of them and how their relationship develops, with side steps into escape attempts that go wrong (I loved the scene where she is sinking into a painful death in a sand trap and refusing to ask Tair for help), a murder attempt, another kidnap, and rescue and loads of wonderful dialogue and fabulous sex scenes. What’s not to like?
The dialogue is especially fabulous in this book - intelligent, ironic, humorous and fast and Jane uses internal dialogue to reveal more about our h/H. Four and a half stars.
No one expects any kind of authenticity in these Sheikh stories - they play on stereotypes and tropes which are at best - lazy, and at worst, insulting. If I were an Arab or Muslim I would be heartily offended by how infrequently Sheikh stories offer any kind of accurate insight into the cultures of the Middle East and North Africa. Actually, even though I’m not Arab or Muslim - I think it’s offensive! However, I readily admit I must be a hypocrite because I do still enjoy a well written ‘Sheikh’ story. I suspend disbelief, accept this is a fantasy realm unrelated to the real world and just enjoy!
Tally and Tair are a wonderful pairing. She is a photographer specialising in pictures of children around the world and he is a Sheikh fighting to keep his country safe from dissidents. She’s in the wrong company, suspected of spying and is abducted by the hero. The rest of the story is basically about the two of them and how their relationship develops, with side steps into escape attempts that go wrong (I loved the scene where she is sinking into a painful death in a sand trap and refusing to ask Tair for help), a murder attempt, another kidnap, and rescue and loads of wonderful dialogue and fabulous sex scenes. What’s not to like?
The dialogue is especially fabulous in this book - intelligent, ironic, humorous and fast and Jane uses internal dialogue to reveal more about our h/H. Four and a half stars.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 8, 2025
Essentially a two-hander, this is a wonderfully entertaining story. This was simply the most enormous fun, if simply read as a fairy story, albeit frustrating.
It made no sense at all. We never really got to know Tair and although we knew his wife and child died, we didn’t really find out why and how - just that his wife had stupidly opened gates? There was little sense of reality or authenticity in the author’s creation of an Arab world. She relied on stereotypes and caricatures throughout.
Whilst a lot of it was fun and Tally and Tair were a fabulous couple, there were elements which simply annoyed me. (Not least her name!) T and T?
Tally wasn’t feisty and independent, she was an irritating idiot for most of the book. Instead of demonstrating an awareness of the world and its problems and some degree of cultural sensitivity, she came across as a stupid, ignorant tourist. From the beginning she behaved in such a ridiculous way - trapped in a camp in the middle of the desert, she was aggressive and arrogant. That isn’t being brave, it’s being stupid.
She stayed so angry and he stayed too distant for far too long. By the time they split after the kidnapping, I was almost relieved when he sent her home.
Well written, over the top, unbelievable tosh - but entertaining and very well written.
It made no sense at all. We never really got to know Tair and although we knew his wife and child died, we didn’t really find out why and how - just that his wife had stupidly opened gates? There was little sense of reality or authenticity in the author’s creation of an Arab world. She relied on stereotypes and caricatures throughout.
Whilst a lot of it was fun and Tally and Tair were a fabulous couple, there were elements which simply annoyed me. (Not least her name!) T and T?
Tally wasn’t feisty and independent, she was an irritating idiot for most of the book. Instead of demonstrating an awareness of the world and its problems and some degree of cultural sensitivity, she came across as a stupid, ignorant tourist. From the beginning she behaved in such a ridiculous way - trapped in a camp in the middle of the desert, she was aggressive and arrogant. That isn’t being brave, it’s being stupid.
She stayed so angry and he stayed too distant for far too long. By the time they split after the kidnapping, I was almost relieved when he sent her home.
Well written, over the top, unbelievable tosh - but entertaining and very well written.
September 17, 2012
A romanticized version of Stockholm syndrome, except that in this story, the only thing related to said psychological phenomenon was the kidnapping because regardless that Tally was trying to flee, or that Tair was acting like a chauvinist, both of them knew (at least, implicitly) that they were attracted to each other even at the first time they exchanged words.
However, it was a good read, not the best though, I could have used more romance in it, more tender interactions, and not just the battle of wits and words, and of course, sexual attraction. I think more work should've been done on the character's development, like how they got over their own emotional baggage, and what happens afterwards. I felt like the story could have used an epilogue, a long one at that.
It's not a novella that would please everyone but it's entertaining enough.
However, it was a good read, not the best though, I could have used more romance in it, more tender interactions, and not just the battle of wits and words, and of course, sexual attraction. I think more work should've been done on the character's development, like how they got over their own emotional baggage, and what happens afterwards. I felt like the story could have used an epilogue, a long one at that.
It's not a novella that would please everyone but it's entertaining enough.
December 21, 2012
This was a reread for me (rereading a bunch of my old Presents novels), and my reading standards have definitely changed (thanks kindle!). This book dragged for me....ugh. Too much description and angst. Tally (the heroine) is kidnapped by the hero (Tair) and spends most of the time trying to get away or arguing with Tair or thinking about how unfair her life is. All of this is fine but a whole book filled with the same thing over and over again with no progress btwn the relationship is plain boring. Then....they finally get together - sex is not hot or memorable - and there STILL is more angst btwn the h and h. yuck. I was over it. And then magically they both seem to get over their issues and get together in the final pages. An epilogue might have redeemed this book, but no.
Last time reading for me. This book is going into my giveaway pile.
Last time reading for me. This book is going into my giveaway pile.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
April 15, 2013
Well, it's good. Not perfect, but good.
I get the story. Tally's just a normal photographer but mistaken as a spy by Tair. Sheikh or king from Ouhamaha? Ohamana? I can't remember the name. Anyway, she's kidnapped and forced to stay in some sort of tent. After trying to escape lots of time, she realize that she couldn't go back to America. Tair, as a matter of fact, find himself intrigued by this American girl. And he make sure that she'll never go back home.
I liked to storyline, yet the execution's not bright. Defintely can be better than this. I don't like the way Tair treated Tally. I mean, I know he's rough, being the sheikh and living in desert and all, but can he just at least be gentle? I just wish Tally's hurt a bit, you know. So he'll be worried and stuff? I just loved that idea. Too bad there's nothing like it here. Hmmm. But so far so good.
I get the story. Tally's just a normal photographer but mistaken as a spy by Tair. Sheikh or king from Ouhamaha? Ohamana? I can't remember the name. Anyway, she's kidnapped and forced to stay in some sort of tent. After trying to escape lots of time, she realize that she couldn't go back to America. Tair, as a matter of fact, find himself intrigued by this American girl. And he make sure that she'll never go back home.
I liked to storyline, yet the execution's not bright. Defintely can be better than this. I don't like the way Tair treated Tally. I mean, I know he's rough, being the sheikh and living in desert and all, but can he just at least be gentle? I just wish Tally's hurt a bit, you know. So he'll be worried and stuff? I just loved that idea. Too bad there's nothing like it here. Hmmm. But so far so good.
December 30, 2011
You know This reminds me of a historical romance novels with the concept of sheiks capturing the woman making her his bride...and i think this is a mini version of that ..I LOVED IT
I like sheikh Tair but Tally she is a feisty one *smiling*, i also like that most of the scenes were in the desert a good change of scenery and that she kept trying to escape and almost getting her self killed just to be rescue again by sheik Tair..
Well written book, great chemistry between the couple and it was good..I'm hoping Jane Porter gives us a story about his parents due to how they met also...
I like sheikh Tair but Tally she is a feisty one *smiling*, i also like that most of the scenes were in the desert a good change of scenery and that she kept trying to escape and almost getting her self killed just to be rescue again by sheik Tair..
Well written book, great chemistry between the couple and it was good..I'm hoping Jane Porter gives us a story about his parents due to how they met also...
October 30, 2019
This is the story of Sheikh Tair and Tally.
Tair lives by the sacred rules of the desert. When Tally breaks a sacred law, and endangers the safety of his tribe, he has to deal with it.
Tair keeps Tally like a harem girl, and she tries to escape. The hostile desert makes her go back, and Tair's resolve hardens. He is a ruler and he must tame her for her disobedience. He is also a man, and he wants her whether she is willing or not.
Tair lives by the sacred rules of the desert. When Tally breaks a sacred law, and endangers the safety of his tribe, he has to deal with it.
Tair keeps Tally like a harem girl, and she tries to escape. The hostile desert makes her go back, and Tair's resolve hardens. He is a ruler and he must tame her for her disobedience. He is also a man, and he wants her whether she is willing or not.
August 14, 2020
She must be tamed--by the Sheikh...Sheikh Tair lives by the rules of the desert. When he finds Tally has broken a sacred law, endangering the safety of his tribe, Tair has to act. Tally is kept like a harem girl, but every time she tries to escape, the hostile desert drives her back. And with each new act of her disobedience, Tair's resolve hardens. As ruler, he must tame her. As a man he wants her--willing or not!
October 30, 2016
I have to say this is the first time I've NOT been bothered by a kidnapping. (Words I never thought I'd say!)
The title is very apt because it describes the plot to a T. I liked the love story. I did find Tally's actions to be foolish and annoying at times but I also loved the patience that Tair practiced with her.
The title is very apt because it describes the plot to a T. I liked the love story. I did find Tally's actions to be foolish and annoying at times but I also loved the patience that Tair practiced with her.
February 14, 2014
Amazing read, though the hero really needed a big slap on the head. he was really annoying, arrogant, and totally too sure of himself. The heroine was his match in everything, and the dialogue between the two was entertaining.
August 6, 2017
Rilettura. So perché l’ho conservato: le risposte dell’arabo nei confronti dell’americana sono fantastiche. La differenza di cultura qui anima i dialoghi come non mai. Ma rileggerlo una volta è più che sufficiente.
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