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- Publisher: Mills & Boon; New edition edition (6 Dec 2002)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0263829855
- ISBN-13: 978-0263829853
- Product Dimensions: 16.6 x 10.6 x 1.4 cm
- Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is one of the best books from Michelle Reid.It is the third book in her mini series 'The hot blooded husbands'. If you have read the 'Sheikh's chosen bride' and 'Ethan's temptress bride' , this is the third book in the series and this book did not disappoint. The Sheikh's half brother, Rafiq Al- Qadim is the hero here and eight years ago he parted from his true love, Melanie over some ugly lies, in effect he was set up by someone who did not want to see them happy together, he fell for it and ditched her unceremoniously, afterall she was quite poor and it was easy to believe she may be a gold digger who was after him for his money whilst seeing some one else behind his back. Any way Melanie has an eight year old secret which Rafiq did not know and 8 yrs later their paths cross again and the secret explodes and the plot thickens and begins to unfold, twist and turn in a typical Arabian romance with a powerful alpha male type. Gripping stuff that will keep you riveted till you put the book down. I think this is the best of the three books as she finds a way to unite the the characters from the other books in this book.Great read.A very emotional book and does a good job of exploring the issues of prejudice and how in being judgemental and unforgiving we can often deny ourselves happiness.It also shows why one should always be patient and understanding in relationships. If you love desert romance,this is a keeper.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Mass Market Paperback
Rafiq is the half- brother of Hassan in The Sheikh's Chosen Bride in which he is portrayed as a 'son of the desert' type.....loyal and supportive but not especially intellectually gifted . Somehow, in Arabian Love Child he has transformed into a brilliant investment banker.However his brilliance does not extend to seeing that the previously sweet,loving, virgin Melanie (before he has his way with her)is unlikely to transform the next day into the betraying slut with her step-cousin that he thinks he sees. Rafiq walks away without giving Melanie a chance to explain and refuses to have anything to do with her until 8 years later when by a ruse Melanie manages to see Rafiq with the intention of telling him that she bore him a son over 7 years ago. However Rafiq is so appallingly rude that she doesn't tell him and only by chance does he find out. He then has the gall to blame her for not telling him when she first knew she was pregnant.
I loved Sheikhs Chosen Bride. The story was very moving and you felt the characters really loved each other despite their problems.However in Arabian Love Child I never felt that Rafiq loved Melanie. He was such a pompous jerk most of the time,only thinking of himself, that I can't really see why she fell for him.Rafiq's half- brother Hassan doesn't come out too well in this book either, having made an appalling error of judgement with regard to Melanie that seriously impacts on her life for 8 years.(Haven't these characters heard of DNA testing?)However it all seems to be forgiven and forgotten pretty quickly. I would have been spitting nails if it had happened to me.
All in all a much less moving book than Sheikhs Chosen Bride.In fact I was annoyed throughout most of the book (with Melanie who could never open her mouth to say what she should, and with Rafiq who would never open his mind to another's point of view). Only worth reading if you must complete the set.
I loved Sheikhs Chosen Bride. The story was very moving and you felt the characters really loved each other despite their problems.However in Arabian Love Child I never felt that Rafiq loved Melanie. He was such a pompous jerk most of the time,only thinking of himself, that I can't really see why she fell for him.Rafiq's half- brother Hassan doesn't come out too well in this book either, having made an appalling error of judgement with regard to Melanie that seriously impacts on her life for 8 years.(Haven't these characters heard of DNA testing?)However it all seems to be forgiven and forgotten pretty quickly. I would have been spitting nails if it had happened to me.
All in all a much less moving book than Sheikhs Chosen Bride.In fact I was annoyed throughout most of the book (with Melanie who could never open her mouth to say what she should, and with Rafiq who would never open his mind to another's point of view). Only worth reading if you must complete the set.
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16 of 18 people found the following review helpful
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27 Dec 2002
Format:Mass Market Paperback
Back Cover description: RAFIQ'S SECRET SON. Half Arab prince, half French, Rafiq Al-Qadim wears his pride like a suit of armor...as Melanie had discovered when she fell in love with him years ago. Then Rafiq chose to believe ugly lies about her, and blew her out of his life like a grain of desert sand in the wind...But Melanie will never stop wanting Rafiq--unbeknownst to him, she gave birth to his child. Now that Robbie is old enough to need his father, Melanie is determined Rafiq will accept his son...even if he can never forgive her....
Good, tight story with strong characters. Interesting that the author doesn't/can't have the heroine prove her "truth". The hero has to take it on faith. Strong female lead, vulnerable and proud hero. Even the child's character was interesting and he didn't take over the story. Good read--try it.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
An emotionally and passionately charged love story .....
3 Nov 2007
Format:Mass Market Paperback
The Arabian Love-Child by Michelle Reid
Harlequin Presents # 2290 - December 2002
Hot-Blooded Husbands ~ Book 3 of 4
Eight years before, Melanie had been shattered when Sheikh Rafiq had refused to speak with her, and then later when she had spoken to Rafiq's brother Hassan it was clear that if the child she carried turned out to be Rafiq's, the mighty Sheikh would use all his powers to take the child from her. Now upon the death of her great-uncle, Melanie has her own financial security and sees that her son needs his father. Rafiq is devastated that he has missed so much of his son's life, and demands that Melanie marry him so that Robbie will have a family. But how can their marriage work, if Rafiq continues to believe that Melanie had betrayed him with another man all those years before.
Fantastic story! Rafiq is tortured with insecurities of his own upbringing and when he discovers he has a son, he is determined that the boy shall never know those same insecurities. Ms. Reid gives us great insight into Rafiq's inner torment, and into Melanie's pain of being so ruthlessly discarded and then the fear for her child. Theirs is an emotionally and passionately charged love story. Their HEA was well fought and achieved a huge sigh from this reader. It was also a great treat to revisit the other characters in the previous books from this series. :D
other books in this series ....
A Passionate Marriage - Harlequin Presents # 2307 - March 2003
Ethan's Temptress Bride - Harlequin Presents # 2272 - September 2002
The Sheikh's Chosen Wife - Harlequin Presents # 2254 - June 2002
Harlequin Presents # 2290 - December 2002
Hot-Blooded Husbands ~ Book 3 of 4
Eight years before, Melanie had been shattered when Sheikh Rafiq had refused to speak with her, and then later when she had spoken to Rafiq's brother Hassan it was clear that if the child she carried turned out to be Rafiq's, the mighty Sheikh would use all his powers to take the child from her. Now upon the death of her great-uncle, Melanie has her own financial security and sees that her son needs his father. Rafiq is devastated that he has missed so much of his son's life, and demands that Melanie marry him so that Robbie will have a family. But how can their marriage work, if Rafiq continues to believe that Melanie had betrayed him with another man all those years before.
Fantastic story! Rafiq is tortured with insecurities of his own upbringing and when he discovers he has a son, he is determined that the boy shall never know those same insecurities. Ms. Reid gives us great insight into Rafiq's inner torment, and into Melanie's pain of being so ruthlessly discarded and then the fear for her child. Theirs is an emotionally and passionately charged love story. Their HEA was well fought and achieved a huge sigh from this reader. It was also a great treat to revisit the other characters in the previous books from this series. :D
other books in this series ....
A Passionate Marriage - Harlequin Presents # 2307 - March 2003
Ethan's Temptress Bride - Harlequin Presents # 2272 - September 2002
The Sheikh's Chosen Wife - Harlequin Presents # 2254 - June 2002
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
if it wasn't for the doormat heroine...
23 Sep 2010
Format:Mass Market Paperback
Heroine approaches wealthy banker Hero, who was her lover for a brief time 8 yrs ago, for help with financial inheritance matters. But Hero misjudges her once again & boots her out of his office. But she accidentally left behind her legal papers at his office & he then finds out about their 7-yr-old son's existence. He demands marriage for their son's sake & heroine wavers about her decision to marry him b/c she wants to marry for love but also sees the importance of being married for their son's sake.
Reid writes well. The story, dialogue, & emotional involvement were good. Sexual chemistry & love scenes were hot. But the heroine really irritated me. Hero made some gross misjudgements about her both in the the past & present & she wouldn't assert herself enough to explain the truth fully to him. She just tucked her tail under her legs & whimpered in the corner somewhere. Ugh! When he realized his mistakes, she just quickly swept it under the rug instead of taking the time to openly discussing matters with him. Yes, he should also have explained himself fully or he could have asked her to discuss things more fully. But the way heroine gave in to Hero too easily & forgave him too quickly did not invite explanation. Given the big misunderstandings & wrong assumptions they both have with each other, Hero needed to explain himself more fully to heroine and/or grovel more. But she seemed satisfied with him just admitting he made a mistake, which didn't make sense to me since she's been hurting & agonizing over it for the past 8 years. She also readily jumped into bed with him, even when she felt hurt & upset with him for thinking she was still a slut. It was frustrating reading about such a doormat! It distracted from what-could-have-been a good, poignant romance.
Recommended with caution.
Reid writes well. The story, dialogue, & emotional involvement were good. Sexual chemistry & love scenes were hot. But the heroine really irritated me. Hero made some gross misjudgements about her both in the the past & present & she wouldn't assert herself enough to explain the truth fully to him. She just tucked her tail under her legs & whimpered in the corner somewhere. Ugh! When he realized his mistakes, she just quickly swept it under the rug instead of taking the time to openly discussing matters with him. Yes, he should also have explained himself fully or he could have asked her to discuss things more fully. But the way heroine gave in to Hero too easily & forgave him too quickly did not invite explanation. Given the big misunderstandings & wrong assumptions they both have with each other, Hero needed to explain himself more fully to heroine and/or grovel more. But she seemed satisfied with him just admitting he made a mistake, which didn't make sense to me since she's been hurting & agonizing over it for the past 8 years. She also readily jumped into bed with him, even when she felt hurt & upset with him for thinking she was still a slut. It was frustrating reading about such a doormat! It distracted from what-could-have-been a good, poignant romance.
Recommended with caution.
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