- Paperback: 187 pages
- Publisher: Mills & Boon; New edition edition (5 April 2002)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0263829200
- ISBN-13: 978-0263829204
- Product Dimensions: 16.5 x 10.7 x 1.5 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 558,962 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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This story is so heartbreaking. Leona has been seperated from her husban Sheikh Hassan for a year. They have been married for 5 years, but in that time Leone has been unable to conceive. Hassan kidnaps his wife, to keep her safe, because Hassan discovers a plot to force his hand. Some Sheikh's have decided that Hassan should take a second wife so he can produce the son & heir his country needs. Needless to say they already have wife number 2 waiting in the wings.
Hassan does not see it that way, even his wife thinks he should divorce her, so what hope does he have. Only Allah.....
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I couldn't believe my eyes while I was reading this book. It had the main 2 characters Raschid & Evie from "The mistress bride" in it. This story takes place about 6 years after.
This story is so heartbreaking. Leona has been seperated from her husban Sheikh Hassan for a year. They have been married for 5 years, but in that time Leone has been unable to conceive. Hassan kidnaps his wife, to keep her safe, because Hassan discovers a plot to force his hand. Some Sheikh's have decided that Hassan should take a second wife so he can produce the son & heir his country needs. Needless to say they already have wife number 2 waiting in the wings.
Hassan does not see it that way, even his wife thinks he should divorce her, so what hope does he have. Only Allah.....
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One of the best book read so far.
Hassan is clearly a man who knows that he wants his wife badly.
He struggles with the politics of his country to produce a heir which is not happening for both Hassan and leona.
The couple want each other and are in love. They however have to go forward with their love despite having the possibility of a second wife, to be produce a heir for the continuation of the throne.
The story shows a man's feeling, wooing his wife.
Hassan is clearly a man who knows that he wants his wife badly.
He struggles with the politics of his country to produce a heir which is not happening for both Hassan and leona.
The couple want each other and are in love. They however have to go forward with their love despite having the possibility of a second wife, to be produce a heir for the continuation of the throne.
The story shows a man's feeling, wooing his wife.
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17 of 19 people found the following review helpful
I highly recommend Michelle Reid
31 May 2002
Format:Mass Market Paperback
I continue to believe that Michelle Reid is unsurpassed in the "Harlequin Presents" stable of writers, and her latest offering certainly supports that belief. "The Sheikh's Chosen Wife" is richly detailed, with complex characters, an exotic setting and a multi-layered plot. It also allows us to revisit two of my all-time favorite characters from ANY book - Sheik Raschid Al Kadah and his wife, the former Evangeline Delahaye, from Reid's book "The Mistress Bride" (Harlequin Presents #2056, October 1999).
As with most of Reid's books, the story in "The Sheikh's Chosen Wife" begins well into the main couple's relationship. Sheikh Hassan ben Khalifa Al-Qadim and Leona Frayne have been married for six years, separated for the last year. I very much enjoy this aspect of Reid's writing, and it is a technique she utilizes frequently. Because the two protagonists know each other, intimately, it allows the author to deal with the deeper and more complex issues in a relationship. And this one is complex indeed - a barren English wife to an Arabian sheikh, he the heir to his father's seat of power. Reid does a masterful job of portraying the Arab culture, while contrasting that with the fact that the sheikh was educated at Eton and married a western wife.
To say much more would begin reveal the twists and turns of story's layered plot. It is the story of passionate people, deeply in love and challenged by forces and responsibilities beyond their control. It is a story of family, of loyalty, of duty and of friendship. The writing is intense, and allows us to view the action from several viewpoints. I read the book in one sitting, and anticipate revisiting it as I make it a part of my permanent collection. I was also excited to read that two sequels to this story will follow: "Ethan's Temptress Bride" in September 2002; and "The Arabian Love-Child" in December 2002, which will be the story of Rafiq, Hassan's brother.
I always recommend Michelle Reid, but this book may be her best yet. It will be a great way to begin your summer reading!
10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Magnificent!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
27 April 2004
Format:Mass Market Paperback
couldn't believe my eyes while I was reading this book. It had the main 2 characters Raschid & Evie from "The mistress bride" in it. This story takes place about 6 years after.
This story is so heartbreaking. Leona has been seperated from her husban Sheikh Hassan for a year. They have been married for 5 years, but in that time Leone has been unable to conceive. Hassan kidnaps his wife, to keep her safe, because Hassan discovers a plot to force his hand. Some Sheikh's have decided that Hassan should take a second wife so he can produce the son & heir his country needs. Needless to say they already have wife number 2 waiting in the wings.
Hassan does not see it that way, even his wife thinks he should divorce her, so what hope does he have. Only Allah.....
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Just Perfect!!!
12 Nov 2005
Format:Mass Market Paperback
As many other readers, it was a wonderful surprise to meet again with Eve and Rashid from "The Mistress Bride". This book had an excellent plot, original story and involves a deep and passionate relationship between Hassan and Leona. The dialogues are great and the story is very organized in its various layers.
I highly recommended it as well as its following sequels: Ethan's temtress wife, The Arabbian Love Child, and A Passionate Marriage.
I highly recommended it as well as its following sequels: Ethan's temtress wife, The Arabbian Love Child, and A Passionate Marriage.
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