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The Arabian Love-Child (Hot-Blooded Husbands)

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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.

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

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.

The Arabian Love-Child was much better than the other 2 book. I didn't even want the book to end because Melanie and Rafiq's struggles and passion was so strong. Melanie was a strong female, which balances the strong male...instead of most of the wimpy heroines in some romance books. It was neat, you could actually feel the character's emotions. I'll probably end up reading it again, soon....

This is a classic from Michelle Reid. A part of a mini - series which started with the sheikh's chosen wife and Ethan's temptress bride.Very emotional and feels real. You will definetely Love it.

"the Arabian Love-Child" is the third book in a series by Michelle Reid. This is a great story. As I said said in my review of "The Sheikh Chosen Wife #2254" also by Ms. Reid it had been sometime since I read Harlequin Presents and they have really improved from what I remember. I really enjoyed this book. The reader is able to feel Melanie's pain and want to see her and Rafiq to work out their problems. A great book!

I started to read this book and could not put it down. I made myself turn off my ipad until morning being that it was after midnight when I started it. The love scenes were very steamy (wowzaa)! I also enjoy the story where Raifq had to learn that all is not as it seems, something that I hard for a man to learn. A keeper for sure!!

I really enjoyed reading this story and will read it again in the future.
I like how the author gives you the point of view of both the main chararters in the story. The story catches your attention in the very beginning and keeps you wanting to know what happens next. I especially like how the story begins with the male's point of view.
This was a great book and a keeper.
P.C.

I had forgotten what a wonderful author Michelle Reid is, so when a friend suggested that I read this particular book, I immediately purchased it and read it in one sitting.

It's very powerfully written and highly charged. At times I was so angry with Rafiq....even though he was so sexy he was extremely proud and really didn't see the whole picture.

Melanie is a passionate woman at least when it comes to Rafiq but she has a secret and to share it with this stubborn and prideful man might just destroy her. The first chapters in this book will make you understand just how explosive this story is going to become......you won't be able to put this one down.

It's a wonderful love story and full of passion and sparks. Delightful!

Wonderful, touching story of a love everyone would like to have.
Forget the weak areas (arab + brit). The pathos of the situation, and the reaction of relatives brings home so many truths.

Eve loves an Arab prince. She is a titled British lady and he is heir to the leadership of his people.
This one is a real keeper.