Desert Affair (Surrender to the Sheikh) [Mass Market Paperback]

Kate Walker (Author)

Book Description

Series: Harlequin Presents | Publication Date: January 1, 2003

Three days and nights in the arms of a sheikh!

Stranded with a devastatingly handsome stranger, Lydia Ashton decides to throw caution to the wind and spend a luxurious and passionate three days and nights in his arms. Soon she discovers that her charming stranger is the proud son of a sheikh, heir to the throne of Kuimar, and used to getting exactly what he wants. And he wants Lydia. Amir fulfils her every desire, and their passion seems to know no bounds. But Lydia knows she has broken the rules byt falling in love. Too late she discovers why.

Editorial Reviews

Review

A romantic tale that touches the hearts and desires of all women. . .you won't be able to put it down. -- Writers Unlimited Reviews

A thrilling, sexy read, with two volatile characters and one of the most romantic and sensual premises around. -- Romantic Times January 2003

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Harlequin (January 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0373122977
• ISBN-13: 978-0373122974
• Product Dimensions: 6.1 x 4 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,701,273 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars You won't be able to put it down, December 1, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: The Desert Affair (Hardcover)

With the release of DESERT AFFAIR, Kate Walker has once again shown why she is loved by millions of readers all over the world. . . She manages to take all the timeless classics like Cinderella and Sleeping Beauty and roll them all up into one romantic tale that touches the hearts and fondest desires of all women. With passionate characters and exotic locations. . .you won't be able to put it down.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Three days...and nights of pleasure!, December 29, 2002

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Holly Fuhrmann (PA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Desert Affair (Surrender to the Sheikh) (Mass Market Paperback)

That's the deal Amir made with Lydia. Three days...three nights, then they'd both go their separate ways. But sometimes pleasure isn't enough...sometimes there's more. Sometimes there's love.

A hot read that will keep away the winter chills! Kate Walker at her finest.

2.0 out of 5 stars inconsistent, March 15, 2011

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RomReader (TX) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Desert Affair (Hardcover)

Heroine is instantly attracted to hero while waiting at the airport VIP waiting lounge. They agree to a 1-night stand when they find out that their flights are cancelled for the day due to snow conditions. Their affair gets extended for 3 more days b/c of the weather & they take advantage of their time together by following a magazine article about how to have a super-hot affair knowing that once they fly off in different directions their affair is done b/c of their distance & hero's obligations as a sheikh's son.

I've read multiple Walker HP's before & liked her writing even though I may not have liked other issues in her books. But this book was written in an emotionally-distant, inconsistent, & awkward way. I was often conscious of reading the book & wondering what was going on with the characters & the romance. I don't know if my dislike of the heroine was because of how her character was portrayed (irascible & inconsistent) or b/c of Walker's inconsistent writing. Hero's behaviors & motives also changed but not in an understandable or believable way. I thought that hero & heroine's following the affair article step by step was fun at 1st but then it became sappy & over the top. I skipped a few pages b/c it felt too cloying. And I didn't believe that they crammed all those r/s steps in 3 days, with Christmas tree & all. Instead of making my heart melt, it made my eyes roll in disbelief!

The good thing about this book was the sexual chemistry. The book started with it & developed it well. But once they began their affair, I was disappointed at the generalized love scenes. The love scenes didn't deliver after such promising sexual chemistry.

Caution: Disappointing & inconsistent read. Sexual tension was good at 1st.