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The Desert Lord's Bride (Silhouette Desire)

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With colorfully expressive words, a memorable couple and sizzling love scenes, THE DESERT LORD'S BRIDE is a noteworthy romance in every aspect. This second book in the Throne of Judar series keeps the anticipation building as the new crown prince discovers just what he is willing to sacrifice for his beloved country. Olivia Gates has written another incomparable story to stir the imagination of her readers.

Although he would do anything for his country, prince Shehab Aal Masood does not look forward to marrying Farah Beaumont. Upon becoming the crown prince of Judar, he knows it is his duty to marry the one woman who can keep peace in his region. Nevertheless, he does not look forward to trying to get this woman with such a disgraceful reputation to become his wife. She has let it be known she has no interest in helping the country she has just discovered is part of her heritage, but Shehab believes he can seduce her into agreeing to this necessary marriage by not letting her know his true identity at first.

From the first moment Shehab sees Farah, he feels shaken by her beauty yet believes she is a heartless woman inside. However, as they talk and become better acquainted with each other, he begins to wonder if everything he has heard about her can possibly be accurate. Farah is also attracted to this intriguing man as her emotions go into sensual overdrive when they are together. Shehab is someone who is always in control of his emotions, so he never thought his heart would become involved as he carried out his plan to help his country.

Sensually stunning from the moment Shehab and Farah meet, every one of their scenes causes a powerful emotional reaction in the reader. With stirringly portrayed feelings being depicted at every turn, I formed a potent connection with this couple from the beginning and found my own sentiments were deeply affected all through the book. Whether the moment is sexually charged or simply filled with heartfelt emotions, each instant is depicted with insightful realism, especially when the unexpected happens, Watching the rousing desire between Shehab and Farah grow more fervent with each passing day is superbly shown through skillfully created scenes packed with sincerity. The genuine passions between these two will definitely heat up the one who is lucky enough to be reading this exceptional story. There is an openness to their conversations which lets one see the profound inner nature they often keep hidden from others, making them seem even more lifelike. When Shehab and Farah let their hearts dictate what they say, the moment is almost overwhelmingly moving from their convincing responses and words. Any book created by Olivia Gates lets her distinctive writing style transport the reader into a fascinating world where the power of love is emotively revealed, and this story is a prime example. THE DESERT LORD'S BRIDE is a truly remarkable story of earnest feelings between two dynamically compelling characters.

As the new crown prince of Judar, Shehab Aal Masood must marry Farah Beaumont to keep peace among tribes and peace in the region. Farah, upon discovering the identity of her father had the audacity to refuse. Does this woman care about anyone else but herself? Cold, hot, promiscuous to the point of flaunting her affair with an older man, Shehab sees her as one twisted, selfish and conniving woman! He hatches a plan to hide his identity from Farah, seduce her, and make her his bride. Once he meets Farah and sees her beauty, innocence and concern for others, his devious plan goes haywire! Who is seducing whom? Once the truth comes out, can love heal the depths of pain-inducing dishonesty?

In the second book of the Throne of Judar, Olivia Gates takes the reader on a thrilling emotional ride, full of the zeniths and nadirs of a passion and destiny that will not be denied. THE DESERT LORD'S BRIDE is a stunning middle book in a trilogy that draws even deeper into the landscape and the mythical Judar kingdom. Olivia Gates brings all the intensity and poetry of the first book, THE DESERT LORD'S BABY, into THE DESERT LORD'S BRIDE while also giving the reader a unique set of characters with their own personalities, passions and vulnerabilities. Farah and Shehab both have a wonderful sense of wonder and joy beneath their passion that draws them to one another. With her innocent loving nature, no wonder Shehab's plan explodes the minute he sees Farah. Caught in the middle between his dedication to the Throne of Judar and keeping peace in the region and his plan to avenge Farah's marriage refusal, Farah touches him in one place in his heart that is all his own, a place deep and beyond obligation but rather a place of passion, pureness of heart and sensual pleasure. Shehab is just as determined as his older brother Farood in THE DESERT LORD'S BABY but different and just as delightful!

In the second book of the Throne of Judar, Olivia Gates takes the reader on a thrilling emotional ride, full of the zeniths and nadirs of a passion and destiny that will not be denied. What once started as a change in color of ceremonial robes marking Shehab's rise to the position of crown prince becomes a story of legendary love. Olivia Gates fills her romance with twists that will leave readers gasping at the beauty and tearful for the sheer depth of their love for one another. In THE DESERT LORD'S BRIDE, the reader feels Shehab's dedication to Judar as he takes Farah on journeys to see the wonders of this desert land. Olivia Gates's vivid details mesmerize, portraying an exotic/fantasy culture with an intimate vision that makes Judar also personal, familiar and deeply-moving. I was just fascinated by how her poetic sensibility bridges a divide between the unfamiliar and landscapes more personal and familiar within this reader's imagination. THE DESERT LORD'S BRIDE sparks a a whole range of emotions from pure joy to the pain of loss, not just once but all the way to a happy ending that will have romance readers most eager to read the third book, THE DESERT KING.

Loved it can't wait for the final book...GOOOD read great for your collection. Both characters were good from start to finish.

I'm not going to reiterate what the book is about, you get that when you read about the book, as well as what other reviewers have written. What I can say is this book pulled me in and I was useless until I was able to finish it. Shehab is the consummate hero, calling Farah endearments in his native tongue. This is truly an alpha male of the highest order, but one I wouldn't mind being stuck on an island with. Farah, has quite a few issues, and projects a far different image to the public in order to protect herself. Together these two are smokin' hot! The end of the book is emotional and I could feel the heartbreak of both characters at the seeming impossibility of being able to be together. I now am heading off to get the other books in the trilogy...

This is the second book in the Throne of Judar Trilogy.
This is the story of Shebab and Farah. Shebab is the middle brother, like his oldest brother he is also just as passionate and more complex. He is the brother that always stays in control, always in charge. A ruthless adversary in business and pleasure. He doesn't want to rule Judar that was to be Farooq's destiny. Farooq has decided that Carmen is his destiny. Therefore as next in line it is up to Shebab to save Judar by entering in a marriage with Farah Beaumont, illegitimate daughter of King Atef of Zohyad. Shebab was a man that took what he wanted whether in business or with a woman.
He will marry this woman and save Judar unwillingly. He decides to meet this woman under false pretenses. After meeting her he becomes entranced and decides that if he had to marry her he would at least enjoy the seduction. He won't marry her for love; but he would take his pleasure. All for the good of Judar.
Once he realizes that they are very well suited their world is stunned with news that will rock their world off its foundation. He cannot give up his love for Farah even for Judar.
Shebab rejoices that he has a spare heir in Kamal.

Their story is about the finding of the power of love. No matter what the consequences they know they will live happily ever after; because they have each other.
This story is a five star read. A MUST read.

While this was not as intense as The Desert Lord's Baby, it was a roller coaster of a romantic journey as only Olivia Gates can pen. Lies, secrets and an agenda always have a pay back for the person playing games and sheikh Shehab got what he deserved.

The neighboring country and King had a daughter he recently found out about and that was Farah Beaumont. You'll love the very sweet and generous Farah yet you will cry for her as she's so gullible to believe Shehab. She is whisked away and taunted by his sexy advances only to make her wait and when the waiting is over, it's six weeks of playing house and she falls head over heals in love.

Shehab is next in line to rule his country but he must marry the King's daughter Farah. He's heard she has a reputation so he plans to court her under a different name and then marry her as planned by both nations. However, what he doesn't count on if falling for her and he prolongs telling her the truth of his identify and the plan. However, when it becomes too late.......well you'll just have to read the book yourself because it's a real tear jerker.

I can wait for the final installment of this Throne of Judar series and I'm so pleased that I can say that author Olivia Gates is an auto buy for me as she's an incredible author!

Dear Harlequin/Silhouette:

As you have probably noticed by now, Olivia Gates is incredibly lazy and refuses to forego her wasteful job as a medical doctor in favour of her job as an author! The nerve!! LOL.

Needless to say, it's proving to be quite a challenge to her fans as we have to rely on her backlist to see us through until her next dynamic offering. Would you please provide guidance as to where one may locate books on her backlist. I can only assume that her popularity and talent are keeping her books out of circulation as searches on ebay, Amazon and various other internet sites yield very little.

Any assistance would be appreciated as the wolves (my friends) are hammering down the door to borrow the eight I now have and I really don't want to share -- because honestly I doubt that I'd get them all back!!! Normally I wouldn't care ...but these are OLIVIA GATES'!!!!!!

Thank you.

If you have not read the first book in this series " The Desert Lord's baby" you can read this one and then go back. This book is a great stand alone. I would recommend reading the 1st, you will not be disappointed.

This book is about the middle brother and heir to the throne Shehab. All I am going to say is I want one. Mrs. Gates make this man the ideal man. He is everything that a woman could want. From beginning to end this is a great middle to the 3-part series.

I hope that I am not disappointed with the last and youngest brother

I loved the first book in this series and have already purchased the third. But number two has a stinker for a heroine. She embodies the stereotype of a rude American who pretty much insults the hero`s culture with every other sentence. The hero is certainly less than admirable at the beginning but I still can not buy that he would find this bride enticing.