The Sheikh’s Christmas Family


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Who would have thought one little kiss would throw Maia Kurtz’s orderly world into complete chaos? It’s Christmas time in Maatkare, and it’s Maia’s job to make sure the Sheikh’s palace is decorated for all the holiday festivities in this tiny, Orthodox Christian kingdom. The decorating is the easy part. Yonas Yared, the youngest son of the family, is a bit more of a challenge. Maia knows she’s in trouble when she sees how wonderful Yonas is with her young son, and how his seductive smiles cause her to go warm all over. Protecting her heart from the one man who makes her think naughty thoughts she shouldn’t is proving more difficult than she thought. Yonas will go crazy if he’s forced to spend the entire, endless, holiday season with his family. He’d much rather be partying the nights away than stuck in the palace helping their new razor-tongued decorator. Still, Maia’s got something irresistible about her, and he certainly hadn’t planned on getting his socks knocked off by one simple kiss. As events transpire to keep him in the palace, he’s surprised to realize he’s glad to be home—and equally surprised to find that getting his serious little decorator into his bed is becoming more and more important. The problem is, once she’s there, he doesn’t want her to leave. And nothing in his life has ever scared him more.




The Sheikh’s Christmas Lover


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Ah, chaos. What would any holiday be like without it? For Sondra Wilson-Woods, who craves order but has a knack for handling disorder, pulling off a traditional Maatkare Christmas is the ultimate accomplishment. Hired to make the kingdom’s Advent season a success, despite the absence of their beloved matriarch, Sondra may have taken on more than she can handle—especially when the gorgeous heir to the kingdom, Robel, decides she needs his help. But despite her best efforts, each of Sondra’s plans go awry, and not even Robel, with his meticulous preparation, seems capable of mapping out an event that will go off without a hitch. If Sondra can just get through this Christmas season successfully, she and her orphaned niece will at least have financial security. And if she can just resist the charms of an infuriating Robel, she can leave Maatkare with her heart intact. Robel loves order and is more than happy to help out their event planner when a broken ankle leaves him palace-bound. He firmly believes if he plans well enough, nothing can detract from the traditional Maatkare Christmas season that he demands. But as each carefully scripted event goes off the rails, Robel finds himself more and more attracted to Sondra—something that was never part of the plan. It’s best to end things before it’s too late, before saying good-bye is too difficult. Too bad Robel’s strategy forgot about protecting his heart. When faced with the worst Christmas morning ever, Robel realizes that it’s the untraditional and unplanned moments that bring the brightest light.




Christmas With The Yared Sheikhs


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Three sizzling romance novellas set in the enchanting Kingdom of Maatkare during Christmas. Join Ana, Maia, and Sondra as they find love, passion, and holiday magic with the irresistible Yared Sheikhs. Get ready for spicy kisses, heartwarming moments, and happily ever afters that will leave you wanting more. Book 1: "The Sheikh's Christmas Fling" 'Tis the season for a royal rendezvous! When Ana Rizzo, a chef on a mission for redemption, lands a gig cooking for the royal family, she's not prepared for the sizzling heat that ignites between her and Noel Yared, the smokin' hot middle son. Can Ana resist his charm and focus on their fling, or will love spice up her Christmas feast? Get ready for a scrumptious mix of steamy kisses and culinary delights! Book 2: "The Sheikh's Christmas Family" Deck the halls with love and laughter! Maia Kurtz's world turns upside down when she locks lips with Yonas Yared, the youngest Sheikh of Maatkare. Sparks fly, temperatures rise, and her heart dances to a whole new beat. But will their holiday fling become a forever thing? Find out in this delightful romp that proves Christmas miracles do come true. Book 3: "The Sheikh's Christmas Lover" Sondra Wilson-Woods, a meticulous event planner, takes on the challenge of organizing a traditional Maatkare Christmas. When the handsome Sheikh, Robel, offers his help, Sondra's carefully scripted plans go awry, and sparks fly between them. As they navigate mishaps and unexpected attraction, Sondra must decide if she can protect her heart and successfully complete the Christmas season. But even the best-laid plans can give way to the irresistible power of love.




The Sheikh's Convenient Mistress


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The Arabian Mistress — Lynne Graham Re-discover this gripping Harlequin Presents by USA TODAY bestselling author Lynne Graham! Begging for Prince Tariq Shazad ibn Zachir’s mercy was the last thing Faye wanted to do. She hadn’t seen Tariq for a year…since their wedding. But Faye’s brother was imprisoned in Tariq’s homeland, and only Tariq could grant his freedom. Faye expected her meeting with the man she’d married to be tough, but Tariq’s ultimatum took her breath away: become his mistress and her brother would be released! Originally published in 2001 The Desert Prince’s Mistress — Sharon Kendrick Re-discover this gripping Harlequin Presents by USA TODAY bestselling author Sharon Kendrick! Multimillionaire Darian Wildman made the decision instantly that he had to have Lara Black . . . both as the face advertising his mobile phone company . . . and as his mistress! Their mutual attraction was scorching hot, and they couldn’t keep their hands off each other. Desire took over - until Darian made an outrageous discovery that would change his whole life - and Lara’s . . . He was actually the illegitimate heir to a wealthy desert kingdom - and a desert prince! Originally published in 2004




The Sheikh's Christmas Conquest


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Sheikh Saladin Al Mektala insists on bringing horse whisperer Olivia Miller to his desert kingdom when she refuses his generous offer in exchange for helping his favorite mare.




A Madaris Bride for Christmas


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He refuses to get matched, but is about to stumble into his own trap… Don’t miss this reader favorite from New York Times bestselling author Brenda Jackson. One by one, Madaris men have surrendered to the matchmaking schemes of Felicia Laverne Madaris, matriarch of the family. But Lee Madaris isn’t letting anyone else control his destiny. He’ll bring a bride of his own choosing to the family’s holiday gathering—if his hotel’s gorgeous new chef will agree to a marriage of convenience. It’s not just the chance to work at the Strip’s hottest hotel that brought Carly Briggs to Vegas. Witnessing a crime in Miami may have made her a mob target. Though she’s reluctant to complicate their working relationship, Lee’s tempting offer is so hard to resist. And soon, desire is clouding their no-strings arrangement. But the danger that made Carly flee Miami is about to land at their door. Carly and Lee must decide who to trust, when to let go—and whether a love they never anticipated is strong enough to pass the ultimate test. Title originally published in 2013




Christmas Bride for the Sheikh


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His midwife under the mistletoe This Christmas, midwife Flo is determined to avoid all mistletoe! Though she’s a secret romantic, she’s fed up with only kissing frogs. Until she meets notorious sheikh prince Hazin al-Razim and is enticed into the most sizzling night of her life… Hazin hides a wealth of pain behind his playboy facade, and beautiful Flo is the first person to warm his frozen heart. So, when she’s hired to deliver his brother’s Christmas Eve baby, it’s Hazin’s chance to claim his own Christmas miracle—Flo as his bride!




From Sheikhs to Sultanism


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Muhammad bin Salman Al-Saud and Muhammad bin Zayed Al-Nahyan, the respective princely strongmen of Saudi Arabia and the UAE, have torn up the old rules. They have spurred game-changing economic master plans, presided over vast anti-corruption crackdowns, tackled entrenched religious forces, and overseen the mass arrest of critics. In parallel, they also appear to have replaced the old 'sheikhly' consensus systems of their predecessors with something more autocratic, more personalistic, and perhaps even analytically distinct. These are the two wealthiest and most populous Gulf monarchies, and increasingly important global powers--Saudi Arabia is a G20 member, and the UAE will be the host of the World Expo in 2021-2022. Such sweeping changes to their statecraft and authority structures could well end up having a direct impact, for better or worse, on policies, economies and individual lives all around the world. Christopher M. Davidson tests the hypothesis that Saudi Arabia and the UAE are now effectively contemporary or even 'advanced' sultanates, and situates these influential states within an international model of autocratic authoritarianism. Drawing on a range of primary sources, including new interviews and surveys, From Sheikhs to Sultanism puts forward an original, empirically grounded interpretation of the rise of both MBS and MBZ.




The Sheikh's Secret Son


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Sheikh Zaid is always in control. As the son of the Sultan of Sharjah and the middle of three brothers, he’s spent his whole life being groomed for leadership. When a diplomatic tour from the U.S. comes to Sharjah, he makes it his business to ensure that he makes a good impression, but the surprising return of an old flame shocks him to the core. Rebecca Reid is a foreign aid representative with no time for ostentatious displays. She wants to see the gritty realities of Sharjah, not the polished façade. But when she finds the diplomatic tour she’s joined is being led by the same man she had a wild affair with five years ago, it complicates matters. Now, Zaid and Rebecca will have to join forces to save the poverty-stricken residents of Sharjah from a corrupt adviser who is diverting relief funds. It’s time to unearth the flaws no one wants to acknowledge for the sake of the future and their four-year-old son.




After the Sheikhs


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Noted Gulf expert Christopher Davidson contends that the collapse of these kings, emirs, and sultans is going to happen, and was always going to.