"Full of passion and delicious desire!"

There's something quite compelling about a tall dark and gorgeous man who knows what he wants and never lets anything stand in his way. That's just one of the things that makes the hero, Sheikh Qasim (Caz) al Daud al Rashid, King of Suliyam, of Sandra Marton's August 2004 release so unforgettable.

Caz hires her firm in the capacity of financial advisors to help him bring Suliyam through some much needed changes but just one look at Megan O'Connell, the woman responsible for the plans he already approved, has him convinced he can't afford to have her near him. Not when her very presence, her scent, her every move reminds him again and again of what it means to be a man, to completely possess a woman.

He wants her. He needs her, craves her. She is lust, passion, desire... and forbidden. However, despite his best efforts to avoid taking her back to his country, that's exactly what he has to do if his plans for Suliyam's prosperity are to come to fruition. Spending days in close proximity with her is torture but then Megan's well-being is threatened and Caz has no option but to offer marriage. He tells Megan it's a temporary arrangement until they're both out of the sticky situation they find themselves in, but does he really mean it? When it comes down to the crunch, once he's had Megan as his wife, possessed her, will he be willing to let her go?

Sandra Marton's THE SHEIKH'S CONVENIENT BRIDE is full of entertainment, passion and delicious desire. Put a dark and dangerous hero and a fiery, feminine heroine together and sparks and fireworks are guaranteed ~ and Ms. Marton delivers all this and much more with unique flair and talent.

Within minutes of meeting her, Caz throws Megan over his shoulder and marches out of the room! Be still my rapidly thudding heart. I've got to say, that's one of the 'best' scenes from the story for me. I loved it. How macho! How immensely, unbelievably romantic! Especially considering the smoldering glances they give each other before that. Any reader who loves alpha heroes will love this book. Caz is an alpha through and through.

As always, Ms. Marton excels in weaving together a fast plot and colorful, interesting characters. The descriptions and flavor of Suliyam add an exotic feel, bringing the reader into the story within the blink of an eye. Secondary characters add depth and the dialogue is sharp and to the point.

For readers of Harlequin Presents and for those who just love a good romance with an alpha hero who sets pages aflame with passion just by walking across them, Sandra Marton's THE SHEIKH'S CONVENIENT BRIDE is a tale not to be missed!

Reviewed by Leena Hyat
Posted December 7, 2004