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A Secret Birthright
Prince Fareed Aal Zaafer is driven by one purposeto find his late brother's family. But when Gwen McNeal arrives, needing his help, Fareed is relieved she is not the woman he seeks, for he must claim her for his own.
Fareed is Gwen's lastand most dangeroushope. For he doesn't just overwhelm her senses, he sweeps her and her baby away to his kingdomthe last place she should ever go. Now she must hide the truth, and deny the desire between them at any cost. For if she fails, the result will be unthinkable .
192 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published August 16, 2012
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Olivia Gates
505 books495 followersI am a USA TODAY Bestselling Author of 45 books in different genres including Contemporary Romance, Medical Romance, Medical Action Thrillers and Paranormal Romance. My upcoming works will also veer into fantasy.
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But one thing is for sure…there will always be central romances in my books. The all-consuming kind that leaves readers breathless and begging for more.
I love to hear fron my readers, so come say hello, here on Goodreads and make sure to sign up to my VIP Mailing List on my website so I can keep you updated on all my news and special content and offerings!
My latest series is Dr. Angelica Mortmain novels, a heart-pounding medical action thriller with a white-hot central romance, and it starts with LETHAL TREATMENT, out NOW!
Happy reading everyone!
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February 12, 2012
I loved this book from start to finish. It's not every day you find a romance starring an dropdead gorgeous alpha male who's also sensitive, loving, level-headed and talented, in surgery...and in bed. What a man Fareed was. And what a lucky woman Gwen was, and how tormented by the need to keep her secrets. This was one poignant, passionate and powerful romance. Baby Ryan was also not one of those props in secret baby stories. He was necessary, involved in the story development every step of the way, without giving it a too 'family' feel and cooling down the romance. That remained sizzling hot. But it was very moving seeing Fareed's reaction to him, and the way his love for him developed. Baby Ryan's reaction felt so real, too!
And I thought I knew what the twist was. But just when I thought everything was out in the open, bringing about the black moment, it kept getting blacker and more heart-wrenching, THEN the real twist came out of nowhere. I really didn't see it coming, which is saying a lot for me. Very highly recommended.
And I thought I knew what the twist was. But just when I thought everything was out in the open, bringing about the black moment, it kept getting blacker and more heart-wrenching, THEN the real twist came out of nowhere. I really didn't see it coming, which is saying a lot for me. Very highly recommended.
January 30, 2012
If you like sheikh books, this is an absolute GEM!
But Fareed isn't only a sheikh, he's a surgeon, and he's absolutely gorgeous, inside and out. And he's so wonderful to Gwen and to her baby, I had a lump in my throat all the time. When he thinks he can't love Gwen, I was heartbroken at his devastation. Gwen is also a great character, but this is certainly one book that you read to savor the hero, and live vicariously and blissfully through the heroine. A keeper, and a re-read for me already!
But Fareed isn't only a sheikh, he's a surgeon, and he's absolutely gorgeous, inside and out. And he's so wonderful to Gwen and to her baby, I had a lump in my throat all the time. When he thinks he can't love Gwen, I was heartbroken at his devastation. Gwen is also a great character, but this is certainly one book that you read to savor the hero, and live vicariously and blissfully through the heroine. A keeper, and a re-read for me already!
January 2, 2012
There are quite a few themes in A SECRET BIRTHRIGHT, and emotional intensity is at the heart of each one. From hidden secrets to family issues to sexual tension, Olivia Gates gives the romance reader everything they crave in this rewarding Harlequin Desire story.
When the youngest brother of Prince Fareed Aal Zaafer wanted to wed an American woman and their father refused to give his permission, his sibling left their country and went into hiding. Fareed tried to locate his brother, and he did finally receive a call right before the man died from an accident, telling him to take care of his child and its mother. Although he puts much effort into finding the missing woman and child for whom his brother gave up his birthright, none of those who come to him are the correct ones.
Right before Fareed believes his plan is never going be successful, one more woman comes to talk with him. However, she does not appear to be the person for whom he has so diligently searched, and he is thankful as he very much desires her. Gwen McNeal has come to appeal for his professional help as a renowned doctor, but there are facts that she must keep secret or the baby’s future and her own may be in jeopardy, regardless of how passionately Fareed affects her.
If Olivia Gates writes a book about sheikhs, then the reader knows every aspect will be mesmerizing. The hero in A SECRET BIRTHRIGHT is a man whose convictions make him not only admirable when it comes to his career, but also a truly incredible person in his personal life as well. Fareed does not let his wealthy status or having the title as a prince keep him from helping others in a generous manner, and in fact uses these attributes to aid his causes. As for his private life, he is an exceedingly passionate male who certainly knows how to pleasure his lucky partner. Ms. Gates has always been able to create fantasy heroes with her tempting sheikhs, and I think Fareed is at the top of my list. When you consider his compassion for anyone and then see how protective he is for an individual under his care, then I find him to be doubly likable. As for the heroine, Gwen is a very determined woman, one whose devotion to a child is put above all else while her own wishes are left unfulfilled. When watching Fareed and Gwen interact with each other, there is never a time when a scene is not packed with genuinely intense emotions, as they both feel so deeply about the other. The profound awareness between them is conveyed with such honesty, whether they are actually touching or just yearning for some type of contact, and Ms. Gates makes each of these moments so powerfully realistic. The sexual intimacy in the story is often explosive as pent-up longing turns into enthusiastic encounters, and these scenes are definitely steamy. There is a mystery as to what is really going on in Gwen’s life for much of the book, and each new revelation is cleverly surprising. A SECRET BIRTHRIGHT is engaging throughout with unforgettable characters and a compelling plot.
When the youngest brother of Prince Fareed Aal Zaafer wanted to wed an American woman and their father refused to give his permission, his sibling left their country and went into hiding. Fareed tried to locate his brother, and he did finally receive a call right before the man died from an accident, telling him to take care of his child and its mother. Although he puts much effort into finding the missing woman and child for whom his brother gave up his birthright, none of those who come to him are the correct ones.
Right before Fareed believes his plan is never going be successful, one more woman comes to talk with him. However, she does not appear to be the person for whom he has so diligently searched, and he is thankful as he very much desires her. Gwen McNeal has come to appeal for his professional help as a renowned doctor, but there are facts that she must keep secret or the baby’s future and her own may be in jeopardy, regardless of how passionately Fareed affects her.
If Olivia Gates writes a book about sheikhs, then the reader knows every aspect will be mesmerizing. The hero in A SECRET BIRTHRIGHT is a man whose convictions make him not only admirable when it comes to his career, but also a truly incredible person in his personal life as well. Fareed does not let his wealthy status or having the title as a prince keep him from helping others in a generous manner, and in fact uses these attributes to aid his causes. As for his private life, he is an exceedingly passionate male who certainly knows how to pleasure his lucky partner. Ms. Gates has always been able to create fantasy heroes with her tempting sheikhs, and I think Fareed is at the top of my list. When you consider his compassion for anyone and then see how protective he is for an individual under his care, then I find him to be doubly likable. As for the heroine, Gwen is a very determined woman, one whose devotion to a child is put above all else while her own wishes are left unfulfilled. When watching Fareed and Gwen interact with each other, there is never a time when a scene is not packed with genuinely intense emotions, as they both feel so deeply about the other. The profound awareness between them is conveyed with such honesty, whether they are actually touching or just yearning for some type of contact, and Ms. Gates makes each of these moments so powerfully realistic. The sexual intimacy in the story is often explosive as pent-up longing turns into enthusiastic encounters, and these scenes are definitely steamy. There is a mystery as to what is really going on in Gwen’s life for much of the book, and each new revelation is cleverly surprising. A SECRET BIRTHRIGHT is engaging throughout with unforgettable characters and a compelling plot.
February 8, 2012
Olivia GatesI want my own Fareed!
Fareed, whose name means Unique btw, was certainly that. Hot, tender, talented, powerful and gorgeous and a dozen other delightful things. And instead of being too much, he felt so real, a complex, luscious man who was also so benevolent and honorable it made me tingle. That combined with being too sexy AND loving had me in hero heaven all through the book. Poor Gwen didn't stand a chance. Neither did this poor reader!:)
And all through the twists and turns in the book, that neither I nor Fareed saw coming, when other heroes would have turned nasty in their heartache, Fareed remained the wonderful man he was. And let me tell you, this made for FAR more angsty reading.
A hero who turns cruel makes me mad, hardens my heart, and makes me want to kick his butt and makes me hate the heroine for not doing so. But when his heart was crushed, Fareed only withheld his passion, because he thought he had to, but remained kind and supportive and understanding to Gwen without anything to gain and everything to lose. And THAT had me sobbing my heart out. Nothing could have hurt Gwen more that to be treated with such consideration while knowing she'd lost THAT much of a man.
All in all, A Secret Birthright has lyrical and emotional writing, fantastic setting, twisty plot, wonderful heroine, realistic baby and this incredible hero and it all made for a memorable read.
A keeper and a multiple reread for sure!
January 16, 2012
I love this book .Fareed takes controll and Gwen will do anything to save her child , Ms, Gates speaks to your heart . I love her work , I read maybe 3 books a week at one time not to long ago I was burned out . I also take care of my grandchildren and the books are my excape , it had been weeks and I thought if I loose that, well I wanted to read I picked up different authors nothing until I found one of Ms Gates books . I started and read one that afternoon I was on Harqulin gettin any back titles I could find . Her words touch your heart and they make you fell and isn't that why we read to feel something out of our everyday lifes. She never lets you down . Get this book you will not be disappointed
February 11, 2012
Incredibly moving romance and twisty plot!
Now I know Olivia Gates's books always have a twist that I never see coming, or at least predict right, I was all ready for the one in this book. Or so I thought. Just when the twist came and I realized it was building all the time and I didn't see it coming, again, and I thought this was it, Gates through us another curve, then another. It was exhilarating reading the escalating tension and surprises. As for the romance itself, now that was HOT. Emotionally as well as physically. Fareed is a unique hero, as per his name. I loved him with Gwen and her baby, Ryan. I also loved how Gates packed so much in this short book, not only the relationship and the plot, but the detailing of the incredible setting of Jizaan, and the secondary romance of Emad and Rose, not to mention the subplot with his father, the king.
I can't wait for Gates's next sheikhs! I hear we're going to have the half-brothers of the Aal Shalaan brothers from Pride of Zohayd trilogy. I can't wait!!!!
Now I know Olivia Gates's books always have a twist that I never see coming, or at least predict right, I was all ready for the one in this book. Or so I thought. Just when the twist came and I realized it was building all the time and I didn't see it coming, again, and I thought this was it, Gates through us another curve, then another. It was exhilarating reading the escalating tension and surprises. As for the romance itself, now that was HOT. Emotionally as well as physically. Fareed is a unique hero, as per his name. I loved him with Gwen and her baby, Ryan. I also loved how Gates packed so much in this short book, not only the relationship and the plot, but the detailing of the incredible setting of Jizaan, and the secondary romance of Emad and Rose, not to mention the subplot with his father, the king.
I can't wait for Gates's next sheikhs! I hear we're going to have the half-brothers of the Aal Shalaan brothers from Pride of Zohayd trilogy. I can't wait!!!!
February 12, 2012
A Secret Birthright is a wonderful story full of twists and secrets and high stakes. Fareed is a hero who is such a incredible male and human being who would do anything for duty, honor and love. His being a sheikh AND a surgeon marries the entitled part of him to the dutiful, talented and human in such a 'unique' blend (That's what his name means, after all, and I was very glad Olivia Gates continues her trend of naming her heroes names that SO describes them) Gwen is such a sympathetic heroine with her heart being torn apart by a secret she'd sacrifice anything for, starting with her own happiness. Jizaan is such a richly detailed exotic land that comes to life under the masterful pen of Olivia Gates.
A memorable love story and a totally satisfying read. Brava!
A memorable love story and a totally satisfying read. Brava!
February 12, 2012
Another winner from Olivia Gates, and another hero to keep me wishing men like this really existed. Why can't they??? But that's why I read her romances, so I can live the intense wonder of those magnificent males with her heroines, and travel to the exotic lands she sweeps us to, making us feel we've been there feeling and hearing and smelling and touching everything she describes. The emotion is at fever pitch and the passion is blazing, and the tender moments are heartbreaking, and you feel you're there inside the hero and heroine with their every breath, as usual. The twists other reviews mentioned are wonderful, both the secrets, and the unexpected behavior and choices of the characters. So I got what I expected, a top-notch read, in a totally unexpected war. What could be better?
February 12, 2012
This book had everything I hope to find in a love story. A hero I can drool and swoon over, a heroine in turmoil, a conflict that seems unresolvable, a wonderfully exotic setting, secrets that keep unraveling, and developments I don't see coming and keep me at the edge of my seat.
Added to all this that Fareed isn't only a sheikh but a surgeon adding a very interesting and enlightening medical side to the book, the scorching sex scenes between him and Gwen, the adorable baby Ryan, the secondary romance between Rose and Emad, and the unexpected development of the king's character and you got one book I know I'll reread many, many times.
A SECRET BIRTHRIGHT is another fantastic book by Olivia Gates that lives up to the highest standards she's set with her previous books, especially her sheikh trilogies Throne of Judar and Pride Of Zohayd!
Added to all this that Fareed isn't only a sheikh but a surgeon adding a very interesting and enlightening medical side to the book, the scorching sex scenes between him and Gwen, the adorable baby Ryan, the secondary romance between Rose and Emad, and the unexpected development of the king's character and you got one book I know I'll reread many, many times.
A SECRET BIRTHRIGHT is another fantastic book by Olivia Gates that lives up to the highest standards she's set with her previous books, especially her sheikh trilogies Throne of Judar and Pride Of Zohayd!
February 15, 2012
If you want to read a book about how a real man loves, look no further.
Sheikh and surgeon Fareed Aal Zaafer redefines the concepts of being alpha, of passion and tenderness. The way he loved both Gwen and her baby Ryan had me with a lump in my throat all through the book. Then the twists came, and kept coming. Just when I thought, this was it, he's going to devolve into a regular angry, rash, suspicious alpha he kept surprising me by showing yet another depth of strength and self-control and generosity. Amazing man and an amazing love story. One reviewer said she wants her own Fareed, and sister, don't we all!!
Sheikh and surgeon Fareed Aal Zaafer redefines the concepts of being alpha, of passion and tenderness. The way he loved both Gwen and her baby Ryan had me with a lump in my throat all through the book. Then the twists came, and kept coming. Just when I thought, this was it, he's going to devolve into a regular angry, rash, suspicious alpha he kept surprising me by showing yet another depth of strength and self-control and generosity. Amazing man and an amazing love story. One reviewer said she wants her own Fareed, and sister, don't we all!!
December 21, 2011
Good book. Fareed was a bit of a steamroller, but not surprising being who he was. I loved the way he behaved with Ryan, how loving and playful he could be. He was also very determined to have Gwen as his own. For her part, Gwen wanted the best for Ryan, and Fareed's surgical skills were it. But she was also afraid that he would discover her secret, and she would lose Ryan forever. Fareed's protectiveness came roaring to the front when it was needed, and everything worked out in the end.
February 18, 2012
A five star plus plus book!
I just love alpha males who fall in love at first sight and do it with the right woman. Then they go on to prove to her that they'd move heaven and earth for her love...even if she wasn't free to love him back.
That's what the sheikh and surgeon Fareed did for Gwen in this ultra romantic story. He did everything for her, while keeping his hands to himself, respecting the doctor/mother-of-patient relationship that's forced on them at the start of the book. Then when her son is no longer his patient, look out. The love scenes will scorch you heart and body. Then he finds out he can't love her. That's the part where most if not all alpha heroes I've read had turned to alpha jerks. Not Fareed. He remains the noble man he always was, making Gwen and this reader love him more.
The book has so many twists and I thought I knew what they will be, but I was wrong about two, and even if I wasn't, I wouldn't have guessed how they would happen.
A Secret Birthright was fantastic from start to finish in all ways. Romantic, powerful, passionate, a REAL man for a hero, and a strong heroine only made vulnerable by her loved ones' vulnerability. Oh, and a very lovable baby. AND a great villain, who is multi-dimensional and even empathetic.
I did say this was a five star plus plus book, didn't I? :)
I just love alpha males who fall in love at first sight and do it with the right woman. Then they go on to prove to her that they'd move heaven and earth for her love...even if she wasn't free to love him back.
That's what the sheikh and surgeon Fareed did for Gwen in this ultra romantic story. He did everything for her, while keeping his hands to himself, respecting the doctor/mother-of-patient relationship that's forced on them at the start of the book. Then when her son is no longer his patient, look out. The love scenes will scorch you heart and body. Then he finds out he can't love her. That's the part where most if not all alpha heroes I've read had turned to alpha jerks. Not Fareed. He remains the noble man he always was, making Gwen and this reader love him more.
The book has so many twists and I thought I knew what they will be, but I was wrong about two, and even if I wasn't, I wouldn't have guessed how they would happen.
A Secret Birthright was fantastic from start to finish in all ways. Romantic, powerful, passionate, a REAL man for a hero, and a strong heroine only made vulnerable by her loved ones' vulnerability. Oh, and a very lovable baby. AND a great villain, who is multi-dimensional and even empathetic.
I did say this was a five star plus plus book, didn't I? :)
December 30, 2011
I generally enjoy the books by this author, yes they are melodramatic but I could just not swallow this one, it was just too over the top.
The hero is a surgeon and a Sheik who has been searching for his dead brother's family when in walks the heroine. He met her at a conference four years ago and felt a strong connection but she was engaged and walked away, now he finds out that she's not married and has a sick kid which he can treat. It is evident from the start that the kid is related to the hero and I knew that the heroine was not the mother.
He takes them home, they become involved and he's crazy about her while she just needs to leave, things come out and he thinks she's his brother's woman, he marries her to protect her from his father and then the heroine finally decides to tell him the truth. In my opinion everyone was crazy in the book.
Don't recommend it.
The hero is a surgeon and a Sheik who has been searching for his dead brother's family when in walks the heroine. He met her at a conference four years ago and felt a strong connection but she was engaged and walked away, now he finds out that she's not married and has a sick kid which he can treat. It is evident from the start that the kid is related to the hero and I knew that the heroine was not the mother.
He takes them home, they become involved and he's crazy about her while she just needs to leave, things come out and he thinks she's his brother's woman, he marries her to protect her from his father and then the heroine finally decides to tell him the truth. In my opinion everyone was crazy in the book.
Don't recommend it.
March 2, 2012
I didn't if a surgeon who is also a sheikh would work, but Olivia Gates made it work so well, I wished there were more of his kind (and what do you know, I found out that there are...she wrote more sheikh surgeons for the medicl romance line and I've gotten and read them all too) While the medical side in this book is far less than in those medical themed books, it's essential to the plot since the heroie goes to him with her sick baby and he's the only one who can perform the surgery on him. Fareed's love for her and the baby is incredible and he never falls into alpha jerk mode! Gwen's dilemma is heart-wrenching and the twists a la Olivia Gates keep coming to the end. A fantastic book all around!
November 22, 2012
Well, let me take a big breath before I start. This was FABULOUS !
I love that Olivia Gates always has alpha female heroines to match her alpha males. I love that her alpha males, once in love, will not let anything or anyone stand in their way.
Faress will do anything including lay down his life for Gwen even after finding out information that she had been lying to him. He's fiercely protective and so fabulous - just delicious!
I couldn't put this book down (and only did so because of something called a human life) . I couldn't wait to find out the truth for myself and sat on edge as it slowly revealed itself.
A great read.
I love that Olivia Gates always has alpha female heroines to match her alpha males. I love that her alpha males, once in love, will not let anything or anyone stand in their way.
Faress will do anything including lay down his life for Gwen even after finding out information that she had been lying to him. He's fiercely protective and so fabulous - just delicious!
I couldn't put this book down (and only did so because of something called a human life) . I couldn't wait to find out the truth for myself and sat on edge as it slowly revealed itself.
A great read.
January 3, 2022
Me gustó mucho el argumento, muy sólido al momento de explicar las relaciones y circunstancias familiares que permiten el encuentro de los dos personajes principales y por qué, a su vez, este encuentro demoró tanto, siendo que se habían conocido varios años antes.
En contra, lo corto del libro, habiendo mucho material para desarrollar una novela mucho más contundente y emocionante. Eso me decepcionó. Creo que con un poquito más de esfuerzo y dedicación, la autora podría haber logrado un resultado mucho mejor.
En contra, lo corto del libro, habiendo mucho material para desarrollar una novela mucho más contundente y emocionante. Eso me decepcionó. Creo que con un poquito más de esfuerzo y dedicación, la autora podría haber logrado un resultado mucho mejor.
March 20, 2012
Olivia, Olivia. How do you do it? Another divine and Faithful male hero to die for. No wonder so many other heroes are falling short. You've snabbled the lot and dole them out to us one by one. Fareed, another surgeon sheikh with so many good points he should be an echidna, and Gwen, a smart medical researcher who's just as intelligent and gorgeous in her own sweet way with her own prickles. What a combination and then throw in an adorable baby and we are in for a wonderful trip. Ms Gates puts in quite a bit of medical detail where appropriate but it isn't so obvious as in Billionaire MD in which I felt I needed to be a doctor to get it. With both protagonists medical professionals it was logical and appropriate. Sex scenes sizzled again but still tasteful. All in all a very enjoyable read and no nasty surprises. Thanks.
March 3, 2012
I love books with doctor heroes and books with sheikh heroes, but when the book has a surgeon sheikh for a hero? I'm SO there. And Fareed was a one of a kind hero for me. Alpha but gentle, imperious but kind, everything a woman wants a man to be. The twists in the story kept turning and turning and bringing on surprises with it that I couldn't expect. Gwen has had a really hard life and some very hard luck but she really found hit the jackpot in finding Fareed and having him love her. A Secret Birthright is a book I will read again and again!
May 31, 2016
When I read it a few years ago I rated it with 4 stars, but re-reading this book I disliked the heroine when she started barking at the hero because he had given her 5 minutes to talk to him... she spent like an hour yelling at him instead of pleading her case which was supposed to be the most important thing for her. After that I didn't care for her.
But Fareed was just amazing.
But Fareed was just amazing.
April 8, 2020
Historia corta y entretenida :)
February 22, 2012
This has to be my best read book by Olivia Gates, yet! It is definitely filled with romance but I really loved the edgy mysterious components that kept me reading all through the night! I had to change direction as to Gwen's real story as often as I turned the pages; each time I thought I had it figured out...I didn't! Awesome story, Olivia! How can you possibly go wrong with a gorgeous arabian prince who is also a world-famous surgeon. Gwen's character was flawless!
February 13, 2012
This was an emotinoal book as the characters each have such an overwhelming attraction to each other. There are many undercurrents going on and you can not decide which will come unravelled before everything can be resolved. Would like to have seen more of them after they had gotten all things straigtened out. Maybe we will see them in another book.
February 8, 2012
Really loved the book. I loved that Fareed and Gwen fell in love with each other with just a look and were able to find each other in the end and put all misunderstanding aside. Liked your secondary characters of Rose and Emad and their budding romance. Really liked the ending.
March 4, 2012
Fareed Aal Zaafer should have been too good to be true, but he was just perfect! A blend between overruling alpha and caring, nurturing lover and take charge surgeon, and just all around hunky sheikh! Another winner from Olivia Gates!
June 4, 2012
This was an ok read but I have definitely read a lot better from this author so I was a bit disappointed :(
I doubt that I would ever read this again nor would I recommend it to anyone!
I doubt that I would ever read this again nor would I recommend it to anyone!
March 11, 2012
Another flawless book by Olivia Gates starring a sheikh surgeon who's yummy enough to devour alive. Add a twisty plot and a blazing hot passionate love story that are her signature and you have another fabulous winner in A Secret Birthright!
April 6, 2012
Another five-star plus book by Olivia Gates and another to die for Sheikh! And this time he's also a surgeon and a protector and there's a mystery that keeps twisting and turning and a blazing hot love story, too. A perfect book!
February 17, 2012
As always I love reading Olivia's books! From start to finish I was hooked, line and sinker. Can't wait for the next in the series to come out.
April 22, 2012
again i am impress with Ms Gates....good better best .....you get better with every book ...thank you
June 1, 2013
Generally the first hint of a secret baby plot and I'm outta there. Hackneyed and WAY overdone. Yet, Gates manages to make it plausible, to make a crazy-hot romance between philanthropist neurosurgeon sheikh Fareed and his younger brother's almost-widow WORK.
The scenes involving the baby and his medical problems - which have forced Gwen to seek Fareed's help - are both tender and realistical. I totally "bought" Gwen as a fiercely determined mother, and Fareed as a skilled and attentive doctor.
Still, the passion between Gwen and Fareed is the first and foremost issue throughout, the sexual tension and sex scenes really sizzle. Wonderful unexpected twist at the end. Intriguing secondary romance. This book has so much goodness packed into so few pages, yummy!
The scenes involving the baby and his medical problems - which have forced Gwen to seek Fareed's help - are both tender and realistical. I totally "bought" Gwen as a fiercely determined mother, and Fareed as a skilled and attentive doctor.
Still, the passion between Gwen and Fareed is the first and foremost issue throughout, the sexual tension and sex scenes really sizzle. Wonderful unexpected twist at the end. Intriguing secondary romance. This book has so much goodness packed into so few pages, yummy!
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