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The Desert Princes #1

The Sheikh's English Bride

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I principi del deserto 1
Sottrarsi al proprio dovere non è un'opzione per un principe del deserto, ma neanche rinunciare all'amore.
Quando Xavier de Maistre, ricco uomo d'affari e noto playboy, scopre di poter diventare l'erede del regno di Kharastan, sulle prime non sembra intenzionato a reclamare i suoi diritti di nascita. Sarà Laura Cottingham, il delizioso avvocato che lo ha informato della notizia, a spingerlo a recarsi con lei nel paese dove vive il suo anziano padre. Il viaggio in quella località esotica finirà, però, col cambiare la vita di entrambi in un modo del tutto inatteso.

186 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published January 1, 2007

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Sharon Kendrick

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I was told off as a child for making up stories—little did I know that one day I’d earn my living by writing them!

To the horror of my parents, I left school at sixteen and held a bewildering variety of jobs: I was a London DJ (in the now-trendy Primrose Hill), a decorator and a singer. After that I became a cook, a photographer and, eventually, a nurse. I waitressed in the south of France, drove an ambulance in Australia, saw lots of beautiful sights but could never settle down. Everywhere I went I felt like a square peg—until one day I started writing again and then everything just fell into place. I felt like Cinderella must have when the glass slipper fit!

Today, I have the best job in the world, writing passionate romances for Harlequin. I like writing stories which are sexy and fast-paced, yet packed full of emotion—stories that readers will identify with, laugh and cry along with.

My interests are many and varied—chocolate and music, fresh flowers and bubble baths, films, cooking and trying to keep my home from looking burglarized! Simple pleasures—you can’t beat them!

I live in Winchester, one of the most stunning cities in the world, but don’t take my word for it—come see for yourself! I regularly visit London and Paris. Oh, and I love hearing from my readers all over the world…so I think it’s over to you!

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September 5, 2018
She is waiting for him and the woman he just rejected warns her of him on her way out. An English rose ready for plucking?
When billionaire playboy Xavier de Maistre discovers he's in line to rule the kingdom of Kharastan, he's not eager to claim his birthright. Until he meets Laura Cottingham, the English lawyer who confirms the news. Laura is as fresh and pure as a newly bloomed rose Xavier decides he will embrace his heritage--and indulge his intense need to possess Laura.

But is Laura ready and willing to be tamed and taken by this desert prince?
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327 reviews1 follower
March 12, 2024
Laura es una abogada contratada para llevar al millonario francés Xavier de Maistre a Kharastan porque se cree que es el hijo ilegítimo de un jeque.
Xavier hace derroche de toda su arrogancia y virilidad, pero Laura, a pesar de la atracción, no se deja intimar y logra convencerlo del viaje.
Ambos sucumben ante la pasión que sienten mientras los sentimientos comienzan a aflorar también.

Me gustó esta historia, entretenida, a pesar de que el título me confundió en algún momento por la trama. Espero leer el segundo y el tercero con el intrigante Malik.

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112 reviews
June 24, 2017
Title should have be The Frenchman's English Lover. He may be the illegitimate son of a Sheikh, but he's all French.
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1,128 reviews
September 29, 2025
SERIE I PRINCIPI DEL DESERTO vol. 1

Che noia questo libro! preso in un periodo in cui avevo la fissa degli sceicchi, per fortuna in promozione insieme al secondo volume.
Non so se è perchè è passato tanto tempo da quando l'ho comprato, e attualmente i miei gusti sono un pò diversi, ma fatto sta che proprio non mi è piaciuto.
L'unica cosa ad essere intrigante è stata la trama. I due personaggi principali, non mi sono "andati giù".
Lei, Laura, avvocato incaricato di trovare il figlio segreto dello sceicco, va da Xavier per informarlo. In meno di un secondo ha inizato a sbrodolare per lui.
Lui, Xavier, ricco e arrogante mi è stato antipatico da subito.
Solo verso la fine è stato carino, per il resto noia mortale. Ho fatto davvero fatica a finirlo. Nè i persoanggi, nè luoghi, nè la storia romantica mi hanno preso.
Niente emozioni.
Forse invece di due stelle dovrei dargliene 1.
Fatto.
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534 reviews1 follower
May 31, 2017
I always enjoy books by Sharon Kendrick and this is no different. The storyline is normal for a Harlequin Presents with the Happily Ever After. Worth the read, but read the series about the 3 half brothers.
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January 21, 2016
3.5 stars - another well written romance by this author.
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August 13, 2017
I loved that Laura had the courage and self-respect to refuse to sleep with Xavier after the first time and the whole "missing sons" plot was interesting.
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July 23, 2016
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