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Trouwen met de woestijnvorst (Bouquet Book 4517)
Met een sexy sjeik in een woestijnpaleis…Eva ontdekt tot haar grote schrik niet alleen dat ze van koninklijken bloede is, maar ook dat ze geacht wordt te trouwen met Karim Al-Nasr, de sjeik van een naburige woestijnstaat. Met grote tegenzin gaat ze naar de eerste ontmoeting, in de vaste overtuiging dat ze de sjeik ervan kan overtuigen dat een huwelijk met haar een slecht idee is …Karim is heel anders dan ze dacht! Ze weet niet wat ze aan moet met al die verwarrende gevoelens die door haar heen razen als hij naar haar kijkt. En dan loopt haar hele plannetje in de soep als ze onverhoopt in een compromitterende positie gezien worden en Karim eist dat ze direct trouwen. Nu zit Eva opeens in een prachtig woestijnpaleis, met een gekmakend sexy echtgenoot van wie ze niet weet wat hij werkelijk voor haar voelt…
162 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 2009
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Kim Lawrence
813 books212 followersThough lacking much authentic Welsh blood, Kim Lawrence comes from English-Irish stock. She was born and brought up in North Wales. She returned there when she married, and her sons were both born on Anglesey, an island off the coast. Though not isolated, Anglesey is a little off the beaten track, but lively Dublin, which Kim loves, is only a short ferry ride away. Today they live on the farm her husband was brought up on. Welsh is the first language of many people in this area and Kim's husband and sons are all bilingual she is having a lot of fun, not to mention a few headaches, trying to learn the language! She is a keen gardener and cook and enjoys running often on the beach, as living on an island the sea is never very far away. She is usually accompanied by her Jack Russell, Sprout don't ask, it's long story!
With small children, the unsocial hours of nursing didn't look attractive so encouraged by a husband who thinks she can do anything she sets her mind to, Kim tried her hand at writing. Always a keen Mills & Boon reader, it seemed natural for her to write a romance novel. In 1995, she published her first novels and now she can't imagine doing anything else.
With small children, the unsocial hours of nursing didn't look attractive so encouraged by a husband who thinks she can do anything she sets her mind to, Kim tried her hand at writing. Always a keen Mills & Boon reader, it seemed natural for her to write a romance novel. In 1995, she published her first novels and now she can't imagine doing anything else.
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August 5, 2020
"The Sheikh's Impatient Virgin" is the story of Eva and Karim.
Too sweet for me!
Heroine finds out she's a princess, and to wed the notorious Sheikh hero. She devises a plan to make him think she's not pure, only to realize he does not care and is marrying her to appease his father. He has had a bad experience with hsi first marriage, and needs to wed in name only. They marry, and things get complicated!
Beta, understanding hero with a sassy, strong heroine. Minimal angst and an average love story. I wish we learned more about his sick daughter or his father- felt very rushed!
Safe
2.5/5
Too sweet for me!
Heroine finds out she's a princess, and to wed the notorious Sheikh hero. She devises a plan to make him think she's not pure, only to realize he does not care and is marrying her to appease his father. He has had a bad experience with hsi first marriage, and needs to wed in name only. They marry, and things get complicated!
Beta, understanding hero with a sassy, strong heroine. Minimal angst and an average love story. I wish we learned more about his sick daughter or his father- felt very rushed!
Safe
2.5/5
January 11, 2015
Conflicted feelings about this one. I thought Karim was a major jerk to Eva. He was so judgmental towards her (pretty much because he had unresolved feelings towards his deceased wife). Eva, I liked, but I wish that her profound attraction to Karim didn't make her such a tongue-tied punching bag.I don't mind sweet and meek heroines, but I think I prefer heroines who will stand up for themselves more than Eva did. I would have liked her to be a little more spunky and come back at Karim when he was being a tool towards her. I think I would have enjoyed this book more if there wasn't this emotional inequality in their relationship.
I could feel some significant sympathy for Karim in his situation, but I don't like when innocent people are used as a punching bag. Such was the case for Karim's treatment of Eva. She made it clear that she didn't want to be married any more than he did. He was the one who ended up at her place. I can't recall that he ever apologized for the misunderstanding even when he found out how he had ended up there.
The ending and their first time together were sweet, and I did like Karim's devotion to his daughter.
I'd have to give this one 3.5/5.0 stars.
I could feel some significant sympathy for Karim in his situation, but I don't like when innocent people are used as a punching bag. Such was the case for Karim's treatment of Eva. She made it clear that she didn't want to be married any more than he did. He was the one who ended up at her place. I can't recall that he ever apologized for the misunderstanding even when he found out how he had ended up there.
The ending and their first time together were sweet, and I did like Karim's devotion to his daughter.
I'd have to give this one 3.5/5.0 stars.
May 14, 2013
Eva a modern girl suddenly learns she is royal and must marry Sheikh Karim. She freaks out and makes him believe she has a wild past so she is not a suitable bride for him.
But Karim is a great hero. Even though he believes her instead of calling her a slut like you would expect from a HP he wants to protect her reputation. His relationship with his deceased ex-wife damaged him, made him determined to never open his heart again. He has many regrets and can't let the past go. His daughter whom he adores is sick and he will do anything to save her life.
Eva is the only woman to come along, challenge him and uncover his big secret. She is unconventional in that she speaks her mind, she is funny and a total chatterbox! She is perfect for him!
Great chemistry and really lovable characters. Also the cutest epilogue. Sometimes I love this author.
But Karim is a great hero. Even though he believes her instead of calling her a slut like you would expect from a HP he wants to protect her reputation. His relationship with his deceased ex-wife damaged him, made him determined to never open his heart again. He has many regrets and can't let the past go. His daughter whom he adores is sick and he will do anything to save her life.
Eva is the only woman to come along, challenge him and uncover his big secret. She is unconventional in that she speaks her mind, she is funny and a total chatterbox! She is perfect for him!
Great chemistry and really lovable characters. Also the cutest epilogue. Sometimes I love this author.
November 17, 2019
I had so much fun reading this book.
Hero/heroine was perfect for each other. A dynamic couple who couldn’t stop bickering or loving. I loved that hero stayed true to his wedding vows for 8 years in his first marriage. I especially loved that he never slept with her and after all she did to him, he still loved her daughter as his own.
Heroine was a firecracker and I loved their epilogue so much.
Will definitely read this again.
Hero/heroine was perfect for each other. A dynamic couple who couldn’t stop bickering or loving. I loved that hero stayed true to his wedding vows for 8 years in his first marriage. I especially loved that he never slept with her and after all she did to him, he still loved her daughter as his own.
Heroine was a firecracker and I loved their epilogue so much.
Will definitely read this again.
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September 13, 2012
2.5 stars
Haven't really got the time to give a full review but will say that it was ok read and I did like it but it didn't wow me. I very much felt like I had read it all before but with different names and places etc.....Not sure I would want to go ahead and read it again.
Haven't really got the time to give a full review but will say that it was ok read and I did like it but it didn't wow me. I very much felt like I had read it all before but with different names and places etc.....Not sure I would want to go ahead and read it again.
July 17, 2021
I didn’t love this forced marriage story as much as everyone else. The ‘flame-haired’ heroine was annoying in that she questioned everything the Sheikh hero said, including the existence of the paparazzi and tabloid articles that were right in front of her face. Add in her ‘I love him’ inner monologues and impulsive insults, and I was done with this drama queen.
Hero was no better. He leapt to conclusions, slut-shamed on the flimsiest evidence and ignored her in public. I did enjoy him throwing all of her clothes off the balcony. They’re a matched set.
Check out the other reviews for more positive thoughts about this one.
Hero was no better. He leapt to conclusions, slut-shamed on the flimsiest evidence and ignored her in public. I did enjoy him throwing all of her clothes off the balcony. They’re a matched set.
Check out the other reviews for more positive thoughts about this one.
August 29, 2019
3 ⭐⭐⭐ - OK decent reads.
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February 18, 2017
I really had high hopes with this book but was disappointed! loved the heroine she was very warm and forgiving but I found the hero to be extremely cold and closed off.I mean he never showed his true emotions throughout the book! I absolutely hated the scene where he danced with the OW leaving the heroine alone and vulnerable inspite of knowing that she needed his support!
October 19, 2012
This was a GREAT read ! I thoroughly enjoyed it! Eva, a long lost princess, is basically forced into marriage for the sake of peace between kingdoms. Karim, her husband is , however, hiding a secret that no-one knows about. A really good storyline, great characters and for me exceptionally enjoyable!
February 20, 2021
The Sheikh's Impatient Virgin was quite well written and an enjoyable read. I enjoyed the story. I loved the character's development, in particular, that of Eva. Kim Lawrence really has a way with words that really draw the readers and leave them wanting more.
June 25, 2017
the heroine Eva made me laugh , she is amazing and karim is hot , a perfect match .
September 22, 2024
Edición española
"Comprometida contra su voluntad con el famoso príncipe Karim, la candorosa Eva cuenta con un plan para dejarle plantado. Lo convencerá de que es una mujer moderna y con experiencia en el terreno sexual, lo que la convertirá inmediatamente en una candidata poco adecuada para ser su esposa.
Sin embargo acaba casándose con él. Por si esto fuera poco, su esposo está produciendo en ella un efecto inesperado…"
Hace un año la madre de Eva murió y por esas cosas de la vida, que pasan siempre, se aparece su tío Hamid y le cuenta que es la hija de un príncipe árabe. ¡Con quien su madre estuvo casada! cosa que Eva desconocía totalmente.
Por lo tanto ahora es princesa y, cómo bien lo dice ella, las costumbres de Medio Oriente indican que se debe casar con un príncipe. Como es muy respetuosa no va a decir que no, así, de frente, sino que va a montar un teatro de ya tener pareja ante la inminente aparición de su futuro prometido. Y fingir que no es virgen, cuando lo es -aunque tiene 23 años-.
El prometido en cuestión, príncipe Karim Al-Nasr, está en otra. Su hija Amira, que no es su hija biológica -su mujer le ocultó su embarazo al momento de casarse- está mortalmente enferma. Y no tenía en sus planes visitar a Eva. Finalmente, medio drogado por un tranquilizante -cosa que él no sabía- se aparece por casualidad en la casa de ella. Donde pasa la noche.
Y si bien él, drogado, no hace más que dormir, al despertar le indica que se deberán casar puesto que el abuelo de ella ya debe saber que él pasó la noche en casa de ella... y el deber obliga. Además él tiene que hacerlo si o si porque tiene acuerdos comerciales con el viejo. Además el plus de un heredero suma. Por supuesto, un heredero producto del sexo y no del amor...
El típico libro de cliché tras cliché: ella con 23 años y virgen -obviando por su puesto el tema de ser hija de un príncipe-... él llegando drogado a la casa de ella... una tormenta donde él la rescata... bue... muchos más.
El libro no terminó de atraparme. Y mucho más no pasa. Bue. Lo típico. Me enamoro, aparece una que sería el amor platónico -o no- de él, y el amor que triunfa.
El libro está escrito desde el punto de vista de los dos. Y de algún que otro tercero.
HEA para ambos. Para la hijastra y el nuevo hijo.
-Leído en carne y hueso-
"Comprometida contra su voluntad con el famoso príncipe Karim, la candorosa Eva cuenta con un plan para dejarle plantado. Lo convencerá de que es una mujer moderna y con experiencia en el terreno sexual, lo que la convertirá inmediatamente en una candidata poco adecuada para ser su esposa.
Sin embargo acaba casándose con él. Por si esto fuera poco, su esposo está produciendo en ella un efecto inesperado…"
Hace un año la madre de Eva murió y por esas cosas de la vida, que pasan siempre, se aparece su tío Hamid y le cuenta que es la hija de un príncipe árabe. ¡Con quien su madre estuvo casada! cosa que Eva desconocía totalmente.
Por lo tanto ahora es princesa y, cómo bien lo dice ella, las costumbres de Medio Oriente indican que se debe casar con un príncipe. Como es muy respetuosa no va a decir que no, así, de frente, sino que va a montar un teatro de ya tener pareja ante la inminente aparición de su futuro prometido. Y fingir que no es virgen, cuando lo es -aunque tiene 23 años-.
El prometido en cuestión, príncipe Karim Al-Nasr, está en otra. Su hija Amira, que no es su hija biológica -su mujer le ocultó su embarazo al momento de casarse- está mortalmente enferma. Y no tenía en sus planes visitar a Eva. Finalmente, medio drogado por un tranquilizante -cosa que él no sabía- se aparece por casualidad en la casa de ella. Donde pasa la noche.
Y si bien él, drogado, no hace más que dormir, al despertar le indica que se deberán casar puesto que el abuelo de ella ya debe saber que él pasó la noche en casa de ella... y el deber obliga. Además él tiene que hacerlo si o si porque tiene acuerdos comerciales con el viejo. Además el plus de un heredero suma. Por supuesto, un heredero producto del sexo y no del amor...
El típico libro de cliché tras cliché: ella con 23 años y virgen -obviando por su puesto el tema de ser hija de un príncipe-... él llegando drogado a la casa de ella... una tormenta donde él la rescata... bue... muchos más.
El libro no terminó de atraparme. Y mucho más no pasa. Bue. Lo típico. Me enamoro, aparece una que sería el amor platónico -o no- de él, y el amor que triunfa.
El libro está escrito desde el punto de vista de los dos. Y de algún que otro tercero.
HEA para ambos. Para la hijastra y el nuevo hijo.
-Leído en carne y hueso-
July 2, 2014
Royalty is not one of my favorite tropes, much less sheikhs, so I went into this book with low expectations. Putting aside the sheikh factor, I still would not have loved it. Every scene seemed to be so drawn out, an exchange between the two characters that probably would have lasted five minutes would take that many pages to get through. A character would say something, and then one of them would be thinking thinking thinking and in my mind I pictured the other character just frozen in place waiting for the first character's internal monologue to end. And at one point, the heroine puts a small dog in the pocket of her coat and then forgets about him for pages and pages, while she walks and then gets in a car and argues with the hero and gets out of the car and I just can't imagine a dog lying quietly in a pocket for all that time and I worried that she would accidentally sit on it.
hq-to-read
June 14, 2021Set up against her will as a potential Arabian queen for the notorious Sheikh Karim, unworldly Eva has a plan to deter the desert king. She will convince him she's a modern, sexually experienced woman--and definitely "not" marriage material--even though she is really still a virgin. However, the next thing she knows, Eva's become a bride! And her new husband is having a startling effect on her.... She finds herself increasingly impatient; could it be that shy Eva is curious about what lies ahead in the sheikh's marriage bed?
May 18, 2015
i was bored though this had great potential as karim was one of those delicious heroes which i loved ! unfortunately, the story did not work for me. karim had never been in love wid his ex-wife. he did not marry her for love. so i dunt see why he was so affected by her pregnancy by another man. he learned it right on his wedding night! so he did not sleep wid her nor made any attachment to her. so why was he so affected!?
July 19, 2012
This was pretty good for a trashy romance novel. I finished it in one night because I couldn't sleep. The storyline is good and the smut isn't overwhelming...perfectly sexy without being over the top.
November 22, 2020
It sounded interesting...
January 19, 2014
The Sheikh's Impatient Virgin was very well written and I'm glad that I read it. Kim really knows how to write a book that pulls you into the story.
November 26, 2015
Good. Lol. It was a short reading, and yeah, i might stop reading harlequin. I prefer slow plot now.
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