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The Quabeca Sheiks #1
The Sheik's Furious Prisoner
Saja is summoned back home to the province of Quabeca and is to be forced into a marriage with Prince Basil Al-Qadir.
But Saja is not interested in marriage, even if her betrothed is extremely attractive and wealthy. The Prince has the jawline of a Greek god, is strikingly tall and his muscular figure would intimidate most, but not Saja. After only meeting the man for 2 minutes she already hates him. He is controlling, argumentative and insufferably arrogant. Yet his dark broody eyes hold an intensity that Saja struggles to pull back from.
Prince Al-Qadir has never met a woman like Saja; she was almost a different species. She wears improper clothing, behaves inappropriately, and has no traditional values. And she did not fear him. In fact, her temper often flared around him. She needed taming. Yet he can't help but notice the feeling that surfaces in his groin when she was around, and the loneliness he felt when she wasn't.
Until he has tamed her, he refuses to let her go. But this may be a game he loses, and the Prince never loses.
The Quabeca Sheiks Series
======================
Book 1: The Sheik's Furious Prisoner
Book 2: The Sheik's Reluctant Hostage
Book 3: The Sheik's Virgin Bride
But Saja is not interested in marriage, even if her betrothed is extremely attractive and wealthy. The Prince has the jawline of a Greek god, is strikingly tall and his muscular figure would intimidate most, but not Saja. After only meeting the man for 2 minutes she already hates him. He is controlling, argumentative and insufferably arrogant. Yet his dark broody eyes hold an intensity that Saja struggles to pull back from.
Prince Al-Qadir has never met a woman like Saja; she was almost a different species. She wears improper clothing, behaves inappropriately, and has no traditional values. And she did not fear him. In fact, her temper often flared around him. She needed taming. Yet he can't help but notice the feeling that surfaces in his groin when she was around, and the loneliness he felt when she wasn't.
Until he has tamed her, he refuses to let her go. But this may be a game he loses, and the Prince never loses.
The Quabeca Sheiks Series
======================
Book 1: The Sheik's Furious Prisoner
Book 2: The Sheik's Reluctant Hostage
Book 3: The Sheik's Virgin Bride
89 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 29, 2014
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In fact, she confesses to loving her fictional persona, Leslie North, more than her everyday self! Her bestselling books are known for their strong characters, particularly women who aren’t afraid to challenge an alpha bosshole. And the humor? So infectious, you’ll be laughing out loud in public!
Leslie’s love for romance began when she picked up a worn-out romance book from her local library. She started writing soon after, and as they say, the rest was history. She now resides in a cozy cottage on the British coast, enjoying long walks with her two Dalmatians, George and Fergie.
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May 9, 2023
I do not understand the 4/5-star glowing reviews. Did they read the same book as me?
This was utterly dreadful. It was so bad that I find it difficult to believe LN actually wrote this. The storyline had promise, but the execution was boring and banal.
The writing is incredibly amateurish, and the whole style was quite juvenile. Short, choppy sentences and clunky prose. Abysmally boring and pedestrian characters who spark not one bit of interest.
Saja in particular, was such a ridiculously petulant and stupid heroine. Her behaviour was like that of a small child. Basil, (and what kind of name is that for a sheikh?) was so one-dimensional as to be a cardboard cutout.
I ended up skimming through to get to the end. Incredibly disappointing and I certainly won’t be reading any more.
The whole 'Arabs are wicked slave owners' vibe was distinctly unpleasant. No, just NO!
This was utterly dreadful. It was so bad that I find it difficult to believe LN actually wrote this. The storyline had promise, but the execution was boring and banal.
The writing is incredibly amateurish, and the whole style was quite juvenile. Short, choppy sentences and clunky prose. Abysmally boring and pedestrian characters who spark not one bit of interest.
Saja in particular, was such a ridiculously petulant and stupid heroine. Her behaviour was like that of a small child. Basil, (and what kind of name is that for a sheikh?) was so one-dimensional as to be a cardboard cutout.
I ended up skimming through to get to the end. Incredibly disappointing and I certainly won’t be reading any more.
The whole 'Arabs are wicked slave owners' vibe was distinctly unpleasant. No, just NO!
May 20, 2015
Meh.
That was the only thought to filter through my head the entire time I was reading this story. There's no substance to it. It's rushed and lacking details. I just wasn't a huge fan of it.
I didn't buy their relationship. At all. One sentence they hated each other's guts and the next they were suddenly in love. I know, there's a fine line between love and hate, yada, yada, yada... but come on. That's TOO fine of a line. They had no chemistry, had nothing in common. It didn't work.
And I really just wanted to edit this book so badly. I know grammar doesn't matter to some of you, and that's fine. Me, it drives me crazy. I've read another story by this author, and they made the same mistakes. So, why it surprised me this go-around, not sure.
On the redeeming side, the heroine had spunk. I like my leading ladies with a strong mind and a bitching attitude. Even when he was being an overbearing asshole, she held her ground. Still, even that became kind of predictable over time.
Overall, it was a meh read. Not the worst I've read, but it definitely wasn't one of my favorites. To each their own.
That was the only thought to filter through my head the entire time I was reading this story. There's no substance to it. It's rushed and lacking details. I just wasn't a huge fan of it.
I didn't buy their relationship. At all. One sentence they hated each other's guts and the next they were suddenly in love. I know, there's a fine line between love and hate, yada, yada, yada... but come on. That's TOO fine of a line. They had no chemistry, had nothing in common. It didn't work.
And I really just wanted to edit this book so badly. I know grammar doesn't matter to some of you, and that's fine. Me, it drives me crazy. I've read another story by this author, and they made the same mistakes. So, why it surprised me this go-around, not sure.
On the redeeming side, the heroine had spunk. I like my leading ladies with a strong mind and a bitching attitude. Even when he was being an overbearing asshole, she held her ground. Still, even that became kind of predictable over time.
Overall, it was a meh read. Not the worst I've read, but it definitely wasn't one of my favorites. To each their own.
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February 28, 2020I’m reading this as it’s Frieda’s birthday and it’ll give her a laugh. Also my other book I’m reading right now is excellent but sad so I thought some literary bubble gum might be a change of pace.
So far it’s terrible 😂😂😂😂
So far it’s terrible 😂😂😂😂
February 10, 2018
Huh. I'm a bit surprised by the high rating, honestly. There wasn't anything wrong with the idea of the story-line, but the execution was a bit off. The actual writing style seemed quite amateur-ish. There was a lot of short, choppy sentences that didn't really flow and that seemed to tell more than show. Certainly not what I'd expect from a "critically-acclaimed author" - I mean, really?
And while I know the author was going for the trope of fighting/arguing to show sexual tension, it came off to me more like two people that couldn't get along - nothing thrilling or sexy about it. Saja, for example, never really indicated that she was into Basil throughout most of the book. And the only indication from Basil was mentions of his dick getting hard a few times. And then, bam, they're having sex and suddenly lovey-dovey. I don't know. I've seen this plot frame-work in Sheikh Harlequin romances and it can work, but the difference there is that they're longer. Perhaps if this book wasn't so short, some of the issues I had would have been worked out. Saja, for example, would have had time to warm up to Basil before they had sex and married. Things might not have been as abrupt.
Also, some things weren't really believable - Saja is a doctor? Went through med school and wants to be a Cardio-thoracic surgeon. I mean...really? It just seemed like a throw-away plot element to make her smart. You don't need to be a DR to indicate your character is smart. And if nothing comes of it in the story, why even use it?
There was also an error where the name "Macee" (I think) was in place instead of Saja.
Not sure if I'll continue the series...we'll see.
And while I know the author was going for the trope of fighting/arguing to show sexual tension, it came off to me more like two people that couldn't get along - nothing thrilling or sexy about it. Saja, for example, never really indicated that she was into Basil throughout most of the book. And the only indication from Basil was mentions of his dick getting hard a few times. And then, bam, they're having sex and suddenly lovey-dovey. I don't know. I've seen this plot frame-work in Sheikh Harlequin romances and it can work, but the difference there is that they're longer. Perhaps if this book wasn't so short, some of the issues I had would have been worked out. Saja, for example, would have had time to warm up to Basil before they had sex and married. Things might not have been as abrupt.
Also, some things weren't really believable - Saja is a doctor? Went through med school and wants to be a Cardio-thoracic surgeon. I mean...really? It just seemed like a throw-away plot element to make her smart. You don't need to be a DR to indicate your character is smart. And if nothing comes of it in the story, why even use it?
There was also an error where the name "Macee" (I think) was in place instead of Saja.
Not sure if I'll continue the series...we'll see.
August 3, 2025
I love Leslie North and every book she has written. Her locations take you to beautiful locations described so vividly that you feel like you are there too. This book is no different. We have the story of Basil and Saja. They don't get off to the easiest start but there is no denying their powerful chemistry. The bickering between is more like foreplay as they are both stubborn and strong willed people. You put that together and you get incredible heat. I loved how strong Saja is and how she wouldn't bow down to Basil who is a prince. You go girl! Basil is just plain sexy and yummy. I enjoyed this book and the whole series is an awesome read. Enjoy!
February 9, 2018
How on earth did this get such a high rating? The story is bad and the writing even worse.
October 8, 2018
More than a Prisoner - A Slave
Contains Spoilers, however the book itself is a spoiler.
This is supposedly an interracial, multicultural romance involving Saja as an Englishwoman whose mother is black and father is an Arabic Sheikh. Her mother was his mistress and once she became pregnant, she was sent back to London. He never saw her or spoke with his daughter nor did he support her. This came out in the short novella.
For those who like interracial romance, don't get excited. There's no plot or character development. This book was insulting in that her father betrothed/gave her to another more powerful sheikh, Basil to try to cover for his loss of wealth and his eldest son's embezzlement. She belonged to Basil and he could do with her as he pleased. His word was law. This was a throwback to slavery in the South in the United States. Yes, Basil knew nothing about how her father neglected her and her mother and once he found how about her father's treachery, he punished him and his son for it. There's no way an educated, self assured, strong black woman would then feel so much lust that she would give up her virginity to anyone who treated her as a slave for any length of time or for any reason.
It's unbelievable that the author would have Saja treated as a belonging/slave at any point. Nothing erases that stain. It is despicable that author would introduce that thought into this book because she had no plot, character development, intrigue , drama nor anything else to write. Even if the cultural allows women to be treated as belongings, Saja was a westerner with no knowledge of that culture. Interesting that the heroines in the other Sheikh's books were white Americans and never treated as slaves. This book wasn't even a complete novella but part one of a short story. Nothing encourages me to read the rest of the series or anything else by this author.
I gave this two stars so that others will know what to expect. It's taken longer to write this review than to read the story. Now I'm deleting this and all Sheikh romances written by this author from my Kindle. If they were not free, I would have requested a refund.
Contains Spoilers, however the book itself is a spoiler.
This is supposedly an interracial, multicultural romance involving Saja as an Englishwoman whose mother is black and father is an Arabic Sheikh. Her mother was his mistress and once she became pregnant, she was sent back to London. He never saw her or spoke with his daughter nor did he support her. This came out in the short novella.
For those who like interracial romance, don't get excited. There's no plot or character development. This book was insulting in that her father betrothed/gave her to another more powerful sheikh, Basil to try to cover for his loss of wealth and his eldest son's embezzlement. She belonged to Basil and he could do with her as he pleased. His word was law. This was a throwback to slavery in the South in the United States. Yes, Basil knew nothing about how her father neglected her and her mother and once he found how about her father's treachery, he punished him and his son for it. There's no way an educated, self assured, strong black woman would then feel so much lust that she would give up her virginity to anyone who treated her as a slave for any length of time or for any reason.
It's unbelievable that the author would have Saja treated as a belonging/slave at any point. Nothing erases that stain. It is despicable that author would introduce that thought into this book because she had no plot, character development, intrigue , drama nor anything else to write. Even if the cultural allows women to be treated as belongings, Saja was a westerner with no knowledge of that culture. Interesting that the heroines in the other Sheikh's books were white Americans and never treated as slaves. This book wasn't even a complete novella but part one of a short story. Nothing encourages me to read the rest of the series or anything else by this author.
I gave this two stars so that others will know what to expect. It's taken longer to write this review than to read the story. Now I'm deleting this and all Sheikh romances written by this author from my Kindle. If they were not free, I would have requested a refund.
August 25, 2022
Eine kurze und schöne Geschichte!
Ich fand den ersten Teil dieser kurzen Geschichte wirklich fantastisch. Saja und Basil passen für mich perfekt zusammen. Ihr Streitereien und Gespräche sind oft er unterhaltsam und laden zum schmunzeln ein. Saja kämpft darum wieder zurück nach Hause gelassen zu werden und Basil möchte sie da behalten um ihr Benehmen bei zu bringen. Beide haben einen Dickkopf und schenken sich nichts.
1 Stern Abzug muss ich dennoch machen. Die Übersetzung ist ehrlich schlecht als recht. Die Namen werden oft verwechselt, Worte fehlen oder ganze Sätze ergeben keinen Sinn. Manche Handlungen kommen so abrupt das man sich fragt ob man gerade durch einen Raumspalt gegangen ist, somit ergeben auch einige Dinge keinen Sinn.
Schade drum. Mit einer guten Übersetzung wäre das eine Top Kurzgeschichte.
Ich fand den ersten Teil dieser kurzen Geschichte wirklich fantastisch. Saja und Basil passen für mich perfekt zusammen. Ihr Streitereien und Gespräche sind oft er unterhaltsam und laden zum schmunzeln ein. Saja kämpft darum wieder zurück nach Hause gelassen zu werden und Basil möchte sie da behalten um ihr Benehmen bei zu bringen. Beide haben einen Dickkopf und schenken sich nichts.
1 Stern Abzug muss ich dennoch machen. Die Übersetzung ist ehrlich schlecht als recht. Die Namen werden oft verwechselt, Worte fehlen oder ganze Sätze ergeben keinen Sinn. Manche Handlungen kommen so abrupt das man sich fragt ob man gerade durch einen Raumspalt gegangen ist, somit ergeben auch einige Dinge keinen Sinn.
Schade drum. Mit einer guten Übersetzung wäre das eine Top Kurzgeschichte.
July 21, 2024
Two dimensional characters, a trope based story and poor writing leave me with no option bar a two star review. One kiss was all it took to change her mind from hate to love. Nothing happens in the story. Saja does not even leave the palace. Basil (what sort of name is this for an Arab prince?!) treats her as a possession. I would assume that he has had contact with the Western world and yet he makes no allowance for her western ways, insisting she follow his ways, even in the seclusion of the palace. Additionally, the story ends very abruptly.
The story badly needs an editor/ proof reader to pick up the grammatical errors and plot inconsistencies. At one stage Saja is riding with the Prince, her discomfort increasing with each of the horse’s steps. One sentence later, she never felt better.
The story badly needs an editor/ proof reader to pick up the grammatical errors and plot inconsistencies. At one stage Saja is riding with the Prince, her discomfort increasing with each of the horse’s steps. One sentence later, she never felt better.
November 11, 2016
this book has beautifully written locations, the author has a fab way of describing them so that they are so vivid in detail and makes you feel like your there. A very powerful chemistry between the characters with fab dialogue, makes this a page turner of a book. I just couldn't put it down till id finished it. This book had many cute moments only adding to the fab story.
Highly recommended
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May 21, 2023
Saja is pelasing her mother by going to het father, a father who has never looked at her before untill now.
But surprise he gives her away as a bride for Prince Basil. But Saja isn't interested and tries everything to go back home. Although there are sparks between her and Basil.
The book ends with a cliffhanger, so I am not sure how this will end between those two, before I read the next book in this series
But surprise he gives her away as a bride for Prince Basil. But Saja isn't interested and tries everything to go back home. Although there are sparks between her and Basil.
The book ends with a cliffhanger, so I am not sure how this will end between those two, before I read the next book in this series
December 30, 2019
Very short book, but meaty.I wish there had been more about her getting to practice her profession as a Dr. It seems such a waste of her talents. Maybe in he met books.
Very short book, but meaty.I wish there had been more about her getting to practice her profession as a Dr. It seems such a waste of her talents. Maybe in he met books.
Very short book, but meaty.I wish there had been more about her getting to practice her profession as a Dr. It seems such a waste of her talents. Maybe in he met books.
April 22, 2020
Saja goes to see her sheik father who was never in her life. Once there she learns he has gone and arranged for her to marry the prince so that he may profit. She is furious and goes to leave, but is tricked and taken to the prince. He keeps her and they argue and battle wills. He won't let her go. She won't change to his ways without a fight.
October 28, 2022
Ugh cliffhanger
Basil is to take a wife. Saja is being forced into a marriage by a father who abandoned her mother. A scheming father who thinks his daughter can help him keep his property and status. Saja is an amazing character and you have to give her kudos for the antics she pulls to try and get back to her life. Basil starts to realize she is more than he thinks.
Basil is to take a wife. Saja is being forced into a marriage by a father who abandoned her mother. A scheming father who thinks his daughter can help him keep his property and status. Saja is an amazing character and you have to give her kudos for the antics she pulls to try and get back to her life. Basil starts to realize she is more than he thinks.
July 23, 2018
I LUVD LUVD dis bk Leslie North. & bcuz of hw much I luvd dis bk, I'm so hookd. I feel like I can't stop reading her bks. TOTALLY OBSESSED. I really wish I can get a hold off the rest of the series. 😍😊
June 21, 2019
A free book. I’ve read multiple now by this author and this is the worst one yet. Basically a sperm donor sends for his offspring a couple decades after his affair and then sells her to some guy to marry. A girl plunged from modern day into the past. Ugh.
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June 26, 2019
I just finished reading this book from Leslie North and it was awesome! I love her characters and the story was captivating. It was great from beginning to end! I would definitely recommend it to anyone who loves a good romance story.
April 10, 2021
Abrupt Ending
I was really enjoying the book, but the book ended very abrupt! I didn't like that, at all. The story and character development was good, but the ending didn't wrap things up. I hope there is a book 2 to finish their story. Kinda disappointed.
I was really enjoying the book, but the book ended very abrupt! I didn't like that, at all. The story and character development was good, but the ending didn't wrap things up. I hope there is a book 2 to finish their story. Kinda disappointed.
May 21, 2021
Will Hate Become Love
Will Basil and Sana end up in love with each other. It is hard to decide, as they both seem to dislike things about each other. Only their intimate relations seem okay.
Will Basil and Sana end up in love with each other. It is hard to decide, as they both seem to dislike things about each other. Only their intimate relations seem okay.
April 1, 2018
This was so amazing.
April 23, 2018
Quick read with lots of drama but very entertaining. I wish it was longer but can't wait to find out what happens next!
August 4, 2018
Loved it!
I really like all these books! There short reads with a lot of content. I read four books in one weekend and loved loved them!
I really like all these books! There short reads with a lot of content. I read four books in one weekend and loved loved them!
November 3, 2018
A Winner
The story was not predictable! The heroine gave the sheikh a challenge, was not enamored with him! Quite a different ending!
The story was not predictable! The heroine gave the sheikh a challenge, was not enamored with him! Quite a different ending!
December 13, 2018
Not my favorite, but it is ok for a quick read. Not a munch romance at all in this book.
December 20, 2018
Of only
Again Leslie North gives us a great story to curl up with. I have never been disappointed with her books!
Again Leslie North gives us a great story to curl up with. I have never been disappointed with her books!
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April 6, 2023
No real ending
It wasn't a bad read as such. It just didn't have an ending. There was so much detail in the story but it just ended out of nowhere.
It wasn't a bad read as such. It just didn't have an ending. There was so much detail in the story but it just ended out of nowhere.
February 20, 2024
Steamy
A captivating short tale that will leave you wanting more. Talk about male dominance that will leave you satisfyingly tamed.
A captivating short tale that will leave you wanting more. Talk about male dominance that will leave you satisfyingly tamed.
March 31, 2025
What a wonderful story of a sheikh who does not believe in love. And a beautiful woman.
January 6, 2016
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Unfortunately, The Sheik's Furious Prisoner was just not for me. I didn't like the main characters and the situation that brought them together really didn't seem plausible to me. The majority of the book they spent arguing, not in a cute way -- it was more of an "I will stab you in the eye with a fork" way.
And then BAM! Cherry Poppin' Sexy Times. (I should mention, the author also messed up and called Saja (the main character), Macee during these sexy times.
I think the character interaction is what killed this for me. I really saw no major shift in Prince Al-Qadir's attitude towards women. Pretty sure, he was still wanting to "tame" Saja and there really was no emotion coming from him or her for that matter. He was being led around by a feeling in his groin, and I'm not even sure what she was being led by.
I wish I could say that somehow the story redeemed itself at the end, but it didn't. Maybe it's the trope. Maybe Sheiks just aren't my thing.
Unfortunately, The Sheik's Furious Prisoner was just not for me. I didn't like the main characters and the situation that brought them together really didn't seem plausible to me. The majority of the book they spent arguing, not in a cute way -- it was more of an "I will stab you in the eye with a fork" way.
And then BAM! Cherry Poppin' Sexy Times. (I should mention, the author also messed up and called Saja (the main character), Macee during these sexy times.
I think the character interaction is what killed this for me. I really saw no major shift in Prince Al-Qadir's attitude towards women. Pretty sure, he was still wanting to "tame" Saja and there really was no emotion coming from him or her for that matter. He was being led around by a feeling in his groin, and I'm not even sure what she was being led by.
I wish I could say that somehow the story redeemed itself at the end, but it didn't. Maybe it's the trope. Maybe Sheiks just aren't my thing.
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