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War, Love, & Harmony #5
The Sheik's Blackmailed Bride
Luna couldn’t believe the chain of events that had led to her wedding day. All she’d wanted was to save her small village, to help the residents to get out from underneath their crippling debt. So she’d written to the man who owned the bank. And here she was, walking down the aisle toward a man she barely knew. A man who could make her body sing but who could crush her hopes and dreams with a few harsh words.
Dassar needed a wife. The lovely Luna fit none of his criteria. She was too soft, too sweet and would be hurt by palace life. So why couldn’t he forget her? Why could she get under his skin so easily? And why couldn’t he simply walk away?
Dassar needed a wife. The lovely Luna fit none of his criteria. She was too soft, too sweet and would be hurt by palace life. So why couldn’t he forget her? Why could she get under his skin so easily? And why couldn’t he simply walk away?
173 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 10, 2015
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Elizabeth Lennox
293 books1,373 followersUSA Today™ best-selling author Elizabeth Lennox writes contemporary romance novels featuring sheiks, business tycoons, royalty, and other sexy rich men. Her male lead characters are smart, driven and determined, but can still be sensitive and vulnerable. Elizabeth’s female lead characters come from a variety of backgrounds. They are strong, intelligent and independent, while still feminine and caring.
Although she wanted to be a romance novelist since the eighth grade, that dream only became a reality for her in 2009 and a full time job in 2012. Along the way, she received a BS in History and held different jobs in the real estate, government consulting, and financial industries. All during that time, though, she was always writing, using her personal experiences, dreams, and travels throughout the United States, Europe and the Caribbean as backdrops for her stories. To date, she has written over eighty books and sold over 5.1 million copies. Her free novellas have been downloaded over 8 million times since 2013.
Elizabeth lives in Virginia with her husband and two children. Their home is just outside of Washington, D.C., and many of her novels are set in this area.
Although she wanted to be a romance novelist since the eighth grade, that dream only became a reality for her in 2009 and a full time job in 2012. Along the way, she received a BS in History and held different jobs in the real estate, government consulting, and financial industries. All during that time, though, she was always writing, using her personal experiences, dreams, and travels throughout the United States, Europe and the Caribbean as backdrops for her stories. To date, she has written over eighty books and sold over 5.1 million copies. Her free novellas have been downloaded over 8 million times since 2013.
Elizabeth lives in Virginia with her husband and two children. Their home is just outside of Washington, D.C., and many of her novels are set in this area.
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January 12, 2020
"The Sheik's Blackmailed Bride" is the story of Luna and Dassar.
The H is a royal Sheikh, in much need of a bride. Desperate enough to consider even his selfish mistress for the post, he is instead intrigued by the photo his adviser shows him of the h. He still considers her inappropriate, yet cannot stop himself from going to her..
Our h is a small town inn-keeper, who adores everyone around her as they saved her years ago. Struggling to stay afloat, she does expect to meet, or be enchanted by the sexy guest staying with her. Soon discovering his identity, they still fall in bed, and soon the H blackmails her to marry him in exchange of him saving her town. She reluctantly agrees.
Will he ever fall in love with her? Or will passionate sex be all she ever gets?
Well written story with humor, romance, angst, drama and a reluctant H meeting a strong h. I enjoyed the banter and the book was pretty hot too! The h's paternity was a mystery I was looking forward to solving, but it was never mentioned again.
Safe
3.5/5
The H is a royal Sheikh, in much need of a bride. Desperate enough to consider even his selfish mistress for the post, he is instead intrigued by the photo his adviser shows him of the h. He still considers her inappropriate, yet cannot stop himself from going to her..
Our h is a small town inn-keeper, who adores everyone around her as they saved her years ago. Struggling to stay afloat, she does expect to meet, or be enchanted by the sexy guest staying with her. Soon discovering his identity, they still fall in bed, and soon the H blackmails her to marry him in exchange of him saving her town. She reluctantly agrees.
Will he ever fall in love with her? Or will passionate sex be all she ever gets?
Well written story with humor, romance, angst, drama and a reluctant H meeting a strong h. I enjoyed the banter and the book was pretty hot too! The h's paternity was a mystery I was looking forward to solving, but it was never mentioned again.
Safe
3.5/5
March 1, 2025
I do love this book so much and one of my most favourite books from Elizabeth Lennox but has some plot holes in it. I would have like to know more about her past and her father? And why didn’t she have nightmares after what happened to her as a child?? It’s not really talked about.
July 15, 2015
This is book 5 of the series and I'm loving it. Big fan of Elizabeth Lennox's sheik books. She captures my idea of what a sheik should be. This story is about Dassar and Luna. Dassar is super Alpha, he decides what he wants and gets it no matter what. Luna didn't know what hit her when he came to her small town. She wanted to help herself and her town to get out of debt. Dassar needs a wife. So he was not planning on Luna blowing him away but it was love a first sight. The attraction was so strong that the sex scenes were HOT!!!! In the end everyone gets what they want. Looking forward to the next book.
July 10, 2016
Enjoyed reading about Luna so 3.5 stars for me ★★★☆
December 23, 2020
The beginning of the book as pretty good. I liked that there was some background about Luna. My favorite part was when Luna hit Dassar for trying to eat what she had prepared. As punishment, he wasn’t allowed. Imagine a Sheikh having food thrown at him and being hit on his hand with a spoon for trying to eat something. It was hilarious. Of course, retribution was swift in the form of sex. Overall, it had its funny moments. That is most important.
August 17, 2018
I was looking forward to read Luna's story from the snippet I read fromt he sample but the story did bot live up to the expectations... Maybe because it's not so much a story but just a phase of their life, once she became Dassar's wife it was not all the amazing.
But you can absolutely expect the tingling and somw swoon worthy moments as is the forte of Elizabeth 😉.
But you can absolutely expect the tingling and somw swoon worthy moments as is the forte of Elizabeth 😉.
September 18, 2018
I felt like this story had much more promise. It opened a few avenues that could have made the characters much more engaging, but we were left wanting and the story stayed pretty bland. Also, the constant, when I say 'no' I mean 'yes' was a little tiresome.
May 24, 2019
I really liked this one
I have found that when authors write serials that some books are better than others. This book is one of the better ones. I liked the story and how the characters found love in their relationship.
I have found that when authors write serials that some books are better than others. This book is one of the better ones. I liked the story and how the characters found love in their relationship.
December 19, 2019
Favorite alert
I absolutely love these fast reads by Elizabeth Lennox. The Sheiks Blackmailed Bridewas a great read and on of my favorites, I loved to pass the time by alway enjoy her books. Luna cracked me up.
I absolutely love these fast reads by Elizabeth Lennox. The Sheiks Blackmailed Bridewas a great read and on of my favorites, I loved to pass the time by alway enjoy her books. Luna cracked me up.
May 29, 2023
3.75/5
July 26, 2015
A great installment to "The War, Love & Harmony Series"
We are introduced to Luna Montgomery who is from a small town/village in rule Central Virginia. After Luna finished College, she opened up Moonside Inn. We find out her sad childhood and how the town saved Luna. Luna’s mother who could no longer stand the abuse by her husband, left in order to find a job and then send for Luna. Her mother found this small village and we find out that she had requested in letters for Luna to come. However, Luna’s father was an evil man. Luna walked from Boston to Central Virginia during winter. By the time she arrived, she was cold, hungry and ill and she found out her mother had passed away. Two wonderful ladies, who basically adopted her, watched over her, helped her heal, helped her with her School work, she owed this little town everything.
When the economy spiraled down, the shop owners were unable to keep up with their expenses, including the loans to the local bank. When the local bank, who owned these properties, informed them that there was nothing they could do, Luna now 24, found out who owned the bank and wrote direct to him.
The Sheikh Dassar bin Sarook owned the bank and his top advisor had a plan to get the King to look at someone else as his Queen. Dassar did not care who the person chosen was. He really did not want to get married anyway and defiantly no for love. So he lazily chose his current Mistress Faris who was apparently a B-I-T-C-H on steroids. The Top Advisor sat down with the King and went over the letter from Luna asking for relief for all the shop owners on their note to the bank. Dassar thought the photo was one beautiful woman and agreed to go to the States and talk with Luna about the loans, “and” to see if he believes that Luna would be a good candidate for his wife.
When the King and all his many guards and his Top Advisor arrived, Luna was more than happy to talk to Dassar about her proposal for a 6 month reprieve and extend their initial loan agreement out 6 months. Even though Dassar was attracted to Luna, he felt that she was too young and not experienced enough for his country that had been ravaged after 10 years of war. Dassar told his advisor to get the plane ready as they were leaving.
The wise advisor stated that the King was probably right that a more suitable man would be better for Luna. The King stopped in his tracks and decided to stay a little longer. When the King tells Luna that he will forgive all the shop owners their entire loans on their businesses, but also their homes, if she would become his bride. He informed her that he did not do love so never to expect this from him.
As the week moves forward the intense heat and desire only grew stronger. This was a problem for Luna because she had no experience with men besides, she does not want to go to a strange country with a man she does not know with the knowledge he would never return her love. She deserved to be loved back, didn’t she? But, how could she not accept this blackmail, the town people who had done so much for her, she had to help them keep their business and homes. She felt totally trapped. What was she going to do?
To find out what happens with Dassar and Luna buy it today. You will not regret it.
We are introduced to Luna Montgomery who is from a small town/village in rule Central Virginia. After Luna finished College, she opened up Moonside Inn. We find out her sad childhood and how the town saved Luna. Luna’s mother who could no longer stand the abuse by her husband, left in order to find a job and then send for Luna. Her mother found this small village and we find out that she had requested in letters for Luna to come. However, Luna’s father was an evil man. Luna walked from Boston to Central Virginia during winter. By the time she arrived, she was cold, hungry and ill and she found out her mother had passed away. Two wonderful ladies, who basically adopted her, watched over her, helped her heal, helped her with her School work, she owed this little town everything.
When the economy spiraled down, the shop owners were unable to keep up with their expenses, including the loans to the local bank. When the local bank, who owned these properties, informed them that there was nothing they could do, Luna now 24, found out who owned the bank and wrote direct to him.
The Sheikh Dassar bin Sarook owned the bank and his top advisor had a plan to get the King to look at someone else as his Queen. Dassar did not care who the person chosen was. He really did not want to get married anyway and defiantly no for love. So he lazily chose his current Mistress Faris who was apparently a B-I-T-C-H on steroids. The Top Advisor sat down with the King and went over the letter from Luna asking for relief for all the shop owners on their note to the bank. Dassar thought the photo was one beautiful woman and agreed to go to the States and talk with Luna about the loans, “and” to see if he believes that Luna would be a good candidate for his wife.
When the King and all his many guards and his Top Advisor arrived, Luna was more than happy to talk to Dassar about her proposal for a 6 month reprieve and extend their initial loan agreement out 6 months. Even though Dassar was attracted to Luna, he felt that she was too young and not experienced enough for his country that had been ravaged after 10 years of war. Dassar told his advisor to get the plane ready as they were leaving.
The wise advisor stated that the King was probably right that a more suitable man would be better for Luna. The King stopped in his tracks and decided to stay a little longer. When the King tells Luna that he will forgive all the shop owners their entire loans on their businesses, but also their homes, if she would become his bride. He informed her that he did not do love so never to expect this from him.
As the week moves forward the intense heat and desire only grew stronger. This was a problem for Luna because she had no experience with men besides, she does not want to go to a strange country with a man she does not know with the knowledge he would never return her love. She deserved to be loved back, didn’t she? But, how could she not accept this blackmail, the town people who had done so much for her, she had to help them keep their business and homes. She felt totally trapped. What was she going to do?
To find out what happens with Dassar and Luna buy it today. You will not regret it.
July 5, 2016
Very good book
Another very entertaining love story by Elizabeth Lennox. So far I have really enjoyed this series tremendously. This book was very good and I loved reading it. I found it endearing and romantic but I feel it ended a bit abruptly. I was also disappointed that the four sheiks and their respective wives didn't get together at the Fortress of the Guards in this series - not even in an epilogue. Maybe if there had been an epilogue where Dassan had introduced Luna to the other sheiks and their wives and kids then I the ending wouldn't have felt so abrupt. Even so I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys easy-to-read HEA love stories.
Another very entertaining love story by Elizabeth Lennox. So far I have really enjoyed this series tremendously. This book was very good and I loved reading it. I found it endearing and romantic but I feel it ended a bit abruptly. I was also disappointed that the four sheiks and their respective wives didn't get together at the Fortress of the Guards in this series - not even in an epilogue. Maybe if there had been an epilogue where Dassan had introduced Luna to the other sheiks and their wives and kids then I the ending wouldn't have felt so abrupt. Even so I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys easy-to-read HEA love stories.
July 10, 2015
Luna and Dasar's love story.
To save her protectors and the village she felt safe at from debt owed Luna marries Dassar who married to protect his country and people from further wars. Though he vows never to fall in love because of his belief that love can cause wars, he can't help but fall for his blackmailed bride. Liked it. Wish there had been an epilogue with their life post knowing he loved her and yet no wars in their vicinity. I think the next story in the series is going to be a favorite. Can't wait.
To save her protectors and the village she felt safe at from debt owed Luna marries Dassar who married to protect his country and people from further wars. Though he vows never to fall in love because of his belief that love can cause wars, he can't help but fall for his blackmailed bride. Liked it. Wish there had been an epilogue with their life post knowing he loved her and yet no wars in their vicinity. I think the next story in the series is going to be a favorite. Can't wait.
August 18, 2015
Good book
Sweet steamy love story. I wanted more from the story. I felt like it ended too quickly and we never really knew if they made a baby was hoping so but I wanted to meet the baby and see what happens next it would be good to have a continuation of the story is worth the read but I just think the storyline going farther
Sweet steamy love story. I wanted more from the story. I felt like it ended too quickly and we never really knew if they made a baby was hoping so but I wanted to meet the baby and see what happens next it would be good to have a continuation of the story is worth the read but I just think the storyline going farther
May 17, 2018
Recommended
Good story. Still as confused as ever about 10 year war. How did those two wonderful couples falling in love start the war. Yes, they had marriage contracts with the wrong people but it all came out in the wash. You would think the people would be happy for their King and Queens along with the new alliances.
Good story. Still as confused as ever about 10 year war. How did those two wonderful couples falling in love start the war. Yes, they had marriage contracts with the wrong people but it all came out in the wash. You would think the people would be happy for their King and Queens along with the new alliances.
July 13, 2015
A great fairytale
Everyone needs a moment like this series. It is a story of being swept off your feet carried by a Prince or Shiek and you will live happily every after! A good read and happy dreams.
Everyone needs a moment like this series. It is a story of being swept off your feet carried by a Prince or Shiek and you will live happily every after! A good read and happy dreams.
August 16, 2015
The Sheiks Blackmailed bride by Elizabeth Lennox
Really enjoyed this book they get better all the time after the Sheik seen the inn keeper he blackmailed her into marriage there is a lot more so please read the book you will enjoy it Margie Moran
Really enjoyed this book they get better all the time after the Sheik seen the inn keeper he blackmailed her into marriage there is a lot more so please read the book you will enjoy it Margie Moran
July 29, 2015
Funny and romantic
Great job Elizabeth Lennox! I enjoyed this book with all its ups and downs. The characters were good and the story line was good too. Keep up the great work. On to book 6
Great job Elizabeth Lennox! I enjoyed this book with all its ups and downs. The characters were good and the story line was good too. Keep up the great work. On to book 6
June 15, 2016
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Good story, not to short not to long. Wished the author gave more information on the heroin past. Will be adding author to my list of favorite authors.
Good story, not to short not to long. Wished the author gave more information on the heroin past. Will be adding author to my list of favorite authors.
September 10, 2016
I liked how funny some parts of this story was....the scene with the waxing!
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