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The Sheikh Seduces
When Sherri gets out of a long relationship with a man that puts her down for her size she follows her friends to an exotic eastern island where one of them is getting married. When her flight is delayed due to a storm, she meets a sexy sheikh who puts her up in the hotel he owns and shows her around. But she gets more than she bargained for when one steamy night turns into a possible lifetime 18+
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First published July 9, 2015
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Kate Harper
115 books50 followersLike most writers I've always read and I've always got something going on in my head, story-wise. Mostly dialogue - at least, I hope that's dialogue and not something more serious - which inevitably makes demands on me.
I can recall lying under my bed when I was nine with a candle, a piece of scrap paper and a pencil, rewriting a disappointing ending to a book that had been pretty good up until those final pages. I'd 'borrowed' a highly unsuitable romance from an elderly lady and had gobbled it down in a day. I took away three things from that first sojourn into making up my own, far more satisfactory world. 1/ the hero really needs to end up with the heroine, no matter how irritating she is cause that is what romance is all about. Happy endings, even if they're unexpected. 2/ I liked storytelling so much that maybe it was something I could do on a regular basis. My people could behave as they were supposed to. And... 3/ burning a candle under a pile of highly combustible bedding is a really stupid thing to do. Or so my mother pointed out. I'm lucky I'm not toast.
Writing is a wonderful escape and nothing says run away with me better than romance. So that's what I pursue... historical (particularly Regency... oh man, Regency. Where the men wore breeches and the women appreciated the fact), suspense and contemporary. You can always check them out on Amazon or at www.kate-harper.com. On a more personal note, I live with my partner (no breeches), my kids and a hoard of animals that shed fur into my coffee on a regular basis. We live in a particularly beautiful part of Victoria, in Australia and feel pretty lucky to do so.
I can recall lying under my bed when I was nine with a candle, a piece of scrap paper and a pencil, rewriting a disappointing ending to a book that had been pretty good up until those final pages. I'd 'borrowed' a highly unsuitable romance from an elderly lady and had gobbled it down in a day. I took away three things from that first sojourn into making up my own, far more satisfactory world. 1/ the hero really needs to end up with the heroine, no matter how irritating she is cause that is what romance is all about. Happy endings, even if they're unexpected. 2/ I liked storytelling so much that maybe it was something I could do on a regular basis. My people could behave as they were supposed to. And... 3/ burning a candle under a pile of highly combustible bedding is a really stupid thing to do. Or so my mother pointed out. I'm lucky I'm not toast.
Writing is a wonderful escape and nothing says run away with me better than romance. So that's what I pursue... historical (particularly Regency... oh man, Regency. Where the men wore breeches and the women appreciated the fact), suspense and contemporary. You can always check them out on Amazon or at www.kate-harper.com. On a more personal note, I live with my partner (no breeches), my kids and a hoard of animals that shed fur into my coffee on a regular basis. We live in a particularly beautiful part of Victoria, in Australia and feel pretty lucky to do so.
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July 26, 2015
Felt more like a rough draft.
I knew this was a very short read at only 33 pages but I'm struggling to settle on a book at the moment so I thought a quick read might be the answer.
The problem is this felt more like a draft, yes I know it's short but it seemed jumpy and kind of disjointed and I never felt any real passion or connection between the two main characters in fact I didn't really like either of them.
I don't really think this needs to be a spoiler review but since I don't want to risk spoiling anything for you....
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How did Sherri know where he lived, yes she could have just jumped into a cab and asked for him but would they take an obvious tourist to the family house?
On being told at Sherri is pregnant Zain says “I don’t like it, but there’s nothing I can do about it....." Nice guy.
Why would Zain and his mother, when it's just the two of them speak a mixture of Arabic and English? Surely they'd revert to their natural tongue and how does Sherri understand his mother and therefore know that Zain didn't defend her when it clearly states his mother is speaking Arabic.
Am I being too picky? Maybe but I do like my books to make sense, even very short little romances.
November 18, 2016
Qickie read with very little substance.
I found the read to be just okay. As with most short books things moved by very fast. With a book of this nature it's even more imparative to check grammar, spelling, and structure.
I found the read to be just okay. As with most short books things moved by very fast. With a book of this nature it's even more imparative to check grammar, spelling, and structure.
August 1, 2015
Wish this had been better but it fell flat on so many levels- editing, characters, and story line. I see potential here which is why I gave it two stars. I encourage the author to keep writing and to consider reworking this short story.
I was in between series/books and found this free read that looked interesting. I'm not a huge fan of short stories- often I wonder why bother getting a great cover and going through the marketing etc for a 35 page "book"- but I've read quite a few good ones lately and thought I'd give this one a try. The reviews on amazon are much better than on Goodreads. Unfortunately, the Goodreads reviews are more accurate. I kept wishing the author would take the time to read through her own book- there were so many glaring typos. My time is precious to me and I feel disrespected when an author doesn't bother to fix even simple typos.
The story centers around a plus size girl who is dumped by her boy friend and takes a trip to a beautiful beach side resort for a friends wedding. She stays an extra day and gets stranded because of a storm. She has a one night stand with the resort owner. Fast forward two months and she's back to tell him their one night stand had consequences. Most of the short stories like this completely center around being "erotica". This story was confusing because the sex scenes were too graphic to be a vanilla story while at the same time they were not graphic enough to be considered erotic.
I was in between series/books and found this free read that looked interesting. I'm not a huge fan of short stories- often I wonder why bother getting a great cover and going through the marketing etc for a 35 page "book"- but I've read quite a few good ones lately and thought I'd give this one a try. The reviews on amazon are much better than on Goodreads. Unfortunately, the Goodreads reviews are more accurate. I kept wishing the author would take the time to read through her own book- there were so many glaring typos. My time is precious to me and I feel disrespected when an author doesn't bother to fix even simple typos.
The story centers around a plus size girl who is dumped by her boy friend and takes a trip to a beautiful beach side resort for a friends wedding. She stays an extra day and gets stranded because of a storm. She has a one night stand with the resort owner. Fast forward two months and she's back to tell him their one night stand had consequences. Most of the short stories like this completely center around being "erotica". This story was confusing because the sex scenes were too graphic to be a vanilla story while at the same time they were not graphic enough to be considered erotic.
July 22, 2016
Poorly written. Poorly edited. Even the storyline was bordering on ridiculous. This girl that apparently had issues with her body image meets some random (but rich) guy, that she has a one night stand with. Without using protection at all and then flies back to her home country only to find out she is pregnant. So what does she do.....well she flies back to this strange country to tell this sheikh he is going to be a daddy and that she's going to be staying there with him. This girl just annoyed me how naive she was. One night together and she was thinking that just because she is having a baby to this stranger that they would automatically just live happily ever after together. Which of course they did....I'm sorry but there was not enough emotions and actual real feelings with these two people that it was too hard believe.
August 20, 2015
This is a short story with poorly developed characters. The ending is an and too tidy.
I couldn't connect with any of the characters. The heroine was pathetic and the hero was an opportunist. Just bad!
I couldn't connect with any of the characters. The heroine was pathetic and the hero was an opportunist. Just bad!
December 17, 2015
Tried to hard
I know this was designed to be short. So I expect plot holes. But holes would have been better. There are too many jumps in the story. The transitions don't make sense.
I know this was designed to be short. So I expect plot holes. But holes would have been better. There are too many jumps in the story. The transitions don't make sense.
July 31, 2015
So many errors.
So glad this one was free. There were so many spelling errors, punctuation errors, and tense changes I had a really hard time finishing the story. Not a fan.
So glad this one was free. There were so many spelling errors, punctuation errors, and tense changes I had a really hard time finishing the story. Not a fan.
June 6, 2021
Unexpected pregnancy
What a brilliant quick book to read. A beautiful woman who meets a handsome man on the beach just before a storm delays her flight. After accepting his offer of accommodation the two enjoy their time together culminating in a one night stand. Imagine finding out that you are pregnant and feel that the father should know. Readers should enjoy this book which I would like to recommend.
What a brilliant quick book to read. A beautiful woman who meets a handsome man on the beach just before a storm delays her flight. After accepting his offer of accommodation the two enjoy their time together culminating in a one night stand. Imagine finding out that you are pregnant and feel that the father should know. Readers should enjoy this book which I would like to recommend.
September 9, 2017
Well I like this book so much.it's short n cute.I really enjoy short stories like this so I enjoyed this one too but there are some mistakes that should be corrected.cuz this book is written in third person but there are some places where it suddenly appears like this is in first person.I hope with my review this will be improve.
May 8, 2017
Good Book
This book was good,but it was to to short. It, could have been longer. If, you need a good short read, read this book.
This book was good,but it was to to short. It, could have been longer. If, you need a good short read, read this book.
July 16, 2017
Short and sweet!
Very cute story with a happy ending. Wish the story would have been a little bit longer longer. Good storyline overall!
Very cute story with a happy ending. Wish the story would have been a little bit longer longer. Good storyline overall!
November 2, 2017
Good read
Good book very nice to read a book about a beautiful plus size girl and good looking man. Wish it would be longer.
Good book very nice to read a book about a beautiful plus size girl and good looking man. Wish it would be longer.
February 12, 2018
Interesting book
This book shows how you don't have to be a stick figure to find true love no matter what u look like just remember u can have the best time of ur life
This book shows how you don't have to be a stick figure to find true love no matter what u look like just remember u can have the best time of ur life
October 18, 2023
Short, sweet.
Very cute little story. Romantic but not steamy. A lot of it could've been fleshed out more. Should've been longer.
Very cute little story. Romantic but not steamy. A lot of it could've been fleshed out more. Should've been longer.
December 23, 2016
It's worth what you pay for and that's free.Its about 5 sentences long with no real substance.
January 6, 2017
It's a good fast read. I enjoyed it.
February 22, 2018
This was more a wishful thinking written down as a short story rather than a proper book. Needs more substance and realistic aspects to the romance.
I think this is something that those ladies who fall for online scammers read and believe that it could really happen if you want it enough.
I think this is something that those ladies who fall for online scammers read and believe that it could really happen if you want it enough.
August 12, 2015
Free download. This was a quick read that didn't really hit the spot. Sherri is trying to get over a breakup so travels with some friends in the hope of coming out of a funk. She meets Zain by chance while taking pictures and the attraction is obvious. Although there are cultural differences it doesn't stop them from acting on their feelings but will that have consequences?
This has the potential to be a good read, the story was good but needed more depth and character history. The writing needs editing as there are a few grammatical errors, I found the characters a bit wooden, even when I tried imagining them while I was reading. The story got to the point quickly but because of the lack of content it just felt off and not very realistic. It's a shame as it had the makings of a good story but just needed more empathy and content to make it more real.
This has the potential to be a good read, the story was good but needed more depth and character history. The writing needs editing as there are a few grammatical errors, I found the characters a bit wooden, even when I tried imagining them while I was reading. The story got to the point quickly but because of the lack of content it just felt off and not very realistic. It's a shame as it had the makings of a good story but just needed more empathy and content to make it more real.
October 3, 2015
A one night stand leads you to your future
A nice easy read that makes you believe that sometimes a break is good for you. Sherri meets Zain who is all mysterious and she knows that this is only a fling as she is too plain and fat for someone like him. They are both about to realise that sometimes love comes along when you least expect it. Will Zain's family accept her or will they send her away. A great short story
A nice easy read that makes you believe that sometimes a break is good for you. Sherri meets Zain who is all mysterious and she knows that this is only a fling as she is too plain and fat for someone like him. They are both about to realise that sometimes love comes along when you least expect it. Will Zain's family accept her or will they send her away. A great short story
August 28, 2015
Sherri meets a Sheikh while alone on vacation and he picks her up, gives her a room in his hotel when her plane home is cancelled due to a storm. They end up in each others arms and eight weeks later she returns with her news... Romance: Sheikh Romance: The Sheikh Seduces is not very realistic but it is a sweet story.
September 8, 2015
The book was cute and all but highly short.
I was really disappointed. I love stories, not the straight to the happily ever after part.
Yeah it had cute moments, but she could have expanded on the characters past, her way of life, family,etc
I'm happy for the ending, but it cut way to quickly to that.
Add more meat to the story.
I was really disappointed. I love stories, not the straight to the happily ever after part.
Yeah it had cute moments, but she could have expanded on the characters past, her way of life, family,etc
I'm happy for the ending, but it cut way to quickly to that.
Add more meat to the story.
July 5, 2016
This is a very rushed and predictable story. This was a free e-book.
Sherri a tourist, has a one night stand with Zain the Sheikh. She becomes pregnant as a result.
Zain's mother does not approve of Sherri, but Zain still sticks by her.
In the end Sherri marries Zain. The story ends with Sherri giving birth to her daughter and Zain's mother happy for her son and daughter in law.
Sherri a tourist, has a one night stand with Zain the Sheikh. She becomes pregnant as a result.
Zain's mother does not approve of Sherri, but Zain still sticks by her.
In the end Sherri marries Zain. The story ends with Sherri giving birth to her daughter and Zain's mother happy for her son and daughter in law.
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September 9, 2015
Had potential. Foreign beautiful location, stormy night, handsome wealthy exotic man lusting her voluptuous curves but left on next plane & returned with a surprise.
So much scope with only a tiny ripple. A good start with a little depth would've been a better read.
So much scope with only a tiny ripple. A good start with a little depth would've been a better read.
November 14, 2015
This wad a very quick read about a young woman, ok she was 28, who goes abroad with her friends. She had bee dumped by her long time boyfriend. No she is in a country by herself. She meets a sheikh and has a short romance. I enjoyed the story by Kate Harper.
November 21, 2015
Short and sweet
Short story, very sweet and very direct. It could have lengthened by giving a little drama between Sherri and Rada to win the Sheikh's heart but oh well....nice enough!!
Short story, very sweet and very direct. It could have lengthened by giving a little drama between Sherri and Rada to win the Sheikh's heart but oh well....nice enough!!
April 20, 2016
One night stand
This was a good story on how to get over your ex, but you have to catch and release. We must remember that a one night stand can have lifetime effects. So when you meet Mr. Rich and gorgeous,wrap it up or face his family.
This was a good story on how to get over your ex, but you have to catch and release. We must remember that a one night stand can have lifetime effects. So when you meet Mr. Rich and gorgeous,wrap it up or face his family.
July 18, 2015
Nicely Done
Very nice, quick read. The author was able to tell this short story without it seeming rushed. Very good job!
Very nice, quick read. The author was able to tell this short story without it seeming rushed. Very good job!
July 31, 2015
Rushed could have been better.
July 27, 2015
Way to short
The story moved well enough but, the meet she pregnant bam it ends and their married. It need to have more substance and character development
The story moved well enough but, the meet she pregnant bam it ends and their married. It need to have more substance and character development
August 20, 2015
Good read.
Kept me reading right through to the end. Good story. Nice to remind folks there are consequences to unprotected sex.
Kept me reading right through to the end. Good story. Nice to remind folks there are consequences to unprotected sex.
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