From the first moment he’d arrived, Sheik Malik bin Saqqaf had thrown her life into chaos. And the longer he stayed, the more she fell in love with him. But could she trust him? He’d betrayed her once, should she risk it again? They’d been lovers four years ago, a relationship that had resulted in her wonderful twin boys. Now he was back and he wanted into her life once again. She had to tell him about his sons, but she didn’t want to take him back into her life. Malik had other ideas. His previous marriage had been his father’s idea, a political union that had been a disaster from the beginning. Now he was divorced and all he wanted was Siri, the only woman he’d ever loved. He had to win her back! The awkward introduction to his sons took him completely by surprise. Knowing that he had two sons, princes who would follow in his footsteps, only sealed the deal. He wanted both Siri and his sons now. He just had to figure out how to get her to trust him again. He had to win back her love.
USA 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.
"The Sheik's Secret Twins" is the story of Siri and Malik.
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A spineless heroine, who gets seduced by a rando hottie. He then disappears from her life leaving two buns in the oven. She tries to contact him but it is in vain. Ends up being a single mother to two cuties. Fast forward four years. Arrogant hottie is suddenly divorced and on a lookout for easy prey *cough* doormat *cough* heroine. He re-enters her life, and after two seconds of resistance, her panties disappear and boom, she's impaled again. He then proceeds to charm her remaining clothes off, gives flimsy excuses which our desperate heroine soaks up, soon reveals the "truth" about his marriage and the book ends in an apparent HEA.
Mediocre at best. The hero and the heroine had a couple of dates when he wined and dined her then he seduced her, only to disappear from her life the day after. She got pregnant and tried to send him a letter. Lol! He’s a prince, a sheik and she found out he got married just a couple of days after he dumped her. Ok, fast forward four years later he wants her back, he wants to marry her. He finds out about his children qnd I have to admit he’s not the usual idiot entitled azzhole and he takes the news quote well, of course he never received the letter! Who writes letters to an Arab prince anyway! The heroine has sex with him the moment he is back and this ruined the story because hey, TBS at its worse! It wasn’t needed really. The hero is actually quite nice and wants to win her back but what efforts does he have to do since they have been at it since they met again and never stopped? She already gave in! Oh, marriage was platonic because he and his wife were forced by political reasons to get married but he’s in love with the heroine and she is gay so in the end they amicably divorced and he planned to pursue the heroine anyway. The book is not that bad. Nothing original. The hero actually was forced to marry a woman he never met before for political reasons. Then he looked for the heroine and wanted to marry her, so he is quite forgiven. He lied about his real name and role. He never tried to see if there were consequences and this is quite unbelievable. The children should be 3 but they act and speak as if they were at least five or six. The heroine has sex with the man who impregnated her, lied to her, abandoned her and then married another woman one second after they meet again four years later. This was what bothered me most. Stop this nonsense. It’s not realistic. Not even if she were completely drunk. People who are hurt and treated that way don’t feel lust the first time they meet again the person responsible for their pain. It is quite a light and low angst reading very Hp style.
Malik and Siri. They had an affair when she was quite young. He would visit her in London and then disappear and come back again. Til one day he didn't come back and there he was in the paper standing next to his new wife. Years pass, Malik is divorced and searches her out with an explanation/excuses. What can he say that would lead to forgiveness? Plus he doesn't know about the twins, and not for lack of trying on her part. It's not one of those stories where she hides it on purpose. It's a lot to forgive. But surprisingly, he does manage to redeem himself. Circumstances out of his control and all that. I enjoyed it. This author has become a go to when I need a short read with some delicious grovelling.... not sure what that says about me ; )
3 Low Suds Stars Very HP-ish soapy second-chance. It was ok, enjoyable enough, but nothing special; we’ve seen this story many times, and there wasn’t anything unique or extra to make it stand out. In a nutshell, Siri and Malik share a few lust/love filled months when he leaves for a business trip and never returns. Two weeks later, her GF brings home a tabloid declaring that Malik is actually a Sheik and has recently wed to his secret fiancé. Soon after Siri realizes she’s preggers, but her letter comes back “return to sender”. Four years later Malik returns recently divorced and wants Siri back.
Bottom Line The kids are cute, and there’re a few funny moments due to their shenanigans. For me, it lacked any real drama expected in soapy smut. He had legit reasons for disappearing, and tried to explain things. He didn’t have a “real” marriage, so no drama there. (she off course was also celibate) They pretty much pick up almost immediately, and there were no obstacles for their relationship, even his country’s excited about it. It was sweet, pretty much drama free.
Siri and Malik fell in love 5 years ago but one time when Malik goes back home he does not come back. Finding a picture of him with his new bride in the paper shatters Siri's heart and she never opens his letters.....because really what could he say to make it right??
Now divorced Malik has come looking for his only love Siri only to be surprised by adorable sweet twin boys. Winning back her trust and love will be a uphill battle but he will not give up.
I loved Malik's determination to prove himself to Siri and his sons. He takes joy in being reunited with his love but still finds time for being a family......plus he is sexy and sweet. Siri is a strong lady that found time to built up a business from scratch that allows her to be with her boys. She proves she is smart and caring....and willing to let Malik be in their lives.
A sweet passionate read. Well written with charming characters but the twins do steal the show!
Fours years ago Siri and Malik were in love or so Siri thought. Then Malik had to return to his homeland following an urgent message. But a few days later Siri discovered that he had married another woman. Present day and Malik has returned to Siri with the intention of rekindling their relationship as he's divorced his wife, but Siri has a surprise for him, after he abandoned her she discovered she was pregnant the result is twin boys who are now three years old.
This story was too short to do this justice everything was rushed. Within seconds of Malik's return she's back in his arms, oh she thinks that it won't happen again but within hours she's having sex with him. Not once does she challenge him about the past. In fact that's not addressed until almost the end of this story and only briefly, so briefly it's less than half a page. I expected a bit more resistance from Siri after what Malik had done. Overall I was dissapointed in this.
If you enjoy books about mischievous kids, and a couple that is crazy for one another, then I think you will enjoy this book as much as I did. Sam and Jacob pulled me right into this story. Sam and Jacob are 3 year old twin boys with boundless energy, and questions. Siri is a very good mother, which works hard to keep up with her boys, and her own business.
Malik is the only man that Sari has ever loved. He walked away from her 4 years, not knowing that Sari was pregnant at the time. Sari was shocked to find out he is a prince. Malik is more shocked to find out he is a father 4 years later to twin boys. When they see each other again, the passion still burns as hot as it once did. I loved this story! It made me laugh so hard at times.
Sample from chapter 5 – So? She said, just to break the silence. “Are you guys okay with us sharing our lives with your dad?” He’s come an awfully long ways just to meet you.” Sam was the first to speak. “Momma says we can’t go around nakes.” He turned to Malik as if seeking his confirmation. “But you were naked last night. Dows that mean you’ll let me go naked too?” Of all the things she’d thought they might say when they first met their father, siri could honestly say that question was the absolute last thing she would have guessed that he would ask. Her mouth fell open and she stared, and she started wondering what the best way to answer her son was under this situation. Malik, bless his heart. Spoke up and gave the answer that made her heart melt just a little bit towards him. :If your moma says that we can’t go around naked, then we can’t do it.
The book was good and fast. Siri and Malik met on an horrible date (not theirs she was with another). They started seeing each other but she really knew nothing about him. He left to see his father and a few days later she reads her was married and that he was a sheik. Almost four years later, he is divorced and is looking her up but find her to be a mother of twin boys that are his. He realizes he has heirs and is more determined to win her over. Love blooms again for this couple but is it enough when he is needed back in his country to marry again.
love stories where theres kids involved. the hero and heroine i loved because they were destined to be true loves. the kids however were a bit unreal. they were very mature... what child can get ready on there own at tht age without supervision. when sam told Siri that the man was bringing breakfast and she was firstly stunned they could read and taught themself at 3 it was hilarious as well as the frogs jumping out of the fridge scene
went back and forth on this one - then decided to purchase - big mistake - the reviews i read didn't mention the thing that made this intolerable to me - an h that loses her mind with lust when the H is within reach - seriously he takes off for a weekend and marries someone else, leaving her preggers with twins, then he shows up 4 years later and with one kiss she flops into bed with him - ARGH!
after that i skimmed a bit then gave up and returned the book :-(
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This was on my tbr for the longest time.and I finally read it. I'm glad I did but it could have been so much better. What's missing is all the angst and heartbreak for what happened. Then the I'm going to be strong and falling for the magic peen all in one night. Yeah nooo Wanted more...
A fun story. Yes, there is the usual strife that pops up in life every once and awhile. Then there are the miracles that children bring everyday. The way they reason things out, and act on their ideas & little acts of love. I am left with a feeling of joy.
Ms. Lennox is a really talented writer. Even though her books are short, she has the ability to pull you right in, eager to find out what happens next. This book is no exception. Sam and Jacob, her 3-year-old twin sons, are adorable and funny. For example: I love when Siri (the heroine) asks Sam if he has underwear on and he has to pull out his pants to see if he does. She then asks herself, "How could he not know? It seemed to her like underwear was an essential piece of clothing and the absence of that piece would be bothersome and uncomfortable." That scene just cracked me up. It's short, funny, and so typical of boys that age.
I gave this book 4 stars for the following reasons: I'm not too happy with Malik - he gets married without forewarning Siri (she has to read about it in the papers. For someone who loves her, why would he do something as insensitive as that? He could've at least called her to give her a heads up) AND he gets mad at her when he thinks she has been with another man (What? He married another woman and according to him, he and his wife made a "half-hearted effort to make the relationship work", i.e. they had sex or at least tried to). What was she supposed to do - remain celibate and single for the rest of her life, hoping he will someday come back? I doubt he was celibate during his 4 years of marriage!
AND.....
Siri, on the other hand, seemed like a strong, independent woman, but when he accuses her of sleeping with another man, rather than turning the tables on him and calling him on the carpet for marrying someone else, she ends up telling him Sam and Jacob are his sons and then spends all night talking to him about them. She acts like she is the one who needs to apologize for the past 4 years, not him. I was a little disappointed in her character for being such a spineless wimp at times.
Overall - love the book and look forward to re-reading it many times more. Happy Reading!
This story was quite nice but definitely not one of my favourites.
Malik who had to leave Siri, his great love, because of a buissness marriage arranged by his father, now wants to winn her back. Siri fell in love with Malik without knowing who he really was. After she finds out that he is married within days of their last love making her heart breaks into little peaces and she doesn't want to have anything to do with him anymore. The only thing that's left of him are her little twin boys.
This book was quite good but I missed something. I think that it was too easy for Malik to win Siri over, after that houge betrayal without giving a valid explanation. She wantet to resist but the first chance Malik gets to touch her everything is irrelevant and she forgets everything. She isn't even angry at him. I hoped that she would at least make a bit of a fuss and jell at him.
The story was monotonous and not very exciting. I also missed the peak of the story.
I loved this book so much! The beginning was cute then sad when Malik got up & left Siri w/o explanation whatsoever, then finding out the next day that he'd gotten married after what they had shared. Her heart was shattered. Nine months later twin boys & her working her butt off trying to start up her own business to support the three of them. A true mother. She'd sent letters to Malik to tell him about his son's & they were returned unopened. I really thought Malik was going to be an ass when he'd discovered the boy's were his & wanted to take them back to his homeland so they could be taught how to be prince's. Siri had to remind him they were only 3 yrs old. I didn't think there was going to be a happy ending to this book but I was glad there was.
I enjoyed this book so much and I know it sounds so picky but the last sentence in the book let it down so much I can't not comment on it. Here is a man who after years of suffering an arranged marriage whilst being in love with another woman, finally has divorced his first wife and found his true love. After she tells him that she loves him he doesn't need to give her jewellery he has "given her treasures beyond measure" he says to her that "you've given me a great deal as well" well what do you think wishy washy or what? After loving the story so much and getting so involved in it for it to end like this is the only reason I never gave it 5 stars.
Its Quick... great to pass the time, read it at lunch when eating alone. All her books kinda feel the same almost but is fun to read because are short and quick. I loved the twin...they were hellion and i love a rebel (Im scorpio, can you blame me?) I liked the couple even though i think she could've made him work more to gain her back... And i think it should have another men in the history, someone that liked her or a close friend so the sheik could feel a little insecure (A men can never be to secure about a woman feelings and heart, my mom told me that) so...
3 Stars it is.
Im about to read another one right now because its lunch time at the office LOL
Siri meets Malik an d they fall in love but before they can be married, he is called back to his country. Siri is pregnant with twin sons, which she manages to care for alone! Malik returns to find twin sons! He is delighted! They must find a way to be together now as he wants to help raise his sons! Read to find out if they ever manage to get together!
They meet at a restaurant. But didn't exchange names. He found out where she lives and pursued her. But after taking her to bed the next day he left. She finds out that he married another woman. When she finds out that she was pregnant life as she knew it changed. Now four years later he is back. What happens next is the story. How he deals with the knowledge that he is a father and his needs to protect them all.