The Sheikh's Contract Finacée

Leslie North

Leslie North

About this ebook

She's expecting a simple business deal, but he's expecting much more ... 

Annabelle works tirelessly for her father's mining company, despite their rocky relationship. So when he asks her to travel to the Middle East to complete an important business merger, Annabelle sees an opportunity. It's her chance to prove her worth, but the culture clash proves difficult for the strong-minded American woman. She's supposed to work closely with the sound of the company's CEO, but Annabelle's goal is to make Imaad. He may be gorgeous, but she refuses to be cowed by his good looks or his old-fashioned ways. 

Sheikh Imaad is ruthless in his business dealings for the family oil company. When he learns his father's full intentions - that the business arrangements include an arranged marriage to the American executive, Imaad wants to refuse. His intended bride is both beautiful and brash, but Imaad has a plan. 

If he can convince Annabelle to go along with the fake marriage, they could both get what they truly want. Sounds simple, but Imaad soon realizes it will not be easy to tame a western woman.

Ratings and reviews

Hot And Entertaining! This is the first title in the Almasi Sheikhs Series. HEA, no cliffhangers! Being the first, it could be read as a standalone, but I always advise to read in order to get the most out of the experience. Content Warning: SEX! Plus Annabelle has a BIG potty mouth! So if you do not like sex or cursing, then you should avoid. ♥ Story ♥ A bit of a new spin on the Sheikh’s arranged marriage plot. Usually it's an arrangement made by their father to a woman from their country that they are trying to avoid. This time the deal is with an American father trying to sweeten a merger deal. Sheikh Imaad Almasi is the youngest of the Almasi brothers. The merger is necessary to prevent massive dismissals, but he doesn't like being cornered into marriage. He is the one to initially come up with the plan: to play along until the merger is complete. Annabelle Thomas doesn't have the best relationship with her father, but agrees to be his representative in Parsabad. She is to see to the finial details, sign the paperwork, and in exchange, her mother's hospital bills will be paid in full. It is not until she arrives that the "Fine Print" is revealed to her. She agrees to go along with Imaad's plan but not without a contract. Annabelle swears like a champ, and I love it! It's not excessive, but sometimes in life you need a good curse word, or 4, 😊. Life doesn't go according to their plans, and its oh so good! This story is HOT and entertaining. Although making love out in the desert worries me. Just like the beach, sand gets EVERYWHERE! It is refreshing for both the Hero and Heroine to be equally strong/dominate. Often there is a deficit in one direction or another. There are still 2 more brothers to go and I can't wait! ♥ Author ♥ Leslie North is one of my go to authors for great romance. This title has had some publication issues that can be read about on her website. I find it totally unfair and a bit F*d up, but you can read for yourself. ♥ Narrator ♥ Craig Van Ness was great. Both genders as well as the general story narration was done superbly! Would listen to more titles performed by him. ♥ Audio Production ♥ Original speed seemed a bit fast to me. I listened @ 0.85 speed. Don’t be afraid to experiment. ♥ Fave Book Quote ♥ “Not all love fits inside the convenient boxes we make for it. It seeps out, one way or another, in ways we least expect it.” –Sheikh Imaad Almasi Ebook not currently available. See the Author website for more info. Audiobook obtained at my request and I am voluntarily leaving this unbiased review

About the author

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Leslie North is the author of women's contemporary romance and fiction. The anonymity gives her the perfect opportunity to paint with her full artistic palette, especially in the romance and erotic fantasy genres. 

Leslie North, more than her normal, day-to-day persona! Her bestselling books focus on strong characters and especially women who are not afraid to challenge an alpha male. Inspired after years of travel, her stories are set all over the world, from the tough streets of Russia to the beautiful beaches of the middle east. 

Leslie fell in love with romance when she first picked up a scrappy, dog-eared romance book from her local library. She was writing soon after and the rest, as they say, was history. Dalmatians, George and Fergie. 

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