This book was such a departure from the typical contemporary romance. I liked that the hero and heroine were both Middle Eastern and that the storyline revolved around their culture and customs. Most romances involving a Middle Eastern hero that I've read involve a western woman, with them having met through business somehow, so this book was a refreshing change and thoroughly enjoyable. Although she was young, Safira had been raised as a strong, independent woman and she challenged Altair at every turn. Author Jackie Ashenden did a great job - the characters had depth and I found myself drawn in to their emotions and turmoil - a real page-turner.
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A strong willed and determined heroine. Just a shame she has no resistance as soon as he kisses her. He is dealing with horrors from his past that prevents him getting close to anyone.
Typical Mills and Boon formula to be honest. ( )

Romance at it's best. Alitair is an alpha male who chooses to ignore the word NO. Safira knows who she is and what she wants. She has no intention of being controlled and told what to do by anyone. Never Refuse a Sheikh is an entertaining, sexy fun tug of war between two people who will not back down. Who wins is anyone's guess. Received an ARC of this story for an honest review. ( )

Altair is the portrait of a ruthless but just sheikh. He loves his country and will do just about anything to help it get back on it's feet after more than a decade of war and civil unrest. Including marry the original heir to the throne, Princess Safira. Before she was sent away to safety by her parents, she was a spoilt and pampered child of seven to his twenty years. And at the time there was already doubt as to whether she would make a suitable ruler. But he has no choice but to marry her if he wants to restore peace to Al Harah. And he has a dark secret that may disrupt the delicate balance he has striven to create and which she must never know about.

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Altair is the portrait of a ruthless but just sheikh. He loves his country and will do just about anything to help it get back on it's feet after more than a decade of war and civil unrest. Including marry the original heir to the throne, Princess Safira. Before she was sent away to safety by her parents, she was a spoilt and pampered child of seven to his twenty years. And at the time there was already doubt as to whether she would make a suitable ruler. But he has no choice but to marry her if he wants to restore peace to Al Harah. And he has a dark secret that may disrupt the delicate balance he has striven to create and which she must never know about.

ARC provided in exchange for an honest review ( )