Review: Sharon's Review
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 07 27, 2011
Reviewed at: C&R; Reviews - Romance eBook ReviewsReviewed by: SharonLibby Fay wants a marriage like her parents had, one based on love with a man who is perfect for her. Sheikh Rasyn ibn Rahman al Jabar wants a marriage based on deception to a woman who is totally inappropriate for him. He needs to do something to get out of the line of succession in his country so his cousin can become ruler. Rasyn decides that if he marries Libby, a waitress at a New York hotel that caters to wealthy VIP's, he can accomplish his goal.Libby is attracted but wary. She needs her job and she feels overwhelmed by the Sheikh's attentions. I liked that fact that Libby wasn't the typical heroine with stars in her eyes for the handsome sheikh, but a down to earth young lady who knew something was not quite right with the situation. Even when she gives into temptation, she knows his claims of love are mere words. When he makes a public proposal to her, she agrees but plans to let him off the hook when they are in private. The next thing she knows, she is on a plane to Abbas to "visit".Rasyn is not all bad, as he is trying to make up to his cousin for years of perceived favoritism. He is generous to Libby's elderly friend and fellow employees. He even plans to be very generous with Libby after the planned divorce when his plot succeeds. Rasyn's cousin, Imaran, is a soldier with a huge chip on his shoulder and he does not take to Libby at all, which makes Libby even more uncomfortable in her new home.I enjoyed this book because Libby remained true to form, not becoming an overnight sophisticated princess. She has adjustment problems and she embarrasses herself many times. The love story is believable and both she and Rasyn learn to love each other in a realistic way. Both have to grow in confidence and on an emotional level, dealing with realities of a relationship. There are some elements that are a little far-fetched but they don't take away from the story. I look forward to reading future books by Teresa Morgan.