The Desert Lord's Bride by Olivia Gates (SD 1884)

Reviewed by Janet85 on June 15th, 2008, 5:36pm

by Olivia Gates

Format: Print Books

Series: Silhouette Desire

Favourite Scene:

"And hot," he finished, elation rising higher.
"Yeah, that, too…" She stopped, groaned. "I don't know why I'm telling you this…apart from the fact that I have this mind-to-mouth incontinence disease…when it's not business stuff…" She paused, seemed to struggle for breath, then burst out again. "This is ridiculous. This has to be the full moon…or the champagne. I'm not this socially handicapped."

Another Fav Scene:

"And what was that image that my name and reputation summoned to your
imagination?"
"A repulsive blob in traditional Bedouin garb, with a high nasal voice and a painful accent, reeking of musk and…"
Somebody gag and sedate her already. 

Yet Another Fav Scene:

“But I realize now I can’t feel physical passion without an emotional one. And that’s why you’ll always be the only one to ignite and pleasure me. Because I love you.”

Everything ceased. To matter. Ceased, period.

Because I love you.

My Review:

I love the heroine.  Love her.  She's adorable with her honesty, self-sacrifice, giving love, and the fact that every other sentence out of her mouth is hilariously self-deprecating (see the fav scenes).  I love the passion between them, his feelings for her are so intense and he wants her even when he thinks he shouldn't, he starts behaving out of character... I love when a hero's feelings for his heroine are that unique and rock the hero's world.  When she finds out about his deception, she's hurt and makes herself sound like a tramp who was using him.  I loved that he realized quickly after the initial anger cleared, when he looked into her eyes, that she had lied and he saw her true self. 

Eek!  Plot twist I didn't like...  Shehab abdicated?  Yikes.  I disliked that because it's believable for one prince to abdicate, but it's irresponsible for two to abdicate!  The whole reason for the arranged marriage is political stability and unity.  You're not presenting a solid king if you're playing magical heirs.  It's too convenient that Kamal is there to conveniently catch the slack left (once again). 

I liked that he never wanted to use protection, it furthered his goal of getting her to the altar plus it was his possessive need to have a child with her... and she un/consciously wanted his child too and never objected to lack of birth control. 

My Rating: 4/5 stars, yummy story, but eek to the irresponsible and too convenient abdication.