REVIEW: Hired to Wear the Sheikh’s Ring by Rachael Thomas

In Hired to Wear the Sheikh’s Ring by Rachael Thomas, owning a bridesmaid-for-hire company keeps Tiffany Chapelle very busy. However, when Jafar Al-Shehri makes her an offer to pay off her sister’s debts in exchange for being his temporary wife, Tiffany knows she’d be crazy to turn him down. Yet, the more time she spends with Jafar, the more she finds herself doing the one thing she swore she wouldn’t – falling in love with him. Will Jafar ever feel the same way about her or will Tiffany walk away before she ends up with a broken heart?

”Can you really deny your sister?”
She whirled around. “I have no idea how you have managed to find out so much about me and my family, Ms. Al-Shehri, but I will not be bought.”
He moved towards her, his long strides closing the gap between them. “I have no intention of buying you, Miss Chapelle. I merely wish to hire you to accompany me to Shamsumara and become my bride. Beyond that we can remain exactly as we are. Strangers.”

This is the third book I’ve read by Ms. Thomas and I’ve got to say that I really enjoy her books. Because this author pens stories that encompass powerful men that think they can get anything they want, just like Jafar thinks the heroine will agree to his proposal because her family has fallen on hard times, and feisty women like Tiffany that aren’t afraid to stand up to the hero’s domineering ways. However, it was from the moment the heroine realizes she’ll do anything for her family that things really take off for this story, as Tiffany isn’t about to let the hero dictate the terms of their agreement. Will Tiffany get everything she wants from Jafar?

As for the dialogue, it was intense due to the main characters back stories because the hero never thought he’d be in the position he’s in ruling his country while the heroine’s brother-in-law did wrong by her sister and there’s no way Tiffany will stand for her sister losing anymore than she’s already lost. Will the pair be able to conquer the battles they face in Tiffany being able to help her sister and the hero making sure his cousin doesn’t get what he wants when it comes to Shamsumara? Furthermore, both the main characters were relatable, likeable and I loved their growing relationship as both aren’t looking for forever, but find it impossible to deny their chemistry.

With the main characters, the heroine is resilient and courageous in agreeing to the hero’s proposal and I could understand why she agrees because she’s loyal and would do anything for family. I also liked the close relationship she has with her sister and that they’re so protective of each other, which is proven by what the heroine was willing to do for her sister when it came to helping her and the heroine’s sister’s reaction to what she’s agreed to. While the hero, he’s strong and brave by making the agreement with Tiffany because what happens if things backfire. Will his cousin end up getting what he wants if the plan does backfire? I also liked how determined the hero was to win the heroine over because he needs her. Yet, what I liked most of all about the hero was how kind and caring he could be, which is proven by what he does for the heroine before they get married. However, in saying that, he doesn’t show his kind and caring nature very often and I could understand why because his cousin is a real piece of work and so his the man’s wife and they will use anything to their advantage.

He smiled at her. “So my romantic fantasy worked,” he teased her, feeling confident and surrounded by her love.
“This is just the icing on the cake,” she jested, taking his lead. “The ultimate desert fantasy. An elaborate desert tent and a very sexy sheikh. But it is hearing you say you love me that worked.”

Overall, Ms. Thomas has delivered a wonderful read in this book where emotions run high; the chemistry between this couple was intense; the romance was delightful and had me hoping that everything would work out for the best for this couple; and the ending had me loving what the hero does to prove his love for the heroine. Then again, no way can he let her go after the surprise the heroine has for the hero. I would recommend Hired to Wear the Sheikh’s Ring by Rachael Thomas, if you enjoy the marriage of convenience trope, the fake relationship trope, or books by authors Dani Collins, Heidi Rice, Lynne Graham and Kate Hewitt.
 

Book Info:

Publication: April 17th, 2018 | Harlequin Presents |

“I want to hire you—as my bride.”

Until she makes him want more…

Tiffany is the perfect candidate to be Jafar Al-Shehri’s temporary wife. In return for meeting him at the altar, he’ll clear her sister’s debt. Yet this convenient arrangement to secure his crown soon leads to unbridled passion! But Jafar’s throne is still at stake—is their craving for each other enough to make Tiffany more than just the sheikh’s hired bride…?