REVIEW: Sheikh’s Princess of Convenience by Dani Collins

In Sheikh’s Princess of Convenience (Bound to the Desert King #3) by Dani Collins, when her brother agrees to marriage between her and Sheikh Karim to avoid scandal, Galila decides she’s not going to make things easy for the ruthless Sheikh. However, the more time she spends around Karim, the harder she finds it to deny their intense chemistry. Will their marriage of convenience ever be more or will they walk away from each other because Karim doesn’t think he can ever give Galila what she wants – love?

”I’m not going to hurt you, if that’s what you’re suggesting,” Karim scoffed. “I’ll treat you as gently and carefully as the pretty little bird you are.”
“In a gilded cage? You know, you could ask me to marry you, not trap me into it.”
“Will you marry me?”
“No. I would never have anything to do with someone as calculating and ruthless as you are.”
“You already know me so well, Princess, you’re practically made for me. It certainly seemed that way last night.”

Having really liked the first two books of this series, which are from different authors, I couldn’t wait to read more about Galila and her family and what a scandal could bring for the princess and her siblings if it were to ever get out and I’ve got to say that this is the best book of the series so far. Really, it was absolutely engrossing, fast-paced and a story I enjoyed from the very beginning, as the heroine is having a hard time in her life, as change and everything she’s learned about her family recently is hard to deal with. However, it was from the moment the heroine is told she’s to marry Karim where this story really takes off because Galila doesn’t make things easy for the hero, even though she doesn’t have a choice but to marry him unless she wants her family to be involved in a scandal.

As for the dialogue, it was very entertaining due to the main characters back stories, especially that of the hero, because of what he witnessed years ago that has led him to wanting a marriage of convenience with Galila. Will he learn what he wants to know when it comes to his father’s affair? Will he ever let the heroine fully into his life? Moreover, the heroine is resilient, courageous, stubborn, feisty and I liked how much of a challenge she provided the hero because she wants to marry for love and not convenience. Yet, that doesn’t seem like an option for Galila when the hero has so much ammunition on her family that could lead to scandal. While the hero, he’s arrogant, ruthless, confident and I liked how determined he was to win the heroine over, even though there’s every chance he could hurt her. I also liked the close relationship he shares with his mother and that he would do anything for her, even if it means protecting her from the bad.

”That’s not a promise you want to make. I can see that much, Karim.”
Why didn’t he want to share himself with her? His lips pulled back against his teeth. “But I will.” He came across to cup her cheek. His gaze dropped to her throat, where her pulse throbbed fast. His palm slid down to cover it, so her heartbeat was hitting the heel of his hand. “Because I would do almost anything to touch you.” His voice was both gravelled and velvety. “That is the crux of it. And I can’t believe I am handing you that weapon.”

Overall, Ms. Collins has delivered a fantastic read in this book where the chemistry between this couple was intense because the heroine sees Karim as the enemy; the romance was full of heat and passion; and the ending had me loving the hero’s words to the heroine, even though it feels like he’s screwing things up until he say the three words Galila is desperate to hear. However, it was right at the end that has me looking forward to the next book of this series because what happens is going to make things interesting for Galila’s home country. I would recommend Sheikh’s Princess of Convenience by Dani Collins, if you enjoy the enemy to lovers trope, the opposites attract trope, the marriage of convenience trope, or books by authors Carol Marinelli, Tara Pammi, Caitlin Crews and Maya Blake.
 

Book Info:

Publication: September 18th, 2018 | Harlequin Presents | Bound to the Desert King #3

He’ll do anything to protect his kingdom

Even blackmail her into marriage!

Sheikh Karim is as ruthless as the harsh desert that forged him. Entertaining bubbly Princess Galila at a royal wedding seems frivolous…until she reveals his family’s darkest secret. To protect their honor, Karim must seduce Galila into silence! The raw heat of their encounter stuns him…and inspires a more permanent solution. To prevent a scandal, Karim will make impetuous Galila his convenient bride!

Opposites attract in this sensational royal romance