REVIEW: To Defy a Sheikh by Maisey Yates

In To Defy a Sheikh by Maisey Yates, Princess Samarah Al Azem lost everything to unnecessary bloodshed and she wants revenge from the kingdom who was responsible for the destruction of her family. She is finally ready to bring down Ferran and in the still of night she lies ready in his bedchamber to slit his throat at the first chance she gets. A moment of hesitation is all its takes to Ferran to overpower her but instead of the death sentence she is clearly expecting, Ferran orders her to become his bride or face imprisonment!

Now Samarah must decide: imprisonment in a cell…or in diamond shackles as his wife.

To Defy a Sheikh by Maisey Yates is clearly no ordinary sheikh story as can be easily determined by the blurb. Apart from the fact that the heroine is an assassin, there were many things which does not categorize this story in the ordinary Sheikh romance trope. I loved this one for its unconventionality and superb character development.

Ferran and Samarah are both weighed down by their kingdoms complicated past history and connection. They both have been badly affected by the same and strangely their pasts are somewhat interconnected. Samarah had a tough personality and was quite hardened by her circumstances and is not easily understood. I loved that both of the characters had an individual personality which was not overshadowed by their romance. I dont want to say any more about the characters because to understand them, their backstory needs to be understood. The beginning was a little difficult to enjoy but as the story progressed, it was difficult not to get hooked to the passionate romance.

Overall, To Defy a Sheikh by Maisey Yates is a well written romance for every one who wants to read something different and enjoyable. If you love the authors work I am sure you will love this book as well.

Book Info:

Published October 21st 2014 by Harlequin Presents Series #3284

The cost of defiance

Princess Samarah Al-Azem knows you cannot rush revenge. Having bided her time, she’s finally ready to bring down Ferran, her kingdom’s enemy and the man who took everything from her. In the still of night, she lies in wait in his bedchamber….

It isn’t the first time Sheikh Ferran has found himself at the edge of an assassin’s blade…but never has it been wielded by such a beautiful assailant. Soon he has her at his mercy—something he’s wanted for years!

Now Samarah must decide: imprisonment in a cell…or in diamond shackles as his wife.