Sheikh's Secret Love-Child

By Caitlin Crews

Claiming his queen…to legitimise his heir!

Playboy Sheikh Malak assumed he’d never inherit the throne but when his brother unexpectedly abdicates, he finds himself king! Now past indiscretions must be put aside…until he uncovers the hidden consequence of one delicious seduction with an innocent waitress. Malak will claim his heir, but fiercely protective Shona won’t let him just take their son. Malak’s only choice is to bind Shona to him — as his queen!

• Language: English
• Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Australia
• Release date: Nov 1, 2018
• ISBN: 9781489274021

Caitlin Crews

USA Today bestselling, RITA-nominated, and critically-acclaimed author Caitlin Crews has written more than 130 books and counting. She has a Masters and Ph.D. in English Literature, thinks everyone should read more category romance, and is always available to discuss her beloved alpha heroes. Just ask. She lives in the Pacific Northwest with her comic book artist husband, is always planning her next trip, and will never, ever, read all the books in her to-be-read pile. Thank goodness.

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Reviews for Sheikh's Secret Love-Child

[leighannewrites · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

tropes/themes: virgin heroine, rich hero, forced marriage/marriage of convenience, accidental pregnancy

Merida is an aspiring actress who moves from England to New York. She works part time at a gallery where she meets the hero when she gives him a private tour.

I was excited to read this since I fell in love with Carol Marinelli's Billionaire's and One Night Heirs. However, this didn't meet my expectations. There was a lack of angst and chemistry in this one for me even though the story was good.