The Sheikh's Troublesome Bride: Jawhara Sheikhs Series, #2

By Leslie North

She was bound by his love, beneath the scorching desert sun…

Shira was delighted to see her cousin fall in love with a tall, dark, and handsome sheikh. Now if only she could get Sheikh Khalil to focus on her! Luckily, it turns out the handsome prince was merely biding his time. And now that they aren't deep in contract negotiations, she definitely has his full attention.

Their chemistry is as hot as ever when he whisks her away on his private jet for work. But it doesn't take long for Shira to realize he has other plans. As usual, Khalil has everything under control… Including her. And she can't deny how much being under the sexy sheikh's control excites her…

Khalil wants Shira to stay in Jawhara forever—she is his perfect match in life and in bed. He just has to figure out how to explain that she will be his bride… Without sending her running back to the US.

But their fairy tale quickly ends when Shira's cousin is kidnapped from a refugee camp. Shira, Khalil, and the entire royal family will have to work together to ensure the future sheikha of Jawhara is safely returned.

And both couple's happy endings depend on it…

• Language: English
• Publisher: Relay Publishing
• Release date: May 21, 2023
• ISBN: 9798223463832

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The Sheikh’s Troublesome Bride

THE JAWHARA SHEIKHS SERIES

The Sheikh’s Pregnant Bride

The Sheikh’s Troublesome Bride

The Sheikh’s Captive Bride

This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places and incidents either are the product of imagination or are used fictitiously. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, events or locales, is entirely coincidental.

RELAY PUBLISHING EDITION, APRIL 2022

Copyright © 2022 Relay Publishing Ltd.

All rights reserved. Published in the United Kingdom by Relay Publishing. This book or any portion thereof may not be reproduced or used in any manner whatsoever without the express written permission of the publisher except for the use of brief quotations in a book review.

Leslie North is a pen name created by Relay Publishing for co-authored Romance projects. Relay Publishing works with incredible teams of writers and editors to collaboratively create the very best stories for our readers.

Cover design by LJ Mayhem Covers.

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BLURB

She was bound by his love, beneath the scorching desert sun…

Shira was delighted to see her cousin fall in love with a tall, dark, and handsome sheikh. Now if only she could get Sheikh Khalil to focus on her! Luckily, it turns out the handsome prince was merely biding his time. And now that they aren't deep in contract negotiations, she definitely has his full attention.

Their chemistry is as hot as ever when he whisks her away on his private jet for work. But it doesn’t take long for Shira to realize he has other plans. As usual, Khalil has everything under control… Including her. And she can’t deny how much being under the sexy sheikh's control excites her…

Khalil wants Shira to stay in Jawhara forever—she is his perfect match in life and in bed. He just has to figure out how to explain that she will be his bride… Without sending her running back to the US.

But their fairy tale quickly ends when Shira’s cousin is kidnapped from a refugee camp. Shira, Khalil, and the entire royal family will have to work together to ensure the future sheikha of Jawhara is safely returned.

And both couple’s happy endings depend on it…

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CONTENTS

Chapter 1

Chapter 2

Chapter 3

Chapter 4

Chapter 5

Chapter 6

Chapter 7

Chapter 8

Chapter 9

Chapter 10

Chapter 11

Chapter 12

Chapter 13

Chapter 14

Chapter 15

Chapter 16

Chapter 17

Chapter 18

Chapter 19

Chapter 20

Chapter 21

Chapter 22

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1

SHIRA

Shira entered the terminal at Dulles and looked around for her coworkers and bosses. As the assistant marketing director for the Addams Group, she had been instrumental in helping the firm land its most lucrative marketing campaign ever—Jewel Oil, which was owned and operated by Sheikh Kamal Mehmed El-Jawhara and his brother, Prince Khalil.

Shira spied Rick and Damon standing in front of the security area and waved as she hurried in that direction.

Glad you could make it, Rick said, giving her a welcoming smile.

I’m so excited. Is everyone else here?

Well, about that—it’s just going to be you this time around.

Shira shook her head. But I thought the entire team was coming along. She was confused that plans had changed so quickly. And go to Jawhara by herself? No way! She’d never even been to Canada or Mexico, let alone a country thousands of miles and several oceans away!

It’s actually a good thing, Damon replied. It seems that word about our contract with Jewel Oil has spread, and late last night, I received calls from two other Arab nations that would like us to submit proposals for various marketing campaigns as well. Damon was grinning from ear to ear as he finished speaking.

Really? That’s great, Shira exclaimed. This was what her bosses had been hoping for: international exposure and a client base around the world.

Really! Rick said. Anyway, there are delegations flying in from those countries over the next several days, and the team is frantically pulling together presentations.

Shira’s heart dropped as she quietly asked, Does that mean you’d like me to stay as well? She had been looking forward to seeing Kale again. She swallowed down her disappointment, not wanting her bosses to see how much she was hoping they still intended to send her.

That sacrifice will not be necessary, came a familiar voice from behind her.

Whirling around, Shira found herself looking up into the laughing brown eyes of Kale. What are you doing here? she asked, just before she found herself swept up in his muscular arms.

Hugging him close felt amazing, but at the same moment, she remembered her bosses were standing there watching. Luckily, he quickly set her back on her feet. I am here to personally escort you to Jawhara.

But you said you needed to help your brother… Shira’s voice tapered off. She had spoken to Kale almost daily since his premature departure several weeks ago. They had talked about almost everything, and she had grown attached to the man standing in front of her.

Sheikh Kamal has everything well under control at this time. Besides, we are less than twenty-four hours away from Jawhara. Turning to address her bosses, he shook their hands. Gentlemen, thank you for everything. I will assist Miss Malone in getting her office set up and see that she has everything we discussed.

Shira watched, confusion clouding her brain, as she listened to Kale and her bosses discuss her future. It didn’t sound like she was only going for a short visit! Looking at both Rick and Damon, she didn’t miss the glances they threw her way as Kale finished discussing their travel plans.

Kale, what’s going on?

Come, Shira. The pilot is as anxious to begin our flight, as am I.

But my luggage…

Has already been taken care of. Ahmed was waiting for it and has already delivered it to the jet. Say goodbye.

Shira turned to her bosses, not liking the knowing grins on their faces, and dutifully raised her hand in a wave. Goodbye.

Have fun, Shira. Take a few days to get acclimated and then give us a call. Rick and I have some ideas about what types of information and footage will work best in the ads. Damon gave her a brief hug but quickly removed his arms at the low growl coming from Kale.

Shira looked at him over her shoulder, startled by the fierce look on his face. When Rick pulled her to him for a brief hug in turn, she watched, amazed, as Kale’s eyes narrowed and his jaw clenched.

Before she could question him, he pulled her from Rick’s arms, wrapping one arm possessively around her waist and anchoring her to his side. Gentlemen.

Shira was still too surprised to say anything as Kale escorted her out of the terminal and into a town car, which carried them to the private aviation area of the airport. They walked together onto the tarmac to the private jet that was waiting to fly them to Jawhara. She should say something, but what? This was her dream job, and the man that she was incredibly attracted to appeared to be orchestrating her life for her, at least these next couple of weeks.

Watch your step, Kale told her as she began her ascent up the steep steps.

Kale, I… Shira began, stopping on the first step and turning to look at him.

Kale steadied her on the narrow step with his hands on her waist. "Don’t be concerned, habibti. Everything will work out just fine. Using his hands to turn her back around, he gave her a gentle tap on her rear to get her moving again. Up you go. Watch your head—I wouldn’t want you to injure yourself before we get airborne."

2

SHIRA

Shira carefully stepped inside the private jet and gasped at the sheer elegance of the furnishings. Luxurious seating arrangements covered in butter-smooth leather awaited her, and thick, plush carpet begged her to remove her shoes and sink her toes into it.

A slender, elegant attendant stood toward the back of the main cabin, dressed in a navy blue uniform. Shira looked at her face, hoping for some sort of acknowledgment, slightly alarmed when the young woman ignored her presence, only coming to life when Kale entered