Banished Sheikh Malid Adjalane has no interest in returning to the family business under the watchful eye of his controlling father. But if Malid doesn’t agree to take on a tough deal, he won’t be allowed into the palace to see his dying mother. With no other choice, Malid finds himself deep in negotiations with the largest oil producer in the world. He expected hard work, but he never could have prepared himself for the gorgeous, ambitious woman on the other end of this business deal.
Nigella Michaels works hard for her father’s oil company, but she still has a lot to prove. It’s a masculine industry, and with her dad about to retire, this deal could be just what she needs to show him once and for all that she’s the right person to continue his legacy. She’s always worked well with others, and this should be no exception. But not even her meticulous research could have prepared Nigella for the instant attraction she has with Malid.
After so many years on his own, it won’t be easy for Malid to put up with his father’s terms. But with Nigella’s help, perhaps they’ll both learn to balance the weight of their family with their own desires. AMAZON
While I liked this story, I found it to be just okay. Both Malid and Nigella had many things in common but just enough differences to make things somewhat interesting. They both have strong personalities with the drive to succeed. The "hard to please" fathers, who were manipulators, is another thing. I liked the name Nigella and how she got the name made sense too. She did something that not everyone else could do, she kept her business role (of being cool, practical and hardheaded) and her passionate personal life separate. She was picky about who she shared her passion with. But Malid and Nigella did explore that passion. And they each learned something from the other.
There were good descriptions of the food, clothing and the country.
Things were kind of predictable except there is one unexpected twist. There are a few hints about it until it is finally revealed.
I believe I have read other books by this author that I have liked a lot more. I'm going to keep reading books by her, its just that this book felt like it was missing something.
There is an Excerpt of "His Stubborn Lover", Slade Security Book 1, is included at the end of this book.
I received a copy of this book via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
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