Download or read book The Sheikh's Ransomed Bride written by Annie West and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2007-07-01 with total page 183 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After rescuing an archaeologist from danger, a dashing sheikh asks for her hand in marriage in this sexy romance by a USA Today–bestselling author. Kidnapped by rebels, Belle Winters discovers her rescuer is Rafiq al Akhtar, Sovereign Prince of the desert kingdom of Q’roum. Whisked away to his exotic palace, Rafiq expects her to show her gratitude—by marrying him! Rafiq demands Belle perform all her royal duties—both in public and in private. Soon she succumbs to the sultry heat of the desert and to Rafiq’s seduction. Belle is no longer an unwilling wife, now she is the sheikh’s very willing lover . . .