Well written, multifaceted characters. Rough biker with a soft side. Sensitive artist with a backbone of steel. Add one so ugly he's 2 sides of a coin
Well written, multifaceted characters. Rough biker with a soft side. Sensitive artist with a backbone of steel. Add one so ugly he's cute dog, beignets and sexy time. ...more
Maisey Yates is my go-to lady when I am in need of a sexy sheik. And man, does she deliver with Zafar. A man made hard by betrayal, wild by years in tMaisey Yates is my go-to lady when I am in need of a sexy sheik. And man, does she deliver with Zafar. A man made hard by betrayal, wild by years in the desert and strong by his duty to his people.
Ana, our sassy heroine, is the perfect foil for Zafar's wildness. Fair where he is dark, refined where he is wild. However, for all of their differences, there are commonalities. Both are driven by a sense of rightness and duty. Each has been betrayed by one they trusted.
ne of the things I love about Maisey's writing is her ability to show differences and similarities within the hero and heroines strengths and weakness. Ana has grown up wealthy and privileged, Zafar had to raise himself in the dangerous and unforgiving environment that is the desert. These seem to be completely unrelated, but have resulted in the characters having very similar purpose; to do right by others, to do their duty and to make up for the perceived errors in their histories. They both withhold their emotions, but for different reasons.
Part of Ana's role in the storyline is to "civilise" Zafar (which results in a VERY HOT shaving scene. WHOA). Without realising it, Zafar helps Ana to rediscover her inner wildness. I love how Maisey balances they way the characters give and take from each other. Unconsciously, they are providing each other with EXACTLY what they need to be whole. Which is a wonderful metaphor for romance and relationships, isn't it?
Part of Maisey's writing style is the hero using a culturally relevant endearment to the heroine. I've noticed it in a lot of her books, and I have to say, I just LOVE it. It's done with a delicate hand, there is always a reason that the hero uses it instead of the heroines name. For Zafar, it's easier to call all women Habibti (My Love) then remember names, but this slowly changes over the book. It brings a bit of the Arabian Desert into the story and feels genuine and authentic.
I loved this book. Strong characters meet a storyline that is well developed with intricate back story, plus delicious love scenes and authentic dialogue. Maisey Yates has another home run on her hands. I recommend you buy this book IMMEDIATELY. Seriously, right now. Go. Now.
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