The Sheikh's Pretend Fiancee by Leslie North

Five years after a university exchange, Liyah returns to the Middle East to find herself (and hopefully, a job). She never expects to get roped into a scheme to make Sheikh Asad look like a responsible grownup - that is, to pretend to be his fiancee.

The premise is kinda ridiculous but put it aside and this story is fun. It turns into a comedy of errors as everyone - from Asad's sister to his potential investors - try to get involved.

My gripe with this book is that we spend too long in Liyah's head as she agonises over everything. It felt like we never truly saw her and Asad fall in love - only in lust, There are a bunch of relationships that start interestingly, but end with little resolution. Also, Liyah is (strawberry) blonde. Nice going, cover artist.

Overall, a fun little book with too fast an ending.

Three stars.

I received a copy of this book from NetGalley