"He forces her in an airport lounge in front of her unsuspecting father"
My name is Zainab Habiba bin Khalifa al Makhtoom al Sura. The al Suras are desert tribal chieftains, but the main branch of the family migrated to the capital many generations ago and is now worth billions with interests in...
"Royal princess thwarts father's wishes and discovers love"
The head eunuch entered my quarters, bowed, and excused himself for arriving unannounced. “Princess Jasmin, your father requests your presence at dinner tonight.”“Does he?”“He requests that you make yourself the most beautiful you can and also requests that you borrow...
"A simple Parisian love story in narrative verse"
We first met entirely by accidentOn a lovely bright sunny day in Spring,It was the first of May as I recall;Even now I remember it clearly,Although almost four decades have passed by.Strolling along the Boulevard Haussmann,Just outside the Magasin au...
"I love my new bride"
I was shy, I had met her only twice and she was now walking down the aisle towards me.It was an arranged marriage and our parents seemed really happy with the match. I was in my late twenties and my...
"The best way to know your betrothed."
Let me tell you my little story. It’s sort of a love story, well to me it is anyway.I grew up in a very traditional household. My dad was of the old ways and believed in fate and love and...
"Arranged marriage, new wife operates liberal sex policy for younger husband"
Rosamund lived in a detached house on a promontory overlooking the sea. That night she made me a simple supper and invited me to stay. If I thought my luck was in I was mistaken. She talked about herself, listened...