The overpowering main character needed to be brought down a peg. I thought it was wonderful that Olivia did not fall at his feet and made him earn her respect and love. Beauty and the Beast had nothing on these two. I received an ARC of The Sheikh's Christmas Conquest by Sharon Kendrick in exchange for an honest review. ( )

I have not read the first book in this series but that is ok as this book is a stand alone novel. This is another book that I have read recently where I found myself really into the storyline and the characters. Olivia takes the lead as a strong female but don't count Saladin out too quickly as he can dish it right back to Olivia as much as she can hash it out. Their chemistry was undeniable. Plus they kept the story entertaining with their comments. I would not mind being stuck in a cabin in the winter with someone like Saladin. Even though Saladin is rich, he never flatted it and was down to Earth. The Sheikh's Christmas Conquest is a fun, quick, steamy read. ( )