★★★★★ "e;Fast-paced, heart-wrenching, completely unexpected twists, excellent storyline, and a hell of a good read."e;One week. No escape. One last chance at love He was the love she never forgot.She was the one who broke him.Oliver Hart has built an empire from nothing. But no amount of success could erase the one thing he lost… Ruby Diaz. The woman who chose duty over love. The woman who walked away—and shattered him.Ruby has spent years trying to be the perfect daughter, burying her dreams beneath family expectations. But some loves don't fade… they haunt. And when fate throws her back into Oliver's world at a glittering benefit art auction, the past doesn't just resurface—It ignites.Because Oliver isn't the boy she once loved.Successful, driven and determined—and this time… he's not letting her go.What begins as a clash of unresolved pain and undeniable desire spirals into something far more dangerous when Oliver takes control—sweeping Ruby away to a remote sanctuary in the lush, intoxicating forests of Oaxaca.One week.No distractions.No escape from the truth.Surrounded by the beauty of the land they once dreamed of sharing—and the monarch butterflies that mirror their fragile, impossible love—old wounds reopen, secrets unravel, and the line between love and resentment blurs.Oliver wants answers.Ruby wants to resist.But passion like theirs doesn't die quietly.As guilt, longing, and buried dreams collide, Ruby must decide:Will she keep living the life chosen for her… or risk everything for the man she never stopped loving?And Oliver must face the one question he's avoided for years:Can he forgive the past… or will it destroy their second chance forever? A sweeping, emotional second-chance romance filled with enemies-to-lovers tension, forced proximity, and a love that refuses to be forgotten. As an added gift, it also includes the first chapters of Mollie Mathews' next book in the series, the award-winning romance Love in Venice. Reader's Joy :"e;This book is a carefully crafted, truly original story. Mollie's wonderfully descriptive narrative paints a picture in which it is easy to lose oneself. A touching and heart-warming book, well worth  reading."e;Reader reviews:"e;Fast-paced, heart-wrenching, completely unexpected twists, excellent storyline, and a hell of a good read."e;"e;I fell in love with Ruby and Oliver. They are so good for each other, but both are so filled with garbage that their families fill them with that they can't see what's in front of them. And when they finally realize that diamonds don't have a hold on what they had, they are about to lose it. The butterflies remind me of how ethereal life is and it is up to us to not waste it, but live the fullest and best we can."e;"e;If you like a romance of the Romeo and Juliet 'starcrossed' lovers kind, get this book. Mollie spins a lovely tale set in exotic climes and lifts us out of our own reality while we travel a twisting journey with Oliver and Ruby."e;Curl up with this beautiful romance. Get your copy now!

A soul-stirring story of passion, secrets, and second chances by award-winning author Mollie Mathews.★★★★★ "e;I can't articulate enough how compellingly page-turning this remarkable story was. If I could give it more than five stars, this would be it!"e;The secret she never meant to reveal.The love he never meant to rekindle.When grief-stricken Sheikh Tariq na Hassir, formidable ruler of the Kingdom of Avana, arrives in Paris to claim his late brother's child, he has no idea the boy isn't a true heir.Three years ago, renowned British architect Melanie Jones was exiled from Tariq's desert kingdom—and in a desperate act of love, secretly gave her newborn son to Tariq's brother and her sister to raise as their own. It was a secret the world was never meant to discover... until tragedy forced Melanie back into Tariq's powerful orbit.To protect his throne and bloodline, Tariq demands one thing: marriage. Melanie must become his bride—and her son his rightful heir. But Melanie dreams of a different life, a future built on freedom, not duty.In a world of secrets, loyalty, and passion, can Melanie and Tariq overcome the betrayals of the past to claim the love they were always meant to share?If you love true romance, second chance love stories, powerful sheikhs, and secret baby tropes set against the lush backdrop of the desert, architecture, and Parisian elegance, you'll fall in love with Claimed by the Sheikh.♥ Guaranteed happily-ever-after♥ Slow-burn, heartfelt passion♥ Clean and wholesome romance with emotional depth♥ Perfect for fans of Nora Roberts, Sarah Morgan, and Maisey YatesBONUS! Includes three exclusive bonus chapters from Stolen by the Sheikh — because you deserve more love stories to swoon over.Praise for Mollie Mathews' Claimed by the Sheikh:🌟 "e;Wow, just wow! If I could give it more than 5 stars, I would! This author has the power to make you experience her remarkable craft on a whole other level."e;🌟 "e;A strong story with real depth. Claimed by the Sheikh will steal your heart."e;🌟 "e;I love the opening—this tough sheikh protects a baby giraffe! Absolutely unforgettable."e;Discover more irresistible love stories from Mollie Mathews:The Sheikhs Untamed Brides✔ Claimed by the Sheikh (Tariq and Melanie)✔ Stolen By The Sheikh (Anwar and Lucy)✔ Bought By The Sheikh (Fazza and Grace)True Love Stories✔ Love in Venice (Mauro and Maggie)✔ Love in Mexico (Oliver and Ruby)✔ Love All Of Me (Kate and Gianni)✔ Love in Montana (Lizzie and Jack)About the Author:MOLLIE MATHEWS is an award-winning author and artist celebrated for her sensual, beautiful, empowered stories. She writes true romance with hope at its heart—because she believes love has the power to heal, inspire, and transform lives.✨ Discover the magic of true love with Mollie Mathews. ✨

He never forgot the woman he banished… Grief-stricken after a devastating car crash kills his brother and sister-in-law, powerful Sheikh Tariq na Hassir arrives in Paris prepared to claim the orphaned child as his own.Instead, he uncovers a scandal capable of destroying a kingdom.The little boy isn't his brother's son.He's Tariq's heir.Three years ago, after being cast out from the Kingdom of Avana by the man she loved, architect Melanie Jones made an impossible choice. To protect her baby from the ruthless world of royal politics, she secretly entrusted her son to Tariq's childless brother and his wife in a deception never meant to be uncovered.Now tragedy has brought her face-to-face with the only man capable of unraveling her carefully controlled world.Tariq is determined to protect his legacy at any cost—even if it means forcing Melanie back into his glittering desert kingdom as his bride and claiming their son before scandal erupts.But Melanie refuses to surrender the independent life she fought to build. She wants freedom. Her own career. Her own future. And someday, a man who loves her not for duty or appearances… but for who she truly is.As old desire reignites beneath the blazing desert sun, Melanie and Tariq must decide whether love is powerful enough to heal betrayal, heartbreak, and the secrets that nearly destroyed them both.Perfect for readers who love:✨ Secret baby romance✨ Powerful Sheikh heroes✨ Marriage of convenience✨ Second chances✨ Forbidden love✨ Desert kingdoms✨ Emotional family drama✨ Alpha heroes with vulnerable heartsSet against a lush backdrop of shimmering deserts, breathtaking architecture, royalty, and forbidden passion, this emotionally addictive prequel to will sweep you away.★★★★★ "e;One of the BEST Sheikh romances I've ever read."e;★★★★★ "e;Tariq completely stole my heart."e;★★★★★ "e;Emotionally addictive from beginning to end."e;

★★★★★ "e;Fast-paced, heart-wrenching, completely unexpected twists, excellent storyline, and a hell of a good read."e;One week. No escape. One last chance at love He was the love she never forgot.She was the one who broke him.Oliver Hart has built an empire from nothing. But no amount of success could erase the one thing he lost… Ruby Diaz. The woman who chose duty over love. The woman who walked away—and shattered him.Ruby has spent years trying to be the perfect daughter, burying her dreams beneath family expectations. But some loves don't fade… they haunt. And when fate throws her back into Oliver's world at a glittering benefit art auction, the past doesn't just resurface—It ignites.Because Oliver isn't the boy she once loved.Successful, driven and determined—and this time… he's not letting her go.What begins as a clash of unresolved pain and undeniable desire spirals into something far more dangerous when Oliver takes control—sweeping Ruby away to a remote sanctuary in the lush, intoxicating forests of Oaxaca.One week.No distractions.No escape from the truth.Surrounded by the beauty of the land they once dreamed of sharing—and the monarch butterflies that mirror their fragile, impossible love—old wounds reopen, secrets unravel, and the line between love and resentment blurs.Oliver wants answers.Ruby wants to resist.But passion like theirs doesn't die quietly.As guilt, longing, and buried dreams collide, Ruby must decide:Will she keep living the life chosen for her… or risk everything for the man she never stopped loving?And Oliver must face the one question he's avoided for years:Can he forgive the past… or will it destroy their second chance forever? A sweeping, emotional second-chance romance filled with enemies-to-lovers tension, forced proximity, and a love that refuses to be forgotten. As an added gift, it also includes the first chapters of Mollie Mathews' next book in the series, the award-winning romance Love in Venice. Reader's Joy :"e;This book is a carefully crafted, truly original story. Mollie's wonderfully descriptive narrative paints a picture in which it is easy to lose oneself. A touching and heart-warming book, well worth  reading."e;Reader reviews:"e;Fast-paced, heart-wrenching, completely unexpected twists, excellent storyline, and a hell of a good read."e;"e;I fell in love with Ruby and Oliver. They are so good for each other, but both are so filled with garbage that their families fill them with that they can't see what's in front of them. And when they finally realize that diamonds don't have a hold on what they had, they are about to lose it. The butterflies remind me of how ethereal life is and it is up to us to not waste it, but live the fullest and best we can."e;"e;If you like a romance of the Romeo and Juliet 'starcrossed' lovers kind, get this book. Mollie spins a lovely tale set in exotic climes and lifts us out of our own reality while we travel a twisting journey with Oliver and Ruby."e;Curl up with this beautiful romance. Get your copy now!

A soul-stirring story of passion, secrets, and second chances by award-winning author Mollie Mathews.★★★★★ "e;I can't articulate enough how compellingly page-turning this remarkable story was. If I could give it more than five stars, this would be it!"e;The secret she never meant to reveal.The love he never meant to rekindle.When grief-stricken Sheikh Tariq na Hassir, formidable ruler of the Kingdom of Avana, arrives in Paris to claim his late brother's child, he has no idea the boy isn't a true heir.Three years ago, renowned British architect Melanie Jones was exiled from Tariq's desert kingdom—and in a desperate act of love, secretly gave her newborn son to Tariq's brother and her sister to raise as their own. It was a secret the world was never meant to discover... until tragedy forced Melanie back into Tariq's powerful orbit.To protect his throne and bloodline, Tariq demands one thing: marriage. Melanie must become his bride—and her son his rightful heir. But Melanie dreams of a different life, a future built on freedom, not duty.In a world of secrets, loyalty, and passion, can Melanie and Tariq overcome the betrayals of the past to claim the love they were always meant to share?If you love true romance, second chance love stories, powerful sheikhs, and secret baby tropes set against the lush backdrop of the desert, architecture, and Parisian elegance, you'll fall in love with Claimed by the Sheikh.♥ Guaranteed happily-ever-after♥ Slow-burn, heartfelt passion♥ Clean and wholesome romance with emotional depth♥ Perfect for fans of Nora Roberts, Sarah Morgan, and Maisey YatesBONUS! Includes three exclusive bonus chapters from Stolen by the Sheikh — because you deserve more love stories to swoon over.Praise for Mollie Mathews' Claimed by the Sheikh:🌟 "e;Wow, just wow! If I could give it more than 5 stars, I would! This author has the power to make you experience her remarkable craft on a whole other level."e;🌟 "e;A strong story with real depth. Claimed by the Sheikh will steal your heart."e;🌟 "e;I love the opening—this tough sheikh protects a baby giraffe! Absolutely unforgettable."e;Discover more irresistible love stories from Mollie Mathews:The Sheikhs Untamed Brides✔ Claimed by the Sheikh (Tariq and Melanie)✔ Stolen By The Sheikh (Anwar and Lucy)✔ Bought By The Sheikh (Fazza and Grace)True Love Stories✔ Love in Venice (Mauro and Maggie)✔ Love in Mexico (Oliver and Ruby)✔ Love All Of Me (Kate and Gianni)✔ Love in Montana (Lizzie and Jack)About the Author:MOLLIE MATHEWS is an award-winning author and artist celebrated for her sensual, beautiful, empowered stories. She writes true romance with hope at its heart—because she believes love has the power to heal, inspire, and transform lives.✨ Discover the magic of true love with Mollie Mathews. ✨

He never forgot the woman he banished… Grief-stricken after a devastating car crash kills his brother and sister-in-law, powerful Sheikh Tariq na Hassir arrives in Paris prepared to claim the orphaned child as his own.Instead, he uncovers a scandal capable of destroying a kingdom.The little boy isn't his brother's son.He's Tariq's heir.Three years ago, after being cast out from the Kingdom of Avana by the man she loved, architect Melanie Jones made an impossible choice. To protect her baby from the ruthless world of royal politics, she secretly entrusted her son to Tariq's childless brother and his wife in a deception never meant to be uncovered.Now tragedy has brought her face-to-face with the only man capable of unraveling her carefully controlled world.Tariq is determined to protect his legacy at any cost—even if it means forcing Melanie back into his glittering desert kingdom as his bride and claiming their son before scandal erupts.But Melanie refuses to surrender the independent life she fought to build. She wants freedom. Her own career. Her own future. And someday, a man who loves her not for duty or appearances… but for who she truly is.As old desire reignites beneath the blazing desert sun, Melanie and Tariq must decide whether love is powerful enough to heal betrayal, heartbreak, and the secrets that nearly destroyed them both.Perfect for readers who love:✨ Secret baby romance✨ Powerful Sheikh heroes✨ Marriage of convenience✨ Second chances✨ Forbidden love✨ Desert kingdoms✨ Emotional family drama✨ Alpha heroes with vulnerable heartsSet against a lush backdrop of shimmering deserts, breathtaking architecture, royalty, and forbidden passion, this emotionally addictive prequel to will sweep you away.★★★★★ "e;One of the BEST Sheikh romances I've ever read."e;★★★★★ "e;Tariq completely stole my heart."e;★★★★★ "e;Emotionally addictive from beginning to end."e;