A sexy sheikh’s marriage of convenience to a dowdy academic stirs up surprises in this contemporary romance by a USA Today–bestselling author. Marry a sheikh in return for a hefty financial reward? Shy researcher Jane Smith would normally have laughed in Zayed Al Zawba’s handsome face. Except it’s only for six months and the money will rescue her sister who’s mired in debt . . . Sheikh Zayed will do anything to inherit Kafalah’s neighboring oil-rich lands, even wed plain Jane: he’ll never long to consummate a marriage with her! But Zayed hasn’t bargained on Jane’s frumpy clothes hiding delicious curves . . . or her quick mind and untouched beauty teasing and tempting him beyond his wildest imaginings! Praise for The Sheikh’s Bought Wife “I adore Sharon Kendrick’s sexy, sparkling take on a Cinderella story—it’s a must-read!” —USA Today–bestselling author Lynne Graham