"The Sheikh's Secret Babies" is a novel by Lynne Graham that revolves around the life of King Jaul of Marwan, a small but oil-rich Gulf state. The story begins with Jaul, who has recently ascended to the throne, contemplating his future and the need for him to marry and produce an heir. He is aware of the expectations and pressures from the government officials and the public, but he is also aware of the potential consequences of his decisions.
Jaul's life takes a turn when his legal adviser, Bandar, informs him about his past marriage to an Englishwoman, Chrissie Whitaker. Despite their separation, they are still legally married. This revelation shocks Jaul, who had been under the impression that their marriage was illegal. The news also brings back memories of his past relationship with Chrissie, who he had married out of a sense of duty and obligation, not out of love.
Chrissie, on the other hand, is a single mother who teaches at a primary school. She has a complicated relationship with her past, particularly with Jaul, and she is struggling to make ends meet. She is also dealing with the emotional aftermath of her failed marriage.
The story unfolds as Jaul grapples with the reality of his situation and decides to take action to end his marriage to Chrissie. He decides to handle the matter himself, believing that a personal approach will lead to a speedy and successful conclusion.
Meanwhile, Chrissie is dealing with her own set of challenges. She is struggling to make ends meet, and she is also grappling with the emotional aftermath of her failed marriage. She is also dealing with the reality of being a single mother.
The story is a mix of drama, romance, and intrigue, and it explores themes of love, duty, and the consequences of past decisions. It also provides a glimpse into the life of a king and the struggles of a single mother.
1. The story is titled "The Sheikh's Secret Babies" by Lynne Graham.
2. The main character is King Jaul, who recently ascended to the throne of Marwan upon the death of his father, Lut.
3. Jaul is in a difficult situation because he is the only child of a man who was also an only child. This makes him the sole heir to the throne.
4. The kingdom of Marwan is a small, oil-rich Gulf state that is deeply conservative. The expectation is that a single king will eventually marry and produce an heir.
5. Jaul is being advised by Bandar, the royal family's senior legal adviser.
6. Jaul is contemplating his decision to marry Zaliha, a beautiful brunette, who is well-born and well-educated.
7. Jaul is aware that he is being indecisive about getting married because he does not feel any chemistry between him and Zaliha.
8. Bandar informs Jaul that he married a young Englishwoman, Chrissie Whitaker, two years ago, and that the marriage is legal.
9. Jaul is shocked to learn that his marriage to Chrissie is legal, and that she has not sought a divorce.
10. Jaul is also shocked to learn that his father had paid Chrissie a large sum of money to forget about Jaul and not seek a divorce.
11. Jaul is now considering how to handle the situation, and he decides that he will personally inform Chrissie about their legal marriage.
12. Chrissie Whitaker is a teacher who is about to embark on a summer vacation with her children.
13. Chrissie is also dealing with her own personal issues, including the death of her mother and the inheritance of a Greek island from her late mother.
14. Chrissie has put a significant portion of her inherited money into a trust that she cannot access until her twenty-fifth birthday.
15. Chrissie has used some of the money to purchase a two-bedroom apartment and has bought the apartment outright.
16. Chrissie shares her apartment with her children's nanny, Sally, and her sister, Lizzie, and her brother-in-law, Cesare, and their children.
17. Chrissie has two children, Tarif and Soraya, who are twins.
18. Chrissie is overwhelmed by her love for her children and is surprised by their volatile behavior.
19. Chrissie is also dealing with the memory of her ex-husband, Jaul, who is hot-tempered, hot-blooded, and unpredictable.