Abstract of the book "The Sheikh’s New Concubine"
Camille, whose entire life has been shaped by strange and unexplained restrictions, becomes the new concubine of the powerful Sheikh Rayhan. His father has been executed for suspected treason, his mother and brother thrown into prison, and Camille himself taken as the ruler’s trophy. Yet he has no intention of obeying. And yet… Rayhan doesn’t seem eager to break him. Instead, the sheikh begins a dangerous game — a game of desires, fears, and feelings where every step may become a trap. Camille feels control slipping through his fingers… but will he dare to let go completely, knowing his family will never forgive him? Shocking revelations await him — about his past, his family, Rayhan’s true intentions… and about himself.
332 comments
alla-dorosenko09.02.2026, 21:00I read it, and I feel a sense of incompleteness. I would have preferred a different ending. I didn’t believe in the sheikh’s love. I think Kamil would have been better off killing the unworthy lover and returning to his true family. The sheikh is a rare scoundrel, but that’s just my opinion. Wishing the author creative success! Sincere thanks for the Ukrainian-language content!
carivna-mriia09.02.2026, 21:06Alla Doroshenko, Sincerely thank you for the wonderful feedback! Perhaps Kamil made a mistake, but he followed the call of his heart) It's very nice to know that the story touched you! Thank you again)))
yuliia-ovchar27.01.2026, 20:46Thank you, I really liked it!
carivna-mriia27.01.2026, 21:12Yuliia Ovchar, ♥️♥️♥️
liubava-oliinik19.01.2026, 10:25I like everything - the cover, the annotation, the characters - I'm diving into this incredible story.
carivna-mriia19.01.2026, 10:39Lyubava Oliynyk, Oh, how nice to hear ❤️ I hope you like it)
viki-dreik19.01.2026, 00:57Wishing you success, great ideas, and many readers
carivna-mriia19.01.2026, 10:00Viki Drake, Sincerely thank you!
stas-volvac15.01.2026, 21:11Subscribed to you. I recommend checking out my page as well, subscribing back, and getting acquainted with the book: "Eye from Mercury. Mission Earth." The book is about a war in the country and the difficult path to victory.
carivna-mriia15.01.2026, 21:12Stas Volvach, Thank you, I'll take a look when I get the chance ❤️
amiu01.01.2026, 15:59Phew... I did it! Thank you, Magical Dream, for waiting, thank you for this story; yesterday and today I devoured half of it in an instant. I felt simply amazing emotionality. Thank you for Epilogue 2 in the blog, it was very interesting. Your stories are alive, without a perfect picture, with a touch of sadness, ambiguity, and life. Thank you for your great work, which deserves a 29/30. And congratulations on having one of your books read and released as audio on YouTube. You are amazing, and in this New Year, I want to wish you growth, inspiration, joy, peace, tranquility, many readers, and everything you desire. I will read your new stories. Hugs!
carivna-mriia01.01.2026, 16:28AMU, THANK YOU)
- amiu01.01.2026, 15:58
3. Plot This is the hardest part. Writing without spoilers is definitely tough. If I start with the negatives, the ending felt somewhat unfinished to me; everything happened quite quickly, and I wanted a longer exploration of the theme, maybe more tension. My main complaint is that I would have liked to learn more about the fates of the characters afterward. What happened to Saa? Where did he live later? And Faris? Was there anything besides work? What about his mom? It would also be interesting to learn more about Kamil’s father and even have a separate chapter about his arrival somewhere—I can’t say where he came to. Overall, that’s how it is. But I can’t help but mention what the plot did reveal: the characters, the structure of the country, the laws, Kamil’s nature, political activity, religion, the development of the relationships between Rayhan and Kamil, Faris and his brother, and Saa’s bravery. Overall, it’s just strawberries. So, the conclusion is this: no major questions or complaints. The world-building is excellent. Everything is great. So, it’s a 9/10.
carivna-mriia01.01.2026, 16:28AMU, Very interesting indeed... And I was worried that the ending was dragged out...
- amiu01.01.2026, 15:58
But I’ll say that I skipped over many characters, like Faris’s mother, some relatives, Kamil’s father, who is a traitor (I don’t remember his name), though he’s completely absent from the story since he died before it began, but I still understood his core. But that’s okay. They all have their own personalities, though I want to focus on the main five. So... Conclusion about the characters: they are all alive. Absolutely and definitely. Not completely perfect and not entirely terrible. Saa, who in the end made a heroic act, putting himself and Kamil at risk in chapter 36. Faris, who seemed bad at times and good at others. Jahar... well, no, he’s still a piece of trash. And Raihan... everything is clear. This story really reminded me of a well-known Turkish product (you know what I mean, I just don’t know if I can write full names here so it’s not seen as a direct marketing move, but it’s not that!). And there, I didn’t understand why a character was sometimes good and sometimes bad. But over time, I realized that they are alive. Villains with good deeds and heroes with their sins. For the characters, only 10/10.
carivna-mriia01.01.2026, 16:27AMU, Regarding Kamil's father - as I imagine him, he is similar in character to Rayhan (perhaps Kamil has some Daddy issues...) - a person who, for the sake of his goal, is capable of causing a lot of trouble... Which he did. But it didn't quite work out... That happens too)
- amiu01.01.2026, 15:58
And this is the author’s style, after all, the main characters of "Game of Submission" didn’t rush to each other on the wings of love to destroy everything for one another. Mara also had to take unwanted actions regarding her Bars. And their primary priority was power. It’s the same here. Raihan’s first priority is power, the prosperity of the people, their well-being. Yes, I still have an unpleasant aftertaste when Raihan put something on Kamil’s neck for a certain reason (NO SPOILERS, NO SPOILERS, I MUST WRITE WITHOUT SPOILERS). But Raihan didn’t decide this on his own; it was a recommendation from one of the wisest people in the country. Because a ruler cannot do everything they want. Do I completely love Raihan? Honestly, no. Do I consider him a saint? No. A villain? No. Is he a good ruler? Yes. A lover? Yes. A character? Definitely, yes. So, Raihan is normal! Alive! And this brings up the main thought about the characters...
carivna-mriia01.01.2026, 16:26AMU, And thanks again)
- amiu01.01.2026, 15:57
Raihan... the main dessert, a sheikh for whose attention one could sell their soul (the man has an entire harem! I wish I had his level of desire... well, you get it). Let's get to the main conflict: in her blog, the Enchanting Dream herself raised the question that Raihan is not a brute, as many people saw the sheikh in him. I’ve read the story in full and only then moved on to the blog and reread it, so I have my own opinion and I share it with Enchanting Dream because yes, Raihan is NOT a brute. I’ll admit, I felt manipulativeness, abusiveness, red flags, and much more, BUT! Where do we see all of this? In his actions towards Kamil, because there are many moments, but honestly: Raihan never intended to do anything bad to Kamil (take his life, force him, or mock him). Yes, there was cruelty in chapter 37, but it was forced, not desired. And even more honestly: Raihan is a sheikh. As much as we love plot tropes where the king of the universe is ready to destroy that universe for the sake of a loved one — it’s not the truth. It’s an idealized image. A dream standard. Not reality.
carivna-mriia01.01.2026, 16:25AMU, I'm very glad that you understood me)
- amiu01.01.2026, 15:57
But what I will say about Kamil: I am proud of his gradual development because I was afraid that one problem might arise, which is the sudden perfection of the character at the end. But that’s not the case (Thanks to Kharmm) because Kamil DEVELOPS both emotionally and physically, and in the finale, there is no dissonance because a strong and precise path led to Kamil’s strength. I’m also glad that we finally learned about the nature of Kamil’s origin because that was the main question of the story, and everything was beautifully and clearly laid out for us, which cannot be unpraised.
carivna-mriia01.01.2026, 16:25AMU, "for Kamil: I am proud of his gradual development" - that's the main thing I wanted to write)
- amiu01.01.2026, 15:56
Kamil... well, we're in for a long ride here. The main character who, throughout his life, didn’t really know what life was, as strange as that sounds. Absolute innocence, brightness, flawlessness, and tenderness. I cried when various troubles befell him, when I learned the details of his difficult life. I cried when he cried. Such a heartfelt boy, and I was in complete shock when he did something for which he later had to bear harsh consequences (trying very hard not to give spoilers). Something happened in chapter 36, and I confess, when I read it, I burst into hysterical laughter. It was such a twist! I absolutely didn’t expect that from Kamil. And here emerges a general thought about the characters in conclusion as we go through them.
carivna-mriia01.01.2026, 16:24AMU, Regarding chapter 36. Firstly, these are the characters themselves, I didn’t encourage them) Secondly, I wanted to show that Kamil is not entirely a sweet little boy) He can behave differently depending on the situation)
- amiu01.01.2026, 15:55
Faris... there is a phrase: loyal like a dog. I completely dedicate these words to him. I confess, the conversations between Faris and Kamil could bring me to tears. The special words about brotherhood in general... I was incredibly surprised that despite a very difficult situation, they stayed together. They were able to help each other. As someone who has the best sister in the world, I absolutely felt this storyline. I have nothing but good things to say, Faris is awesome.
carivna-mriia01.01.2026, 16:23AMU, And this is one of my favorites))) Personally))) I wanted to create a real knight in shining armor))) Well, it kind of worked out)
- amiu01.01.2026, 15:54
2. Characters A very interesting section for discussion, actually, because here we have Raihan, and we will definitely talk about him. And about the other characters: Jahar, Saa, Faris, Kamil, and Rahan. Jahar... I wish he would just die. I'm bursting in with words of hatred because you really have to know how to write such a vile creature. He is absolutely disgusting: in his nature, his attitude towards others, his hypocrisy, and everything else I won’t mention to avoid spoilers. He is very slippery and repulsive. I’ve come across stories many times where you look at some villain who doesn’t inspire fear. But Jahar is different; the main character had every reason to fear him. This character carried a serious threat, and the logic behind the entire conflict is a very solid foundation for the plot. I completely believe in Jahar and am utterly captivated by this scoundrel.
amiu01.01.2026, 16:22Magical Dream, Straightforwardness is everything to us)
- amiu01.01.2026, 15:54
Saa... well, what a sunshine. I'll try again to avoid spoilers but will attempt to express my full opinion. For me, he is the bravest concubine in the entire harem because he became the only one who did something no one else of his status did. At first meeting, he didn't evoke any emotions in me. Just a random character. But later, he reveals himself, blooming like a flower. He became my favorite. So gentle yet strong... I thought he would be very annoying, but he turned out to be the best of the best. You believe in him, you empathize with him, you root for him. Let's open a Saa club in honor of how incredible he is.
carivna-mriia01.01.2026, 16:22AMU, I love him too))) Although I probably love Kamil more, Saa holds a special place in my heart)
The Sheikh’s New Concubine
About the book
Camille, whose entire life has been shaped by strange and unexplained restrictions, becomes the new concubine of the powerful Sheikh Rayhan. His father has been executed for suspected treason, his mother and brother thrown into prison, and Camille himself taken as the ruler’s trophy. Yet he has no intention of obeying. And yet… Rayhan doesn’t seem eager to break him. Instead, the sheikh begins a dangerous game — a game of desires, fears, and feelings where every step may become a trap. Camille feels control slipping through his fingers… but will he dare to let go completely, knowing his family will never forgive him? Shocking revelations await him — about his past, his family, Rayhan’s true intentions… and about himself.
332 comments
- alla-dorosenko09.02.2026, 21:00
I read it, and I feel a sense of incompleteness. I would have preferred a different ending. I didn’t believe in the sheikh’s love. I think Kamil would have been better off killing the unworthy lover and returning to his true family. The sheikh is a rare scoundrel, but that’s just my opinion. Wishing the author creative success! Sincere thanks for the Ukrainian-language content!
carivna-mriia09.02.2026, 21:06Alla Doroshenko, Sincerely thank you for the wonderful feedback! Perhaps Kamil made a mistake, but he followed the call of his heart) It's very nice to know that the story touched you! Thank you again)))
- yuliia-ovchar27.01.2026, 20:46
Thank you, I really liked it!
carivna-mriia27.01.2026, 21:12Yuliia Ovchar, ♥️♥️♥️
- liubava-oliinik19.01.2026, 10:25
I like everything - the cover, the annotation, the characters - I'm diving into this incredible story.
carivna-mriia19.01.2026, 10:39Lyubava Oliynyk, Oh, how nice to hear ❤️ I hope you like it)
- viki-dreik19.01.2026, 00:57
Wishing you success, great ideas, and many readers
carivna-mriia19.01.2026, 10:00Viki Drake, Sincerely thank you!
- stas-volvac15.01.2026, 21:11
Subscribed to you. I recommend checking out my page as well, subscribing back, and getting acquainted with the book: "Eye from Mercury. Mission Earth." The book is about a war in the country and the difficult path to victory.
carivna-mriia15.01.2026, 21:12Stas Volvach, Thank you, I'll take a look when I get the chance ❤️
- amiu01.01.2026, 15:59
Phew... I did it! Thank you, Magical Dream, for waiting, thank you for this story; yesterday and today I devoured half of it in an instant. I felt simply amazing emotionality. Thank you for Epilogue 2 in the blog, it was very interesting. Your stories are alive, without a perfect picture, with a touch of sadness, ambiguity, and life. Thank you for your great work, which deserves a 29/30. And congratulations on having one of your books read and released as audio on YouTube. You are amazing, and in this New Year, I want to wish you growth, inspiration, joy, peace, tranquility, many readers, and everything you desire. I will read your new stories. Hugs!
carivna-mriia01.01.2026, 16:28AMU, THANK YOU)
- amiu01.01.2026, 15:58
3. Plot This is the hardest part. Writing without spoilers is definitely tough. If I start with the negatives, the ending felt somewhat unfinished to me; everything happened quite quickly, and I wanted a longer exploration of the theme, maybe more tension. My main complaint is that I would have liked to learn more about the fates of the characters afterward. What happened to Saa? Where did he live later? And Faris? Was there anything besides work? What about his mom? It would also be interesting to learn more about Kamil’s father and even have a separate chapter about his arrival somewhere—I can’t say where he came to. Overall, that’s how it is. But I can’t help but mention what the plot did reveal: the characters, the structure of the country, the laws, Kamil’s nature, political activity, religion, the development of the relationships between Rayhan and Kamil, Faris and his brother, and Saa’s bravery. Overall, it’s just strawberries. So, the conclusion is this: no major questions or complaints. The world-building is excellent. Everything is great. So, it’s a 9/10.
carivna-mriia01.01.2026, 16:28AMU, Very interesting indeed... And I was worried that the ending was dragged out...
- amiu01.01.2026, 15:58
But I’ll say that I skipped over many characters, like Faris’s mother, some relatives, Kamil’s father, who is a traitor (I don’t remember his name), though he’s completely absent from the story since he died before it began, but I still understood his core. But that’s okay. They all have their own personalities, though I want to focus on the main five. So... Conclusion about the characters: they are all alive. Absolutely and definitely. Not completely perfect and not entirely terrible. Saa, who in the end made a heroic act, putting himself and Kamil at risk in chapter 36. Faris, who seemed bad at times and good at others. Jahar... well, no, he’s still a piece of trash. And Raihan... everything is clear. This story really reminded me of a well-known Turkish product (you know what I mean, I just don’t know if I can write full names here so it’s not seen as a direct marketing move, but it’s not that!). And there, I didn’t understand why a character was sometimes good and sometimes bad. But over time, I realized that they are alive. Villains with good deeds and heroes with their sins. For the characters, only 10/10.
carivna-mriia01.01.2026, 16:27AMU, Regarding Kamil's father - as I imagine him, he is similar in character to Rayhan (perhaps Kamil has some Daddy issues...) - a person who, for the sake of his goal, is capable of causing a lot of trouble... Which he did. But it didn't quite work out... That happens too)
- amiu01.01.2026, 15:58
And this is the author’s style, after all, the main characters of "Game of Submission" didn’t rush to each other on the wings of love to destroy everything for one another. Mara also had to take unwanted actions regarding her Bars. And their primary priority was power. It’s the same here. Raihan’s first priority is power, the prosperity of the people, their well-being. Yes, I still have an unpleasant aftertaste when Raihan put something on Kamil’s neck for a certain reason (NO SPOILERS, NO SPOILERS, I MUST WRITE WITHOUT SPOILERS). But Raihan didn’t decide this on his own; it was a recommendation from one of the wisest people in the country. Because a ruler cannot do everything they want. Do I completely love Raihan? Honestly, no. Do I consider him a saint? No. A villain? No. Is he a good ruler? Yes. A lover? Yes. A character? Definitely, yes. So, Raihan is normal! Alive! And this brings up the main thought about the characters...
carivna-mriia01.01.2026, 16:26AMU, And thanks again)
- amiu01.01.2026, 15:57
Raihan... the main dessert, a sheikh for whose attention one could sell their soul (the man has an entire harem! I wish I had his level of desire... well, you get it). Let's get to the main conflict: in her blog, the Enchanting Dream herself raised the question that Raihan is not a brute, as many people saw the sheikh in him. I’ve read the story in full and only then moved on to the blog and reread it, so I have my own opinion and I share it with Enchanting Dream because yes, Raihan is NOT a brute. I’ll admit, I felt manipulativeness, abusiveness, red flags, and much more, BUT! Where do we see all of this? In his actions towards Kamil, because there are many moments, but honestly: Raihan never intended to do anything bad to Kamil (take his life, force him, or mock him). Yes, there was cruelty in chapter 37, but it was forced, not desired. And even more honestly: Raihan is a sheikh. As much as we love plot tropes where the king of the universe is ready to destroy that universe for the sake of a loved one — it’s not the truth. It’s an idealized image. A dream standard. Not reality.
carivna-mriia01.01.2026, 16:25AMU, I'm very glad that you understood me)
- amiu01.01.2026, 15:57
But what I will say about Kamil: I am proud of his gradual development because I was afraid that one problem might arise, which is the sudden perfection of the character at the end. But that’s not the case (Thanks to Kharmm) because Kamil DEVELOPS both emotionally and physically, and in the finale, there is no dissonance because a strong and precise path led to Kamil’s strength. I’m also glad that we finally learned about the nature of Kamil’s origin because that was the main question of the story, and everything was beautifully and clearly laid out for us, which cannot be unpraised.
carivna-mriia01.01.2026, 16:25AMU, "for Kamil: I am proud of his gradual development" - that's the main thing I wanted to write)
- amiu01.01.2026, 15:56
Kamil... well, we're in for a long ride here. The main character who, throughout his life, didn’t really know what life was, as strange as that sounds. Absolute innocence, brightness, flawlessness, and tenderness. I cried when various troubles befell him, when I learned the details of his difficult life. I cried when he cried. Such a heartfelt boy, and I was in complete shock when he did something for which he later had to bear harsh consequences (trying very hard not to give spoilers). Something happened in chapter 36, and I confess, when I read it, I burst into hysterical laughter. It was such a twist! I absolutely didn’t expect that from Kamil. And here emerges a general thought about the characters in conclusion as we go through them.
carivna-mriia01.01.2026, 16:24AMU, Regarding chapter 36. Firstly, these are the characters themselves, I didn’t encourage them) Secondly, I wanted to show that Kamil is not entirely a sweet little boy) He can behave differently depending on the situation)
- amiu01.01.2026, 15:55
Faris... there is a phrase: loyal like a dog. I completely dedicate these words to him. I confess, the conversations between Faris and Kamil could bring me to tears. The special words about brotherhood in general... I was incredibly surprised that despite a very difficult situation, they stayed together. They were able to help each other. As someone who has the best sister in the world, I absolutely felt this storyline. I have nothing but good things to say, Faris is awesome.
carivna-mriia01.01.2026, 16:23AMU, And this is one of my favorites))) Personally))) I wanted to create a real knight in shining armor))) Well, it kind of worked out)
- amiu01.01.2026, 15:54
2. Characters A very interesting section for discussion, actually, because here we have Raihan, and we will definitely talk about him. And about the other characters: Jahar, Saa, Faris, Kamil, and Rahan. Jahar... I wish he would just die. I'm bursting in with words of hatred because you really have to know how to write such a vile creature. He is absolutely disgusting: in his nature, his attitude towards others, his hypocrisy, and everything else I won’t mention to avoid spoilers. He is very slippery and repulsive. I’ve come across stories many times where you look at some villain who doesn’t inspire fear. But Jahar is different; the main character had every reason to fear him. This character carried a serious threat, and the logic behind the entire conflict is a very solid foundation for the plot. I completely believe in Jahar and am utterly captivated by this scoundrel.
amiu01.01.2026, 16:22Magical Dream, Straightforwardness is everything to us)
- amiu01.01.2026, 15:54
Saa... well, what a sunshine. I'll try again to avoid spoilers but will attempt to express my full opinion. For me, he is the bravest concubine in the entire harem because he became the only one who did something no one else of his status did. At first meeting, he didn't evoke any emotions in me. Just a random character. But later, he reveals himself, blooming like a flower. He became my favorite. So gentle yet strong... I thought he would be very annoying, but he turned out to be the best of the best. You believe in him, you empathize with him, you root for him. Let's open a Saa club in honor of how incredible he is.
carivna-mriia01.01.2026, 16:22AMU, I love him too))) Although I probably love Kamil more, Saa holds a special place in my heart)