Carson and Kendra are engaged to be married due to pressure from her father. Carson attempts to get out of situation claiming he’s in love with another woman, and manages to get an actress to whom he’s attracted to play the part of his love interest. The two have undeniable chemistry. There are some surprising realizations towards end of book. Thanks to Netgalley and publisher for copy in exchange for an honest review.

Another awesome book in this Misadventures Series! This was a fun battle of the chocolatiers, lol. Ella and Carson sizzled with chemistry from first glance! Can't wait read more from this series!

I came across this book on Netgalley and it sounded interesting. I did not realize that it was a part of a series till after I read it. This book can be read as a standalone. This a first book from Shayla Black that I have read and I am definitely curious to read the ones in the beginning of this series, even though they are not all written by the same authors.

This book is about a man named Carson, who is in a forced engagement. He is desperate to get out of this arrangement so he creates a romance with someone he only met once. He then proposes an arrangement with Ella, a struggling actress in need of a payday, to prove that he is in love. As the plan back fires they are put under huge amounts of stress and it strains the new and growing feelings he has. Will he be able to convince Ella he is for real?

This story is sweet. The chemistry between Ella and Carson is electric from the very first sight. Shayla Black tells a wonderful story with a lot of hot steamy scenes that will have you biting you lips and begging for more. The story is not rushed and it plays out with a big twist in the end that will shock you and have you saying “WTF!” If you like a book that will have you captivated and begging for more than you will enjoy this book. I am excited to read more from this author. I am becoming a fast fan.

I will look into the other books, as I am curious if they are connected in any way, since they are wrote by different authors. I will post and let you know what I come up with.

I thoroughly enjoyed this installment of the Misadventures series. Ella and Carson had a "missed connection" of sorts when they first met. Now Carson needs to save his candy company and doesn't want to marry the daughter of his financier. To avoid that catastrophe, Carson hires Ella to play the woman who stole his heart. With their level of spontaneous combustibility, the only certain thing is the plan won't go according to plan.

LOVED this story and the relationship that grew between Caron and Ella. Definitely a must read in this series!

Misadventures of a Backup Bride is a lovely, fast-paced romance. I enjoyed the pace of the book matching the short time frame Ella and Carson have to decide what their future holds in store for them. This book is filled with passion, devotion, love, fear, misgivings, and a couple of didn't-see-that-coming moments.

I am a new fan of Shayla Black so excuse me while I go peruse her catalog of work. I am definitely interested in reading more from her.

Normally I love books by Shayla Black but I just couldn't get into this one. I tried to read it several times and had to make myself finish it. It's probably me so I don't want to run it down.

Carson Frost would do anything to get out of a loveless relationship. On the verge of marrying to save his father's business he realizes that he cannot subject himself to a marriage of convenience. He needed to love and desire his partner not look at her with regret and wish he married someone different. One person comes to mind to save him and his business, a chance meeting that occurred months ago. Lasting only seconds she would change his life in every way. Ella Hope is trying to succeed as an actress and desperately needs the money Carson offers her. They both enter into the relationship knowing it won't last. But you know what they say your best intentions...

Omg Ella and Carson are wonderful! I love their story! The only bad thing about this book is it left me wanting more of this couple!!!!

I received an ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Misadventures of a Backup Bride by Shayla Black is the fourth book in the Misadventures series, which is comprised of all standalone novels.

Misadventures of a Backup Bride follows the romance between billionaire Carson Frost and Ella Hope, an actress hired to play Carson's "wife." What starts as a fake romance soon becomes heated, real, intimate. Ella becomes emotionally involved and begins to fantasize that they are really getting married, but she fears he won't want her once his company is safe and he no longer needs a bride.

This was my first Shayla Black novel, and I was impressed. I recommend this novel to steamy romance lovers.

Carson is in a tough spot. Ella seems like the right choice to fix the problem. They are not looking for a relationship. They both have some issues to deal with from there pasts.There connection is instant. They are explosive together in the best possible way. What an amazing way to find the one. Loved this story. A must read.

***ARC Received from NetGalley***

Carson Frost finds himself in a predicament. In order to save his late father's bakery, he must marry the daughter of his business rival. Young, bubbly Kendra is no match for Carson. While her head is in the clouds, his is on the present day, and finding ways to get out of this sham of a marriage-to-be.

The only way Carson thinks of to get out of said predicament is by lying that he is already committed to someone else. Enter Ella Hope. Ella and Carson had previously met at a birthday party of a guy Ella had been set up with on a blind date.

Carson "hires" Ella to impersonate his girlfriend, as a means to get out of the sham marriage he's being forced into.

What began as a sham soon turns into something more. Carson and Ella come to find out that they want each other more than just two people in a fake relationship. But, Carson has his father's company on the line.

Can Ella risk her heart for a man who hired her to be his fake fiancee? Can Carson find a way to get what he wants--the love of a woman like Ella, and his father's legacy?

This fourth book in the Misadventures series is packed full of laughs, romance, and two characters who make you fall in love with their relationship and root for their happy ending from start to finish.

I enjoyed this story. Not at all a story that is likely to happen in reality, but it has humour, emotion, tension, and well-rounded characters. It builds up to a good climax, will they, won't they? At that point it really could all have ended in tears, as both Carson and Ella are trying to do what is best for each other, without finding out what the other really wants.

A light, somewhat frothy read, but most enjoyable.

Love Shayla Black. This book had my attention in the beginning. The restaurant scene was HOT and the chemistry was amazing, but something was missing. I think it was the fact that Ella and Carson never had an argument. Just seemed like there wasn't enough drama between the two of them.

The story line was very predictable and the characters were one dimensional.
Although there were some twists it just did not hold me.

This was an interesting read. The chemistry between Carson and Ella is unmistakable and intense. From the beginning to the end of the book its nothing but temptation and very good descriptions. I would recommend this to all romance lovers who love to read about spice and two people who clearly should be together. This book was worthy of being part of the misadventures series. So steamy.

DNF... this one was not for me. I tried several times, but could not get through it.

Insatiable....that is the best way to describe me reading this book-I just couldn't get enough.

Meet overnight billionaire, Carson. He owns his estranged late father's candy business, Sweet Darlin'. The only problem Carson faces with his new status is that he is too cash strapped to save the company. He made a loan with his business rival, Gregory Shaw, with the condition that Carson marry Gregory's daughter Kendra. Carson tries and fails to make himself feel anything for his future bride. Carson wanted out of the arrangement so bad that he told Gregory that he was actually in love with another woman. They make a new deal.
Ella, an aspiring actress, that Carson saw briefly at a party months before gets a phone call to play the part of the fake girlfriend. That job turned into playing the fake fiance` & then the fake bride.
Can Carson & Ella play the part & fake it or will it become reality?

Iv'e read other "Misadventure" books in this series & I am impressed. Looking forward to more from Shayla Black.
Thank you NetGalley for this ARC!!

A great funny. Book with a great way to make fun of normal romance.

Carson is between a rock and a hard place when he inherits his father’s candy company and needs some cash quickly. The one man willing to step up and lend him money adds the condition that he marry his daughter. Carson tries to feel something for Kendra, but he realizes a marriage between them is just not going to work. Unfortunately, her father will not lend him the money without the marriage. In order to get out of his predicament, Carson hires an actress he met a few months ago to become his “true love”. This book was HOT, and I loved the twists and turns that came throughout it. A definite must read!