Misadventures of a Backup Bride by Shayla Black
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Misadventures of a Backup Bride by Shayla Black was such a sweet and spicy read.

In order for Carson to save his late fathers company, Sweet Darlin, he needs an investor. Gregory, the investor who is willing to give Carson the desperately needed money demands that in return Carson must marry his daughter. The problem is neither Carson nor Kendra, the daughter, love each other and have absolutely no desire to marry. So Carson comes up with a plan to hire an actress he met a few months back. Ella agrees to help Carson out, but Gregory will make them jump through hoops to prove that what they have is real. In the meantime, while spending time together, sparks begin to fly.

This book was cute, fun, and steamy. I have read several books by Shayla and I must say, she NEVER disappoints.
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As a blogger I find new books from authors I have never heard from and it has been a wonderful experience. This book drew me in with the blurb as I LOVE fake relationships. This book was more than just that though. The back story to before these two even meet is hilarious, confusing and kinda sad. Both Ben and Miryam have struggles going on with their family. Ben definitely needs money to help his dad with medical bills and Miryam loves her grandmother who is blind that she will do anything to make her happy.

As I said before the back story before these two meet is something else. We get to read about Miryam and her real fiance and how Ben found himself going from an owner of a plant company to an accidental escort or man whore. There were times that I could not help but laugh at the situations Ben put himself in. The leading star in this book though was Mr. T the Ferret 

So what happens when two people fake being in a relationship? Well feelings start to catch and sooner or later they're not really faking it or at least one person isnt. So can the man whore, who doesnt know hes a man whore and the girl who was basically left at the alter work things out and be something or is Ben just the stand in fake fiance and nothing else?
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I loved this story of two people with their own issues finding each other and trying to work through those issues.  Ashlyn and Chance both have a past that holds them back when it comes to others.  I loved the back and forth between the two.  I would recommend this book if you are looking for  a story of overcoming issues with some steam.  I read the book through Kindle Unlimited.
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A phenomenal book by Shayla Black. From the first pages I'm grabbed by the heroines' high energy & tension in her work. The hero is also straight forward. The tension between the two, once accepted is scintillating & the sex hot and emotionally connected. The additional plot of who's after who kept me guessing. Loved the HEA.
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Title: His Fantasy Bride - Things To Do Before You DIe Book 3
Author: Nina Croft
Publisher: Entangled Publishing LLC
Published: 7-11-2016
Pages: 200
Genre: Romance
Sub-Genre: Contemporary Fiction
ISBN: 9781633756663
ASIN: B01HB7GGE8
Reviewed For NetGalley and Entangled Publishing LLC
Reviewer: DelAnne
Rating: 4.25 Starts

I cant marry you. You don't love me.
Two sentences, thats all Gabrielle Harper left Vito DAscensio when she vanished the night before their wedding. If he wants his bride back, hes going to have to hunt her down and prove his love. But when he searches for Gabrielle, he finds Gabby instead; it seems his perfect bride is nothing but a fantasy.
After six months, Gabby presumes its over, an episode in her life shes totally ashamed of. But now Vito is back. Hes the one man she can never have, but as desire explodes between them, she has a tough time remembering why they shouldnt be together. Oh, right, her family hates him, and hes done terrible things. Or has he? But it doesnt matter. When he finds out the truth about who she really ishell never want to see her again.

Nina Croft has a short trilogy of books.  The third and final book in the Group tells of a young woman who runs when she realizes that he doesn't love her and her family will forever make her life a trial.  Vito goes in search of his bride to be and finds a wild thing even more perfect for him.

My rating of "His Fantasy Bride" is 4.25 out of 5 stars.
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RATING 4.5 STARS

Misadventures of a Backup Bride is book four in the Misadventures series.  This book is by Shayla Black.  This book was so sweet (and I mean that both literally and figuratively) and sexy and I completely enjoyed it.  There were also a couple of little surprises that I never saw coming!

Carson Frost has unexpectedly inherited his birth fathers multimillion dollar candy company, Sweet Darlin, after his passing.  Carson couldn't have been more surprised since he barely knew his father.  He was always so busy running his company.  Carson was raised by a very loving mother and step-father.  The company is cash strapped and if he cant secure a loan soon, everything will be lost.  He wants to save the company to honor his father.  No bank would loan him the money he needs so he turned to a rival candy company.  He will give him the loan but with some very unique stipulations.  The owner is worried about his wayward daughter and he wants Carson to marry her!

Carson agrees to the terms but try as he might, he and his fiance just cant seem to find any common ground on which to base a marriage.  There is exactly zero chemistry between them.  Hes pretty certain she feels the same way.  So a new plan is hatched.  Carson will invent a long lost love,

Carson met Ella Hope about six months ago but she was on a date with a friend of his.  There was an instant spark, something that kept him from forgetting her.  He remembered she was an actress in Los Angeles and she was the first and only person that came to mind to pose as his love interest.

Ella has had little luck jump starting her career as an actress.  She needs rent money so when Carson called and offered her a job posing as his long lost love, she agreed.  She definitely remembered Carson.  She couldn't take her eyes off of him the time they met.  She doubted he felt the same way but had no hesitations in accepting the job.  As soon as she arrived in North Carolina and they were face to face, that same spark was there only this time it was more like huge arcs of electricity between them.  Needless to say, these two decided very quickly to act on their mutual attraction and if their chemistry could have been bottled, they would have been able to light up the entire city.

He wants to conquer me.  Heaven help me, I want to let him.  This is so not what I planned on happening.

As the days pass, their bond grows into something more.  But Ella was raised by two parents that rarely had time for their own children.  The thought of falling so fast for this man is frightening.  No way could she trust that what they have found together could last.  Plus, her life is in Los Angeles and his is here.  If they were going to make this work, who would be the one to sacrifice?

When this assignment is over, maybe the glow Im feeling with this surprising attachment will have dimmed.  After all, what are the chances that the guy who hired me to jilt him would be my soul mate?

As they try to convince everyone their love is true, they realize that they aren't play acting.  But Ella is convinced that she will end up with a broken heart if she stays.  Somehow Carson has to convince her that he truly wants her.  That he has fallen in love with her and she is all he wants.

This was such a sweet and sexy story.  I loved both Carson and Ella.  Both had their demons to conquer.  But together, they filled a need neither of them realized was there.  They completed each other.  The end of this was so cute and there were a couple of unexpected surprises as I said.  This was such a fun little book.  I completely enjoyed it and would not hesitate to read anything by this author in the future.
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How can you not love a book by Shayla Black!!!!? You CAN'T!
His to Take is so very, very good. Joaquin and Bailey's story is one huge roller coaster of emotion, danger, secrets and love and it all starts with a kidnapping! Bailey's life is thrown into a tailspin with nightmares and lies - she isn't who she's always thought she was and the one person who has the answers, has demons of his own. Their journey for the truth opens their eyes, hearts and souls to one another and the family that surrounds them. Truths will be told, desires will come alive and love will take a hold of them that nothing can stop.
This book is just awesome, plus we get the bonus of seeing old friends from earlier books!
Congratulations Shayla!
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Title: Synergy
Author:
Stars: 5/5
Outline:
  Dee had lived her whole life in a ruff part of Detroit. Dee knew how she lived her life sometimes was not what most people would think was acceptable but Dee had her son to take care of and did what she had to do regardless of what people thought. Jason Taylor was a famous musician who worked hard to get were he was but the night he walked into the strip club Dee was employed at he was just Jason. Dee and Jason met and felt a connection which led to a steamy and some what blurry one night stand. After that night they both felt something for each other a tug to get to know each other. Even though they had to different backgrounds and were so different from each other they felt like it might be worth a try. Soon something would be coming into their lives that could make them or break them. Jason and Dee seemed ready for the ride too see were this big something would take them.
Review:
  I loved this book!!! I loved how it was not just a classic love novel it was so modern and very realistic. Love doesn't care were your from or how you are raised and that is real life. i am very excited to read the second book and I highly recommend this excellent book

Heather
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Very good book. It's the first I've read of Shayne. I have to say it turned out to be a good choice. It was a good story line and the characters were interesting, especially Rachel. Ok will be reading more of this great author !!!
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I loved this book because I could relate to Rayla so much. She is feisty but at the same time very caring about her friends and family. She is a young woman who wants very much to get out and see the world; she wants to go away to college but finds resistants from her Aunt. She seems to be in the stage of a young womans life where she needs to be on her own and she feels that she cant do that going to the college that her Aunt wants her to go. So Rayla and her best friend Cassie make a plan to go to the college of their dreams but that is where things get a bit crazy. There are several things that should have been a sign that going to this college isn't a good idea but that doesnt seem to matter to Rayla because she is going to go no matter what.

  Upon getting to the school Rayla calls to let her aunt know that she has gone to the college that she wanted to go to but then discovers that maybe there was a reason Auntie didn't want her going so far away but now its too late to go back. She must be careful and watch out for herself more than most girls going to college would have to do.

  The whole book is a great read and well worth the time to read the book. It has adventure, love, romance, mystery and a bit of deceit. If you are looking for a wonderful book that will keep you on the edge of your seat this is a book for you.
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A runaway bride goes back to her childhood home to look for peace and finds far more.  Amazing friends, a guy that was her youthful "crush", and a tranquil setting help her heal and be open to a new and exciting future.
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I really enjoyed Temporary Bliss.  Mac is a woman who had her heart broken by a man.  She decided on a 3 date rule. She would never let a man in her heart again after being hurt. Does she ever find a man?  Could one really sneak in and steal her heart? I am glad that Mac has a best friend Kate who is always there to pick her up when feeling down. Love how their friendship is and that Kate let Mac come live with her when her heart was broken. This book I hated putting down at night. Really kept my interest and wanting to see see if she ever falls in love or what would happen to her.  OH and I do LOVE SUPERMAN.....
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Awesome short by an Amazing author.
reminds us to never stop looking for love & it's never too late for a second chance.
Fell in love with Sunny & Mack!!!
the Author gives them such depth and life that you feel like you know them & are a part of their story.
Highly recommend this & all of Shayne McClendon's books!!!
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Book Review:  Dream Hunter
Author: Ramona Fern
FIVE STARS
This short book is really pretty good.  Julianne has been having some very vivid, realistic dreams, yet she can't really get a good grasp of them as they seem to have happened a very very long time ago.
This story takes us on a trip through the life of Julianne, her parents are divorced and her father is not a very nice man.  At least not to his daughter.  Julianne is finishing university and is working two jobs to make ends meet.  She reunites with a long lost best friend from school.
Meeting a handsome stranger, Julianne doesn't realize who this man is and what he means to the town.  Her father's whole attitude seems to change onces he realizes that this stranger wants the company of his daughter.
Julianne starts having some trouble with someone trying to hurt her. Angus Adams, new to town, has offered to let Julianne document some of the contents of his new home, Julianne has accepted and is loving the artifacts and history.
This book draws you in, the history the romance, the comedy, the mystery of who is behind the harassment.  Once you find out the truth and why, you will be suprised at who is doing the stalking and harassing.
Quick read.  Highly enjoyable.  Thank you Ramona Fern for writing this.  Definately not your every day read.
Kelli Harper
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Misadventures of a City Girl by Meredith Wild and Chelle Bliss is the first book in the Misadventures series, which features multiple authors in a project spearheaded by author Meredith Wild. Each book is a standalone story.

Makeup artist Madison (Maddie) has just finalized her divorce from her cheating ex. Needing to get away from the scrutiny of Los Angeles and wanting to get her head sorted out, she books a retreat at a resort in the mountains. But being a city girl, she wanders off on her own instead of heading to orientation and ends up crosses paths with mountain man Luke.

Former Navy SEAL Luke has lived as a hermit for the past several years. This existence suits him best, away from the noise and static of civilian life. When he meets the mysterious and sexy woman who literally walks through his door, for the first time in a long time, he craves human connection. And he wants Madison more than anything.

Theres a definite insta-lust, which required me to suspend my disbelief quite early in the story. I had no trouble believing that two strangers could be so attracted to each other, but I did have trouble believing that a former SEAL with PTSD would be so willing to trust a complete stranger. Theres a bit of magical vagina syndrome happening in this book, without mention of actual therapy or treatment with regard to Lukes issues.

Theres also LOTS of sexpossibly too much, considering that theres not enough emotion at first to establish an emotional intimacy. That happens later. The romance itself moves VERY quickly...characters are dropping the l-word within days, which was too fast for me.

Maddies ex makes an appearance late in the book, which results in unexpected family drama. I felt that this shift knocked the romance storyline off kilter. Theres enough conflict while Maddie and Luke figure out the logistics of if and how they can be together; the inclusion of her ex just complicated things needlessly.

Overall, I really enjoyed some parts of the storythe beginning more so, because it has a more fun vibe while still addressing serious issues. As the story progresses, the tone shifts pretty dramatically and never quite finds a happy medium. But I liked the book well enough and will continue with the series.
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Ethan and Nathan meet on the plane to Atlanta.  Ethan is going home his engagement is broken the wedding plans are off but he dreads telling his mother the truth.  Nathan is looking Frank's son he meets Ethan one thing leads to another and Ethan's parents believe he is Ethan's fiance Nate.  Ethan's best friend Simone knows the truth she is not happy with the pretend engagement.  Robby another friend sees chemistry between Ethan and Nathan he encourages them to make what is fake real.

Ethan and Nathan begin to really care about each other they go away from the madness to spend time alone and decide to stop pretending and get married.  At the rehearsal dinner Simone confronts Nathan about his real reason for coming to Atlanta she threatens to reveal all.  Nathan refuses to give into Simone's demands to leave Ethan.  The wedding day arrives Ethan's sister, Ashley, realizes how much her
brother wants to marry Nathan and she buries the hatchet.  Simone tells Ethan what she found out about Nathan but then realizes she has really hurt him.  Nathan tells Ethan it is up to him if they marry or not.

I received a free advance reader copy of this book in exchange for an honest and unbiased review.
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Readers,you should read,you'll enjoy Shayna and Finn. Great pair. Loved it. Well written. Great book. Thank you :)