You wouldn't think erotica can be absolutely charming but MISADVENTURES OF A BACKUP BRIDE totally is. Even during any of the scrumptious sexy scenes, there is evidence of the innate charm radiated throughout this crazy but great story. Shayla Black has a way with words and dialog. Her talent is very evident in the two main characters, and I do mean characters, in this erotic romantic comedy. I am not usually impressed with this particular genre, but Shayla Black may have won me over as a fan.

The premise is rather crazy. Carson and Ella. Not exactly who one would envision as a couple. Ella is an aspiring actress who can't get that breakout role. Who are we kidding, Ella just hasn't captured the interest of any casting company so she is doing the whole starving actress/waitress thing. Carson has just inherited his biological father's struggling business. For some reason that even Carson doesn't understand saving the business of his absentee father has become his main focus.

So, when faced with major financial backlash Carson accepts the only offer he can find. This financial backer has one demand, that Carson marry his daughter Kendra. This arrangement is mutually beneficial for both Carson and Kendra. With one major issue. There is no real affection or sexual attraction. And so Carson feels that he must make a last-minute appeal.

The plan includes producing Carson's true love, the woman who holds his heart. Well, that just might take some doing. But Carson almost immediately conjures up this woman. A woman he has been thinking about for a while. A woman he has no right even thinking about, Ella Hope, his friend's ex.

Unbeknownst to either of these people, their attraction is mutual. Unrequited love aside, they both have spent time thinking of each other, in the abstract of course, but with this crazy plan concocted by Carson, it would seem that the two of them will be spending a lot of time together.

All they have to do is prove to Kendra's father that the two of them are crazy in love with each other. And that's when the fun begins.

Shayla Black takes us down a merry path with these two crazy, endearing characters that capture your heart. This story is equally adorable, sassy and steamy. No doubt this book is going to win this talented author many new fans.

MISADVENTURES OF A BACKUP BRIDE is a charming feel-good romance. There's no reason to believe in a real relationship between these two characters. But Shayla Black has a plan and we are along for what is an amazing ride.