“Beautifully written characters, honest and true emotions and a lovable storyline that had me hooked from the opening pages.” ~The Overflowing BookcaseOnce, Eryn Hope fell fast and incurably for Weston Quaid. And he seemed to adore her too—until she learned their love was built on lies when he walked out on their wedding day.Three years later, West has finally won control of his family empire and … control of his family empire and fortune, but it cost him Eryn—something he regrets every day. When business forces him to return to her life and temporarily shut down her livelihood, of course she’s furious. But their chemistry is still beyond combustible. So he makes her a proposition: he’ll take care of her until her bistro reopens…if she becomes his mistress. Her mind screams no, but her body whimpers yes, yes, yes.
As soon as West has her back in his bed, their passion burns hotter than ever. So do his feelings. But can he and Eryn really recapture the love they shared? And when their bargain ends, will he be the one shattered this time or will they finally come together forever?
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Misadventures is a romantic series of spicy standalone novels, each written or co-written by some of the best names in romance. The stories are scandalous, refreshing, and, of course, incredibly sexy. They’re the perfect bedside read, a ‘quick blush’ for the reader who loves a page-turning romance.
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This second chance romance has all the elements of a great Shayla Black love story; wonderfully rich characters, a great storyline with emotional highs and lows, incredibly passionate and steamy sex scenes and just the right touches of humor.
Weston Quaid is one resolute man. Eryn Hope is an equally stubborn woman. West is resolved to win Eryn back after walking away from her three years ago. He’s not above bribery to do it. Eryn likes to think her heart has mended after being left at the altar but it only takes a few minutes in his presence before she’s kissing West. When he makes her an offer she can’t refuse, she takes him up on it if for no other reason than to finally close the book on them once and for all. Now he has six weeks to win her back.
Gosh, even I wasn’t ready for the pursuit and deception in this misadventure. West was relentless and pursued his dreams to tne end. I almost felt sorry for him. Eryn being scorned and torn made him work harder than being a CEO had him working.
This was one sexy twited story. Vendictive mother and all. Another good addition to the series that keeps on giving
Three years ago today Weston left Eryn on their wedding day. She was drinking her pain and humiliation away when West turns up at her apartment. He came to to talk business but quickly realizes Eryn isn’t the only one not over their breakup. Sparks fly from the very beginning. Can Weston convince Eryn that he made a mistake leaving and that he really did have a good reason?
Eryn made me a little crazy since she couldn’t make up her mind whether to give West a second chance or continue hating him. West never lied to her and admitted he screwed up. I liked the fact that he was willing to take the blame. Loved that we got a little scandal thrown in to keep it fun. This book is plenty hot and steamy so be prepared. Another fun addition to the Misadventures Series.
4.5 Star review of Misadventures With My Ex (Misadventures #18) by Shayla Black
Eryn Hope was left a shattered woman by Weston Quaid after he left her at the altar. Fast forward three years and everything is about to change and not necessarily for the better. Ms.Black had me from the first chapter, hook line and sinker; I really could not put this one down.
Thanks to his family West was forced to walk away from the women he loved and now it seems that fate is about to play another game of chance with their lives.
This is a second chance at love story with a twist. I really enjoy Shayla Black’s writing style and although there were times that I was frustrated, all in all I enjoyed this book. There was passion, love, angst, betrayal and forgiveness woven into the story line and I was anxious to see how it would all play out.
Despite the years and the hurts of the past, passion and attraction still burns bright between West and Eryn, so much so that she contemplates giving him another chance. Can West and Eryn rebuild the love and trust they had or has it been shattered beyond repair?
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I received an ARC in return for an honest review. I honestly thought I was going to hate this one. Being we weren’t getting flashbacks I didn’t think I was going to be able to connect with them. I was wrong! I totally felt their heartbreak. I loved West and Eryn together. Although, I was annoyed how Eryn believed his mother after what he told her. I understand the doubting but he told you she was going to try to break you up. She should have given him the benefit of the doubt and talked to him. He told you why he left the first time. The connection you two had, how could you not think something happened to make him walk away. These two situations were different so I thought she should have put her doubt aside. Besides that, I really enjoyed this book!
Jaded and bitter Eryn wants nothing more than to get drunk and wallow in self pity on the 3 year anniversary of being left at the alter by the only man she truly trusted and loved..Then in walks the devil himself Weston Quaid..Suddenly all the feelings of hatred and anger are being pushed to the side when her body betrays her with her want for him..A second chance love story full of steam,fear of betrayal that leaves you with the knowlegde that love truly does conquer all..Shayla Black is a visionary.Misadventures with my ex will whisk you away into a world of seat edges and clasped chests.With villians and heroes it truly is a happily ever after.
MISADVENTURES WITH MY EX is Shayla Black’s second contribution to the multi-author Misadventures series. This is café owner Eryn Hope, and twenty-four year old, businessman Weston Quaid’s story line. All of the Misadventures story lines are stand alone story lines. MISADVENTURES WITH MY EX continues to focus on the Hope sisters. We were first introduced to Eryn and her sisters in Ella’s book – Misadventures of a BackUp Bride.
Told from dual third person perspectives (Eryn and West) MISADVENTURES WITH MY EX follows the second chance relationship between café owner Eryn Hope, and twenty-four year old, businessman Weston Quaid. Three years earlier Weston Quaid destroyed Eryn Hope’s heart just hours before walking down the aisle. Fast forward to present day wherein Weston makes Eryn an offer she cannot refuse in light of the devastation and pain caused years before. Eryn’s business is about to be shut down for renovations and repairs, and with no source of income for herself or her employees, Weston offers Eryn a six week contract for which Eryn’s financial obligations will be covered and cared. What ensues is the rebuilding but acrimonious relationship between Eryn and West, and the potential fall-out as Eryn’s struggles with issues of trust are made more difficult by someone determined to destroy Eryn’s heart-once again.
Eryn Hope has never stopped loving Weston Quaid but the path of devastation left behind with his disappearance and no explanation years before finds our heroine battling between head and heart knowing Weston still has the power to crush her heart. Weston Quaid never knew loss like that of losing Eryn Hope but behind the scenes battle for company control, and threats against the woman he loved forced West to walk away with his own broken heart.
The relationship between Eryn and Weston is a rekindling romance; a second chance between two people destroyed by power, greed, threats and control. But herein lies the difficult or challenging part (for me) of the story line premise: West’s approach to getting Eryn back is all kinds of wrong including a legal contract that all but screams paid wh*re and mistress for as long as he wants. I am not a fan of ‘forced’ servitude or ‘forced’ $ex when a woman is desperate to keep food on the table or a roof above her head…and in this, the story line premise and contractual demands too closely reflects money and stability in exchange for service and $ex. The ‘contractual demands’ would be more in line with a dark romance. The $ex scenes are intimate, passionate and spicy, without the use of over the top, sexually graphic language and text.
The colorful secondary and supporting characters include Eryn’s sisters Ella and Echo, as well as Ella’s husband Carson Frost; Echo’s best friend Hayes Elliott; Weston’s mother Miriam Quaid, and his uncle Edward.
MISADVENTURES WITH MY EX is a story of family, forgiveness, secrets and lies. The premise is emotional and engaging; the romance is desperate and impassioned; the characters are energetic, determined and wounded. MISADVENTURES WITH MY EX is a strong, sensitive and intoxicating tale.
This was an enjoyable read that I did not want to put down. Obviously it is a second chance romance. Holy cow is it hot! West left Eryn on the day of their wedding, 3 years ago, but he had his reasons. Right?? Eryn has never gotten over West, but now that he has come back maybe she can ummmm… f him out of her system. Of course West has a different idea. He is determined that Eryn will be his. Oh they have a few things standing in their way, namely West’s mom and Eryn’s own insecurities. Can they overcome and have an HEA. Yes, but the journey there is filled with heat, tears, lies, and more.
I voluntarily reviewed an advanced copy of this book.
Left at the alter three years ago, Eryn has never stopped loving Weston. It is not until Weston has to let her know about a reconstruction problem on her diner – that he happens to own – do the two reconnect. Can Weston finally tell her the truth as to why he could not marry her? Will she listen? Or does Eryn be the one to walk away this time from her one true love and soul mate? Once again Shayla Black does not disappoint. This may be a shorter story than what her readers are used to, but it certainly does not lack anything. Beautifully written characters, honest and true emotions and a lovable storyline that had me hooked from the opening pages makes this another book that deserves more than just 5 stars.
Once again, Ms. Shayla Black flaws me. Takes my breath away and throws me into a plot that I just could not get enough of.
Misadventures with My Ex was a fun, easy going kind of read, one that I could have easily finished in one sitting, but knowing there is an end to a book that I’ve fallen hard for, I always try and pre-long the ending.. It’s both torture, yet rewarding. I put it down, telling myself I would at least let this read stretch out for a week.. FAIL.. within a few hours I had picked it back up and ended up sitting up way past midnight reading the end. It’s the kind of book that will have you addicted within the first chapter, but thats what Shayla Blacks books do to me.
This book focuses on Weston and Eryn, and their second chance romance.
Eryn – hard at luck in her love life, was left at the alter by the love of her life. Someone she thought she knew better, someone she thought would never hurt her the way he did.
West – lives with one regret, and that is leaving the love of his life at the alter for his family, things that he could not handle, or control but he had no choice but to leave her behind. But it’s not been that simple.
West needs to talk with Eryn about her new business and having unfinished business between them and the way he left her, he knows this isn’t going to be easy. Once they reunite, the sparks fly, just like they did when these two were first together, the sexual tension and chemistry is still there and if anything, its heighten. Unable to stay away from each other, they find themselves tangled up in each other all over again. But is this time going to be like the last? Are they able repair the damage? Will Eryn trust him again? Will hearts be broken?
This read was fantastic. Even though it was light and fun, it still managed to pack the heat perfectly. Characters were written perfectly and this book just sucked me in! I’ve always been a sucker for a second chance romance and Ms. Black certainly knows how to write them.
It’s three years to the day since Eryn Hope’s fiance left her on her wedding day and never contacted her again. A bottle of wine almost gone, her “wedding” dress on and who should show up at her apartment in Los Angeles but the jerk who left her, Weston Quaid. Eryn is drunk but she isn’t drunk enough to not question West’s presence. Why in the world is he here? And why on this particular date? Why does just seeing him again make her girly parts sing? This is so not good. Or will it be?
Misadventures with my Ex by Shayla Black is a fun and sexy read that will have you looking for a cold glass of water while you refuse to put this book down until the very end. Shayla Black always writes the best stories where the hero and heroine find love and enjoy sexy times while entertaining the reader. Grab this book, sit down, pick up that glass of ice water and enjoy!
This was a great read from one of my go to authors that I did not want to put down. It is a second chance romance and I am not always a fan of those. They must be well written and believable for me to truly enjoy them. Not only was this one both of those but holy s*!# was it hot! Eryn was left on the day of her wedding to West, 3 years ago he had his reasons but she never really found out what they were and he never contacted her. She has never got over him, but now that he is back with bad news to boot. He offers her a proposal and she accepts thinking she can work him out of her system in bed since their chemistry is still off the charts. West has other ideas though and finally tells her why he left. Will she be able to forgive him and give their love another chance? Can she look past the outside forces trying to keep them apart? I have read quite a few of the Misadventure stories and this one is one of my favorites.