Yay! A fantastic read from a new-to-me author! it was so fluffy and romantic. I can't wait to read more books from her!!

One Night Stand Bride by Kat Cantrell is part of her In Name Only trilogy, and features a marriage of convenience between two characters who have a wild night in Vegas, with repercussions that follow them home.

When Hendrix Harris and Rosalind Carpenter spend a memorable night together, things get a little out of hand, and their hot tub foray becomes paparazzi fodder. With Hendrix’s mother running for Governor, and Roz coming from a high society family, they’ve been in each other’s social circles for years but hadn’t taken the plunge to anything more. Neither of them regrets what happened in Vegas, but they hadn’t planned a repeat either. Still, to repair their reputations for the sake of their families, they agree to a limited time marriage of convenience.

The weeks leading up to their wedding day include a promise on playboy Hendrix’s part to stay celibate. (Truth be told he’s not interested in anyone else anyway, though he’d have been happy to spend another night or two with Roz). But once he gets his bride in his arms? All bets are off. Still a marriage for political and personal gain isn’t exactly a love match. Will the time they spend getting to know each other and rekindling their passion make them reconsider an expiry date on their marriage?

I really enjoyed the first story in this trilogy (Best Friend Bride with Jonas and Viv) and was looking forward to reading Hendrix’s story too! Hendrix, Jonas, and Warren are three best friends who’ve made a pact not to fall in love but Jonas has already fought the game of love and lost. Hendrix is torn between loyalty to his friends, and his growing feelings for Roz. They had such a fun and sexy night together that he could admit to himself he was a bit crushed when she didn’t want a repeat. But they are in a position to help each other and since they are both responsible for the scandal in the society pages they both feel a responsibility to fix it.

The sex scenes are pretty steamy, but well balanced with the overall story. Rosalind has some of her own fears to conquer and has taken on a career that pushes her to face them. Hendrix supports and encourages her, and becomes a buffer between her and her demanding father. I loved seeing this protective side of Hendrix, and how he comes to really care for Rosalind (and vice versa). The story moves at a swift pace and was hard to put down! They get a lovely happy ending, and I am ready for Warren’s book next!

Review has been posted at Harlequin Junkie. It's also been posted at Goodreads and Amazon.

I was so looking forward to Hendrix's story and was not disappointed! Hendrix & Roz were a super couple. I loved Roz's spunk and Hendrix was just plain yummy! I want me a Hendrix!

A temporary marriage might not be all that temporary when true feelings start to fly and they start to actually like who they are together! A second book in the In Name Only series leads us on a fun ride of finding love when you're not even looking for it! A quick and easy read with a fun cast.

Compromising photos lead Hendrix Harris to ask his one night stand to extend their dalliance into a temporary marriage of convenience so the political aspirations in his family will not be affected.

Rosalind Carpenter can't pretend she wasn't majorly drawn to Hendrix during their night together, but she's decided it's time to clean up her questional reputation, and puts her foot down about giving in to more sex until after the marriage is official. Will they be able to resist each other?

There have only been a few authors that I would follow religiously. I usually just read a book based on the synopsis or whatever catches my fancy -- the cover, the title, etc. But recently, I noticed that most of the books I have purchased were by Kat Cantrell. I read Best Friend Bride and I was so pleased to find out that it was the first of three books. I was really looking forward to finding out what Hendrix's story was and I was not disappointed. There were no unnecessary scenes in the book. I like how I am dropped in the middle of everything right from the beginning. There is action from the get go. I could relate with the characters And even though this was part of a trilogy, I wasn't burdened with hearing the story of the other couple too much. There was just enough information about them to keep me interested but not bore me. Looking forward to Warren's story. More power to Ms. Cantrell.

Sweet & sexy! Hendrix and Roz were in it for one reason only: to tame the paparazzi scandal. But when they really got together and started to feel genuine caring? All bets were off! Great read from Kat Cantrell.

One Night Stand Bride
by Kat Cantrell edenmom's review Sep 05, 2017 · edit
really liked it

On the premise you enjoy this type of read. Then this would be a book to buy. Rather one night or a lifetime the characters keep you smiling. The plot and the background it is written in was interesting. I found the book somewhat uninteresting for the story line, however!!!!!!!! THAT is only because it is not the type I enjoy. So being fair I reread the book with an eye to what is this really? I found it was a truly engaging story that made me smile at times, and shake my head at others. So I can only say it is a good read enjoy! I was given this book in return for an honest review. Anna Swedenmom