One woman, two men, a fierce attraction and a danger that could destroy them all…Olivia Holloway’s life has never been easy. On her own at sixteen, she’s fought to survive ever since. When she finds herself in a dangerous situation that even she can’t handle, she has to break down and ask for help. She reluctantly seeks it by showing up at her estranged brother’s law firm. However, it’s not her … However, it’s not her brother, Trey, who steps in, it’s the firm’s private investigator, Elliot Stone and his husband, Grant Lane. They agree to hide her at their home to keep her safe after she witnesses a powerful Senator commit murder.
Together for a decade, Eli and Grant’s marriage is solid and they’re still deeply in love. But when Olivia shows up at the firm they both work at, Eli feels a pull toward the woman he can’t deny. Only now he needs to convince his husband that bringing her into their relationship will not destroy what they have but only enhance it. However, will Grant agree?
And will the trouble that’s following Olivia put them all at risk?
Note: This book in the series can be read as stand-alone. It includes an HEA ending. It is intended for audiences over 18 years of age since it includes MMF scenes between all three characters.
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I absolutely LOVE THIS BOOK!! I read this book in one day!! Olivia, Eli and Grant’s chemistry is nothing short of amazing!! I was glued to this book!! The scenes are amazing!! Get this book ASAP!! Another masterpiece!!
Such an interesting story, full of suspense as well as hot guys and their women. The characters are intense and strong individuals determined to keep Olivia safe from harm. I found this to be a great read, I highly recommend this book!
I voluntarily read and reviewed this book; all opinions expressed are my own.
This is one of my favorite genres. I especially love ménage books that have a great story line and i have followed the Dare series for awhile. It was nice to see old characters. Its can be read as a stand-alone book but why do that? Reading it along with the past books gives you such a great background. St james writes great books. Grant and Eli have a solid foundation they have been married for years. When Trey’s sister Olivia runs into problems there is an immediate connection. One they feel has to be explored. Its a hot hot book. I loved it. Its got drama and romance and hot scenes. I read this book voluntarily for an honest review. If you love ménage books you’ll love this. Enjoy!
This is my favorite book of this series so far. I simply adored Eli and Grant. They complement each other so well, and are so good for each other. Olivia has not had an easy life, and has been on her own for a very long time, making it on her own however she had to. She is quite independent, and hates asking for help. She isn’t very good at it, or about it either! But she no longer has a choice. She needs her brother’s help, and she goes to Trey’s law firm to ask.
Eli is drawn to Olivia in a way he simply cannot explain and doesn’t understand. But he feels he must protect her, even at the risk of his relationship with Grant. Their story is fast paced, with superb writing and amazing characters. Not to mention all of those emotions, incendiary passion, drama and intrigue. You better plan a good chunk of alone reading time because you aren’t going to put this one down until you’re done!
Fabulous Story & Narration A Trifecta of Hotness
Dare to Surrender
Dare Menage Series, Book 5
By: Jeanne St. James
Narrated by: Sean Crisden, Ava Lucas, J. F. Harding
Wow, a trifecta of hotness times two, the characters and relationship Jeanne St. James created and the fabulous narrators who brought those characters to life. I loved this book, the storylines are interesting and once I started I was in it to the end, not putting it down once. Olivia “Liv” has been estranged from her brother, Trey, for 16 years but after stumbling something that lands her in trouble she goes to see if he could help, she has no one else to turn to. When she walks in to his law firm no one even know Trey had a sister. Eli sees her at the reception area and takes her to Trey, after explaining her situation Eli volunteers that she could stay with him and his husband Grant. There is something about her that he is drawn to. I loved how this story played out, from the hot scenes between Eli and Grant to when Liv joined in to the drama, twists and suspense. Thank you Jeanne St. James for another great story and for mastering the dynamics of a polyamorous relationship and all the good loving & emotions that goes with it.
I listened to the Audible edition, Ava Lucas, J.F Harding and Sean Crisden are fabulous narrators and voice performers. They do an amazing job projecting the emotions of the characters in their performance. I loved Ava’s take on Olivia, you could hear her strength and vulnerability. Oh and those boys, that accent and the French! Smoking hot and swoon worthy! Each one is their own talent and together they brought so much to this story. Thank you for this amazing listen
Grant and Eli, two souls entwined as one unit. Liv is a soul lost in a world where no one seems to care.
When Liv witnesses a horrific crime, she runs to her brother who she hasn’t seen since she was 16. Meeting the dynamic duo Grant and Eli, Liv finds herself being held in protective custody within their home and then their arms. Grant and Eli realize there is something about Liv that calls to their souls, aching to turn their powerful duo into an electrifying and thrilling triad.
Can Liv let go of her independence enough to allow the alpha males into her life permanently? Will Grant and Eli get the chance to explore the possibility before the danger Liv has run from finds her?
Jeanne St. James has a way of entrancing the reader from the get go. While listening to the luscious voice of Ava Lucas describe this hedonistic tale, I truly found myself embroiled in the story. St. James has a way of writing her stories so the reader vividly sees the characters and storyline. Such a talented author that has the reader begging for more! Seriously St. James, I’m on my knees begging for more!
I reviewed this book honestly in exchange for a free audiobook.
5 star review of Dare To Surrender (The Dare Menage Series # 5) by Jeanne St James
Audio Review:
Narrated by Sean Crisden, Ava Lucas and JF Harding this was a captivating story that kept my attention throughout. The French spoken throughout this book was smoking hot and added to my listening pleasure.
What happens when your husband of 10 years suggests the possibility of adding a woman to your relationship? That is the position that Grant Lane finds himself in. When Elliot (Eli) Stone first sees Olivia (Liv) Holloway there is something about her that draws him to her. Perhaps it is the danger she finds herself in, but there is something that he cannot ignore.
Liv has been on her own for years but when she finds herself in danger, even though it has been 16 years, she turns to her estranged brother Trey for help.
When Eli offers up his home with Grant as a sanctuary, Liv is unsure if she should accept but Eli is adamant.
I fell hard and fast for Eli Stone; the relationship he had with Grant was amazing. Their chemistry together was off the charts and I loved how committed they were to one another.
Liv cannot help but be in awe of the relationship Eli and Grant have. She has had no one on her side and in truth all she wants is to love and be loved.
There is drama, suspense, spice, heat and so much emotion that I couldn’t put this book down, listening to it in almost one go.
The chemistry between Eli, Grant and Liv was electrifying. Falling for both men is more than she expected. Can Eli and Grant protect her and in turn bring her into their relationship?
I love that we got to see glimpses of the other triads and to see what was happening in their lives. This was a fabulous addition to a series I have come to love.
Dare to Surrender
Dare Menage Series, Book 5
By: Jeanne St. James
Narrated by: Sean Crisden, Ava Lucas, J. F. Harding
Each time a release of this series comes out, I think, you can’t top the last one. And each time I am stunned by how easy it is for me to fall for each and every character! This 5th book in the Dare Menage series had me invested from the minute Olivia met with her estranged brother Trey, needing protection after witnessing a murder. Elliott and Grant hide her at their home while working to solve the case. But once Grant and Eli were in the picture, it was pure magic With this story, it has a little different edge, Eli and Grant being married for 10 years, and not even realizing they would entertain a polyamory relationship. But with Olivia, the attraction is immediate and while hurdles of jealousy, their protective side is out and ready to keep her both safe and satisfied. I love these stories, not only about the sex, but contain real aspects of life in each relationship. With the crossover of characters from precious books, it gives the feeling of coming home. Keep them coming Jeanne St James!
Now for the narration. This team of Sean Crisden, Ava Lucas and JF Harding is phenomenal. Each having a POV for a character enables them to provide a specific spin on their personality and each narrator picks up on that and keeps the continuity flowing. It’s not always an easy task, but these three have a chemistry that keep the characters consistent. And with this one, each had to perfect a French accent and French dialogue for Eli and his conversations. It’s incredibly sexy, and it is total entertainment.
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Love the entire “dare” series by Jeanne St James – have all 5 books. Great menage series.
There was one thing I disliked about the book and that was the tired, old, cop-out ending of the heroine getting pregnant in the end. There goes their time together. Pregnancy is neither romantic nor sexy. Even though I hate that cliche ending, this book is so smoking hot it still earns five stars. I loved the characters, I love that the suspense wasn’t so terrible that I had to start skimming just to get it over, I love the way Ms. St. James writes the sex scenes. They’re some of the hottest I’ve read. I’ll be reading more of her books and looking forward to them.
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Eli and Grant, so very happily married and loving each other. Liv seems to come out of nowhere and makes Eli start to wonder and want. Eli can’t and won’t do anything without Grant, and so they try and figure out what is happened and how they can still be as they were, and maybe with Liv along with them. Liv has come to her brothers law firm with nowhere else to go after witnessing something horrific. She ends up with Eli and Grant at their home for protection and it doesn’t take long for the heat and tension to build. Each one of these characters show caring and insight, courage and fear while navigating the unknown. Its amazing to watch Jeanne St.James characters come to life, i swear they are standing all around me as I read.
This book had me glued to my kindle from the very first page with the well written storyline and the fantastic plot that flowed smoothly from page to page! The characters were so well fleshed out that I was totally in awe of the dynamics between Olivia, Eli and Grant, not to mention the intense chemistry that flowed from each character and when these three are together you get pure magic! I could not put this book down until I finished the very last page, therefore, I read it in one sitting!