He’s a smooth talking jock in trouble She’s the solution to his problems. Love is the last thing they expected to find. Damon Prescott had it all. Star quarterback. Money. Fame. Now? He’s being accused of taking performance enhancing drugs and banned from the sport and team he loves.Determined to prove he’s innocent, he hires tough as nails private investigator, Evie Wolfe. She’s able to … private investigator, Evie Wolfe. She’s able to bring a man to his knees with a glare, yet sensual in ways that take him off guard – and she’s everything Damon didn’t know he needed.
Evie’s used to men dismissing her, especially playboys like Damon Prescott so she’s not buying the sexual lines he’s trying to sell. She’s with him to do a job, nothing more. But you know what they say about the best laid plans? Sometimes you end up between the sheets with an arrogant football player anyway.
But when the case is over, can Damon convince Evie she’s the only woman for him or will she leave him tied up in love?
A stand-alone novel
DARE NATION SERIES
Book 1: Dare to Resist – ASIN: B0842B31PL
Book 2: Dare to Tempt – ASIN: B0844N9LYK
Book 3: Dare to Play – ASIN: B087ZRKKX6
Book 4: Dare to Stay – ASIN: B089YC13VH
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I really enjoyed reading Dare To Tempt . I love the Dare to Love Series . And this Dare Nation Series is fantastic . Evie Wolfe is a tough as nails , kick butt woman . She is just the right match for Damon Prescott . Evie is a private detective . When Damon is suspended for taking performance enhancing drugs which he didnot . His sister asks Evie to find out who is responsible for setting him up . Evie and Damon pretend to be a couple and soon their attraction cannot be denied . Evie has an ex boyfriend seeking revenge and all this thrown together makes one action packed, intense romance . I highly recommend taking the time to read .
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Dare to Tempt checks all the boxes of an enjoyable sports romance:
Cocky handsome quarterback who lives up to his ‘player’ reputation off the field
Sassy and sexy heroine who can hold her own around any arrogant man
Instant, sizzling hot attraction
Wonderful cast of characters whom some may have met in previous books
Intriguing storyline
This isn’t your typical sports romance. Sure, Damon Prescott is a quarterback whose life has been upended by charges of taking performance enhancing drugs. He knows the charges are false and the tests are wrong. He just has to prove it.
In walks beautiful, badass P.I. Evie Wolfe, hired to investigate who would want Damon out of the game. The plan is to have Evie become his ‘girlfriend’ so that she can observe those closest to him on and off the field.
The story that unfolds is both intriguing and full of page turning suspense because not only do we want to discover who set Damon up, but also who is after Evie.
Carly Phillips throws an interception pass by introducing a subplot which has Evie looking over her shoulder as a nasty ex boyfriend re-enters her life in not-so-nice ways. Of course, this situation has Evie falling right into Damon’s arms and into his bed where things are sizzling hot.
Evie and Damon are great characters. He may be a big time jock, but with Evie, his softer side comes out. Evie is really strong, but has trust issues when it comes to men. Damon may be just the man to break down those barriers and show her that love is possible.
The supporting characters are wonderful. I enjoyed all of the Dares and Prescotts, but Evie’s brothers were great too.
Even though, this is part of a series, it can be read as a standalone. Highly recommend!!
*I received an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.
Another winner by Ms Phillips! Damon and Evie were an unusual couple as at first glance, they weren’t suited for each and were so different. But, then again, maybe that’s what made them meant for each other. This was an easy read, a perfect vacation read. But, wherever you read it, you’ll enjoy your time spent with Damon, Evie, and all of the Dares, new ones and old ones.
* A review copy was provided by the author *
Dare To Tempt, by Carly Phillips, is another enjoyable and entertaining read in the Dare Nation series. I actually enjoyed this book more than book 1… Dare to Resist.
I loved the characters in this story and the storyline was both steamy and intriguing but also filled with suspense. I loved the suspenseful aspect to this story, it kept me guessing and waiting for what would happen next.
Dare to Tempt is book 2 in this series of standalone novels. It is told in Dual POV from the third person. I believe this series can be read in any order. Carly makes sure not to spoil any previous books in the series, but also makes sure the reader is lost while reading the new story. You will see interconnected characters in this series, since it based around the Prescott Siblings. I thought the flow and pace of this story was great.
If you are a fan of the “fake” relationship story, then this is one you should give a try. I loved that we get a HOT Hero and a heroine who knows how to give as good as she gets. Evie was a great heroine. She is determined, independent and full of sass, but she is also kind hearted and has a vulnerable side. She had a hard time trusting because of a past relationship that went way wrong. Damon was your typical Arrogant, Cocky, Jock who was a player and didn’t want to settle down but I couldn’t help falling for him. I loved his hidden softer side.
I loved seeing the other Prescott siblings in this story and it was great catching up with Quinn and Austin (Couple from book 1) I look forward to reading Jaxon’s story next. I also hope we get to know Braden better as the books release.
If you are a fan of the Dare family series and/or Carly Phillips, you want to read this book. It was a book filled with love, laughter and suspense. Just perfect for an afternoon escape.
This is the second book in this series and it was SO good! Damon Prescott suffered a concussion during preseason and then tested positive on random testing for PEDs. Seriously! This man would no sooner jeopardize his career or his body on illegal substances but after the second test comes back positive he is suspended. To prove his innocence they bring in a PI and not just any PI, Evie Wolfe, who is not only gorgeous but can pose as his girlfriend to get into places a regular PI cannot. This one was great and not only does another brother fall when the last thing he expects is to find love it is with a lot of life going on. Add in all of Evie’s past that is now in the present and all her brothers and that is just another stressor. Definitely recommend this one! Now we have to wait for Jax’s book. That one sounds amazing!
When the star quarterback Damon is benched because he tested positive for PEDs, he denies ever touching the stuff. To save his career his family decides to hire a PI to get to get the answers he needs. But the catch is that Damon and Evie have to play as if they are dating in order for her to get the information from the team. What was supposed to be fake ends up being so much more. Can Damon prove to Evie that he is so much more than just a footballer? Or will there be other items from her past that makes her afraid of finding romance? With adorable characters and a stroyline that flowed from beginning to end this was a great read. I love the way Carly Phillips combines the entire Dare family into the mix and the hook at the end for the next book has left be wanting it now.
I am loving this series. Up in this book is Damon, brother to Austin and quarterback. Although it looks like he is in trouble and it’s down to Quinn’s friend and PI, Evie, to help him out. The chemistry between the two was off the charts but the big question is, can they find out how Damon failed his test??? A great read and I loved all of the characters. Even though there was two sort of storylines being told, Evie’s ex and Damon’s trouble, it read really great. It’s always great to read about all the other characters I have come to love from past books likeIan and Riley Dare. I can’t wait for Jaxon’s books, now that is going to really good.
Wow!! Evie and Damon’s chemistry leapt of the page in their short intro in Dare to Resist and it came through in every page in Dare to Tempt. Evie is struggling to regain her self confidence after a messy and embarrassing case. Damon is trying to clear his name so he can rejoin his football team. Evie comes on board as Damon’s pretend girlfriend to help clear his name. Evie is hired to help clear Damon’s name-which is where all the fun begins. I don’t want to give too much away with how things unfold but this book balanced everything perfectly!! I loved getting to see all of Evie’s brothers (please let them get their own stories!!) and all of Damon’s family as well. The proposal is possible my favorite of all time. Enjoy this one- it is a fun, steamy and exciting ride.
When Damon tests positive for substance abuse his sister hires her friend Evie who is a P.I. to get to the bottom of this. When the sparks start to fly between these two, Damon knows he wants Evie in his life permanently. So enjoying this series and can’t wait for next book!
Dare to Tempt is the second book in Carly Phillips Dare Nation series and it’s another one that drew me in right from the start!
Damon Prescott is the starting quarterback for the Miami Thunder and he’s recently tested positive for PEDs, but he knows without a doubt he hasn’t knowingly taken anything illegal or had anything that would have contained anything illegal to his knowledge. His brother Austin, who is his agent and his sister Bri, who is in PR, are helping him to try to prove his innocence. In order to do so, Bri has a plan up her sleeve. Bri’s best friend, Evie Wolfe, just happens to be a private investigator, so she brings her in to help.
When Evie shows up at Damon’s house, the group decides that the easiest way for Evie to get the information she needs is to pose as Damon’s girlfriend. Now, he’s not known for being a one woman man, but he definitely is attracted to the spitfire of a PI.
As Evie dives into trying to prove Damon’s innocence, their “relationship” hits the news, which brings an ex of hers back into the picture and he begins threatening her. In order to both keep her safe and to further the real relationship that is starting to grow, Damon insists she move in with him so he can keep an eye on her. Now that Damon has realized she’s what he wants, will Evie drop her walls and allow it to happen?
I truly enjoyed these two characters and what they brought out in one another. They are both strong people and have been through their share of difficulties in their pasts. It was so wonderful to see how well they fit together and into each other’s families. I’ve always loved the Dare’s and I’m so glad we’re getting to know more of the extended family and I look forward to meeting others!
**I voluntarily read an early copy of this title in exchange for an honest review**
Dare to Tempt is the second book in the Dare Nation series by Carly Phillips. Drama, suspense, off-the-charts chemistry, mystery, witty banter, plenty of heat and a great storyline that you can’t wait to see where the story takes you.
I volunteered to review an advance reader copy of this book.
***4 Stars***
This was a fun, quick read that had a great mix of sweet and smexy that had a nice bit of suspense tossed into the mix to keep things interesting as well as a good dose of the Dare’s showing just how much family means to all of them.
It was hard to not love Damon and Evie. Damon may be all about the one and done and not wanting to be in a committed relationship, but his dedication to his career and his loyalty to his family and friends shows just how big his heart is. Evie is a tough cookie, she’s had to be considering the family she grew up in, but she also has a quick wit and is much more observant than most realize.
The journey to their HEA was an enjoyable one as they both were thrown together and had no choice but to get to know each other and realize that neither was who they expected them to be. The bantering was a lot of fun and the chemistry between them was hot. I really liked that the angst between them was on the low end of the spectrum, especially with all that they were dealing with, but they did have a few bumps in their road and I loved how everything worked out for them.
This was another great addition to the Dare World, which is quite vast. There are a couple topics that may make readers uncomfortable, but it was all handled very well. I loved catching up with Austin and Quinn and meeting/catching up with a hand full of the Dare clan, and I really enjoyed getting to know the Prescott family a little better. I don’t have an ultimate fav of the bunch, but I’m definitely looking forward to watching as Jaxon is brought to his knees!
~ Copy provided by the author & voluntarily reviewed ~
I absolutely loved Damon and Evie’s journey from fake relationship to their wonderful and satisfying HEA! What started out as a ruse between two seemingly incompatible people became something quite real between them and I loved watching that transformation as it happened very organically. I love both of these characters and so many of the other supporting ones too!
Damon has always been a player on and off the field but now he was neither as an injury has temporarily taken him out. And now to top it all off testing positive for PEDs threatens the future of his career. He is innocent of course but is in need of help to prove it which is where Evie, who is a PI, comes in to help. Evie is so awesome! She has been through a lot but she is still so smart and strong. She fights for the truth with everything she has to get Damon back on the field. When her own past catches up with her, Damon goes into protective mode and let me say it ups his sexy factor to the highest level.
I love this story, this series, and all of these characters and cannot wait for what lies ahead for the ever growing Date Nation!!!
This is Book 2 in the Dare Nation Series
This is the story of Damon & Evie. Damon is a football player that got hurt on the field, but also tested positive for drugs, but he never took any. He was suspended from the team. Evie is a PI, and also his agent and older brother Austin’s girlfriend’s best friend. She will be helping to solve this case and get him back on the team. They already know each other, and she disarms him. His sister Bri has a plan to find out what happened. Evie is to pretend to be his girlfriend, which doesn’t sit well with Damon. Damon is all in for a real relationship, although he has always been considered a player. Evie had a very bad experience with her ex, and she has walls up that are sky high. Will he break them down? There is lots of drama in this story. The attraction between the two is off the charts. Its unusual in a book to see that the guy is all in, instead of the woman. I loved it. It has a great story line. Even though it doesn’t have a lot of chapters, they are long ones, and it turns out to be a full book. Carly Phillips always does this well. It’s an excellent book. I can’t wait to read the next book in this series.
Damon is the star quarterback and when drug tested, he tests positive for PED, performance enhancing drugs. He’s suspended and plans to fight it because he would never take anything that would hurt his career. He hires Evie, a private investigator. Evie will not fall for the playboys lines and concentrate on working his case. When Evie’s ex shows back up, Damon convinces her to move in with him, for her protection. Seeing as they are very attracted to each other, they decide to have a fling. While trying to figure out who framed him, Damon will do whatever it takes to keep Evie in his life.
Excellent romantic, sexy story. You’ll see some familiar faces and need a cold shower after this book. I love this series and can’t wait to see what happens next. A playboy who never plans to settle down and a woman who has been burned by men and decides to take a break from them.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I read an advanced copy for an honest review
Damon Prescott, the Golden Boy quarterback for the Thunder has tested positive for performance enhancing drugs! He swears he hasn’t taken any and someone has set him up.
Enter Evie. She’s a tough as nails PI who claims she can help Damon. She’ll just have to pose as his girlfriend.
Damon doesn’t think she can pull it off plus he doesn’t do girlfriends, no one will buy it.
When Evie shows up looking hotter than the Miami sun, in the summer, Damon has to put his tongue back in his mouth and agree to work on solving this mystery.
Damon and Evie’s chemistry is scorching! My kindle almost melted from the heat they generated. Evie shows us a vulnerable side and Damon becomes a protector without becoming an alpha hole.
This is a couple you truly want to see an HEA and when it comes, it’s spectacular!