Wall Street Journal bestselling author Ilsa Madden-Mills returns with an all-new swoon-fest of a novel about what happens when you look beyond labels and take a chance on love. Badass Athlete: I dare you to… girl.
Lover of fluffy kitties and Star Wars.
Curious.
His dare? Spend one night in his bed—a night he promises will be unforgettable—and she can solve the mystery of who he is.
She knows she shouldn’t, but what else is she going to do with her boring Valentine’s Day? One sexy hook-up later, her mind is blown and the secret’s out.
Maverick Monroe.
Bad boy.
The most talented football player in the country.
Just ask him.
Too bad for him Delaney’s sworn off dating athletes forever after her last heartbreak.
But Maverick wants more than one night and refuses to give up on winning Delaney’s heart. She isn’t one to be fazed by a set of broad shoulders.
Will the bad boy land the nerd girl or will the secrets they keep from each other separate them forever?
I DARE YOU is a full-length stand-alone novel. For a limited time, when you buy or download the book in KU, you’ll also receive an extended excerpt of her #1 Amazon romance Dirty English!
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I Dare You was a fun, quick read with witty banter and lovable characters.
Delaney is a sweet, smart heroine who just finds out her boyfriend is cheating on her. She isn’t ready to move on yet, but she knows when she is ready, it won’t be with another football player.
Maverick is the star football player at Waylon. His goal is the NFL, and he will do anything it takes to get there.
Delaney comes off as a shy, reserved, geeky girl, but once she opens up, she is quirky, smart, and sassy. She takes up for herself and is able to express her feelings and concerns.
Maverick comes off as a playboy at first, but it is only in his description. His actions do not portray him that way. He is caring and supportive of his sister. He has a lot on his plate, and he handles things the best way he knows how.
I love Ilsa’s writing, and I cannot wait to see what she has in store for the future.
-An ARC was generously provided in exchange for an honest review.
WHYYYYYYY did I wait so long to read this??? I’ve only read two other books of hers but I LOVED the writing and just haven’t had the chance to read any more. I’m so glad I finally got to read this because I’m now obsessed with this football team!!!!
I LOVED Maverick so much and I loved how he wasn’t giving up on Delaney. They were just so darn perfect for each other!!! She was just so nerdy and had such a smart mouth, it just seemed so cliche and perfect that they were such a good match. Part of the appeal, of course, was how Delaney was SO DETERMINED to NOT fall for Maverick. It made the fall SO MUCH SWEETER! (Sorry all the caps are 100% necessary.)
Ok enough about the love birds, let’s talk about this writing!! I love how Ilsa writes!! I love how she added the quirkiness of the dare and especially loved her adding in Skye & Ryker. These two supporting characters made all the difference in the world! Nothing is better than a best friend and some banter! She perfectly placed these two in the most perfect scenes. And the He-man texts? SO PERFECT!!!!! I just loved it all. Lastly, sweet, sweet Raven. She was icing on the cake, so perfect!!
4.5 Stars!!
Sports, popular guy & nerdy girl, AND Princess Bride references. What more can you ask for?!? This book was seriously a perfect bundle of everything I love in a story, and Ilsa Madden-Mills completely nailed it.
Delaney is the quintessential nerd, proudly professing her love of Star Wars & refusing to conform to the status quo. Suffering from recent broken heart she has sworn off football players, especially cocky Maverick Monroe.
Maverick is the hometown hero, gorgeous football star, and every girl on campus’s dream. He’s destined for the NFL, but a horrific accident from his past may cause him to jeopardize everything he has worked for.
“You know that moment when everything stops and the next breath you take is the first one of the rest of your life?”
A brief meeting at a bonfire freshman year results in sparks and a fleeting kiss. But Maverick’s corny line about never forgetting your first kiss at the bonfire backfires, and he’s the one still thinking about Delaney years later.
Between Maverick’s sudden interest, her mystery “He Man” who’s been texting her, and her ex trying to apologize, Delaney’s life just got way more interesting!
I loved this book! The chemistry & flirty banter between Delaney & Maverick was perfect, and the side characters were well developed (more Ryker, please!). The story was fun, playful, & addicting, and I couldn’t put it down.
Loved this heart warming story.
I loved loved loved this story!!
So. Much.
This is the first books I’ve read by Isla Madden-Mills. I loved this one and I bet you!
I’m in love with these characters. This book is defensive captain for his college team, Mavericks story.
The heroine in the mix is cute, shy, nerdy Delaney.
Isla reminds me of the Vi keeland books. Hot. Sweet. But always a heavy topic in there.
Mavericks linear focus on taking care of his sister and courting Delaney in conjunction with his long term goal regarding football and playing pro was hot!! It sucked me right in.
I highly recommend this book!
Ilsa Madden-Mills
This had a slow start for me but I quickly fell in love with Penelope! She is quirky and witty and just plain cute. I loved that the relationship with Margot didn’t stay antagonistic and they form a great (if slightly tense) team. Ryker had my heart in The Hook Up and I was super excited to get his story. The arc of this one is a bit predictable, but super sweet and made this a fantastic sports romance for me. Stick around for the epilogue….trust me. LOL!
I loved how this book was not your typical college athlete book. Maverick had so much more to worry about than just football , it makes this story so much more .
What a fast & fun read! I Dare You is a stand-alone set at Waylon University where there is plenty of friends, football and frat parties. Delaney Shaw and Maverick Monroe share a brief encounter at a party freshman year. They go their separate ways until junior year.
Delaney Shaw is a self-professed geek & nerd, lover of everything Star Wars and cats! At times she is introverted. And she can’t turn down a dare!
“I can’t resist a dare. Normally rather reserved, a dare gives me permission to be someone I’m not.”
Maverick Monroe is the star middle linebacker at Waylon. He is hot and confident. Maverick has a lot on his plate. Family issues leave him with little free time and the NFL is calling. Things get complicated and it could cost him his NFL draft.
“That’s Maverick Monroe, you idiot. He’s the biggest football star in Mississippi and the freshman recruit of the year.”
The story was enjoyable. The characters were lovable and the evil girls were hate-able! I loved the banter between Delaney & Maverick. Their texts were hilarious! They do share something in common but I won’t spoil their story. The road is not always smooth. There are some bumps in the road and an unexpected result!
I Dare You not to fall in love with Delaney & Maverick!
4 stars
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Maverick Monroe is THE football guy attending Waylon University. Even as a freshman the superbly built six foot four blonde defensive linebacker has buzz surrounding him about his future playing in the NFL.
Is he cocky? Perhaps.
Does he deserve to be? Delaney Shaw wouldn’t know because she doesn’t watch sports. She spends her time in the library or maybe watching a movie, but knowing the statistics of the sports players on campus, no way.
However, when her best friend, Skye, dares her to flirt with said football player that has been eyeballing her all night at a party, Delaney isn’t one to pass up a dare. Unfortunately Mr. Cocky is otherwise preoccupied with someone else so she moves on too.
Two years go by before they get another chance to take things beyond just a party dare. The more Delaney gets to know Maverick the more she likes the man beneath the football pads, but that’s the crux of the problem. She doesn’t trust any man in a football uniform especially since her last boyfriend was a cheating football player and Maverick for as great as he seems does have secrets to hide.
Trust is such a big factor when you decide if you want to love someone. No matter what Maverick wants or doesn’t want his focus is on football, he has so much to lose if he takes his eye off the prize. Delaney and him probably shouldn’t happen in the grand scheme of things, but he just can’t seem to stop himself.
Will you dare to read this fantastic new read by Ilsa Madden-Mills? It’s so full of heart, geekisms, and a great story to boot.
Why read this story? Geeky references galore, which I loved, unicorn donuts, I need to find those and devour some immediately, and lastly a love-able hero. Come on, read it today…I dare you.
“I remind myself that getting interested in a cocky-as-hell football player is the last thing I need right now.”
Maverick has secretly pinned after Delaney since Freshman year, but the last thing Delaney wants is to get involved with another jock after her ex cheated on her with her arch nemesis.
A little angsty, a little sexy, a little sweet, a little sporty, a little nerdy. I Dare You is a quick, fun read.
It has been a long time since I’ve read a true to the root NEW ADULT novel! I have to admit, Ilsa Madden-Mills definitely knows her shit when it comes to writing new adult! I’m still feeling all swoony over here and its been close to a week since I finished reading I Dare You! If you all love epic love stories, you are in for a treat! I Dare You is a fun new adult novel about two complete opposites finding friendship and love in each other! EEEK, I’m all about the nerdy girl getting the hottie footballer!
After catching her ex boyfriend in bed with another woman, Delaney is over football players. Now she spends her time focused on other more important things, like her cat. That is until she receives a text message from an anonymous being adding a little spice to her life. Let’s also not forget a certain football player she kissed two years ago at a field party is also back in the picture.
“Legend says the first person you kiss at the party is the one you’ll never forget. It might be years later, and still their face is the one you dream about.”
Maverick Monroe has it bad for the nerdy chick he kissed at a field party two years ago, but she’s always been off limits due to the fact that she was dating his team’s kicker…Until now. Now all bets are off the table and he’s going for what he wants.
This novel was so much fun to read with just the right amount of angst to get my heart pumping. I loved how different Maverick is from most jock type characters. He’s a jock but also a nerd. He’s into football but loves He-Man and Star Wars talk. Which makes him a perfect fit for Delaney.
Overall, There’s so much I can say about this novel, but I literally can’t find the words. If you’re looking for a fun novel that will have you laughing and on the edge of your seat read I Dare You by Ilsa Madden-Mills!
I was so disappointed in this one! I’ve read a few other books by this author and bought this after I read the sample. I started getting bored about 1/3 of the way through. Then the book ended and I thought “ that’s it?” As it turned out the book itself ended around 55% and a portion of another book started. I already read the next book, so I felt like I was ripped off and returned the book for a refund. The characters really had no depth. The book just felt like a rush job. Sorry to be so harsh, but I’m also mad at myself for wasting my time.