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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Sexy college romance, you guys DO NOT want to miss this!
Nerd girl wins the heart of sexy college jock?? YES PLEASE!!
Another touchdown for Ilsa Madden-Mills! I DARE YOU is slow-burn, it’s sexy, it’s moving… It’s your perfect summer read with ALL the feels.
You will LOVE nerdy Delaney, you’ll fall hard for Maverick (the cocky jock with a heart of gold). Sports romance perfection–don’t miss it!
Took me a little while to get this book, I was very eager to dive into it… definitely was worth the wait, I laugh so much with Delaney and Maverick. The way they met each other and how their relationship started was great and also different..
Delaney was a great heroine she was light-hearted, empathic and full of life I love that she was very secure and confident of herself, she was beautiful but still down to earth, always laughing and smiling.. she sworn off dating athletes after a very bad experience but life has other plans for her and her decisions are about to change…
“In case you didn’t know it already, I like how you look.” His eyes slowly drink me in, drifting over my face and lingering on my chest. “All that blonde hair, and your green eyes. I dig how tall you are…and your curves.”
Maverick is the hot guy in college, the typical bad boy, a football player that every woman want to have. he is not what he seems, everybody thinks they know him but no one knows he is hiding a past, a past that is making him do things that he is not proud of but life and circumstances had put him into the spot and now he needs save what he loves the most.
Maverick wasn’t looking for anything, his life was already too complicated to be with someone or care for another person but no matter how much he thinks, he has the answer, no matter how much he fights all this sooner or later his heart will betray him and find his way to her.
“I…I have to ask you something.” “What?” My chest catches as our eyes meet. I bite my lip. “Are you…He-Man?”
What I love about this book is that the story is easy to read, the characters are great and will make you enjoy this ride.. you’re going to laugh so much with the shenanigans of Delaney and Maverick they’re everything..
“Maybe. I like that about you. You’re quiet but deep. I am too. I mean, I’m popular but underneath, I’m a quiet guy.”
Maverick and Delaney will definitely warm your heart this is a light and easy to read book, the story is good, captivating but also is a story that will make your heart swoon and laugh so much..
“Two stars in the sky, two souls destined to be together”.
looking forward to reading I Bet YOu!!
I preface this with sports/college books normally aren’t my “type” of read but holy crap did I LOVE THIS! It was so well written, relatable, intriguing, heartfelt, and funny all rolled into one. It made me wonder what was going to happen and I couldn’t put it down! Even if you don’t typically read sports or college books, I think you will love it!
I adore this book. A great weekend read with a hot athletic guy who has a heart of gold. I’m in. Also random side note if you get the kindle copy the % will trick you since Ilsa is awesome and you’re getting more than just this novel.
The bulb is a little different than the story, so here’s how I think it should read.
New Full-length, stand-alone novel released TODAY!
Wall Street Journal bestselling author Ilsa Madden-Mills gives us a brand-new, sexy, heartfelt, contemporary romance series. To kick it off here is book 1, which I suggest you read it, I Dare you.
College is where partying, classes, athletes, and geeks all come together. Where at a bonfire a smart, sexy football god, and a hot geek can test the Legend of Waylon.
Only time will tell 2 strangers if the legend is real, and what they shared that night.
…That’s just my intro but sounds good right?! Now I need to fit in…
Delaney: loves kittens, taking dares, and the Princess Bride.
Maverick: loves football, never gives up, and Buttercup.
Han Solo: loves tuna fish, and running away.
…ok now back to my review…
Valentines day is not for texting sexy, funny, no-named people. Or is it? After all he knows who she is.
Her-Hold your horses, stalker. Who are you?
Him-My name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father. Prepare to die.
(I laugh under my breath at the iconic movie reference and part of me relaxes.)
Her-Good one,
Him-You’re a fan of The Princess Bride?
Her-One of my favorites. I even have a t-shirt
Him-I’ll remember that.
Her-Is that why you’re texting me on Valentine’s Day? To talk about The Princess Bride? Are you lonely?
I think this pretty much sets you up. I Dare You is funny, has relatable characters that are so easy to love, with real human issues and not overly dramatic but enough that I couldn’t stop reading it.
This book is one of my favourite genres. It had all my favourite things
Nerdy girl
Hot NFL Player
Drama
Awesome side Characters
Texting throughout the book
I love Ilsa madden-Mills writing to so easy to get right into the story and be consumed from the first page, i could put this book down and i did read it in one sitting.
I loved Delaney she was the perfect nerd girl, from her clothing to her star wars pets, she was such a funny character but the thing i loved about her is that she never dwelled on the past. She love with all her heart and she was always there for other people. The funniest thing i love about Delaney is her commitment to a dare, as soon as someone dared her she was on it and didn’t care if it embarrassed her to the fullest she was there 100% completing that dare.
Maverick he just broke my heart with the love he had for his sister and that he would go to any lengths to make sure she was safe and he made mistakes but you couldn’t help just falling in love with him. Yeh he was your typical jock but you could tell half the time it was just an act.
If your a fan of the nerdy girl and the jock this is a must read for you, it made me giggle, broke my heart and put it all together again. I am a big of texting in a book and this didn’t disappoint loved this the book
I’m speachless…. I love this story so much !!!
I Dare You is my first ever Ilsa’s book. Of course I saw her name here and there but till this book I didn’t know her work. And oh… wow…. When I find out that I’ve lost so much of my time without knowing about how good writer Ilsa is … Yes I can be mad… but only for myself.
I Dare You was soooo amazing!!! Till page no1 I wasn’t able to put this book down. I didn’t read this book I JUST DEVORUED IT in one long and sleepless night. Today I’m maybe in moom-bie mode but I Dare You was soo worth it.
Maybe You looking here for smal synopis etc but for sure You won’t find it in my review.
I’m oridinary woman who loves to read so in my opinions I only write what did I feel. I Dare You gave me EVERYTHING what I love to recieved from authors.
It was sweet, sexy, steamy but also with heartbreak behind. I just add here that this book is one of the best college books I’VE ever read! Maverick and Delaney… this couple compeletely win my heart!
For one thousand or even more I want to devorued every Ilsa’s book….
DEAR Ilsa see You later – I’ll be back for sure!
What an amazing 5 star story this was. I never expected the deep and raw intensity of this story. I knew it was a sport and college kind of book but never this raw.
Delaney swore off men who play sports after her football playing boyfriend betrayed her in the worst way. Maverick has been enamoured with her from afar because she was with someone else, now he’s getting the chance to get her. He does have a strike against him, he plays football.
This was so much more then a sports romance. Maverick is the kind of character that I like, selfless. He does what he needs to do in order to take care of his family. He puts them first. Delaney is a great character too that bounces back from being betrayed and decides that Maverick is not like her ex boyfriend. She has a positive outlook.
Amazingly written to get me hooked and addicted to this storyline and seamless plot. It was to the point without unnecessary details that tend to drag stories on. There were so many levels to it. Bottomline is this is a must read.
Standalone told in a dual POV with an HEA. I strongly recommend this story.
I’ve heard a lot of people recommend this book because it was awesome. I was not disappointed! The first kiss, the reconnecting after years. So sweet. And the way he cares for his sister, even though his a popular, talented football player that is wanted by most. Swoon.
Ilsa is a new to me author and I absolutely adored her latest release I DARE YOU! I know Ilsa has been around for a while but I never got around to reading her books but when I read the blurb for this book I knew I had to read it! I’m in total shock at how much I loved it! This sweet college romance was much more than expected it to be. The two main characters were so adorable I loved both of them! Maverick is so much more than your typical football player he’s so caring and the type of hero to put others before himself! I loved his sister Raven, their bond was beautiful! He and Delaney were so dorky but don’t get it twisted there was some fire in the bedroom. Ilsa is a fabulous writer and I will continue to read her books in the future.
Five stupendous-daring stars! Maverick & Delaney’s story is the sexiest Sport Romance!
Oh mon dieu ! Ce livre est différent des autres ! C’est intense et très addictif. C’est comme une licorne… douce, originale et unique!
I Dare You by Ilsa Madden-Mills is an all-consuming tale of desire, attraction and raw romance. Damn! This book is like a piece of the most exotic chocolate. It will leave you with the same feeling when the chocolate melts slowly in your mouth because it’s a mix of sweet and forbidden. It is a dream come true for readers who love steamy romance with funny touches.
I spent a wonderful time while reading this book. I laughed and I felt empathy for the characters. Their story felt too real and compelling that I got lost in it.
The plot is refreshingly original. The pace is smooth as cotton candy. The storyline is like a cœur de cristal: fragile and beautiful. The characters are singular and well developed.
The hero is the cockiest football player I have the pleasure to read about. Maverick is hot and sexy. He cares for his loved ones. He is a giver. He is more than a handsome face and sinful body.
Football players tend to be “womenizer” and they never lack of women’s company. As we have a said in Spanish: “Crea fama y échate a dormir.” That means that once you are catalogued in any stereotype it’s hard to get out of it. You still stuck in what people think of you, no matter what you do in order to change it.
To his bad luck, Maverick is also catalogued as a player as his teammates by the only girl who shook his world.
I felt pretty identified with the heroine of this book. Delaney is strong and centred. She experienced from first hand how football players break your heart because of their womaniser tendencies. She won’t allow another football player to break her heart. She won’t make the same mistake. However Maverick will make it hard to fall again in the temptation.
They share a special connection and a mind-blowing kiss during the bonfire party however they took different paths until fate puts them back on the same path. The attraction between them is explosive and too intense. When they are together sparks fly over the room. I loved the text messages between them. They were hilarious and witty.
Maverick and Delaney will learn to trust. They will surrender to their desires and together will fight their demons.
I can’t imagine a greater pleasure than reading this book. It is the first time I read a book written by Ilsa and it won’t be the last. Her writing is smooth, strong and hot. She delivered a marvelous sports romance with the right amount of passion and funny moments. It is a hot read that I highly recommend! Ce livre est un rêve devenu réalité! Five stars don’t cover it…
I love sports romances so much and Ilsa did not disappoint with this book. This book gave me all the feels. I loved every second of Delaney and Maverick’s journey to happily-ever-after. I loved how Maverick was not your stereotypical jock. He was so down-to-earth, caring, considerate, kind and the way he was with Delaney literally melted my heart. I loved how once he set his sights on her, that was it for him, he was committed to making her see that they would be great together. Delaney is such a sweetheart and so relatable. I just loved her character. Her and Maverick were definitely opposites of one another but they made their relationship work. This book is a slow burn but will give you all the feels. I highly recommend it.
A good slow(er) burn with white-hot chemistry to spare, plus some of Ilsa Madden-Mills’s signature angst. Yes, please
I Dare you is my first Ilsa Madden-Mills book and it won’t be my last! I really enjoyed this short and sweet college sports romance story. Maverick and Delaney are so adoreable together. The recipes at the end were an awesome addition!
SO, I had to grab this from my Goodreads page because I couldn’t express myself well TWICE. (And I’m supposed to be a writer. Go figure. lol)
*taking a deep breath* Okay, so here goes…
A swoon-worthy book that kept me turning the pages with its wit, humor and sexual tension.
I DARE YOU was a well-written story about two college students, caught in the middle of their own personal struggles, and Mav (hometown hero and NFL hopeful) and Delaney (Star Wars geek and lovable nerd girl) won me over with their crazy-sexy connection and some seriously sweet moments that gave my heart a squeeze.
I LOVED READING THIS BOOK. Ilsa, thank you for giving us a story to thoroughly enjoy
I loved the characters of Maverick and Delaney. What seems like a random text turns out to be someone you least expect. Page turner and I couldn’t put this book down.
I received an ARC from the author in exchange for my honest review. I really, really liked this book. From the beginning, I was drawn into the story by interesting characters and well-written dialogue. One of the things I love about all of this author’s books that I’ve read so far is that they are comfortable, captivating reads. The characters are easy to identify with, the stories believable. I Dare You is no different. The main characters are very likeable. Maverick is super-sweet and so swoon-worthy! Delaney is a girl I wish I was when younger–beautiful, smart, talented, sassy, and secure in herself. The story kept me interested and turning page after page. I breezed through this book, enjoying every minute. It was an easy, entertaining read containing a bit of everything–suspense, romance, happiness, sadness, laughter and tears. This book is yet another wonderful read from this very talented author. I dare you to get it, meet Maverick and Delaney for yourself, and enjoy!
Nerd + Jock 4evr
I adore everything about these characters and this story. Ilsa has a way of putting stories together that just works! You can’t not fall in love with Delaney or Maverick. Real feeling people, real issues, great romance.
I triple dog dare you not to fall head over heels for the hilarious, sexy, and endearing Delaney and Maverick. Delaney never thought that an advertisement requesting a partner for a salsa class would lead to her being texted by a charming, cocky, and confident He-Man. She can’t help but be drawn to the words that bond them. At the same time, the king of campus Maverick Monroe is suddenly all about Delaney. Going from hating men thanks to her cheating ex to suddenly having two seemingly dreamboats wanting her is enough to make any girls head spin. Maverick has been lusting and loving on Delaney from the very first moment he saw her, but dumb circumstance and luck lead to him having to watch her with teammate for 2 years. Now that’s she a free agent again he is going to work his charm and magic to make up for lost time. His plan is two fold – impress her in person and woo her with via text. Maverick isn’t going to let her get away this time and he will make her see just how much of a goddess he thinks she is.
I voluntarily read an a advance reader copy of this book.