What do you do when the devil has you in his sights?You show him that you can play his game.Austin Lowes is new to town. She’s running from a mom who hates her to her dad who cares nothing about her. Only a few months and she will be free, or at least, that’s what she hopes … until she meets him.Cole Reynolds is the devil disguised as a man. He wants her fear, he wants her blood, and he wants … wants her blood, and he wants her soul.
Just a little game, he says, I dare you.
Will Austin survive him, or will she lose herself and the game?
Secrets are revealed and justice will be served, but at what cost?
Who survives and who doesn’t?
Due to mature content and themes this book is recommended for readers aged eighteen and over. I Dare You is a full-length novel, 123k words. The first in the Dare Series, but can be read as a standalone.
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When I first began to read this book, I wasn’t sure that I would be able to connect with the characters or the story line enough to enjoy it as much as I have with most of Shantel Tessier’s other books. A group of entitled, hot-headed, law-breaking, high school students are far afield from my age and experience. But boy was I wrong. This book drew me in, the primary characters having been so strongly impacted by traumatic and tragic experiences created and caused by their parents and adult caregivers throughout their short lives. Those who should have been there to positively direct and support them were instead purely evil and malevolent influences. There are many twists and turns but. the more you learn the more you understand and appreciate what occurs.
All I can say is read this book. It’s dark and tragic in many regards, but it’s so very compelling. You won’t be disappointed.
This was awesome! I love these kind of stories. I didn’t check the description of it. It’s from Shantel Tessier I knew I would love it. I had a fear it was going to be like Dash “hate/love that story.
Cole begins Austin into a dangerous game of Dare. Cole is the one who gets played by Austin. When instead of using her, like he planned, he falls for her.
Great book!!!
Oh wow, I adored this book.
It is very different from others I have read from Shantel. However, I am just going to say that I think this is my favorite of hers to date.I when into this book blind Like I always like to do and I did not know what to expect, it was full of twists and turns. In addition, kept me guessing to what was going to happen.
Austin and Cole I loved their characters they have a love/hate relationship. Cole has so many secrets likes to play his games too. So we are not sure at the start how he actually feels towards Austin is it all one big game to him to have her? They do have great chemistry. You will both love and hate them as the book goes on some points they really annoyed me.
I liked most of the characters a couple I was not keen on then I hated… I do not want to go into too many details, but I DARE YOU to read this book… I promise you will not be disappointed. I cannot wait for everyone to read Austin and Cole story.
I loved everything about it. The writing to the story had me turning the pages. I have to also say I think this is the author’s best work to date.
Wow. Cole is one complicated man who gets what he wants when he wants. Austin is one strong complicated woman who doesn’t know how to back down from any challenge thrown her way. They make for one explosive couple. What a way to see who you can truly trust. Amazing story. Could not wait to see where the story would go.
WOW!
This book is nothing like the Shantel books we have read before. In I Dare You we see a whole new side to her.
This book is nothing that I thought it was going to be. It is twisted and suspenseful with the right amount of sexy and danger. It is a tangled mess of lies and secrets and who done its. Just when you think you have it all figured out, it takes a new turn and you realize just how wrong you were. It literally has you guessing til the last page.
Cole and Austin have a unique, I love to hate you, relationship. They push and pull through the whole book making you question everything. Their chemistry is off the charts amazing. They fascinate you and frustrate you all at the same time.
I was sucked in from beginning..the prologue certainly sets the tone for the entire book.
Lets not forget about the supporting characters because they play a huge part in the story. You will love some of them and hate the rest.
Even though there are “WHAT JUST HAPPENED??” moments, Shantel added a bit of comic relief and just enough sweetness to remind us that these characters are not totally lost to the dark side.
I was NOT expecting the ending to turn out the way it did, but that is not to say it wasn’t brilliant.
I absolutely loved this book. I think this is Shantel’s best work and I can not wait for everyone to read about the twisted tale of Cole and Austin.
Shantel Tessier is a phenomenal author who gets better with every new book. The Dare Series is far and away my favorite series of hers and I simply cannot get enough of these characters. I Promise You is told from alternating points of view and does feature “flash backs” to allow readers to get more of the story from I Dare You. However it isn’t just a simple re-telling of events from the first novel; it adds to the story and will leave you wanting more and more! There is still plenty of dark twists and turns that I now associate with Shantel Tessier!
The great white sharks are full of secrets and you will want to know every single one! If you’re looking for a book that will draw you in from the start and keep you interested even after the end; one click I Promise You now! You seriously will not regret taking another swim with the great white sharks!
All I can say is WOW!!! Besides loving this cover I ABSOLUTELY loved this book! This is a must read for anyone who likes to read books that have you on the edge of your seat. I could not put this book down was absolutely captivating. If you do not like dark and twisted reads then this book is not for you. This book is definitely not about a sweet and innocent girl and the town bad boy there is so much more to it then that. The secrets and the lies that get woven together will have you guessing until the end.
Austin is the new girl to town and on her first night in a new town she witnesses something she shouldn’t have. Cole is one of the bad boys in town. He comes from money and does and says what ever he wants. Their accidental meeting changes both of their lives beyond what either of them can comprehend. Austin is so not what Cole thinks and throws curveballs at him through out the story. She definitely knows how to keep them on all their toes.
I will say in the beginning I wasn’t sure how I was going to feel since these characters are in high school. I honestly didn’t think I would be able to wrap my head around teenagers doing the things that happen in the story. The author sure knows how to tell a story that you completely forget that you are reading about teenagers. This is my first story by the author and it will not be my last. she knows how to tell a story and to pull you in right from the beginning.
Freaking fabulous!
I’m not sure how I stumbled across this series and the fabulous Shantel Tessier—but man am I glad I did! I literally could NOT put this book down it was that freaking fabulous! This was my first journey down Shantel’s suspenseful rabbit hole of amazing writing and I literally devoured every word of it. With so much going on right at the start, you can’t help but get drawn in to this riveting dark world of intrigue, destruction and captivating romance.
I Dare You is a dark high school bully romance that will take you on the ultimate ride of ups, downs, twists and turns! Austin, our fearless FMC, is the new girl in town, sent to live with her father after her drug addict of a mom decides she can’t get any more out of her and doesn’t want to deal with her anymore. When one night she sees something that quickly changes the path of her life and enters her into a world of Cole and the rest of the Sharks. A world of dares and consequences, twists and turns, off the charts chemistry and secrets just waiting to be revealed.
I Dare You will take you on a deliciously dark ride of your life that you won’t want to get off of—and lucky for you there’s more to come. So buckle up and grab this one now to see for yourself
So Make you beg was my first Shantel Tessier book.. I was blown away by it.. and with the several references to GWS (great white sharks) i needed more.. so obviously I grabbed this entire series.. I could not put this book down.. and of course our main guys in this one make a appearance in MYB..
I wanted to hate Cole and Deke but good lord I loved those two. I loved Austin.. and in parts I did feel bad for her but she is strong and fierce.. and just about as crazy as the boys.. Austin and Cole are definitely meant to be together…. but Kellan… oh that man… I seriously disliked him from the get go..
This book is full of twists and turns.. it was crazy, all consuming and intense as all get out. It kept my head spinning.. trying to figure out what was going to happen next..
I can not wait to dig into the other two books.. and read the rest of what she has out..
This was my first book by Shantel and I thought it was a great read! I’ll definitely be reading more of her books. I devoured half this book in one sitting! Lots of steam, drama and twists.
5 Amazing Stars
I loved this book! I Dare you was one of the first dark bully romances that got me hooked on this genre.
Deliciously dark and twisted, full of steam and angst but also heavy on the mystery and suspense. This book has it all, great characters and a great storyline.
If you’re a fan of the Corrupt Series by Penelope Douglas, you will love this series. Definitely a binge worthy series, I couldn’t put it down.
I wasn’t sure if this book would be for me while I was reading the first few chapters. I’m so used to bully romances starting out light and fluffy, new girl at a new school. But this one starts out dark, ends dark, and I love it!
The sex scenes are legit, the suspense is amazing, and I LOVE Austin’s personality. She doesn’t take crap. 5 stars!
I read my fair share of bully romances and as much as I love the trope, it can get quickly old. But holy effing !!! this so was not the case of I Dare You ! Austin (strong and clever) and Cole (my cold hurt boy with a big heart) were everything and more than what you would expect from an enemies-to-lovers / bully. They challenged each other, they literally drew blood and unlike other couples they didn’t have the flower and chocolates kind of love but let’s see who will outsmart who one. Talk about equal opponents and UN – PUT – ABLE. Cuz when you started to think things were slowing down the author threw a nice twist making it really hard not to devour this well-plotted, suspenseful story in one sitting. 5 “what a ride” stars!
5 stars for I Dare You by Shantel Tessier. This is book one in the Dare Series. I can not believe I waited so long to read this book. This is a dark bully romance. “I like to take pretty, innocent things and destroy them.” Cole is truly the devil according to Austin. Cole is attracted to Austin right from the start, to bad Austin seems to give no f*** about him or his feelings. Cole has been delt a bad hand and is slipping further into the darkness around him. Man Oh Man, Austin is the strongest bada** female ever. The story between these two is dark and twisted, but sexy and romantic at the same time. The story will grab you and not let go. I just couldn’t believe the things that happened or the people who did them. To say I was shocked was an understatement. I was screaming at my book by the end. Truly Great Work by Shantel Tessier.
Buckle up babes. This Dare Series will blow you out of the water!! Darker than dark. Twisted like you won’t believe. One incredible masterpiece!!
I DARE YOU #1
When Austin returns home to her father’s house her world is about to be turned upside down and twisted. She is drawn to a dangerous group of boys.
Deep down Cole is a lost and troubled soul who has demons that haunt him daily. He wears a mask so no one really knows just how troubled he is.
Cole is the captain of the school’s swim team, Great White Sharks. In and out of the water. If he dates you and you don’t follow through you gave deadly consequences.
Cole has met his match with Austin. Slowly the sexual tension is unbearable.
When secrets are revealed and lies are exposed a hurricane starts to destroy everything in it’s path.
I Dare You is unbelievable! You just have to read it.
This story is such a roller coaster ride and I loved every minute! Love, deceit, suspense and forever. I was totally consumed from the first page to the last.
Cole is complex. You will love him and love to hate him. He’s broody and weighed down with his own pain. Cole wants revenge. They will pay in blood. He has an ultimate plan and he just found the perfect pawn.
Austin stumbled upon something she never should have seen. Now she’s become their target and a pawn. She’s new in town. Her father took her in to finish her senior year after her junkie mother decided she was done parenting. She has no idea what she’s walked into, but she’s not backing down from anyone.
Cole and his friends, aka The Sharks, always have a motive. They run the town because wealth opens doors and keeps them trouble free. Challenging one another with dares is what they do. Nothing is off-limits. Austin is about to be dragged into their mayhem.
The secrets run deep. So many players out for their own agenda. Revenge will be sought and it will be ruthless. All the while Austin will do her best to survive Cole because regardless of what he does to her, their chemistry is smokin’ hot! He never wanted her, but too bad his heart had other plans.
This story was twisted and told without remorse. Cole’s love was brutal and cruel at times, yet his feelings ran deep. Austin was a warrior. Cole met his match with the girl that never backed down. I was totally invested in their need for revenge and the truth. This story was complex and the author brought all the components together beautifully to give us the perfect ending to this dark romance. I cannot wait for more!!!
Dark, dark, oh…did I mention I Dare You is dark, but I dare you to read this dark, bully romance with both eyes open and without biting your nails.
Shantel pulled out all of the stops and went full speed ahead in this high stakes book, she also doesn’t let off the gas the entire time when she throws you into the deep end to swim with the sharks.
Austin and Cole are made for one another and allow no room for apologies in their “relationship”. Both are headstrong, ruthless, and want what they want. They are the ultimate power couple, each holding dark secrets, but keeping the biggest one to themselves. The one that could ultimately be their demise.
When you fall for a dark bully you fall hard and trust me…you will hate to love this GWS.
As soon as someone recommended this book to me I went to the blurb and was hooked. I knew this was going to be the book and series for me.
Austin, my main babe. I loved her so much. From beginning to end she stole my heart and soul with every snarky comment and threat she ignored from the big, bad wolf disguised as the sexy-as-sin Cole Reynolds.
Cole Reynolds is an ultra alpha and he wants Austin to fear for her life, but she’s been there and done that, so he’s thrown when she brushes the threats off like nothing. I loved that she stumped him and I loved that he kept trying. Their banter was wonderful and realistic.
These sharks are… whoooooo. That’s really all there IS to say about the Great White Sharks. *swoons*
This book was great and I can see myself re-reading this series. On to the next book.
I Dare You is a gripping story of bullies and cliques and was fabulously written.
You either love these characters or you hate them strongly.
Cole and Austin started together in a real plot twist and that continued throughout the story. When the reader thinks they know what is happening, BAM, the storyline alters and gets complicated.
I loved this book madly, from the first to the last page!
What an insane introduction to Shantel Tessier- one that started a long term reading relationship. After reading this series, I knew Shantel would be a one click author for me! This series is so gripping, so creative, so addictive. Shantel redefined the bully romance trope with I Dare You- and set my kindle on fire. I Dare You totally blew my mind- and broke my heart and then rebuilt it again. What an epic book hangover!
Forced to relocate to live with her estranged father, Austin has decided to treat this as a temporary purgatory, a pit stop on her way to get away from her horrid parents. Life hasn’t been easy- and the promise of freedom from everything she’s wanted to get away from only a few months away. But, then we meet Cole Reyolds- and Austin gets caught up in a dangerous game with this deliciously devious boy. Austin will never be the same, NOR WILL WE.Because Cole is everything! Cole is the revenge thirsty de facto leader of the Great White Sharks- a group of cunning, merciless rich playboys who entertain themselves by playing the sinister “I Dare You.” He’s surprised that Austin can hold her own in this game with him and his friends- even if she doesn’t quite know the full game she’s playing. An attraction grows, but Cole also wants to destroy her- mmm…yummy bully goodness! These two are so hot and intense- and we have so much mystery and so many twists! What are Cole’s real intentions? Can Austin survive- who can she trust?
Cole is SO addictive- he captivated me from his first word. He’s dark and playful and so clever. And he doesn’t care about anything- or anyone. But he has secrets- he has guilt and pain, and Austin jolts him. And I LOVE Austin- my goodness. She can hold her own with this devious crew- she’s strong and a fighter. She’s broken herself, but she’s so resilient. I loved her spunkiness and her fire. She’s so real- and both of them are so compellingly complex and interesting. And together?! SCORCHING. The intense love/hate goodness just explodes off the page. Carnal, volatile, emotional, and riveting. Add in a delightful batch of secondary characters (I heart Deke) and this just makes for a fantastic story that I want to sink down deep into and never leave. And that ending- WOAH.
This book had me on my toes- suspense, heat, danger, mystery, amazing characters and chemistry. I am obsessed with Cole and obsessed with this series!