It was supposed to be a game.I Dare You.We brought her in ‘cause I wanted to tplay with her.Destroy her.But plans change and she got caught in the cross fire.Then I did something far worse. I fell in love with her, but she doesn’t know I still have secrets.Ones that could rip us all apart.We’re sharks.Raised to hunt and kill.We take what we want without asking.We’ve never needed permission, so … asking.
We’ve never needed permission, so I’m not about to start now.
You think you know everything, but we’re about to do what we do best and prove you wrong-I Promise You.
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The Sharks Are Back!! Are you ready for them?
I Promise You is the second book in the Dare Series. I recommend that you read I Dare You before starting this book as this book picks up where IDY left off. This story is so intense, riveting, and full of action. There are so many twists and turns I didn’t see coming, that it kept me glued to my kindle to find out what was going to happen. I really can’t wait to read the next book in this series!
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After leaving us on a cliffhanger with book one, the author picks up where she left off, just when I think I have all these questions figured out, the author throws me in head first into plot twists that I did not see coming.
in I Promise You, I finally got some answers on some much-needed questions… And if you thought book one had you all bent out of shape and your head spinning? Well, this book is about to drop you on your ass.
We got to see both Cole and Deke’s POV on this, and it was good to finally see some more insight. In book one, I struggled to connect with Cole, but as the book progressed the more I softening towards the character, and that only got deepened in I Promise You. He grew as a character and finally showed a side of him that showed he wasn’t the monster I first thought he was. He did care, he was able to love, and stand up for what he believed in, what he wanted, and the fact that he would stop at nothing to keep Austin safe? Well, that sealed it for me. I became completely smitten with him.
Deke… He’s perfect. Utterly perfect. This book showed he was loyal to a fault and that he would protect the people that mean the most to him at whatever cost. He continued to prove this over and over.
I’m not diving in deep with this review. All I will say is that you NEED to read I Dare You before starting this. This series was my first by this author but will not be my last. She is certainly different and she put a pretty unique spin on this. The book has it all… Sex, lies, secrets, betrayal, heartache, deceit and it help so much suspense and unknown, which was almost enough to send me absolutely crazy! But it was the best kind of crazy!
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Holy smokes this book is everything. Loved it
Wow!!! This book had me just a breathless as the first one. Those boys… I loved that Cole woke up to realize what truly mattered, but I adored Austin for waking him back up! This series always leaves you guessing so now we wait for the next book!
I can be your fucking god—merciful.
Or I can be the fucking devil—ruthless.
Who I am depends on the person’s actions.”
Holy hell, this book is AMAZING!! Let me start by saying that you have to have previously read I Dare You to understand what is going on in this book. Because I Promise You picks up where IDY left off and fills in the gaps on things you thought you knew. Because honestly, you have no idea.
I could not put this book down. IPY is suspenseful, emotional, tense, gritty, raw. It will have you on the edge of your seat as you quickly turn the pages to find out what happens next. And you will be blown away because Shantel Tessier is a queen at plot twists.
And I’ll leave you with that.
I Promise You is a continuation of I Dare You that answers multiple question while adding infinitely more to the mix. This story, told from Cole, Deke, and Bennett’s POV sucks you deeper into the GWS world. And let me tell you, you don’t want to miss it! In true Shantel style there were parts that made me cringe and stop (to gather myself lol, then made me hot and bothered. She covers all her bases every time and IPY is no different. I highly recommend I Dare you and if you’ve read it, IPY is a must-read!!
5 stars for I Promise You by Shantel Tessier. This is book two in the Dare series. You must read I Dare You first. The great white sharks are back and just when you think you know everything , you honestly have no idea. The difference in this story is its from Cole, Bennett’s and Deke’s point of view. So, after I Dare You, I wanted more from this story and more from Austin and Cole. Holy crap I was not expecting all the secrets to come out. The book is filled with suspense, cruelty, and so much more. The plot twist had me gasping. I can not wait to dive into book three.
We see an inside look of what’s hidden in Cole’s mind. His flashbacks give us a peek into his past.
As well as being a savage we see a loving alpha who goes to great lengths so show Austin how much she means to Cole.
I Promise You will definitely keep you on the edge of your seat. The turn of events will leave you gasping.
A brilliant story by a talented author.
After that jarring cliffhanger we had in I Dare You, Shantel throws us a bit of a curveball- plot twists, different POVs, and a story I wasn’t quite expecting but certainly enjoyed.
In I Promise You, we spend most of our narration in our Sharks heads- as if I couldn’t love Deke and Cole any more, now I get to get deeper insight into what makes them tick. Shantel interestingly and creatively sidelines Austin so we can really immerse ourselves in Cole’s psyche- which means we do get some much needed answers and, because its the Sharks and its Cole, we get even more drama. But really, Shantel is giving Cole the emotional range and complexity that we knew was there but couldn’t quite understand in book one- and it only makes us love him more and more. We discover that all we, and Austin, thought was not quite as it seems- sure, Cole is still a shark in the water, but he’s a shark protecting instead of preying. We get to see him put everything on the line for Austin- show his undying love and devotion- and LORD, that has cemented him as my favorite Shantel heroine of all time. And Deke?! GIMME MORE He’s so fantastic, his loyalty and protectiveness, the way he gives to those he loves.
The book did read more like an alternative POV/companion for much of the story vs. a sequel- we spend a lot of the time re-seeing plot aspects through new eyes, which has our plot stagnate while we explore that. But Shantel finished with a bang- and I’m dying for book 3. This series has everything I love about a dark bully story- and what I’ve come to recognize as the undeniable talent of Shantel Tessier. Addictive story, twists, lies and secrets, manipulation, hot sex, and brutally flawed but also beautifully broken characters that make you crazy and obsessed all at once. DARK, yummy goodness!
The secrets you uncover will leave you shocked! Their story isn’t over. Everyone is hiding something.
Book two picks up with a flash back. The author will take us back to the beginning. You’ll get Cole, Deke and Bennett’s point of view. You will find out so many answers to questions that plagued you and secrets you didn’t even know existed.
Twists and turns galore. This story will keep you spinning. Even with so many secrets uncovered, their is more story to be told. No one does anything without a motive and some we have yet to uncover. However, the author left us open for more.
I was totally sucked into their world. It’s complex and dark. This recaps quite a bit of book one, but with Cole’s perspective and insight from Deke and Bennett. Their disclosures will leave you wanting more.
A thrilling suspense that will keep you at the edge until the last page. It’s definitely not over.
Every love story demands a sacrifice”
I promise you is the second book in the Dare series and wow what a book this is!!
Following on from the dramatic ending of book one we are thrown straight back into a world of secrets,lies, deceit and betrayal and I’m loving every minute of it!!
Shantel gives us another absolutely gripping read that will definitely become your latest addiction, I cant wait for my next shark fix….
THIS IS BOOK 2 OF A SERIES AND SHOULD BE READ IN ORDER.
This book picks up between the last chapter and the epilogue.
Dive back in with the sharks in the second book that expands the world more than you ever imagined. This book is from the point of view of the boys and you find out all kinds of dirty little secrets.
Shantel does something interesting with this book; it’s almost more a companion than continuation. With this book, you get a few answers you had from book 1 while introducing you to a HEAP of new questions that will hopefully be answered in book 3 or later. It seems to set up Deke’s story and let me tell you that I am here for this. I loved learning about Deke and Cole’s history as well as diving in with the sharks and seeing how things started for them as well as a few things behind the scenes from book 1.
You find out more about Deke and Becky’s past and it is JUICYYYY. You end this book wanting to find out what happens and you can’t believe that’s what you just read. I swear, when this book ended I said “wait… what?!” Overall, great book and 5 stars for me.
I was slightly disappointed by this one, mainly because I was under the impression that this was about Deke only. Instead it’s more of a 1.5 book/middle book rather than a second in a series. It takes place after the first one, after the fallout of finding Austin attacked at the end. While the main book jumped to the future, this one gives us Cole’s POV to show what happened when he found her, and after when she was in the hospital dealing with the fallout. We also got to see a lot of the scenes from the first book in his POV; or all the bad things he did to her, we now see what was in his head at the time. So that was a great insight.
At the same time, this one is introducing Deke to us. In the first book, he was just the interesting best friend, but now we get chapters in his perspective (about half the book) and we get to see first-hand what the problems are that he is having; thus hints about the next book. I am very excited for the next book because I really want to see what will happen to the group, and how Deke’s romance will work out for him.
I really enjoyed this one; the insights were great. I just didn’t expect it to be what it was.
So many dead bodies, so little time. Austin is in the hospital and no on knows what’s going to happen next. Lies of galore from everyone. Who was Cole protecting with his lie of the car wreck? The relationship between Cole and Austin as well as Deke and Becky has taken a turn….will the relationships crumple under the tension and secrets. Oh it’s one heck of a ride and one you will not want to get off of. I can’t say it was better than book 1 but it was necessary to clear up a lot of things. To bring some to justice and others were…well don’t take my word for it. If you want to know what happens you will just need to read it. Really good story.
This is the second book in the Dare Series by Shantel Tessier.
I looooved the conclusion to book one and there were so many things that I wasn’t expecting!
At the beginning I didn’t think, that he was good for her. But I was so wrong. I now love them together! I mean sure, he is intense, but he is also really protective and he loves Austin so much, would do anything for her
I also loved to get a glimpse of what the other boys are up to!
Can’t wait for the third book
I was blown away by the first one, but this one makes it better. Cole and Austin are now falling for each other. We soon enough find out why Cole hates Austin’s dad so much, the things he had done is truly hate-worthy. Plus it was good to see Deke’s point of view and Becky annoyed me as well. I’m glad that deke stuck by Cole and Austin’s side.
I really enjoyed this book. It was the perfect follow up to I Dare You. We were graced with the POVs of Cole, Deke, and Bennett. This book offers more insight into the secrets behind the scenes. We also get Cole’s POV and that was golden. Who woulda thought he’d turn out to be a good man for Austin. More secrets were revealed and I’m chomping at the bit to start the next book. This is an amazing series. Be careful they’re sharks in the water. I promise you won’t be sorry you read this book!
A great continuation of I Dare You. It leaves off right where I Dare You ends and provides more back story and twists and turns and of course, leaves some things unanswered. I’m looking forward to reading If You Dare which is book 3 which is Deke’s story and I’m so looking forward to finding out what is going to happen next.
I loved this book! It captivated me from the very first page. It was a continuation of Cole and Austin’s story. But it also had POV from other characters and gave a more in depth look into their world. And as much as was revealed, even more was still kept secret. Shantel Tessier has totally hooked me with this series and I need more!
DREAMY’S REVIEW
I Promise You is book two in the Dare Series and let me tell you, I could NOT put this book done the minute I picked it up!
Full of suspense, darkness, violence, betrayal, hot and sexy times, and blood! I Promise You had me at the edge of my seat for one wild and dark and twisted ride with no regrets, of course!
This book set me off in on a rollercoaster of emotions! I was eager as hell! I could not get enough of Cole and Austin, especially since we were left the way it was in I Dare You! I loved how it highlighted their relationship a lot, and how this book was heavily on Cole.
I fell in so much more love with Cole than I ever thought possible! Just when you think he isn’t redeemable in anyway, he comes up and takes your heart and doesn’t let go! The way he loved Austin, the lengths he would go for her, and the way he was so protective over her was the best part of this book!
And then there’s Deke! He’s one of my favorite secondary characters and I’m so glad we got so much of him from this book! I loved how this book highlighted how much of not only a fiercely loyal and protective and proactive friend he is, but how much of a lover he is! I fell in love with character so much with this book and I’m so excited to see what HIS book has in store for us!
I Promise You is full of everything you want from a dark and twisted book! It’s full of twists and turns that are unexpected, a mesmerizing and all-consuming plot with characters that you won’t forget! Tessier has truly blown me away with this series so far and I can’t wait for what’s in store!
Five GWS stars: