The game was over. The dares were getting old, and the secrets were piling up faster than the bodies.But someone had other plans. They wanted to play a new game.Becky Holt was the love of his life until he found out what she was hiding. Now he wants to seek his revenge in the most daring way.Deke Biggs has always been a shark. He’s not afraid to kill, and he’s about to become her worst nightmare.… become her worst nightmare.
But there’s a new player, and she plans on taking everything, no matter what the cost.
Try to beat him- If You Dare!
Who will win and who will lose?
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Holy h*ll!!!!! Okay two important things when reading this book:
1. It is NSFW! So no sneak reading at work
2. Don’t read it while your significant other is out of town!!
This book is so steamy and hot with an ending that you don’t see coming! I love this series but I never liked the male characters in the story. Deke may have changed my mind on this. He is a bad boy, no doubt, but he has a heart underneath that rough exterior.
I can’t really say anything else without giving too much away, so I’ll just say that you NEED this series in your life!!!!
I love this series and couldn’t wait to read Deke’s book and wow, he’s more cold and calculated than Cole but with a heart that wants to love.
This book has so much going on in it I could not put it down. The sexual tension, the suspense, the twists and turns, being back with everyone, it was perfect, but Becky! Bitch!
I thought I knew what was going to happened with this book, but no, an unexpected turn early on had me hooked with wonder with what was going to happen.
Like the other books, this is a dark read and there is violence. I loved this story, there was so many parts to it, everyone playing each other and trying to figure out what was going on kept me hooked.
I loved Deke and his woman though. She was just who he needed, someone who also shared his black heart. I loved when she played him to get her revenge.
The book goes back and forth, reminding you of scenes that happened in the first two books while engaging in the current story and I enjoyed the other prospective of it.
This was such a exciting and thrilling book that I could not put this down! A definite must read! OUT NOW!
*An ARC received for an honest review*
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Overall Ratings;u2063
First Sex Scene @ 48%
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ARC kindly provided by the author.
So my best bookish friend pointed me in the direction of I Dare You (book one) at the end of last year. I was just getting into darker romances and she swore by Shantel Tessier. Read it, really liked it. Book two came out and I knew I wanted to reread book one before starting I Promise You. Life happened and I never got to it. Then this book shows up on my Kindle. I had no idea it was coming. After I stopped freaking out, I picked up book one again and loved it even more on the reread. Then I read book two and it’s probably a good thing I didn’t read it until this book was out because OMG! The crazy in that book! So now I’ve read this whole series in 6 days. I regret nothing. Except maybe that there isn’t 20 more crazy stories about these characters to binge on.
So there isn’t a ton that I can divulge because you very much have to read these books in order. I can tell you that they’re dark and twisted af. Book one starts off with Austin just moving to her dad’s house in Oregon and she stumbles upon this group of guys.. the GWS.. and they’re doing some very unsavory things. They set out to make her life miserable. But Austin gives as well as she gets. Books one and two follow Austin and her romantic interest. This book, is about Deke and his love life. No one can see book 3 coming. I had no idea what to expect and I loved it. You don’t know who to trust or who to root for. It is a very crazy ride. And these characters are insane. And you question your own sanity for loving them so much. Ultimately I was fine with loving them though. Just prepare yourself that there is no way to be prepared for this story. Exactly.
This is not your contemporary fluff AT ALL. If you only read romance but want something with a creepier vibe for October or Fall time then I highly suggest this series. Some of the settings just give me Halloween vibes. Like I said, this is dark and twisted and amazing. If you are a person that is easily triggered in books then maybe do a little research before starting this. But if you’re a person that is down to read all of the crazy then snatch this series up in time for Fall and Halloween and enjoy! I personally can’t wait to see what Shantel decides to do next.
Whoa. Talk about a complex, addictive book with a completely surprising ending!!! Have fun with this one and read it!!!
This book can be described as nothing but the wildest ride in the book amusement park.
I remember reading I Dare You (book 1) and thinking to myself “WOW. This cannot be topped.” But of course, in typical Shantel fashion she knocked Deke’s story out of the park in If You Dare.
There’s really not a lot that can be said without revealing anything or spilling spoilers but I will say this – scratch everything you think you know. Shantel is about to prove all your theories and ideas completely wrong. With twists and turns at every page, you’ll be left reeling, asking yourself what just happened but aching for more of this special brand of insanity all the same.
Great characters, an insane plot that’ll keep you on your toes and a great mystery will leave you feeling an array of emotions including anger, outrage, shock, despair, pride, rage and sure, you might even laugh from time to time too. Deke is also a beast in bed so expect all the heat and steamy kindle screens.
Does the loyal, cunning and seemingly strong Deke Biggs get his happily ever after? And if so, with who?
Take yourself on this crazy ride and find out! But just remember, nothing is ever as it seems with the GWS…..
*Reviewed by Ali at Fallen For Books.
Omg. This was too good. Without giving any spoilers, (unless I’ve personally spoken with you and you KNOW what I wanted to happen in this book, and if that’s the case….sorry for the spoiler:D), this book went exactly how I wanted it to go. Well, in a round about way, anyway.
I cannot get enough of these sharks, and Deke is probably my second favorite. I’m dying to know what other secrets the sharks are keeping.
Honestly, I’m reallllly sad that Eli died before the series started, because he’s a fascinating character and he’s not even alive. How did the author do that?
Cole and Austin make numerous appearances, so I could get my Cole fix.
This book is impossible to review without spoilers, but I will say, it’s something you want to go into blind anyway.
Dark, tangled, mesmerizing romantic suspense. A modern day twist on Bret Easton Ellis’s “Less Than Zero”, “If You Dare” gives new meaning to the phrase ‘the ties that bind’.
The whole tale reminds us that the evils of a big city can also run rampant in a small town, especially when rich high school kids with uninvolved parents are let loose in Rovers and Beemers. “If You Dare”, the third and final book in the Dare series from Shantel Tessier, unmasks the secrets of this dark and sordid romantic suspense.
The Dare Series
“I Dare You,” the first book in the Dare series, introduces the Great White Sharks, a wealthy version of a dangerous powerful gang. All are swim team members. All are wealthy. All are lethal. The herd of eight dwindles to five.
The dark romance between Austin and Cole fills the first two books in the Dare series. Dark mysteries unfold as the high school kids unleash their own brand of revenge on the evils in their town.
In “If You Dare,” the high school kids are now in college, in a new Texas town they don’t own. And someone from their past has decided to change the rules of the game.
At the core of this book, another dark, twisted romance unfolds. However,suspense leads the herd in this tale of sharks.
Through a bountiful number of flashbacks we remember the sordid details of the past. The lies are so rampant, the flashbacks help. I suspect the abundance of flashbacks means someone could read “If You Dare” and understand the depth of the story and be completely mesmerized and drawn in without reading the first two books. However, I wouldn’t recommend it.
In order to fully understand the depravity of Cole and Austin’s relationship, I would strongly recommend reading “I Dare You” first. “I Promise”, the second book, told from Cole’s POV, offers tantalizing insight into Cole’s tenebrious mind. If you’re not up for the deep dive, you can skip it. However, “I Dare You” is a must read prior to reading “If You Dare.”
What can I say !!!! Deke how I love your twisted mind !
I love this series of books and Deke just stole my twisted black heart !
Shantel my hat off to you, as you had me second guessing and questioning actions and motives throughout this story I love that Cole and Austin are still big players in this story and the other GWS feature too ! But when Deke falls he falls. hard and this book was perfect !
A fantastic read that you get twisted up in from the first page !
5 Stars
Diz
4TLOR
IF YOU DARE deserves all the sexy and intense stars because this book was soooo dang good Don’t even get me started with Deke he totally stressed me out but he’ll always be my favorite shark. If you haven’t read If you Dare yet what are you waiting for! READ IT KNOW!!!
Holy hell. I love Shantel’s mind. This book had me guessing at Every. Freaking. Turn. I love Deke’s story. He’s loyal and protects his family at any cost. I hate a certain person. Some people just can’t be redeemed no matter what. I love the GWS. I know they all have their own lives and aren’t that close (except Deke and Cole) but when there’s trouble and they all get together to protect their own. I can’t wait to see if theres more GWS..i need Bennet and Shane’s stories.
Deke just doesn’t care about some things, “he leans down, whispering in my ear, “It’s cute that you think I give a eff what you need.” Deke knows how to catch a girl off guard, “I lean down, and whisper, “That’ll all change once I eff that mouth with my ***k.” She begins to choke on the chocolate at my words and pieces are flying out onto the counter.” Deke is quite the possessive man, “because he touched you. And I am the only man allowed to touch you.” I liked this book, and I dare say it Deke has stolen my heart fron Cole
I love Shantel’s writing so much. It’s all the dark and twisty feels with all the romance rolled in. This is the 3rd book in the series and I’ve loved all of them and hope to see a 4th. If you’ve read the first 2 this book follows our favorite best friend Deke after his move to Austin with Cole and Austin. I was a huge Cole fan in the first 2 books but after this one I feel more team Deke. This book can be read as a standalone which means NO CLIFFHANGER. I know that probably sold you right there, you will not be disappointed for picking up this book!
Holy freaking crap this book you guys!
I seriously can’t find the words, Shantel did amazing with this book. I mean I felt so much throughout the entire book anger, sadness, the love. This book is so unpredictable like you think you may have an idea of what’s going on or what could happen… WRONG! There was so much I never saw coming, I just kept wanting more!!
I highly recommend reading this book, but make sure to start with Book 1, If you Dare. happy reading
Holy monkey balls that was a ride.. loved deke part of the story. Loved everything about this book. Had me sitting at the edge of my sit. Gripping emotions. All the twists and turns oh my.
If You Dare it the third book in the Dare Series. You must read the previous books I Dare You, and I Promise You before reading this one. Just when I didn’t think this author could surprise me with her story telling ways, she proves me wrong. The great white sharks are back to play, are you ready for them? This story is dark, gritty, and full of twists and turns that I didn’t see coming. I couldn’t turn the pages fast enough to find out what was going to happen. I’m talking mind blowing, like what the heck!
Talk about an edge of your seat, mind twisting ending….yeah, this was it!!! Gosh…the whole way through this book so many secrets are revealed and answers to so many questions from the past two books are answered. I literally was on edge and my mind was all over the place trying to figure it all out and I just couldn’t because I would go back in forth over who I thought was behind it all. If You Dare is Everything and more. It’s deep, dark, and twisted in every way. An addicting read that will keep you on the edge of your seat through the whole journey. I HIGHLY recommend this author and this series.
Happy Reading Everyone!!!
Reviewed by Jeanette Oglesby
Talk about an edge of your seat, mind twisting ending….yeah, this was it!!! Gosh…the whole way through this book so many secrets are revealed and answers to so many questions from the past two books are answered. I literally was on edge and my mind was all over the place trying to figure it all out and I just couldn’t because I would go back in forth over who I thought was behind it all. If You Dare is Everything and more. It’s deep, dark, and twisted in every way. An addicting read that will keep you on the edge of your seat through the whole journey. I HIGHLY recommend this author and this series.
Happy Reading Everyone!!!
This tale had me on the edge of my seat. I have read this into the early morning, read during lunch breaks, and ignored my family to devour this book. The plot is on point. Seriously if you are looking for Dark NA, full of suspense, love, lust, hate, jealousy, then this book is for you. It’s an intense roller coaster of what the heck did I just read? Nobody can spin a dark twisted tale like this author. She is firmly in the dark catagory.
The character development has grown from the first book in this series, and you can see how much the characters have changed, yet stayed the same. The work that the author has built around these characters is as real as you and I. Do yourself a favor and read this series, read this book, you will not be sorry.
Ok, I have to start with, that I really dislike Becky, she is a selfish BIT…. It was told from three different views. The story is like always pretty good, with a lot of flashbacks, so everybody knows what happend back then, in the previous books , when tragic happens. It is a sister rivalry, that aspect I did not like really, and I personally don’t think you can be attracted to a guy if he is a real asshole, it is not only the outside that counts, at least not for me. The good thing was, we could read about Austin and Cole again, that was a plus, even when he behaved kind of irrational sometimes. All in all it was a bit dark or better brutal, but like all the other books pretty good.
I received an ARC for an honest review.
So that just happened….I did NOT see that coming! Well played Shantel….well played! This evil genius has struck again! Just when I thought I’d figured out the plot, she would twist it and confuse me even more. The suspense was fantastic! The read was thrilling, exciting, hot and simply amazing! I loved every twisted moment of this book…well this entire series will stay with me for ever! Stunning from the cover to the last word written!