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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This is one dark and dirty read…which you will LOVE!
If you have read the series you are in for a effing treat…Deke does NOT disappoint. He has his sights set on someone. A few someone’s have their sights set on him. Who will swim through the shark infested waters and reach him and who will end up as chum?
This twisted love story is one of my favorites and I know it will be yours too! Y’all better #OneClick this and dive on in!
#Sharks #Princess #BeautifulMess #Deke
OMG! This book is all Deke and is so full of twists my head is still spinning. A few things I learned from this book is don’t play a player and don’t believe anything you think. In the first two books Deke was on the frightening side doing everything Cole asked. He was so wrapped up into Becky that that was what you mainly saw. Deke shows his real side in this book. He’s passionate, loyal, extremely caring and not afraid to kill. It is such a rollercoaster ride. It is a story filled with angst, darkness and heat. Shantel has not let me down with the end of this trilogy.
For me, this book was like a dark haunted house roller-coaster ride. The twists and turns, ups and downs take you by surprise and you are never expecting what pops out at you from the darkness. So much is revealed in this epic tale and you don’t want to miss it.
What an amazing twisted story. Cole and Austin are one strong loving complicated compassionate couple. Deke is one stubborn complicated man. Becky is one stupid unfeeling woman. Demi is one smart compassionate woman. Could not wait to see where the story would go. Love the man Deke showed himself to be.
***ARC generously provided by for an honest review.***
Storyline: 5 stars
Characters: 5 stars
Heat Factor: 5 stars
Overall Rating: 5 stars
“Murder doesn’t have to be messy, princess. It can be sensual, or it can be brutal, depending on my mood.”- Deke Biggs
Shantel delivers another fantastic story on our favorite crew, The GWS!!!
If You Dare is the third and final book in the Dare Series by Shantel Tessier. Just when you thought she couldn’t take it much further than she has in the previous books, she again proves that you should not underestimate her.
This book follows Deke Biggs and Becky Holt. Having been “involved” in the previous books this book will center around the evens that transpired at the end of book 2. Now that he knows Becky has been playing games, Deke is ready to settle the score. However, Becky has her own bag of tricks…
The plot development was insane!! Shantel made it so readers would have no idea what to expect. Just when you thought you had something figured out, guess again! Shantel has a true craft for elements of surprise in her stories.
As always, the character development was spot on. I feel like each of these characters have evolved so much from book one. They are ruthless but you really see how much they have grown as the series has progressed. I think what I really loved about this book was that even though this was Deke’s story, we still saw the development of Cole and Austin as a couple.
This story was great! Hated to see it end.
5 stars
DREAMY’S REVIEW
If You Dare by Shantel Tessier is book three in the Dare Series, and just when you think it couldn’t get more intense and ruthless filled with lies, secrets, deceit, and betrayal in the most brutal form.
The Great White Sharks, these boys and who they have by their sides will prove you wrong! Another amazing installment to this already fucking fantastic series!
Cunning. Ruthless. Merciless. Unexpected.
If You Dare turns it all the way with the most unexpected twists and turns that leave your jaw dropping and guessing who did what and who’s behind what!
You thought the games were over? No freaking way! Tessier leaves you hanging on by every word until you figure out just WTF is happening. . .
GAH, let me start off by saying that I couldn’t fall more in love with Cole and Deke… I didn’t stand a chance with this one! These two blew me away with just how crazy and intense and ruthless they could get! I loved how we got to see just how Austin and Cole are and the madness they all jump into as we pick up where we (sorta) left off!
“Deke Biggs is my target, and he’ll never see it coming.”
Like whaaaat?!?! WHO! WHAT! WHEN! WHERE! AND WHY!
I was literally blown away by the ‘who dun it?’ games and just who the fuck would play such a thing with these boys?! (And is it possible that someone can play it better?! Hmmm.) It’s always a game for them and when they thought it was all left behind, things begin to happen and these boys are ready to bring whoever is behind it to their knees!
“No more pretending. No more lies. I can fucking hate her while making her love me.”
This series right here is one of the best series I’ve read this year! Extremely gripping, phenomenally written, and crazy intense! I literally didn’t eat, didn’t sleep, and locked myself away in my room until I finished the last word of this book!
“We are sharks and not all sharks can swim with others.”
Shantel truly blew me away with that mind of hers, and the way she’s able to weave such a captivating, thrilling, and mysterious plot with the craziness twists and turns! All of my expectations were thrown out in the water because she exceed them AND more! I want to take a dive in with these boys!!
“I feel it. I see it. I want it.”
Need I say more? Pick up this book, HELLL pick up this series! (If you haven’t started yet) You certainly won’t regret it! Trust me!!
If you’re into anti-hero assholes, dark, gritty, raw romance and HOT AF, panty dropping scenes with the most sassiest and fierce ass heroines who are these bad boys’ equals in every single way… YOU NEED THIS SERIES IN YOUR LIFE! Pronto!!!
Five dark and twisted stars:
If you love darker and suspenseful reads, look no further because this is perfect. The first two books are good, but this is the best of the series. The twisted storyline keeps you turning the pages and guessing till the very end. What started as a game of I dare you between friends turned into something more cynical that no one expected. Expect the unexpected is a great motto for this story because you are left speechless at what transpires. Definitely one series that needs to be read as it does not disappoint.
Just when I thought the story couldn’t get any darker…
Holy Titfire. Words. I need them but they just are not coming to me. Why, because this author just sucker-punched me. The first book in this series was a shock because of all the twists and turns. In the second they kept coming with twists but this book… SWEET Holy Mary, Joseph, Gabriel, and Baby Jesus. I kept thinking to myself, “she isn’t going to go there,” BUT She went there. Oh, holy Crikey did she ever.
The depth in these characters and all their psychotic ways is intense. I love that the author creates them in a way that they SHOULD be hopeless and irredeemable. However, they aren’t. They all have something intriguing about them. Their loyalty is something I admire. Even when they screw up it is not with maliciousness. What you see is what you get. Deke turned into one of my favorite characters in this series. He truly walked that fine line of not giving two pinches of squirrel crap and loving those he considered family to the point that he would die for them. That is admirable. Everything he does is with purpose and intent.
Demi, that sweet, although slightly twisted, girl. I am not sure there is anyone else that could have been more perfect than her for Deke. She handled his crazy with a brand of her own. I enjoyed them together and liked that the author again gave one of the GWS someone who was both strong but also calming for them.
This story still had more secrets coming out from the previous books. I was surprised by this considering I thought they had all been wrapped up but NO. That is what helped leave me speechless and seeking words. The author didn’t hold back on pushing the comfort level at the advice of another author. For that, I am ever grateful because this was the perfect book. I couldn’t imagine the story being any different.
WOWZA!!! This is an amazing, thrilling and exciting book 3 in the Dare Series by Shantel Tessier.
I didn’t know if book 2 could be top with the feels, angst, twists, heartache, pain, steam, thrills, and romance yet book 3 featuring main character Deke Briggs and the girl who stole his heart. I didn’t think anyone could top Cole and Austin but yes, Ms. Tessier just did with Deke and the woman who stole his heart- quite literally by accident. Deke is a man who is out on a mission and is full of darkness. The story is fantastically exciting, fun, at times full of action and romance, scary moments that had me on the edge of my seat.
Get ready to have your mind blown, in the best way!!! #GWS
My Rating: 4.8 stars ******
Woah. I was breathless along with the crazy ride to town! Now Now remind me again about the SharkCrews and all their ruthless actions.
‘If You Dare’ was the next chapter filled with multiple of POV’s and intense emotions. You dont want to mess with SharkCrews without knowing the ultimate penalty. I was drawn into Deke’s charm and persuassion. This book was ruthless and OMG I cant stop thinking about it
Friendship and loyalty were the few things that drawn me into. The Secrets were so deep and dark like the abbyss with no end. It was written with angst and fiesty passionate. Its never boring, its gritty raw and bloody goodness will stir your emotions everywhere! The crazy mind games were brilliant… this book was an extra ordinary ..
If you think, for a second, that you can handle this book, you are WRONG! You’re about to give yourself a terrible book hangover but oh my God, it is gonna be so worth it!
I’m going to be honest halfway through this book I wanted to give up reading. Just for the fact that it wasn’t going the way I wanted it too. Of course I really wanted to know who was behind it all. Plus, Tessier never disappoints in the end
Shantel is a mastermind at bully romance. I have never felt such emotion, suspense, intense feelings like this in a little g time when reading this type of book. She blew me away with the past characters – and how they are living, getting along. You join the family all over again. But, it is an amazing, bumpy, emotional rollercoaster that will leave you reeling and wondering what in the world just happened.
She is excellent at character development, plot, suspense – you name it, she does it so well. I thought the first 2 books were great – but this one just gets better. She gets better with each book she writes. A definite one-Click author no matter what she writes.
The characters story has me freaking want to slap and yell at Deke, she then kiss him and hug
Him! A variety of reactions occurred as this story progressed. They are living their life and then all these twists and turns come up and you question what just happened?!? So you need to read this book and learn the ways of Shantel. She will BLOW YOUR MIND!!!
In an amazing, over the top, obsessive way that will rock your world!!
This book was wonderful and dark… though I had a hard time with the person who was the villain being the villain I’m happy to say it definitely worked for the story. The dare series keeps you on your toes till the very end
Holy mother of all exceptional reads! I can’t get enough. I tried to savor this installment and take my time but ended up devouring chapters every chance I got.
This author has created such a beautifully, dark & gritty suspenseful storyline that never ceases to spin me sideways. Characters who constantly find themselves colliding with each other and sins of their past. Then there is always have a price to pay. I have been dying for this book – whistles – it is EVERYTHING!
Deke is wow just wow. I always had a bit of a soft spot for him. Silly me thinking he was the least calculated or ruthless. More of the heart on his sleeve type. The true lover of the sharks Whew was I off – he may be a lover but boy is he a fighter for who he loves and protects! If You Dare was a wild ride of secrets, deception, reveals, fall out, repercussions and so much action!
As this story continues there is no reprieve from the intense FEELS. Shantel Tessier has a superpower for evoking every emotion under the sun – all with her amazing words! I end up all twisty inside – torn between right from wrong. Yet turned on when things heat up. Gah I just LOVE IT ALL!
The ending came as a fantastic surprise. I have no doubt their stories don’t end here though. There are so many possibilities and so many characters who need their story told. Fingers crossed this isn’t the last of the GWS!
Wow. Just wow. Shantel Tessier is a queen when it comes to dark romances. Everything she puts out is AMAZING! If You Dare is no exception.
I love Deke and Demi. Demi is perfect for Deke. She gets his dark side, accepts it, and loves it. Deke is one scary dude and I am here for it. Just like Cole, he protects the ones he loves, no matter the cost.
Shantel has yet again brings these characters to life and brings you into their world in this nail biting, sitting on the edge of your seat, dark and twisted world.
If You Dare is nothing like I expected it to be….it’s so much more. She had me hooked from the very first page to the very last sentence.
I can’t rave about this book enough. It just solidifies my love for her work and her as an author. Bravo Shantel bravo!
I love when I am reading a book and cannot predict what will happen next. And that is exactly what Shantel was able to accomplish when writing this story.
The dialogue kept me engaged and the way the story unfolded kept me on the edge of my seat. And forget about being productive because I barely stopped reading for food. I was so invested in reading that I stayed up until 2:30 am finishing the book and waking up the next morning still thinking about all of the twists and turns that I experienced.
This series in general has been so much fun to read and has made Shantel an automatic on click author for me.
I thought I loved Cole, but Deke man le sigh! if you’re looking for a story full of twists and turns with a side of a bumping ride then this is the one!! I loved it!!
If You Dare is intense, sexy and page turning. It keeps you on the edge of your seat. I can not get enough of these sharks, their drama and the games that they play. If you haven’t read I Dare You or I Promise You. I highly recommend them but you do not need to read them first before If You Dare, but it makes it all the better if you have. There are twists and turns around every corner. If You Dare is a epic read that will leave you wondering wtf did I just read and you definitely will not see it coming. A perfectly executed plot and well developed characters. I just love Deke. I’m so happy it’s his turn for his story, and mind you he is everything your expecting and then some. It is dangerously dark and twisted. You will be left shocked and surprised as secrets are revealed and lies are uncovered. Definitely a one-click buy. I I can promise you won’t want to miss Dekes story. Shantel Tessier, woman you never cease to amaze me. Your writing is BRILLIANT. Thank you for a amazing story.
Is he a monster or just a misunderstood hottie? Demi is taunting him at every turn, her older sister, Becky, has been Deke’s woman for over the past few years while she looks on hating the things her sister puts her through. I loved this book and the previous two before it. It’s a dark YA that has heart. I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader copy of this book.