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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The sharks are back, and you mess with one – you mess with them all! Deke has been the calm & cool friend who will do anything for Cole, no questions asked. He’s got his beloved Becky by his side & Cole has finally met his match with Austin. But when Deke confronts Becky and confirms her betrayal, his dark & sinister side is unleashed & the only thing he wants is revenge. But there are new fish swimming with the sharks, and these new players are out for blood.
Wow, I absolutely love this series! Dark & twisty with truths & more betrayals coming out. When you think you know what’s going….expect the unexpected! Another fantastic read by this amazing author who pulls you into the story & makes you root for the dark & troubled heroes!
If You Dare is the third book in the Dare series and holy god did this drop some serious bombs…like I was seriously thrown with all of the plot twists. Each page brought me deeper into the darkness and I couldn’t get enough.
This book is all about Deke…and through most of the book I wasn’t sure how I felt about anything happening but I loved the way it all played out. All sorts of secrets, deceptions and betrayals are revealed; loyalties are tested and it is a wild ride that you won’t want to get off.
This book has enough “flashbacks” that it can be read as a standalone but I recommend reading the first two books first, that way you get the full experience.
Absolutely Loved this book! Hell the whole series is amazing. These characters are the best. They are fierce and loyal to the ones who are loyal to them. Modern day bada$$’s!
This book is about Deke, Becky and Demi. Demi is Becky’s sister. You may remember her from the first two books. I can’t say much without giving so much away. Just know you get to catch up with all the previous characters and learn about who not to trust. There are so many twist that took me by surprise.
This was a crazy story and a fabulous read. Read it y’all!
I have a hard time labelling this series because it continues to take me by total surprise. It’s dark. It’s twisty. It’s a guilty pleasure to enjoy reading all the depravity and violence. DO NOT try to start this series here. This is book 3 and you won’t understand if you haven’t read from the beginning.
Deke. Becky. Cole. Austin. New location, same immense piles of secrets, lies, violence and sex. There’s new information to the story we already know and a whole bunch of stories we haven’t seen yet. So much here, and don’t think you have anything figured out, because you don’t. Just go along for the ride – you won’t be disappointed!
Buckle up people! You’re about to go on the most twisted, keeps you guessing til the very end ride. This series is LIFE! If you love dark romance and thrillers, this is the book for you! Those sharks will take your days and just consume them! I have been glued to my kindle every day between work and adult responsibilities. What a phenomenal story!
This series continues to blow my mind in the best possible way! Forget any theories you may have at the door because Shantel has twists and turns throughout this entire book. I didn’t think I could love any of the guys more then Cole but…….. Deke comes hard and I’m living for him! I loved how his character fully embraces his darker side and his love interest challenges him at every turn. This is by far one of my favorite dark/bully series that only continues to get better.
Oh my god!!! I loved this book. To be honest, I’ve been waiting for Deke’s book since chapter 2 of I Dare You. That’s how quickly I fell in love with him! LOL!!!
This book is chock-full of suspense and intrigue. I couldn’t put it down, partially because Deke is my jam, but mostly because it’s so dang good. There are so many twists and turns and ups and downs and just whoa. Shantel keeps you on the edge of your seat the whole time.
You think you know, but you have no idea. Get ready for a deliciously dark and dirty ride. This is definitely a top read of the year for me. While this book can be read as a stand-alone, I highly recommend reading the other books in the series. The whole series is amazing.
YOU NEED TO READ THE FIRST TWO BOOKS IN THE DARE SERIES BEFORE YOU PICK THIS ONE UP!
Where do I even begin with this book. What a crazy ride it was!
It follows Deke Biggs, in the events following I Promise You. Deke is seeking revenge on Becky after all the lies. After all, Deke isn’t afraid to kill- he has always been a shark. And he’s going to become Becky’s worst nightmare. Until a new player enters who plans on taking everything. Who will win, and who will lose in the battle?
“She was going to destroy me, and I was going to let her. It was a game that could only end one way- a slow and torturous death.”
Gah! I LOVED this book! It was dark and twisted! Deke was everything. And I loved seeing Austin and Cole making an appearance in this book too! I stayed up way too late reading this book, enjoying all the twists and turns & revelations! It was seriously dark and amazing. If you like being on the edge of your seat, and love the dark and twisted, this is the book for you! 5 crazy out of 5
I have been impatiently waiting for this book cuz ….. DEKE. I can say without a doubt it lived up to my expectations!!!!
F@# Deke. Man…… Do I wish I was like a solid 15 yrs younger…… lol
He’s as dark and twisted and so the right kind of A-hole I thought he’d be. And watching him fall…… REALLY fall was just….. awesome.
He is not at ALL prepared for the hurricane that hits him. He has for the first time met his match. She not only keeps him on his toes, she knocks him on his A** a few times. She’s not what he expects or is even prepared for. Proving you never wanna judge a book by its cover.
The Sharks are proving they can be tamed…… but only by and for the woman strong to not only take them as they come…… but match them in darkness.
***recieved an ARC for an honest review***
4-Stars
“People are afraid of the unknown, but I never feared death, and love was no different.
She was going to destroy me, and I was going to let her.
It was a game that could only end one way – a slow and torturous death. – Deke
Shantel Tessier has done it again! Another amazing installment to her Dare series. Although Shantel has said that she has written If You Dare as a Standalone – I highly recommend you read the previous two books to get the full reader enjoyment. Book 1: I Dare You Review.
Deke was…. wow. Just wow. Intense. That man was freaking intense. I’m pretty sure I read half of this book with my mouth hanging open and whispering to my kindle “Did he really just say/do that?” I mean like, we are three books into this series – I really shouldn’t still be surprised at how all-consuming these heroes are.
If You Dare kept me guessing from the very first page, I loved it when a book can do that to me. If you’ve read any of my previous reviews in this series or even follow me on FB or IG, then you know how LOUD I got after I read my first book by this author! Well, I’m still just as loud on how much I love this series.
These Sharks are a must-read!
I cannot wait for what’s next from Shantel.
“You don’t always need hearts and flowers to prove you love someone. Sometimes you need each other’s names carved in blood.”
Revenge, lust, betrayal and lies. This was one of my highly anticipated reads of the year. I loved Deke and couldn’t wait to see the way he played and I’ll be honest I wasn’t expecting it to end or begin the way it did. I was taken by total surprise!! True colors are revealed and hidden secrets are made known. The push and pull, the games and the insanity of it all had me biting me nails. I absolutely loved seeing more of Cole and Austin!! Definitely recommend this book and series!!
On a side note, I still don’t like Becky. #SorryNotSorry
“Deke Biggs is my forever, and I’m his.”
OMG! you have done it again! This book was absolutely amazing! Love Deke and Demi together! The way she doesn’t try to change him and the way he finally sees her for who she is! Did not expect the twist involving Becky. So glad she got what she deserved! I hope there is more to this series because I’m absolutely in love with it!
was really excited to read Deke’s tory after loving him in I Dare You and I Promise You. Overall, I enjoyed this book and it definitely kept my attention. There were quite a few whoppers in terms of twists. It was definitely the kind of thrill ride I’ve come to expect from Ms. Tessier. The writing was, as always, on point and the steamy scenes would fog up anyone’s kindle. I also really enjoyed seeing Cole, Austin and Lilly and witnessing the progression of their relationship. The villain was quite unexpected and I really enjoyed the change in dynamics as well as the three POVs. So why did it lose a star? It’s probably just me, but I just couldn’t really connect with the couple. I liked them both individually and could feel the chemistry, but it just didn’t live up to Cole and Austin’s connection. Again, this is likely a “me” issue and I hope we get to see this couple’s growth in future books (Bennet and Shane I’m looking at you!).
If you think you know dark romance and you can survive anything, think again. Because If You Dare by Shantel Tessier will test all your limits in every possible way. It was darkest hell, brightest love and fiercest passion wrapped with mindblowing perfect writing. My heart is still raw and messed up from the beautifully tragic and twisted story of loyalty, friendship and love. It was a complicated maze of secrets, drama and mind games. It was about loving the hate and hating the love. It was about embracing the cruel, filthy and ruthless monster in one’s heart and revelling in the bloody glory.
If You Dare is the third story in the Dare series and it is Deke’s story. These stories are interconnected and though you will be able to understand somehow what is happening, I will advice strongly against it. Deke, his best friend Cole and his fiance Austin have moved to Texas for college leaving behind Collins, the small town they ruled as Great White Sharks along with their other friends. They were kings with suitable attitude. Careless, fearless, stubborn, arrogant, sexy and dangerous. They thought they have left behind their secrets in Collins. But Deke has unfinished business with Austin’s best friend and his ex Becky. He has a plan to ruin her as revenge. When somone else enters the picture and starts a game of her own, chaos and mayhem erupts. And so begins a violent game of life, death and redemption.
I love these depraved, twisted and perverted characters. If you thought Cole Reynolds was a fucked up guy, wait till you meet Deke. He is downright scary sometimes. And if he set up his mind on something he will go to any length to get that. Morality and social standards have no meaning to him. But he has own codes and they are right in a crooked manner. His mind is a dark place but I am so in love and lust with him. Becky is so much toxic that she corroded every good thing in her life yet she has no intention of stopping till the ultimate fate awaits for her. And the new player( I am keeping it that way as I do not want to spoil it for you) has been used, abused and tortured but that person has astounding strength. And the player feeds off the sick perversion and cruelty of Deke. The mind games and the power plays were taken to a whole new level in this book. It was erotic with edges of pain. The secrets had secrets. My head is seriously reeling with the complicated story line and the jaw dropping revelations. My heart was racing, aching and intoxicated to the point of insanity.
Shantel Tessier ‘s writing in If You Dare was simply stunning. It was full of honest, raw, gritty and powerful emotions. The storyline was compact with a roller coaster adventure. The dynamics between the friends, lovers and enemies were brilliant. There was nothing simple, boring or less than extraordinary about this story. Proceed with care as your heart and soul is about to be devastated and broken. An epic conclusion to an unforgettable series.
Received ARC for Honest review
If You Dare by Shantel Tessier is the 3rd book in the Dare series. I was so excited for this novel and I was not disappointed. It was gripping, intense and engrossing. I was hooked on every page from beginning to end and could not put it down. You think you know what’s going to happen but you don’t, as the story had you guessing throughout. Its been a couple days since I’ve finished and I still can’t get this story out of my mind.
The storyline with all its nail-biting twists and turns had me consumed and I could not read fast enough to find out more. It was a mix of suspense, mystery, romance and friendship with secrets, betrayal, angst and drama included. It was dark, it was raw, it was violent, it was amazing.
This was a phenomenal well-written page-turner worthy of a 5 star status. I loved it and would highly recommend it to all lovers of dark romances.
The GWS are back and better than even in the new book of the Dare series. Shantel has outdone herself once again. She gave us betrayal at its finest with some hot chemistry to heat up the pages. It’s suspenseful, edgy, love/hate, and filled with the darkness we know and love. The whole gang is back but this story is told from Deke, Becky and Dimi’s point of view. It is a nice change and I love that we get to go in depth with these three. I was always wondering who Becky really was and why she is the way she is. Deke was always my favorite because of his loyalty and how he can dark, but no one really knew how much. Their story takes place months after they move to Texas and try to find a sense of normalcy. Someone is out there threatening to unearth all their secrets. All the while Deke, Dimi and Becky are all playing games trying to get revenge on one another. They all thought the games were over, but someone lurks in the darkness looking to get one over on the GWS.
There is so many secrets in this story that I was wondering if I would be able to keep up. There were a lot of flashbacks in this story and it took away from it for me. Even though we got to know the characters in the past it was still a lot that could have been written. The characters are even more dark and vengeful in this book. Deke may make a lot of jokes, but he will protect those he cares about. The relationship between him and Dimi I didn’t care too much for. I do not like them as a couple and Dimi was always trying to be something she is not. Dimi is immature and her games didn’t make sense. I love Deke and Cole because they have this deep-seated friendship that turns into a brotherhood. I think there was someone else out there though that is ready to get their revenge and that the game will be coming back for another book.
*Read an ARC and this is my honest review*
“A beautiful mess and a demon.”
What I thought this story would be, was not at all what it was, it was SO much better!!!!! Deke had me mesmerized and I ate him up with a spoon. His delectable darkness pulled me right in and wouldn’t let me go. The twists, the turns, the jaw drops, and even who ends up with who was left hanging in the balance and it was exactly as it needed to be even if I didn’t realize it at the time. Another fantastic installment for this mind messing, heart pounding series!!!
“I can read her like a book. One that I want to rip the pages out of and burn to ashes. A story left to never be told again. It’d be a tragedy, but one she earned with too many pages filled with lies.”
~~~Erika, Book Haven Book Blog
MIND BLOWING
WTF and is about to get real moments!
Shantel ALWAYS delivers
I never seen this coming but I LOVED IT! Get ready for All. The. Feels. !!! Get some , or for the Ride and some Cold because DEKE is EVERYTHING!!!
Dark & twisted
Roller coaster of emotions reading this book this is dekes book and also 3rd book! GWS! The whole crew are back and games are starting my question can your heart take it again??
Shantel Tessier is an evil genius! This book sucked me in and spit me out. Just when you think it couldn’t get any grittier, messier, more ruthless… the Sharks prove you wrong! No one comes between these men and who they care for. NO. ONE.
I was blown away by this book. It was so twisted and so merciless. Every time you think you have it figured out, the author tosses in another scheme and throws you off the scent. I was guessing what would happen and who would go down, right up until the very end! That’s what I loved most about the writing in this story. It was unpredictable and suspenseful and twisted. So darn twisted!
I fell more in love with the Great White Sharks in this novel, especially Deke. One minute he was cold and heartless, the next his feelings were spilling out all sappy like. It just proved that no matter what these men have been through, they still have a heart somewhere deep down in that cavern they keep under lock and key. Same went for Cole. We all know what a cold-blooded individual he is but if you come between him and Austin, you’ll pay the ultimate price.
The writing was nothing short of spectacular! Great dialogue. Hot and steamy romance scenes. Demented and unapologetic violence. I loved the walks down memory lane that the book showcased, giving you more insight and knowledge about the past and how certain situations went down. I enjoyed the way the story ended and how the author executed the epilogue. It was EVERYTHING! I hope this isn’t the end of the Dare series because I need more of these deranged kids since they keep coupling up!