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 plot thickens and all the twists and turns will keep you spinning! I never knew what was next. Secrets abound. Everyone lies. The players get played. Payback is coming.
Cole and Deke take friendship and loyalty to a whole other level. Nothing is out-of-bounds, no risk too great. When either calls, the other comes running. They are bound as brothers. Their connection runs deep. Everyone who hurts their loved ones will pay dearly.
Becky went off the rails. She was twisted and her own hatred for her sister was eating her alive. She couldn’t stop plotting and scheming to hurt her. Her need for vengeance would seal her own fate. It’s time for her to pay for all her sins.
Through it all there was darkness and love. Deke was darkness. She was love. She embraced his need for revenge. She welcomed all of him. Together they found a family worthy of their devotion.
This is no fairy tale. He is no prince. It’s dark and will keep you questioning everything. There was so much deception you were just waiting for the next bomb to drop. Accept the crazy because once Deke loves, it’s all-consuming. Buckle up…it’s a crazy ride.
Oh. My. Flipping. Goodness.
This book. This one might actually beat out the first the series. Yeah, I went there. Deke is dark, deadly, insanely loyal and totally twisted. I loved every single deliciously dark and heart pounding second of this story.
I wish that I could spill a thousand spoiler secrets right now because all I want is to shout my thoughts and opinions about how awesome this story is to absolutely anyone around. I can’t even discuss who the leading lady is, BUT I can tell you that everything is written with a careful precision. That everything happens exactly as it should, that you shouldn’t bother questioning the authors choices because she gives you the most perfect twists and turns and delivers an epically amazing ending.
This story, this book… it’s fantastic. It will make you sweaty from anticipation, nervousness, the steam-factor and of course the ANGST! I don’t know where Shantel pulls these crazy ideas from, but I bow down. I was blown away by where she took the sharks this time around. I can not even wait for the next book, to get more insight into their messed up chaotic world.
OH. MY. GAWD! I wish I could give this series ALL. OF. THE. STARS! If You Dare is intense, gripping, sexy and absolutely AMAZING! I simply can not get enough of these sharks, their drama and the games that they play. I didn’t think it was possible, but this story was even better than the last. It was angsty and suspenseful with twists and turns around every corner. It will definitely sink its claws into you, hooking you from the very first page.
If You Dare is a fantastic read that more than checked off all the marks for me. It was brilliantly crafted with a perfectly executed plot and well developed characters. This dangerously dark and delicious tale will have your heart racing while keeping you on the edge of your seat. You will be left shocked and surprised as secrets are revealed and lies are uncovered. Readers, you need this book (and series) in your life! Please do yourself a favor, and one-click when this baby goes live. It is an exciting ride that I can promise you won’t want to miss.
WOW!!! Speechless! These GWS are some amazing characters. This is dark, but is so intriguing & will suck you in from the beginning. Deke is out for revenge, but what else will he find along the way. At every point I thought I knew the direction of the story this author left me in awe with the direction it went. The twists & turns kept me so in grossed that I never wanted this story to end. I have never been a fan of dark romance, but this author has certainly made me rethink that. She can weave a dark & dirty romance to make anyone fall in love with her writing, characters & stories.
I highly recommend this book & the whole series! Told in multiple POV.
A definite 1-click must!!!
Hello Bookstagrammers,
Today, I familiarize you with an all too dark and twisted author who has the ability to wreck your senses and doubt your inner sanity. @shantel_tessier doesn’t need any introductions. With some of the bestsellers like I Dare You and I Promise You, my unicorn author once again bangs her score with If You Dare.
First of all, be warned. Before going in, expect the unexpected. None of the things are as it looks. Games have changed. Dares are more horrific. What happens when you find yourself playing not with one single player but a completely different player altogether? This story gave me the most eerie feelings. I didn’t know what to feel or behave. There were situations where I was wondering whether to smack their ass or hug the shit out of them. There were also times when my own judgement was clouded towards certain actions and promises.
It was Depraved. Crude. Crooked. Passionate. Dark. Twisted. Spontaneous. And above all, Cryptic. Action Packed. A perfect entertaining source. I couldn’t put the book down, didn’t even get any pee breaks. Poor bladder of mine! We get lots of COLE AUSTIN scenes so I do not complain. It was mesmerizing to see such a dark and broken man behave so, civilly. If You Dare challenged me. My heart wanted to love and hate. Deke was simply amazing. He was as lethal and dangerous as his name might suggest. Nobody lives the tale of his actions. But one does. And oh so beautifully.
Tessier has the ability to make you loathe a character that you once lovef dearly. And at the same time she’ll make you skeptical of a perfectly well planned situation. Things do not go as planned here. It had its own thrill, though. I always wanted to cheat and move on to next page to see what might unfold. With tremendous amount of shit show, deceit, secrets, murders, mind games and horrible dares, Shantel delivers a gobsmacking bestseller, atleast for me with IDY. When I went in, I didn’t expect to love it so much but I do! I loved and enjoyed this book like a 10 year old kid I am so looking forward to her next project. She has become my own book of dark romance these days!
How on earth can you do a decent review on a book like this?
Can’t frankly you can’t.
Everytime I try to come up with something in my head I realize I’ll give something away.
So much happens in this book with so many bombs dropped it needs to be read to be believed.
No matter how many times I read this book or series I’m instantly enthralled from cover to cover and lose track of time completely.
Very few authors manage that
for me anymore so I can’t reccomend this author enough.
She’s in a class of her own.
Read book 3 (after 1 & 2 of course) and you’ll understand why.
Would give more stars if I could.
What in the Sam Hell?!! This book is all kinda, sick, twisted, demented- like “look of a carnie kind of creepy” what in the Diddley-doo doo did I just read?!?! I hung on every single minute because I effing LOVED it Y’all! Well, let me tell you it was IF YOU DARE by Shantel Tessier. Now this book is the third book in the Dare series and has been classified as a standalone BUT and this is a big BUT. It is my recommendation that you read the first two. I Dare You and I Promise You. It will give you so much more of an understanding of the things from the past that is mentioned in this book. Also, they happen to kick major bootay, and I think everyone should experience reading them. They are THAT.FREAKIN.GOOD!
I absolutely could not wait for this book and had so many theories swarming in my head about what I just knew was gonna go down. Shantel knocked me for a loop after loop and sent my head spinning so many times during this book I felt like just walked off a ride at the theme park. Well, a dark and scary and twisted theme park. With sketchy looking rides you may or may not survive on.
So to make sure to not give anything away cause #Spoilers Suck. I will keep this pretty short and stick to the facts of what we know. Deke Biggs is a seriously sick and twisted deviant! He is probably the one to win ‘Most likely to be a Psychopath.” When you tally all the completely heinous, torturous, murderous, things he has done it’s mind-boggling! Even crazier!! I’m In Love with Deke Biggs. He’s the Bad A**, bad guy, you can’t help but fall for. There are methods to his madness and almost always it’s to exact his revenge or to protect those he loves. Deke is very loyal to those in his inner circle. Let’s not forget he’s hot enough to melt your favorite panties with one look. Sorry ladies.
I love, love, love the way Shantel played out this story in regards to the love interests. It was something unexpected but amazing. Deke, is a particular kind of beautifully sick and twisted, deep down he has certain needs, ways he does things. He may not even realize he needs someone to help meet those, an equal per se. Whoever this special gal is, will have to be just as strong and have a little devilish in her too.
It was great to see all the remaining GWS back together again and I hope we see more. I’m so invested in all their lives. I feel like I need to see how the rest of everyone else’s plays out. Shantel Tessier is fascinating in her ability to transport readers into this dark and delicious world. With her vivid descriptions of all the sights, sounds, smells, just everything. She doesn’t spare any detail. So for a little while, I enjoyed my little fantasy of getting to be BFF’s with these Kick-Ass chicks, speeding down the road in the guys’ cars Jammin out to their rock music. That’s the world Shantel transformed me into.
Back in my reality imma jump back into my Momma van, yup I USED to be cool, and listen to baby shark doo doo doo doo do , for the one hundredth bazillionth time. So I hope she has something ready for me soon. In the meantime. Pick up If You Dare and if you haven’t read books 1 & 2 read them as well. Happy Reading My Friends!!
My cr8zysockbookblock overall ratings for this book!
– Not gonna lie, this author had me with these teasers alone. I am OBSESSED with this series. I was literally on the edge of my seat for 99 % of this book. As much as I thought I had it figured out, I didn’t know Crap! I Love it when the floor gets swept out from under me.
– This book was scorching hot! Like a dropped cigarette on a puddle of fresh gasoline. There was lots of flaming hot scenes. They were everything!! Definite Panty Chucker Y’all!
Cliffhanger Warning- No Cliffhanger.
Happy With the Ending BUT would LOVE more from this series!!
*Rubs hands together to savor the moment* I knew it was coming, but I wasn’t ready for it, and booklover, neither are you.
If You Dare is the third in the Dare Series by Shantel Tessier and it packs a bunch right to the gut! Drama, secrets, sex, violence, fighting, action, welcome back to the GWS series.
Shantel has pulled me into a dark, wonderful place I never want to leave. We welcome back all the best, Austin, Cole, Deke, Becky and even Demi to this violent adventure.
Now in Texas Deke and the rest of the gang are trying to move on to bigger and better things, the friendship between the guys is now stronger than ever and their connection infallible.
Becky goes balls to the wall crazy, takes her hatred towards her sister and holds it close to her chest and finally seeks out her revenge, but would the cost be too much? There are twists and turns to this story I was totally blindsided by, but WOW what a way to go!
This series is crazy and amazing and a read I would recommend with caution, but to all my book friends.
Everyone lies but secrets are about to be revealed. Who has the biggest one of all?
This book is every dark thing you love and more. Unexpected twists and amazing revelations. A must read conclusion(maybe) to the Dare series.
What the what!!! I don’t even know what I just read, but it was AMAZING! This series is intense!! This is book 3 and you don’t necessarily have to have read the first two books, but I would recommend reading them because, why not!! They are all dark and thrilling! I have one heck of a book hangover after this one!
This is the 3rd book in the Series by Shantel Tessier. You will need to read the other books (I Dare You and I Promise You) to understand everything that has happened and what is going on. I was dying for this book! I couldn’t wait for it to come out and it DID NOT DISAPPOINT! It was everything I was expecting and more.
This is a dark, dirty, gritty, complicated romance that grabbed a hold of me and didn’t let go till the end. Just when you think you know what’s going to happen, who is going to get their just deserts, and whodunnit…. BAM! You’re thrown a curveball. This book is so full of twists and turns, it will have your head spinning. I loved the heart-pounding, non-stop action. Mysteries were solved, lies were uncovered, revenge is taken, and no one will be the same once it’s over.
I loved every minute of the wild ride that was If You Dare. Shantel Tessier does a brilliant job of keeping you hanging on the edge of your seat wondering what will happen next! I could not put it down. The non-stop action was thrilling and heart pounding. The chemistry was off the charts. I love the GWS! This is a must-read! I highly recommend reading it.
****ARC generously provided in exchange for an honest review.****
Omg these sharks!!!!!! Deke was just as dark as Cole which I already knew but Cole is still the darkest. We got lots of questions answered and also we saw lots of betrayals come to light. I was shocked at how Becky really felt about Austin. But then there was her sister Demi. I didn’t know what to think of her in the other books but in this you see how screwed her relationship is with Becky. They legit hate each other. Cole is insanely loyal to Deke and Deke is ridiculously protective of Austin the way Cole is. So many different scenarios with some unexpected participants will have your jaw dropping. So many darkness wrapped with love the only way sharks know how to love. I freaking loved it!!! And I loved reading Deke’s POV along with others,
I received a copy of this book from the author/publisher to review for Stephanie’s’ Book Reports.
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. 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.
This is the third book in the Dare Series from Shantel Tessier. You have to have read I Dare You and I Promise You or you are going to be lost. This book is everything we have all been waiting and hoping for. It is dark and dirty and simply amazing. It will have your heart rate kicking up and on the edge of your seat. This is the pay off but also the end. I am sad to see this series end. If you love dark and twisted love stories then you do not want to miss this book or I should say this series since there are three in it. If you are just now starting your lucky you don’t have to wait for each book to come out. I will warn you to make sure you have the time because your not going to want to be doing anything else.
If You Dare by Shantel Tessier is finally here! If You Dare is the third book in the Dare Series. You don’t HAVE to read books 1 & 2 as the author has written this so it COULD be a standalone, BUT in my opinion, you most definitely SHOULD! Gahhh I have been highly anticipating this one and let me just say OMFGGGGG!!! I NEVER saw this one coming! Just when I thought I was figuring out what was happening next *BOOM* another secret was unraveled and I was back to square one! Shantel did an astounding job as far as the shock factor with this one because let me tell you, I was completely SHOCKED!
This review is gonna be short and sweet and a little vague lol, this is one of those books you HAVE to go into blind! But I will give you a little bit of a warning. If you have read I Dare You & I Promise You (Dare Series Book 2) you will go into this one thinking you know what’s going to happen just like I did, and YOU WILL BE WRONG, just like I was! Every single theory I had come up with was blown all to hell! The plot is dark, twisted, and absolutely devious and you going to love every minute of it!
“Don’t fuck with me because you won’t survive it.”
Let’s start with Deke! I mean he’s Cole Reynolds best friend so you know he has to have a few screws loose himself but DAMNNN! I never could have anticipated just how dark, devious, and completely SAVAGE Deke actually is! Ya’ll are in for a treat with the delicious Deke Biggs!
Speaking of Cole Reynolds Cole is still as dark and delicious as ever and still loves his sweetheart Austin with everything in him! I worried we weren’t going to see much of these two in Deke’s story but I was so wrong, they are a HUGE part of his story and I loved seeing what they were up to these days now that they are in Texas! Austin, GAHH MY GIRL! I love her, and I LOVE that even though she has become somewhat of a mother to little Lily she is still 100% BAD BITCH! She has proven time and time again that she is every bit of a shark as the guys, and she continues to do so in If You Dare!
“A beautiful mess and a demon.”
Deke’s love interest… let me just say WOW! My favorite books are when the heroine is just as strong as the hero, or anti-hero in this case, and trust me when I tell you Austin isn’t the only bad bitch in this book! This girl is every bit as twisted as Deke! She gives him the type of challenge he needs to keep his interest, and she’s not afraid of his darkness she doesn’t want to change him, she wants him to be the savage that he is. The two of them together are like dumping gasoline on a fire!
I fell in love with Shantel Tessier’s writing when I first read I Dare You but since reading, I Promise You (Dare Series Book 2) and now If You Dare I am completely HOOKED! Shantel is still up and coming but she’s most definitely an author you need to watch out for, and one that I will most definitely ALWAYS one-click! I can’t wait to see what she has in store for us next since this one left off with a “The End…For Now” I am really, REALLY hoping there is more to come from the GWS’s, maybe Shane or Bennett..? P.S. I STILL hate Becky Holt with a passion!
Till then I highly recommend checking out If You Dare as well as the rest of the Dare Series!
Get ready ya’ll, the GWS’s are back together again!
“I’m not afraid of you,” I state, moving to my tiptoes. His hand keeps getting tighter, and my knees threaten to buckle. “That’s your first mistake.” He gives me a cruel smirk that makes him look like the beautiful bastard he is. My hands grip his wrist that holds me in place. “The … second?” He’s almost cutting my air off. “Playing me…”
I voluntarily reviewed an advance complimentary copy of this book.
What in the world did I just read?! Wow! What an incredible book. This series gets better with each book. Can we just talk about Deke? I have been waiting for his story. This book has so many secrets just as you think you’ve heard the last secret you get pulled into another one.
I know when we left off the last GWS book I was shook. I was left with what in the world did I just read and this book did exactly the same. This world this author has created is so complex and just downright incredible. This book takes you on a long winding road of emotions and you feel each one as if you are living this story right along with these characters.
I can’t wait to see just what else we are in store for. I need more.
What a great dark read! I love the plot line in this series. There are so many secrets around the characters. Some come to light in each book, but I am sure there is much more to be revealed! It’s been awhile since I have read I Dare You and I Promise you, so I am glad that this book had “flashbacks” with what the character was thinking and what their mind set is.
I am hoping that there will be another book in the series. I don’t think they tied up all their loose ends. I have a conspiracy theory running through my mind…
4 I Dare You Stars
If you like your books dark, twisted and delicious, this is for you. This is book three in the I Dare You Series. However, the one thing I liked but also didn’t like if that makes sense was that Shantel wrote this so that it could be read as a stand-alone. So, while I loved the story there was a lot of redundancy due to all the recurring scenes from the first books. But, If this is the first time your reading this series and you start here, you are going to devour this in one sitting. And honestly, I don’t think I would have felt so strongly about this had I not just reread books one and two in preparation for this one.
“That’s right, baby, come to me. Let yourself think I’ll save you from the darkness when I’m really gonna drown you in it.”
This book is delectably dark and twisted, Shantel grabs hold of you from the first page and thrusts you into the world of the GWS. I’ve been waiting for this since book one. Deke is EVERYTHING. He’s brooding and twisted with just the right amount of psycho intermixed. I have loved him since book 1 but you most definitely see a completely different side to him in this book and I could not get enough. Deke is a force you do not want to be messing with.
“You smell like her,” I growl, hating it. “Make me smell like you,” she whispers, running her hands down my back.”
If you were missing some of the action that you got from book one but less in book two. This book will rectify that. It starts strong and ends just as strong. Filled to the brim with passion, action and the twisted games from the first book we’ve come to love. I could not put this down once I started. This story wraps you up in so many WTF moment’s you don’t really know what’s going on. Once you think you’ve figure it out BOOM Shantel throws a wrench in your theory.
“To need someone is a weakness, and I want to see her need me desperately.”
This book is a non stop thrill ride from the opening scene. If you love your books with strong women and the men who love them with explosive chemistry that will burn up your Kindle, then this book is most assuredly for you. I love Shantel’s writing style and that she doesn’t hesitate to take you places you didn’t even know you wanted to be. I absolutely recommend this book. So go out grab this baby and see what Deke Biggs can do.
My. God. DEKE IS EVERYTHING! I had no clue what to expect when starting If You Dare, with Shantel Tessier as the author nothing is off limits. Let me tell you: she knocked it out of the park!! Can I say it again? Deke is everything! He is violence, destruction, loyalty, sensuality, and seduction all rolled up in a gorgeous package with blue eyes. Tessier keeps you on the edge of the seat the whole time and doesn’t let you go. This book is epic, but be warned: it’s dark and doesn’t skimp on details. If you like your romance on the lighter side, this is not the book for you. However if you enjoy your books deliciously dark… this is it!!!
*Can be read as a standalone, but to get the ultimate experience read I Dare You and I Promise You first*
If You Dare is deliciously dark and twisted.
The Third installment of the Dare series dose not disappoint.
Deke’s story takes it too a whole new level, just when you think you know, you don’t.
There’s not too much I can say without spoilers, just know that when you pick up IYD you won’t be able to put it down.
#TeamDeke #GWS
I was almost afraid to start this book because I just knew once I started, I wouldn’t want to stop. Boy, was I right! I was so sucked into this story, I didn’t want to leave or for it to end. Simply amazing! Deke is just.. yes! It was everything I thought it would be and so much more. If you read and liked the first two, you will definitely need to read this one. I might even have loved this one the most. Blasphemous, I know. But seriously, read this! You won’t be disappointed.