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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Wow just wow. I’m speechless! So much happened in this book I don’t know where to start. Getting to see all our favorite Dare characters and their interactions was amazing-seeing their characters, relationships and personalities develop. We got to see how certain situations played out in the past. Secrets oh so many secrets were revealed. My mind is still spinning and won’t turn off. Once I started reading, I did not want to put it down. Now that I’m done, I want to read it all over again!
Okay… Well, I didn’t see what happened in this book coming, and if you have read book one and two you will know exactly what I mean. So, it is HIGHLY recommended that you read books 1 and 2 before this.
I have been hanging out for this book and damn it was worth the wait, but my mind was blown.
Deke.. Where can I start with this guy?? He’s ruthless, he’s chaos, he’s power, he isn’t and has never been afraid of death, and the darker side of life. He’s cruel, he’s pure evil and he’s the type of guy that will have your body shaking as you read deeper and deeper into his story, but behind all that is a guy who is fiercely protective of the people he loves. So much so that it can be damaging. He’s the type of guy that you want in your corner. What he says he will live up to. He’s not afraid of standing up for himself or the people he loves, and will go to great lengths to do so and FUCK I love that!!
Deke’s story is about to gut punch you so hard that you’re left in a curled up ball, begging for mercy. The author did not shy away from much with this. She put her all into it, and then some. She wasn’t playing when she wrote this. She knew it was going to wreak havoc on her readers and i think it may just do so!
Honestly, I wish I could dive into details, but you need to read this. like, NEED TO. Be prepared for the unexpected, be prepared to be punched in the gut and face and be prepared to not being able to sleep at night. This book is going to throw you through so many twists and turns that you don’t see coming that will leave your mind reeling for days. Well that is sure as hell what it has done to me.
Shantel Tessier has now become an auto one-click author to me, and this series so far is phenomenal. I cannot fault it. I love everything about this dark, twisted and crazy plot and I can’t wait to see what’s to come!
Shantel, you are freaking incredible! I absolutely LOVE your writing! This is definitely a book that I will be reading over and over again… actually I’ll be doing that with the whole series. I don’t even know what to say about this book without putting using spoilers. My mind is still trying to wrap around what I just read but holy hell it was AMAZING! I love how dark and twisted this series can be and the unwavering loyalty between Deke, Cole, and Austin. I didn’t think I could love any of the GSWs the way that I love Cole but I was quickly proved wrong! I loved Deke’s character in the first to books but my love for him grew to a whole new level in this book. I read the entire book in less than a day, I just could not put it down! There are so many unexpected things that happen and Shantel keeps you on your toes with every page! People’s true colors really come out in this book! I’m praying that there are books for the remaining characters, or even a second one for Deke and his girl, because I need MORE MORE MORE!!!
If You Dare.. to read this book you will not be disappointed holy hell Deke is one twisted beautiful character you hate to love and love to hate. This book had me on edge throughout the whole thing. Shantel dose an amazing job with Deke’s story. The twists and turns will have your head spinning in the best possible way. This is book 3 in the series an even though it’s a standalone your gonna wanna read the first 2 books before this one it just makes this book so much better. Honestly I couldn’t put it down until the very last page. I received this book early in return for an honest review and honestly you will not be disappointed. Though I will let readers know that this book along with the entire series is very much on the darker side so if you have triggers you may want to read with caution but for me even with certain things from the past I still enjoyed every last page in this book and I know you all will also. Thank you Shantel for being a fabulous author as well as an amazing person. I can’t wait to see what you have in store for us in the future. xx
This was yet another great instalment by Shantel Tessier. This author has a way with her words and her characters.
I’ve been hanging for this book since book two was released and we found out that Deke was going to be getting a book. After reading this book Deke has become one of my favourite Hero’s by Shantel.
This is book three in the Dare Series, I do recommend you reading books one and two first before reading this book but this book has been written in a way that it’s a stand-alone.
Deke, Cole and Austin are now living in Texas and are trying to move on. Boy were they wrong, we were just getting geared up for another set of games to begin. A new player has arrived and they are here to win.
This story was absolutely crazy, and intense. From the moment I started I was hooked. It consumed me. The only time I would stop reading was when I really needed to. Even debated calling in sick to work to read. I had become obsessed.
Be prepared for so many secrets in this book to come at you and shatter you to the point your asking yourself who can these people trust. Betrayal at its finest.
Just when you think you have a clue of how the story is going to go. Shantel throws you another curveball that knocks you with an even more mind blowing twist.
Expect sex, murder, secrets, plot twists, meeting new characters and of course seeing our main characters. This author digs into the darker side in this book. You will have questions that you had answered but then new ones arise.
Deke’s love interest, I absolutely loved. She’s completely bad ass and she is so damn strong. She is exactly the person deke needs. She is his equal. Two darks souls United.
With everything that happened in this book, nothing was rushed over. I just can’t believe this book is finished. I wanted more. I need more. I miss these characters already and I only just finished reading a couple of hours ago.
This author definitely nailed this book! If you like twisted love stories that are full of twists that are out of this world then this book is for you.
Prepare for twist after twist but you’ll love the way the story goes. Poor Deke is all I could think at the beginning but at the end….Deke is a great book boyfriend. Love the GWS and the way this story goes. I’m not into spoiling books but if you loved IDY and IPYN you will love this one more
If You Dare is book three in the series. I loved it! It was dark and twisted! I loved loved Deke. He is definitely my favorite!! I can’t really say much else because of spoilers but definitely recommend reading this series/book!
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
Shantel does it again! This is Deke’s story, and it doesn’t not disappoint. We got to witness Austin and Cole’s story in I Promise You, and I Dare You. We watched Deke stand by not only Cole, but Austin. He is a great friend, but is just as dark and twisty as Cole.
In this book we get more back story to the GWS and the time that the 8 were together and friends. We get to see more of Demi who is Becky’s sister. Will Becky make a comeback for Deke? Will they get together in the end? Becky was the girl he wanted to spend his life with after all.
Shantel kept me guessing through all aspects of the book, and while keeping with the original dark theme started in I Promise You. This a book that you won’t be able to put down once you start so plan on a long afternoon of reading. I couldn’t begin to guess what was going to happen at the end due to all of the twists and turns. About the time I felt I had a handle on something I was blindsided with a new look into the past.
Questions from the previous two books are answered, but new ones were brought forth. I can’t wait to see what Shantel comes up with next. Definitely a one click author for me without even needing to read about the book!!!!!
OMFG.. If You Dare was so F**king Amazing! Tessier is the Freaking Queen of Dark and Twisted! I’m still trying to wrap my head around this earth shattering book! I was 11% in and I just had to pause to squeal and give a fist pump! After that deliciously twisted slap in the face I was so excited!! Our female lead is EVERYTHING! I just knew this book was going to rock my world! If You Dare was Dark and twisted, very intense and F*€led up on so many levels!!! And I just couldn’t get enough! I was up until 2 am hanging on every d@mn word! This is my favorite book yet! I thought I was in love with Cole.. boy was I wrong I will let Deke choke me any day of the week! Whew! This book was hot! Im talking volcanic! She had my vote from the start I was on her side! This book definitely keeps you on edge because the betrayals are just unimaginable and you don’t see them coming! Gah I’m still wound up over that ending! I’m a full fledged GWS wh*re! I hope we get a glimpse into Bennett and Shelly’s secret Love! I know it will be just as all consuming as Cole and Deke. I received an arc in exchange for an honest review.
Everything I wanted and NOTHING i expected ! Shantel has a brilliant mind and I’m addicted to this series and her writing !! Not only did I love Dekes story but I loved Cole and Austin in this as well! So many stories with other couples tend to leave the previous couple in the background and their characters personalities don’t feel the same to me. Every character was held true to their personalities in the previous books but I loved the twists and turns that brought out new sides to characters that were unexpected. This will forever be cemented as a favorite series for me! Deke found his perfect match and I couldn’t be happier with how it all played out, even though I have a few death plots in mind for a certain someone LOL. Read this series TODAY you won’t be sorry!
*ARC received in exchange for an honest review*
Although the author has written this as a standalone novel, it is in my opinion that you should read the previous 2 in the series before you read this! It will make it easier to process & a lot more fun & you will be more connected to the characters.
ANYWAYS,
OH.. MY.. GOD..
This book is gritty & dirty & passionate & filled with revenge.
I knew from the previous two that Deke had SO much more under the surface than we were told. I was stoked to find out he was getting his own book!
And, he did not disappoint. He was sexy and scary and serious and intense and loving and hurt and passionate and had an itching for revenge.
I’m going to keep this brief because it’s impossible to keep myself from spoiling this.
This is a serious ONE-CLICK book, you guys. I loved this more than the last two, Deke and the FMC in this book STOLE. THE. FUCKING. SHOW.
Thank you Shantel Tessier for the honor to read this early!!!!!!
I have still not come to terms with everything that I just read…but I have to get this part out!
Shantel Tessier is a freaking mastermind at dark and twisted! There was not a single moment my mind wasn’t trying to anticipate what was around the next turn. It doesn’t work though! You can assume and try to guess all day about what is going to happen but she’s going to outwit you and then take it even further just to blow your freaking mind.
The secrets….the betrayals…death…. I have certain characters I never liked, some I freaking love and some I consider questionable! To see how Deke handles betrayal didn’t just screw with your mind but it was also pretty dang hottt!! I loved being able to get daily glimpses of Austin & Cole. Austin is hands down one of my absolute favorite female characters ever! These Sharks have created something, nothing connecting them bloodwise but they’ve created their own little family that means so much more to them than any blood family.
However, even with a family that you create on your own comes betrayal. Never knowing how deep that betrayal runs or who all is involved. The darkness that betrayal brings out of the ones that were betrayed, even though I knew it was there but still I was amazed at the game being played right in front of my eyes.
I have to say…quite possible the best game I’ve ever watched!
I didn’t get any sleep, just needed to keep on reading until the end. Shantel Tessier Dare series is a must read and one of my top favorites for 2019 already, but this book was something else, she set a very high bar for her next one. This book is everything, it had me on edge all the time, this thriller is just addictive, Deke is just a character you will get inside your heart and head, it challenged my emotions, it is dark, it is cruel, it is just perfect for me. Just when you think you got it figured it all out, you get all twists and turns you never saw coming. A must read!
I’ve been obsessed with the GWS since reading book one and If You Dare blows the other two away. I am so happy she has once again shared more of the GWS with us all. Shantel once again drew me in from the prologue. I could not put the book down. Living life in Texas now, Deke, Austin, and Cole are trying to move on. Unfortunately for them, they only thought they were done.
So many secrets in this book. So much suspense. Just when you think you have a clue what the real story is, Shantel smacks you in the face with a new, even more mind blowing twist. As each layer is pulled back, more and more questions arise. Who can be trusted? Who has betrayed them all?
I ran through the gamut of emotions while reading this book. I was confused, angry, happy, sad, frustrated, and absolutely blown away throughout this entire book. While the focus on this book is Deke’s story, all of the other sharks are intricately interlaced into the plot. Deke made me want to yell, punch him, hug him, kiss him. Honestly, he is my favorite character.
Once again – if you can’t handle bullying, violence of any kind this is not a series for you. But for those of you willing to take the risk you will not be disappointed.
#GWS #Princess
I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
** 5 JAW DROPPING STARS **
I bow down to Shantel Tessier and her evil evil ways…..what in the hell did I just read? I devoured every minute of that dark, twisted epicness and I don’t even feel any remorse. She has absolutely outdone herself, but let me just say, her mind must be a very scary place :). If you thought I Dare You or I Promise You were dark or twisted, you better hold on becaue If You Dare will take you where you never thought possible. There were so many twists and turns and jaw dropping WTF moments, I have no words. I absolutely loved reading these characters again and going back into their world and getting sucked into their craziness. This book is chock full of lies, revenge and so much betrayal. Who needs enemies when you have people like this in your life? Shantel Tessier is a creative mastermind and this book and these characters and this plot line are pretty darn epic. Hold on for the ride!!! And Deke is awesome….that is all!
GAH!!! This was another great installment in the GWS series as I can not get enough of these boys and their drama and secrets! I’ve been waiting for this book since the second book and boy did it deliver! This story was thrilling as it was sexy and filled to the brim with fast-paced adrenaline pumping scenes. This was amazing!
This story is filled with the absolute intense craziness that we’ve come to expect from this author in this series. I loved the shocks and surprises and was seriously hooked from the beginning! Wow! What a series! I also could not get enough of seeing more of Cole and Austin! Loved this so much! 4 stars! ~Ratula
This book… was a freaking bomb. This author is so talented. I certainly didn’t see this one coming. For 2 days I’ve felt like I was spinning around and around. I didn’t know where we were headed. How is it gonna end? Let me just say my mind was blown, and for all the information to come to light. Deke’s book took us back, and then helped build a future for him. I loved it. I loved where she took him, and that he got to be himself. I don’t even want to say too much because it truly sucked me in, and I had no clue where we were going. I don’t want to ruin it for you guys who haven’t even started. But don’t miss this book!!!
What a mindf*ck of a masterpiece! I loved I Dare You and I Promise You, but If You Dare kicked it up a whole bunch of notches – like BAM! Wow! This book was so not what I expected, and it was wayyyyy better because of it – so I’m not gonna say a whole lot. You have to read this book – it is sick and will blow you away! While you don’t have to read the two previous books in the Dare series, you really really should. It would definitely enhance your experience and they’re too good not to. I love how all the characters get more than just an honorable mention – they are all still players in the story. The sharks and their girls are some bada** motherf^*kers! If you thought Cole was the bomb dot com? Move over, honey – Deke is the MAN! While there is no cliffhanger, I am soooo looking forward to whatever is coming next. I won’t even try to guess.
I reviewed an advance reader copy of this book.
“You don’t always need hearts and flowers to prove you love someone. Sometimes you need each other’s names carved in blood.”
If You Dare, book 3 in author Shantel Tessier’s Dare series, is intricate, complex, and beyond intense! Not to mention suspenseful and full of heat. This book took me down more twists and turns than I could have imagined – even for a GWS book! I’m questioning everything, and already needing a re-read, just to take it all in. Get ready to be surprised, intrigued, and sucked right back into the GWS world!
If You Dare is dark and twisty, and an absolute must read for lovers of suspenseful romance! Continue this hot and enigmatic series and one-click today!