Dare to Take

The only thing that bothered me is when she wrote about Waffle House. If your going to write about an actual restaurant at least google the menu. They don’t have pancakes or home style potatoes.

I’m looking forward to reading the next one in the series.

Another steamy Dare man finding love with a woman he least expected because he has treated her so harshly over the years. This romance brings two people with painful pasts together to heal, to forgive and to find a partner to stand with. Sweet, sad and romantic.

I wish there was more to each one of these book and the series. I would love to know what happened with Tyler and Elle

Football player turns his life around due to injury. Love interest needs to be convinced he's changed. Had potential, but the author lost me with their unending hornyness during serious situations.

Ella has known Tyler for years. His sister and her have been best friends since both donated bone marrow when they were children. When she turned 18 she got drunk and slipped into Tyler's bed. They parted on less than friendly terms and have avoided each other for years.Tyler doesn't think he'll ever settle down because he has a habit of running instead of facing his problems. He and his brother own a security company and do quiet well for themselves, but they are Dares so they come from money. Ella has been in St. Lucia for a photo shoot with her boss. Everyone has left and Ella stays behind to make sure no problems arise. But she is mugged and lands in a hospital as a hurricane is about to hit. So her best friend Avery, Tyler's sister, begs him to go down and take of her. When she is released, someone has broken into her hotel room. They have to wait until the hurricane is over before they can leave. Once back home, someone breaks into her apartment and Tyler moves her in with him. He is slowly realizing he may not be able to live without her. But first they've got to find out who is after her and Ella has her own insecurities to deal with. Between sisters having babies, facing their fathers, and someone who thinks Ella has something they want...it's a story you can't put down. The sex is out of this world hot. Two people learning to share their burdens and rely on each other. I love Ms. Phillips stories. They are entertaining and sexy. I hope Serena gets her own story. If she hasn't already.

This was a sweet easy read, no angst just a second chance for love. They have known each other since they were kids and after one night together he has avoided her now she is in trouble and needs him to get her out. Once he is with her he realizes that he has been wrong to stay away all these years. Throw in some mystery and drama and you have an overall good read.

This was an excellent story for all romancers. There is danger, past regrets, sexual encounters, and new love brewing. I think Tyler and Ella are made for each other, they both have pasts that is affecting their future. Together they figured out that they were meant to be in a lasting relationship. Beautiful ending to this series of Dare books and also a great standalone.

The final and fitting story to the Florida Dares. Although it would have been cool if Alex's siblings had each gotten a happy ending.

Carly Phillips was one of the very first romance authors I had the pleasure of reading. It’s been a long time now and still, every single book makes me want to go back and read them all again. I was so in love with her Hot Zone series, but I’m having a hard time deciding if I love The Dares even more! She knows how to write characters that inspire emotion and whether good or bad, the reader needs to connect to the characters. This book is a standalone in an interconnected series. I do recommend you read them all though, simply because they are so good! The backstory for both of the main characters was a little heartbreaking. Ella and Tyler have suffered quite a bit at the hands of their parents, and their history together is rocky, at best. But, the chemistry is undeniable and whereas before, they were young and vulnerable, now they are mature adults, who know how to hide that vulnerability behind solid walls. It seems almost like a tradition for the Dare men to chase their women and I have to say, I much prefer it to the other way around. I love seeing their soft sides mixed with the delicious alpha. Tyler has a skewed version of his own actions growing up, some of it brought on by heavy guilt, and yet, he explores the idea of being with Ella much quicker than she does. In fact, she only sees that as an unattainable dream, no matter how much Tyler tries to prove otherwise. Ella’s need to “fix” herself before she can truly commit to Tyler is admirable, but I have to say, I’ve always felt that one can find themselves even easier when they have someone to lean on and support them through the process. Never the less, the fact that she makes the attempt to conquer her issues is a big step. I fell hard for these two, individually, and as a couple. They burn hot and I had to stop and find a fan from time to time! Ok, not really, but I seriously thought about it. ;) This book definitely makes my multiple re-read shelf. Another 5 star addition to Carly’s amazing line of books!