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Veena’s review of Dare Me (Donovans, Book 1) by Samantha Chase
Contemporary Romance published by Chasing Romance, Inc. 04 Oct 22

It was fate that the man Ariana had spent the day with shows up on her flight, seated next to her. Even though they are both heading in different directions, they exchange phone numbers and promise to stay in touch. Then Will ghosts Ariana. Just when Ariana has finally resolved to say goodbye to her beautiful dream and the guy she never forgot, he turns up at her family home – her brother’s best friend and determined to pick up things from where they left off.

Between the Donovan family dynamics and the relationship dynamics, get ready for some fun and games.

Ariana is the baby of her family and treated just that, despite being 23 years old and a professional to boot.  Her parents, particularly her mother, is obsessed with getting Ariana and her older sister married. So, when Will shows up, Kate Donovan is ready to matchmake him with her older daughter. Of course, this doesn’t go over well with Ariana, even though she had resolved that she’s over Will.

Between the crazy Donovan family antics, the deception practiced by Will, Ariana and her sister, and the challenges between Ariana and Will, you’re in for quite an amusing time. This is a lighthearted romance, a great vacation read, which I enjoyed very much. Can’t wait to see what Liam’s up to with his frequent trips away and buying a house.

Grade: B

Summary:

One year ago, Arianna Donovan and Will Jameson met on a dare and spent a perfect 24 together before going their separate ways. She thought they would stay in touch, but he disappeared without a word.

Arianna thought she’d moved on. But when Will shows up at a family dinner with her older—and very protective—brother, she’s angry and confused. How could he possibly forget to mention that he was friends with her brother? No one knows about their past and Arianna wants to keep things that way. No matter how tempting Will is.

When he walked away a year ago, Will thought it was for the best. Staying away from Arianna was the smart thing to do, especially with how protective her older brother—his friend and fellow soldier—can be. Time and distance will work wonders when you’re trying to stay away from someone. Now that he’s seen her again, he forgets all about doing the smart thing. He’ll just have to first convince her to let go of her anger and give him another chance.

Will isn’t above playing the nostalgia card, and when he challenges Arianna to a sexy game of truth or dare, she can’t resist. Neither one is ready to tell the world what they’re doing, but how long can they possibly keep things a secret when there are Donovans ready to meddle around every corner?

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