Dare to Desire (Dare to Love, #2)

by Carly Phillips

• ISBN10: 0989982424
• ISBN13: 9780989982429
• Publish Date: 28 March 2014
• Publish Status: Active
• Imprint: CP Publishing
• Format: Paperback (US Trade)
• Pages: 296
• Language: English

Reviews

[whisperingchapters]

I personally liked Dare To Desire a whole lot more than I liked (or lack of it) Dare To Love. This story brings us the story of Alex Dare, Riley's best friend and Ian Dare's half brother. While reading Dare To Love, I enjoyed Alex more than Ian and Riley's relationship so I was very excited to dive into his story and I am so glad I did.

The chemistry and sexual tension between Alex and Madison is so palpable, you can't get enough. Lovers of Carly Phillips' story will drink this story in one big gulp, without taking a breath of air.

You will not regret reading this story. It does contain very minor spoilers of Dare To Love but not much so you can start with this story if you'd like. I honestly liked this one more.

[Cocktails and Books]

DARE TO DESIRE is a delightful romance about two people given a second chance at love. Six months ago Alex Dare’s life changed dramatically. He was the quarterback for the Tampa Breakers and at the top of the world, but he took a hard hit, was injured and had to quit the job he loved. While he was in the hospital recovering, Alex was so distraught he pushed everyone away, including Madison Evans, the woman he was currently dating. Six months later, Alex is having a hard time adjusting to his life after football and is trying to figure out what to do next. Alex is a hot, alpha male used to getting everything he wants, but now things aren’t going his way. Alex and Madison meet again when they are asked to work on a project together and they have a hard time ignoring the sizzling chemistry between them. Alex regrets how he treated Madison and wants a second chance, but he hurt Madison when he broke up with her so callously and she refuses to give him a chance to break her heart again. Madison had little stability growing up and has learned she can’t trust anyone but herself and she certainly doesn’t believe in happily ever. My heart went out to both Alex and Madison as they try to overcome their personal issues. Alex is easy to like, he is a big, tough guy, but also vulnerable. For the first time in Alex’s life, things aren’t easy and as he has to learn how to overcome all the obstacles thrown his way. Carly Phillips knows how to write a hot sex scene because when Alex and Madison get together they are smoking hot. I love getting lost in a Carly Phillips book because I know I can always count on a well written engaging story with believable, realistic characters. This is the second book in the Dare to Love series. Each book is about a different sibling in the Dare family.

Reviewed by Karen for Cocktails and Books