The Dating Dare by Jayci Lee – a Review

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Description:
Tara Park doesn’t do serious relationships. Neither does she hop into bed with virtual strangers. Especially when that particular stranger is her best friend’s new brother-in-law. It isn’t an easy decision, though. Seth Kim is temptation personified. His unreasonably handsome looks and charming personality makes him easy on the eyes and good for her ego.

When a friendly game of Truth or Dare leads to an uncomplicated four-date arrangement with Seth, Tara can’t say she minds. But their dates, while sweet and sexy, have a tendency to hit roadblocks. Thankfully, their non-dates and chance meetings get frequent and heated.

Seth is leaving for a new job in Paris in a month and a no-strings attached fling seemed like a nice little distraction for both… But soon Seth realizes that Tara Park doesn’t come in a “nice & little” package–she’s funny and bold, sweet and sexy, and everything he ever wanted and never expected to find. Neither of them are ready for something serious and both have past relationship baggage they’ve been ignoring, but with a shot at forever on the line will they follow their hearts and take a chance on happily-ever-after?

Review:

The Dating Dare by Jayci Lee is the 2^nd book in her delightful A Sweet Mess series. We meet our heroine, Tara Park, who is Aubrey’s (previous book heroine) best friend, at her wedding to Landon.  Tara meets Seth, who is Landon’s brother, and after he constantly can’t take his eyes off of her, they find themselves attracted to each other.  Tara has no intention of becoming involved in any kind of permanent relationship, as she was hurt long ago; and Seth is leaving in a month to go to Paris for a new job. Seth is a known playboy, but he is determined to win over Tara; he proposes a Truth and Dare game, with 4 dates, with both enjoying a fun fling; and most importantly, neither can fall in love with each other.

Tara loves her work at the family brewery that she runs with her two brothers; she is a master brewer, creating different kinds of beers, which she hopes will help make their brewery successful.  Seth is a fashion photographer, and enjoys his work, but it is Tara who will push him to return to his love of art.

Both Seth and Tara were great together, as he was sweet, romantic and charming; Tara was fun, but also hesitant, but she enjoyed her days with Seth.  The chemistry between them was sizzling, and they turned into a fun adorable couple, which we couldn’t help but root for.  In a short time, both started having strong feelings for each other.  Would Tara allow herself to be in love?  Would Seth still leave for Paris?

What follows is a fun, sweet, small town romance, that was a feel-good story, with a great couple and steamy.   I really loved both Seth and Tara together.   Their dates were fun and cute, not to mention being sexy. The Dating Dare was a delightful sweet, sexy sizzling romance, a wonderful couple, great secondary characters and so much fun.  The Dating Dare was a quick and funny read, which was well written by Jayci Lee.  Do they have a happy ever after? You need to read this book to find out.

Reviewed by Barb

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