Three Words.
That’s all it takes to change your life.
Undeniably sexy, Commanding, and Off Limits…
Meet Holt Hamilton in Rebecca Shea’s DARE ME.
Danger, mysterious pasts, and passion come together in this new standalone contemporary romance novel from USA Todaybestselling author, Rebecca Shea. Can Saige and Holt get over the past in order to have a future? Pick up DARE ME today and immerse yourself in the unforgettable moments where one dare spirals out of control and changes lives.
I dare you.
Five coworkers.
Four drinks.
Three glances.
Two fleeting smiles.
One dare.
A dare that will change my life.
That’s all it takes to send me plummeting into the arms of the mysterious Holt Hamilton. Behind his crystal blue eyes is a secret, one that screams danger but calls to me anyway.
My name is Saige Phillips.
I never walk away from a dare.
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“Sometimes you have to take that leap…or that dare…so you can learn to live and love again! Saige and Holt’s story had me on a rollercoaster of emotions…” – Crystal, Barnes and Noble
“This book hooked me instantly, and kept me interested throughout. I didn’t want to put it down! Another winner from Rebecca Shea!!” – Not Your Mama’s Romance
“I just couldn’t get enough. DARE ME took my breath away!” – Shayna Renee’s Spicy Reviews
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My Review:
Wow oh wow!! First of all, the FEELS in this book! I had to sit a minute before putting my thoughts down for you to read. This book was so incredibly good. I devoured this read and couldn't put it down to save my life! I was sucked in immediately. In the beginning, we see a traumatic experience in Saige's young life. I had a feeling I knew where the book was going but DANG! It was tough. Then we see Saige in the now, working to live her life and move on from the trauma. She's hardworking, tough and struggling to get through life some days. She has a great friend in Evelyn who worries about her and a fun and eclectic group of people she works with. In fact, one night during happy hour, they dare her to ask the owner of their company out for drinks. It's the best thing they could have done for her. It got her out of her comfort zone.
Holt is HOT!! Not only is he good looking on the outside, but he has a good heart. Throughout the book, the reader knows there is more to his story than he's letting Saige in on, and so I felt like I was on the edge of my seat waiting for whatever that might be. Their chemistry is seriously hot! It was interesting to see how much Holt wanted a relationship with Saige while she was the one holding them off. Her past caused her to not let people in and it's quite understandable. Her friends are funny #HowHotIsHolt and they are a good support system for her. They care about her.
Emotions were running high and I was 100% invested in this story and found myself bawling at one point during this story. Now, I probably cried over something others wouldn't, but because of the strong emotions and things happening in the book, this one thing KILLED me. And I don't want to ruin anything but it was sad to watch unfold. Been there, done that so I knew what she was going through. And this was my first Rebecca Shea book, but it definitely won't be my last! I love finding new-to-me authors. Don't let this book pass you by! Take a chance on it like I did.
Holt is HOT!! Not only is he good looking on the outside, but he has a good heart. Throughout the book, the reader knows there is more to his story than he's letting Saige in on, and so I felt like I was on the edge of my seat waiting for whatever that might be. Their chemistry is seriously hot! It was interesting to see how much Holt wanted a relationship with Saige while she was the one holding them off. Her past caused her to not let people in and it's quite understandable. Her friends are funny #HowHotIsHolt and they are a good support system for her. They care about her.
Emotions were running high and I was 100% invested in this story and found myself bawling at one point during this story. Now, I probably cried over something others wouldn't, but because of the strong emotions and things happening in the book, this one thing KILLED me. And I don't want to ruin anything but it was sad to watch unfold. Been there, done that so I knew what she was going through. And this was my first Rebecca Shea book, but it definitely won't be my last! I love finding new-to-me authors. Don't let this book pass you by! Take a chance on it like I did.
Excerpt
A quick train ride later and I’m pushing through the revolving doors to Jackson-Hamilton Aviation.
“Morning, Larry!” I wave and hustle past the security desk where Larry sits.
“Mornin’, sweetheart,” he yells back, never once taking his eyes off the newspaper he’s reading.
My heels click loudly on the granite floor of the open-air atrium as I hustle over to the elevator bank. I frantically press the call button for the elevator and glance at my watch. I’m already five minutes late. I hate being late. Punctual is my middle name. If I’m not five minutes early, I’m late. That’s how I roll.
Groaning, I tap the toe of my shoe impatiently. When an elevator finally arrives, I scurry in just as a voice from behind me hollers out, “Hold that elevator, please.” I grumble but hold the doors as Holt Hamilton glides in, a cell phone pressed to his ear. With a curt nod, he steps aside and the elevator doors close while my heart pounds wildly in my chest.
Holt Hamilton. The sexiest man I’ve ever seen and the Vice President of Jackson-Hamilton Aviation—basically my boss. Standing at least six-foot-three, he could be Henry Cavill’s twin brother. With striking blue eyes and dark hair that’s styled back off of his face, he’s the perfect combination of businessman meets runway model. His cut jawline is accentuated by one very perfect dimple on his left cheek.
His athletic frame is highlighted by his custom-tailored suit that hugs each and every curve of his shoulders, arms, and waist, showing every muscle the man owns as he leans against the side of the elevator. Today he’s wearing a charcoal suit with a blue shirt and striped tie. The blue shirt makes his blue eyes stand out against his tan skin. I catch myself staring and quickly turn to face the doors of the elevator.
“Morning, Ms. Phillips,” he says with a tight smile. He shoves his cell phone into the pocket of his suit jacket.
Again, my heart is racing. “Mr. Hamilton.” I nod and keep my eyes on the digital display showing the floor numbers. Fifty-seven, fifty-eight, I silently count as we continue to rise. Only thirty more. I take a deep breath, trying to calm myself.
“How are you settling in?” he asks, his voice deep and commanding. I half-turn to speak to him and catch his smirk, but he quickly composes himself and adjusts his tie.
“It’s going well. I submitted the final orders for both planes that were overdue. Mr. Jackson emphasized those were priority.” I raise my chin confidently, but my heart continues to race with nervousness.
“You closed both orders?” he asks, surprised. “As in, you got both clients to agree to every last detail?” He looks skeptical. These particular clients were a nightmare. I knew when I accepted the job that I’d have demanding clients, but those two were the cream of the crop.
“I did.” Another confident nod.
"Huh," he mumbles, giving his head a little shake. “So how’d you do it? Rachel had been working for months with those clients, and they wouldn’t agree to anything she recommended. She tossed their client portfolios on my desk the day she resigned and swore we’d never close the deal on those planes.”
I try to contain my smirk. “I get to know my clients, Mr. Hamilton. I make an effort to really understand their likes and dislikes—their personal preferences. What excites them. What motivates them. Not just shove today’s best-selling aeronautical features down their throats. I work with them and, in the end, they trust me and my recommendations—we’re a team.”
“It's that easy?” He cocks an eyebrow in amusement.
I cock an eyebrow in return. “It's that easy. Payments are finalized and in the Jackson-Hamilton account, Mr. Hamilton. Planes are scheduled to be delivered to both clients in the next ninety days.” I rub my sweaty palms down the sides of my pencil skirt.
He stares at me silently, just chewing on the inside of his cheek when the elevator finally slows to a stop. The doors open and Holt reaches out and places his arm against the open door so as to not let them close on us, but in doing so, places himself shoulder to shoulder with me. Too close. So close I can smell his body wash and his minty breath.
I quickly step out of the elevator and into the lobby of Jackson-Hamilton Aviation and begin to walk down the hall toward my cubicle, the opposite direction of Holt Hamilton.
“Nice work, Phillips,” he says from behind me.
About Rebecca Shea:Rebecca Shea is the USA Today Bestselling author of the Unbreakable series (Unbreakable, Undone, and Unforgiven) and the Bound and Broken series (Broken by Lies and Bound by Lies). She lives in Phoenix, Arizona with her family. From the time Rebecca could read she has had a passion for books. Rebecca spends her days working and her nights writing, bringing stories to life. Born and raised in Minnesota, Rebecca moved to Arizona in 1999 to escape the bitter winters. When not working or writing, she can be found on the sidelines of her sons’ football games, or watching her daughter at ballet class. Rebecca is fueled by insane amounts of coffee, margaritas, Laffy Taffy (except the banana ones), and happily ever afters.
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