The Dating Dare
A new witty and decadent rom-com from the author of ‘A Sweet Mess'
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4.5 • 2 Ratings
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- $12.99
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- $12.99
Publisher Description
If you love Jasmine Guillory, Lauren Layne and Helen Hoang, you'll devour Jayci Lee's delicious new romantic comedies!
Early readers are loving The Dating Dare!
'I loved how realistic the main characters were . . . I could honestly see this being made into a movie; one I'd definitely be queuing up to watch' 5* reader review
'This book was SO FUN! . . . Seth and Tara are amazing together. Their chemistry was phenomenal and they just bounced right off the page!' NetGalley review
'Ooh I enjoyed this one. A great love/hate at the start and its just blossoms . . . the words and story just flow off page, it feels seamless and delightful' NetGalley review
One dare. Four dates. Only their hearts to lose...
No serious relationships. This is the one rule Tara Park made for herself and it has been working swimmingly, especially since she's busy with Weldon Brewery. But when Seth Kim, temptation personified and her best friend's new brother-in-law walks into her life, Tara might be willing to bend her golden rule . . . but only for four dates, which she agreed to after a few good rounds of beer - and a game of truth or dare.
Seth Kim can't believe Tara agreed to his dating dare. He's leaving for a new job in Paris in a month and a no-strings attached fling seemed like a nice distraction for both . . . But while their dates have a tendency to hit roadblocks, their non-dates and chance meetings are becoming frequent - and heated. What was supposed to be a little fun game is turning into something that neither is ready for.
But sometimes, the best things in life are the ones we never see coming.
Raves for Jayci's A Sweet Mess!
'A perfect balance of impeccable wit, laugh out loud hilarity, and off the charts chemistry. A Sweet Mess is a sinfully decadent romantic comedy! Helena Hunting, New York Times bestselling author
'A rich, vibrant romance that's a feast for all the senses!' Lauren Blakely, New York Times bestselling author
'This book was SO FUN!...Seth and Tara are amazing together. Their chemistry was phenomenal and they just bounced right off the page!' reader review
'The words and story just flow off page, it feels seamless and delightful...Lots of drama and a brilliant bumpy road' reader review
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Lee dishes up a half-baked rom-com grounded appealingly in cultural specificity but littered with tired romance clichés—including treating jealousy and leering as signs of true love. At the wedding of the couple from Lee's A Sweet Mess, sparks fly between craft brewery owner Tara Park and the groom's younger brother, photographer Seth Kim. But Seth is moving to Paris soon, so despite their killer chemistry, he doesn't want to commit. And that suits attachment-avoidant Tara just fine. So when, during a drunken game of truth or dare, Seth challenges Tara to go on four dates with him without falling in love, both think it should be easy. Readers are told that Seth and Tara are kindred spirits, but their connection is never convincingly shown, thanks to uneven pacing and constant interruptions on their dates. An early scene where Seth becomes aroused by a blackout-drunk Tara taking off her clothes may not sit well with readers; the narration hurries to assure them that Seth would never take advantage of Tara, but for many that will be setting the bar too low. Lee's devoted fans will enjoy her signature fluffy approach, but other rom-com readers can skip this one.
Customer Reviews
Enjoyable
Jayci Lee is a relatively new author to me and I am surprised I have not read more of her books before now. This was an enjoyable read with characters who were easy to like.
When her best friend Aubrey marries Landon, Tara Parks is brought into contact with the brother of the groom Seth Kim. Both Tara and Seth have baggage from the past and neither are looking for a committed relationship, or are they?
Seth is moving to Paris so the last things he wants or needs is to fall in love with Tara. However what starts out as a casual fling soon becomes complicated. I loved the banter that flowed between Tara and Seth and it was entertaining to watch their relationship progress.
The Dating Dare is a story with humour, steam, miss communication and some great secondary characters.
I received a copy of this book from the publisher through NetGalley.