Title: Dare to Love (Book 1: Ian & Riley)
Series: Dare To Love Series
Author: Carly Phillips
Genre: Romance
Blurb: When it comes to family, Ian Dare gives his all but in relationships he offers the bare minimum. Until one glimpse of sensual Riley Taylor arouses his dominant and protective instincts. He will do anything to possess her … and does. But any future with Riley must include him dealing his half-brother who is a constant reminder of the pain he’d rather forget.
Riley Taylor believes herself immune to domineering men – until charismatic Ian Dare turns a simple kiss into an all out assault on her senses and she discovers she likes his brand of control in the bedroom. As their affair heats up, they soon realize they complete each other in ways neither imagined. But Riley’s past is closer than she cares to remember, and her struggles with Ian’s dominance might just cost her everything. (love story, contemporary romance, alpha heroes, beach reads, sports heroes, bad boys, billionaire)
Thoughts: This is the first book of Carly Phillips that I’ve read and I don’t believe it will be my last. This is the story of Riley Taylor and Ian Dare. We’ve all heard of animal magnetism, right? The meeting of these two puts that to the test. Can two people who have instant passion for each other find true love with each other? Can they do it when one half of the couple has a best friend who has their doubts? These are all questions that are raised while you read Dare To Love.
Obstacle #1: Ian Dare a womanizer and is the only way that Riley’s best friend Alex has known him as and Ian must win Alex over in order to win Riley’s heart.
Obstacle #2: Ian has a need for control.
Obstacle #3: Riley will not have a man who feels the need to dominate her.
The only common ground they have is they are both tough and strong but is it enough for them to make it as a couple? Can they build a relationship by letting go of their past and the need for barriers in order to allow love in their hearts?
You’ll find the answers you are looking for in the pages of Dare To Love.
Grade: A
