The Dare by Elle Kennedy is a fun, steamy, and emotional college romance that explores themes of self-discovery, confidence, and unexpected love. When shy sorority girl Taylor accepts a mean-girl dare to seduce Conor Edwards, a charming hockey player with a playboy reputation, she doesn’t expect him to go along with the ruse—or for their fake fling to spark something real!
Readers have expressed mixed reactions to Taylor Marsh, the curvy heroine. Many appreciate the representation of a plus-sized protagonist, finding Taylor’s journey toward self-acceptance relatable. However, others feel that her persistent insecurities are overly emphasized.
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Genre: Contemporary Romance, Sports Romance, Romantic Comedy & New Adult.
Series: Briar U, 4
POV: Dual 1st Person
Heat: Explicit
Amazon Rating: 4.2 / 5
Goodreads Rating: 3.76 / 5
Tropes and Themes: curvy heroine, virgin heroine, shy heroine, athlete hero, HIMBO hero, friends to lovers, fake dating & friends with benefits.
Summary: A shy sorority girl accepts a mean-girl dare to seduce Conor Edwards, the campus’s hottest hockey player. To her surprise, Conor plays along, turning the ruse into an ongoing charade to fool her frenemies. As their fake relationship grows, she discovers Conor’s charm hides unexpected depth, but the longer they pretend, the higher the stakes—and the risk of heartbreak.
