Dare to Love: Volume 1

Carly Phillips

Nov 2013 · Dare to Love Book 1 · Sold by CP Publishing

About this eBook

She arouses his dominant and protective instincts

And he will do anything to possess her …

And does.

When billionaire Ian Dare gets one glimpse of the sensual and irresistible Riley Taylor, he knows that he must have her. But any future he might have with Riley means he’ll have to confront his past—a past he’d rather forget. And that’s something this NFL team owner won’t dare to do—not even for love.

Ratings and reviews

Dare to love was an incredible love story. This is the first book I've read by Carly Phillips and I am happy that I did. Ian dare has given his all to his family after finding out his father had a second family. And gives hardly anything to relationships. That is until he meets Riley Taylor. He wants to possess her in everyway and sets out to do so. But to have a future with her, he'll have to extend an olive branch to his half brother since he is best friend to Riley. But she is reluctant to have anything to do with him but can't resist such a exquisite man especially after the kiss that assaults her senses. As their affair heats up they soon discover that they are perfect for each other. But Riley's past threatens to tear it all down on her especially when she attempts to deal with it on her own instead of going and asking Ian for help like she promised. After having a nice conversation with his father, Ian is determined to get his woman and keep her for good. Dare to love was fantastic. I absolutely loved it. I am looking forward to reading the other books in the series.

"Dare to Love" is part of a series but can be read as a standalone. I enjoyed the plot and characters. If not for the nature of the sex scenes, I would have given this book five stars. Since Riley grew up with an abusive father, I think the sex scenes are unfitting. She trusts Ian when she's tied up in bed but doubts him otherwise, which is contradictory and unrealistic.

Family drama, Emotional history and Huge trust issues are just a few of the obstacles they must overcome if they really want a peaceful future. Extremely entertaining late-night read that draws you in and does not let go. Ian is the oldest Dare sibling he is also wicked smart and total alpha male completely in control of every aspect of his world (or so it seems). He is so not looking for everlasting love (since in his opinion it is not real). Loved every heart pounding twist and turn on this emotional journey to self-discovery and personal growth leading to their possible future. Excited to read more about the rest of the family.

About the author

After a successful fifteen year career with various New York publishing houses, and over 40 sexy contemporary romance novels published, N.Y. Times and USA Today Bestselling Author Carly Phillips is now an Indie author who writes to her own expectations and that of her readers.  She continues the tradition of hot men and strong women and plans to publish many more sizzling stories.  Carly lives in Purchase, NY with her family, two nearly adult daughters and two crazy dogs who star on her Facebook Fan Page and website.  She’s a writer, a knitter of sorts, a wife, and a mom. In addition, she’s a Twitter and Internet junkie and is always around to interact with her readers. You can find out more about Carly at www.carlyphillips.com.