Daring the Bad Boy

Monica Murphy

Aug 2016 · Endless Summer Book 1 · Sold by Entangled: Crush

About this ebook

"Monica Murphy always delivers the swoon-worthy romance that I crave. And Murphy’s latest is no exception with this first love, mature young adult novel: Daring the Bad Boy." -Debbie, I Heart YA Books

Annie McFarland is sick of being a shy nobody. A session at summer camp seems like the perfect opportunity to reinvent herself—gain some confidence, kiss a boy, be whoever she wants to be. A few days in, she’s already set her sights on über-hottie Kyle. Too bad her fear of water keeps her away from the lake, where Kyle is always hanging out.

Jacob Fazio is at Camp Pine Ridge after one too many screw-ups. Junior counseling seems like punishment enough, but the rigid no-fraternizing-with-campers rules harsh his chill. When a night of Truth or Dare gets him roped into teaching Annie how to swim, she begs him to also teach her how to snag Kyle.

Late-night swim sessions turn into late-night kissing sessions...but there’s more on the line than just their hearts. If they get caught, Jake’s headed straight to juvie, but Annie’s more than ready to dare him to reveal the truth.

Disclaimer: This Entangled Teen Crush book contains references to drinking, sexual situations, adult language, and an intense bad boy hero who will melt your heart.

Each book in the Endless Summer Series is a standalone, full-length story that can be enjoyed out of order.
Book #1 - Daring the Bad Boy
Book #2 - Keeping Her Secret

Ratings and reviews

This book was a cute, quick, summer read. Annie is a shy girl that fades into the background at school. Hoping to broaden her horizons, she goes to summer camp for the first time, hoping to break out of her shell with people who don't know her. Jake used to come to camp all of the time. This summer he's forced to work there as penance for getting in trouble. His one-time solace has literally become a prison. I loved these characters and the growth that they experienced while at camp. This author's first YA novel was definitely a success. I have read her NA and contemporary titles and have loved them all and this is no exception! *I received a copy from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.*

Everyone probably knows by now that I am a massive fan of anything by Monica Murphy and Daring the bad boy was a super fun, sweet teen romance that I totally loved, it ticks all the right boxes and is the perfect end of summer read. I think what made this book even better for me is the fact that you get two POV Annie’s and Jake’s and they’re both totally lovable characters that you can really get behind. I love the growth that the characters both go through in this book also how some relationships that were strained are strengthened. It’s a great read full of first loves, family heartache and making new friendships. Copy received by the author through netgalley in exchange for a honest review.

This is a fantastic summer YA read. It takes us back to summer camp and conjures up all those feelings of first love as well as all the angst of being a teenager. It's wonderfully written and these characters will win your heart. Annie was always the shy girl and almost invisible. When the opportunity to attending a session at summer camp comes her way, she plans to use the time to help reinvent herself and be the person she's always wanted to be. Does she ever accomplish that. While she has her eye on Kyle, camp hottie, Jake has his eye on her. The only problem is she's off limits for Jake. He's there working for his uncle as a Jr. counselor, trying to get his life back on track after it went off the rails after the death of his mother. The one rule his uncle stressed - no hitting on the campers. Annie is worth risking it all though. Can he get her to forget about Kyle and really look at him? This is a YA must read! I highly recommend it.

About the author

Monica Murphy is a writer, a wife and a mom. She drinks too much coffee and spends too much time in front of her computer. She likes to read, she watches bad reality TV and she sometimes acts younger than she really is. Though most of the time she's sure her kids think she's a complete buzz kill.