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geo_ix's review against another edition
2.0
2.5 stars.
There wasn't anything particularly 'wow' about this for me, but I do like that this series is about the bridesmaids and grooms at this couples wedding and we get to see what they're like before it starts etc. whether it's essential to read or not I can't say yet (I'm guessing probably not) but it was alright for a quick intro to their romance.
There wasn't anything particularly 'wow' about this for me, but I do like that this series is about the bridesmaids and grooms at this couples wedding and we get to see what they're like before it starts etc. whether it's essential to read or not I can't say yet (I'm guessing probably not) but it was alright for a quick intro to their romance.
roroth's review against another edition
3.0
First of all, I am trying something new and becoming a guest blogger for My Daily Romance. I will still be blogging on here so do not worry followers of the blog! Just thought it would help my name maybe get out there more and also to help a fellow blogger out once in a while. So Dare to Resist by Laura Kaye was the first book that I signed up to read for My Daily Romance, first because I had a little extra time to read it because it's not due until the end of the week and secondly it sounded like a great book. I have been really torn about how to rate it though but I decided I am going to rate it 3.5 stars. It was a good read but there were a lot of things that I just had a hard time not thinking about while reading it.
Well, lets do the good news first. I really enjoyed that Kady Dresco was a smart, career driven woman that did not take any crap from anyone. Colton was a great character also, being an ex military man he was buff and he was educated. He always seemed to treat Kady well throughout the story even though he had a dark side. Their chemistry together was amazing and the dialogue between them flowed very well.
Now for the bad news. The reasons why I could not make this a 4 star even though I wanted to. I know that novella's are shorter and the author has to get their point across in a shorter amount of time I get it however there was a lot of repetitive things in the story that I couldn't gone without. The first was that that Colton was 6 years older than Kady and that would be one reason why Colton could never be with her. As a wife of a man that is 10 years older than me and a daughter of a father who was 6 years older than my mother this did not click to me as something that would stop a relationship from happening. Unless Kady was still in high school age should not matter and I don't think it really matters that much in a story. Another repetitive thing was that Colton was Tyler, Kady's older brother's best friend, and that was a deal breaker. I completely understand this reasoning but it seemed like every time the story was in Colton's point of view they had to mention that. After a while I just gfelt like skipping that part. Lastly, and the most annoying part of the whole story was Kady and her issue with orgasms. I swear every 3 or 4 pages through out the book Kady thinks about how Colton was the only made she's ever had that could give her an orgasm. I can believe that...been there done that....but does she have to keep saying or thinking that? Why is her orgasms or lack there of being drilled into the readers brain? I understand mentioning it a couple times but every few pages is bit of an over kill.
If you are looking for a cute, short romance book in between your longer reads I would say go ahead and check it out. But at 3.5 stars its not one that I would say hey hurry out and go buy this. It is however 99 cents on amazon right now and I will have the link below if you are interested in purchasing it.
As always thank you for reading my review and I hope it has helped.
Remember reviews help authors!!!
Thank you,
Rochelle.
Well, lets do the good news first. I really enjoyed that Kady Dresco was a smart, career driven woman that did not take any crap from anyone. Colton was a great character also, being an ex military man he was buff and he was educated. He always seemed to treat Kady well throughout the story even though he had a dark side. Their chemistry together was amazing and the dialogue between them flowed very well.
Now for the bad news. The reasons why I could not make this a 4 star even though I wanted to. I know that novella's are shorter and the author has to get their point across in a shorter amount of time I get it however there was a lot of repetitive things in the story that I couldn't gone without. The first was that that Colton was 6 years older than Kady and that would be one reason why Colton could never be with her. As a wife of a man that is 10 years older than me and a daughter of a father who was 6 years older than my mother this did not click to me as something that would stop a relationship from happening. Unless Kady was still in high school age should not matter and I don't think it really matters that much in a story. Another repetitive thing was that Colton was Tyler, Kady's older brother's best friend, and that was a deal breaker. I completely understand this reasoning but it seemed like every time the story was in Colton's point of view they had to mention that. After a while I just gfelt like skipping that part. Lastly, and the most annoying part of the whole story was Kady and her issue with orgasms. I swear every 3 or 4 pages through out the book Kady thinks about how Colton was the only made she's ever had that could give her an orgasm. I can believe that...been there done that....but does she have to keep saying or thinking that? Why is her orgasms or lack there of being drilled into the readers brain? I understand mentioning it a couple times but every few pages is bit of an over kill.
If you are looking for a cute, short romance book in between your longer reads I would say go ahead and check it out. But at 3.5 stars its not one that I would say hey hurry out and go buy this. It is however 99 cents on amazon right now and I will have the link below if you are interested in purchasing it.
As always thank you for reading my review and I hope it has helped.
Remember reviews help authors!!!
Thank you,
Rochelle.
bri_839's review against another edition
4.0
3.5 stars - it was good, enjoyed it however it wasn't fantastic like some of Laura Kaye's other works. I really liked the main couple and am excited to read the rest of the books in this series.
mandyrobitaille's review
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
This was a sweet and steamy quick read! The whole Wedding Dare series revolves around these two getting married, so it was nice to see how they how together! And I always love a best friends' little sister trope!
courteneynoonan's review
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.0
ivette03's review against another edition
5.0
Loved this story! Perfect beginning to the upcoming books in Wedding Dare Series. Kady and Colton's childhood competitiveness continues as they got older for same job opportunity. As they are fighting to stay in control of their feelings for each other. Colton realizes what he really wants is too control Kady in the bedroom. Is Kady able to give up control? Read this book to find out what happens next. I can't wait to read the entire series. GREAT JOB Laura Kaye!
booklovinmamas's review against another edition
4.0
Full Review posted at Book Lovin' Mamas
The minute that Kady and Colton stop all the sexual tension between them…let’s just say prepare for a cold shower after wards. These two have pent up sexual tension from years ago. What happens after all those years of tension? Yup…you can guess it. =) Their scenes together are going to be HOT!
I loved being introduced to the couple that plays a part in the Wedding Dare series…how the bridesmaids of the couple’s wedding party is going to have their own books. I look forward to reading the rest of the series from each of the other authors. Although, you don’t get introduced to the couple’s friends/family in this book…it only makes it more exciting to find out what the other authors are going to do in their books.
I give this book 4 full moons and highly recommend it to Contemporary romance readers out there.
Oh and let me say….I adore Kady and Colton’s jobs. Yes…another book that has computer jobs involved. I’m a computer geek, so when characters work in the IT field…I’m in HEAVEN! =)
The minute that Kady and Colton stop all the sexual tension between them…let’s just say prepare for a cold shower after wards. These two have pent up sexual tension from years ago. What happens after all those years of tension? Yup…you can guess it. =) Their scenes together are going to be HOT!
I loved being introduced to the couple that plays a part in the Wedding Dare series…how the bridesmaids of the couple’s wedding party is going to have their own books. I look forward to reading the rest of the series from each of the other authors. Although, you don’t get introduced to the couple’s friends/family in this book…it only makes it more exciting to find out what the other authors are going to do in their books.
I give this book 4 full moons and highly recommend it to Contemporary romance readers out there.
Oh and let me say….I adore Kady and Colton’s jobs. Yes…another book that has computer jobs involved. I’m a computer geek, so when characters work in the IT field…I’m in HEAVEN! =)
potions's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
2.5