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Dare Me
by Brooke Blaine, Ella Frank
I will always want more Bash and Kieran in my life and Dare Me was everything I wanted and more. While this book starts on a kind of sour note with both of them being unhappy, I loved that Ella and Brooke took me on an emotional journey right along with Bash and Kieran. There were so many moments that left me cracking up (*cough, cough* Sean Bailey) and wishing I could be in Chicago/South Haven right along with all of them.
Kieran finds himself alone in Chicago and makes a big decision to track down Bash and chase his happiness (literally). He finds himself in so many situations he never even dreamed of before meeting Bash and is all in, enjoying every second. I loved that he’s so open to everything Bash throws his way and can’t imagine being anywhere other than in his presence. In such a short time, Bash has turned Kieran’s world upside down and his old version of normal doesn’t hold much appeal anymore.
Bash ghosted Kieran and is dealing with the repercussions of his actions, drowning his sorrows in champagne, karaoke and time with the South Haven crew, with the most perfect appearances by all of them throughout this story. But everything changes and he’s pulled into being South Haven’s tour guide, showcasing the place he loves so much. He’s completely in his element, showing Kieran who he is, what he’s built and the family he’s created.
Once these two finally talk it out, their relationship takes on a whole new level of intensity, sweetness and vulnerability. Seeing Kieran out of his element and Bash thriving in his environment is such a change up from the first book, but I loved seeing them reverse roles from the situation in Chicago. The best thing about their relationship is that it doesn’t feel like experimentation - it’s something new and unexpected for both of them, but they’ve both found someone they want to hold on to and see where it goes.
I can’t wait to see where the final book in Bash and Kieran’s trilogy takes us. There’s so many possibilities for greatness that I’m already excited to read it! This mashup of the Chicagoverse and South Haven has been a sweet but crazy ride and I’m all in!
Kieran finds himself alone in Chicago and makes a big decision to track down Bash and chase his happiness (literally). He finds himself in so many situations he never even dreamed of before meeting Bash and is all in, enjoying every second. I loved that he’s so open to everything Bash throws his way and can’t imagine being anywhere other than in his presence. In such a short time, Bash has turned Kieran’s world upside down and his old version of normal doesn’t hold much appeal anymore.
Bash ghosted Kieran and is dealing with the repercussions of his actions, drowning his sorrows in champagne, karaoke and time with the South Haven crew, with the most perfect appearances by all of them throughout this story. But everything changes and he’s pulled into being South Haven’s tour guide, showcasing the place he loves so much. He’s completely in his element, showing Kieran who he is, what he’s built and the family he’s created.
Once these two finally talk it out, their relationship takes on a whole new level of intensity, sweetness and vulnerability. Seeing Kieran out of his element and Bash thriving in his environment is such a change up from the first book, but I loved seeing them reverse roles from the situation in Chicago. The best thing about their relationship is that it doesn’t feel like experimentation - it’s something new and unexpected for both of them, but they’ve both found someone they want to hold on to and see where it goes.
I can’t wait to see where the final book in Bash and Kieran’s trilogy takes us. There’s so many possibilities for greatness that I’m already excited to read it! This mashup of the Chicagoverse and South Haven has been a sweet but crazy ride and I’m all in!