Review: I can't freaking wait for the rest of this series
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 05 12, 2014
It seems that every time I read a new book by Laura Kaye, I declare it my favorite book of hers to date, which speaks volumes about how she continues to grow as an author with each new story. No matter the length or genre of the narrative, Laura Kaye is bound to produce a brilliant and captivating read, and her latest novella, Dare to Resist is another in a long line of successes. Dare to Resist is a bit more risqué than her other books, with protagonists, Kady Dresco and Colton Brooks, engaging in some light BDSM and heating up the pages with their combustible chemistry. I loved every second of their innuendo-laden banter and eagerly awaited the moment when they would inevitably succumb to their mutual attraction.Laura Kaye's specialty is sexy Alpha males with dominant personas and Colton Brooks takes the term "dominant" to a whole new level. I didn't fault Kady one bit for being helpless in his commanding presence, especially in light of their romantic history, which includes a quasi-hookup so steamy, the mere memory is a tangible presence between the pair. There is a constant simmering tension that lingers in the background, never letting the reader forget what might have been and what still could be. What allowed me to better appreciate the relationship between Colton and Kady was Kady's strength of character. Kady is successful, intelligent, and focused - qualities that were in no means diminished by her sexual preferences. The established friendship between the two characters only strengthened their physical connection, leading to some unbelievably erotic encounters in an all-too-short period of time.Dare to Resist is a short and steamy novella that serves as a perfect introduction to a new series of four interconnected novels written by different authors. I devoured this in one sitting, not wanting the story to end, but finding comfort in the fact that the narrative would continue in some capacity in future stories. This prequel novella by Laura Kaye serves as a foray into the start of Colton and Kady's relationship, which is the catalyst for the resulting Wedding Dare series. The fact that these upcoming novels are being written by some of my favorite Entangled Brazen authors has me bursting with anticipation and firmly strapping on my fangirl boots.*courtesy copy provided in exchange for an honest review