Review: Hilarious!  Loved it!!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 07 14, 2014
I love Rachel Van Dyken so I couldn't wait to read her latest release, The Dare and OMG, I can't begin to tell you how much I enjoyed this book.  I would have to say that in my opinion it is probably the "bool world equivalent" of a blockbuster romantic comedy movie.  In fact, I think if someone would make this into a movie, they could make a killing.  The Dare can be read easily as a standalone.  You get to see the other characters in the previous novels of The Bet Series, but it definitely isn't necessary to read them, unless you just want to pamper yourself in joyful humor.Beth AKA "Boring Beth," is anything but that in the eyes of "Mr. Senator"  AKA Jace.  In fact, he's had a major thing for her since high school when they shared a mind-blowing kiss.  Little does he know, that Beth not only remembers, but was ruined for other men by that mind-blowing kiss in high school also.  Beth is hilarious.  I loved her, her personality, she is one of those characters that you automatically connect with.  At 30, she has pretty much given up on the "fairy tale," resigning herself to making a life of her career and possibly becoming a "cat lady."  Jace is a Senator, for real.  He is 28 years old and I really enjoyed him also.  He's hot, funny, and sexy.  He has been burned in love before and is determined he's not going there again, especially when his ex brings in the media with lies.  The chemistry between these two is through the roof and it has just the right amount of steam mixed with humor that will just make your day."Beth."  His hoarse voice washed over my body, giving me chills.  His hoarse voice washed over my body, giving me chills.  "You're looking at it wrong.  The problem isn't your damn charge.  It's that you don't even realize you had it in the first place.  If you don't know what you have, how can you use it?  I call bulls***.  Why would you want to bond with another person's energy when you have your own?  Why bond when you're a continuous spectrum?""You used big science words."  Right, that's all I had after his speech.Jace's eyes flashed with amusement.  "Sometimes.  It happens.  I did go to school you know.""It was like dirty talk, only hotter."  I leaned in closer as his smile grew.....Then, there is Grandma Nadine, who is the bomb on crack x 10...I loved, loved, loved her.  She has another plan for Beth and Nadine, which she subsequently executes.  The result of that plan and all that happens in the process is what you will find in this novel.  Rachel Van Dyken has done an exemplary job of display her wit, humor, and wonderful writing style in The Dare.  You will have a whole new appreciation for  "Thor" and Viagra after reading this also (that's all I can give you without spoiling it).If you are a fan of contemporary romance and love romantic comedy, then The Dare is a definite "must read," and if you're not, I can pretty much guarantee you will be after reading this book.  Grab it  - it will definitely make your weekend.