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Dare to Surrender Hardcover – September 3, 2015
Done with her cheating boyfriend.
Done with his domineering ways.
Just done.
Taking off in her leased Mercedes to start over turns out to be the best decision she's ever made -- despite being arrested for grand theft auto and hauled off to a local police station. Being rescued by the most unlikely person possible, Gabriel Dare, makes it all worthwhile. After all, she's yearned for the sexy man for years--yet now is her chance to finally take the plunge and dare to become the independent woman she's always wanted to be. But can she be in control of her life if she surrenders to a man like him?
- Print length234 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- PublisherNLA Digital LLC
- Publication dateSeptember 3, 2015
- Dimensions5 x 0.56 x 7.99 inches
- ISBN-101942288565
- ISBN-13978-1942288565
From #1 New York Times bestselling author Colleen Hoover comes a novel that explores life after tragedy and the enduring spirit of love. | Learn more
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Editorial Reviews
Review
"Steamy, sexy and emotionally charged. Carly's most erotic book to date." J. Kenner, NY Times Bestselling Author of the Stark series
"Dare to Love is one of my favorite reads this year." HM Ward, NY Times Bestselling Author
"Carly Phillips can take you to romantic places you haven't yet dreamed of!" Robyn Carr, # 1 NY Times Bestselling Author
"Hot heroes, serious passion and characters with emotional depth." Bella Andre, NY Times Bestselling Author
"An incredibly sexy contemporary romance that's impossible to put down!" Rachel Van Dyken #1 NYT Bestselling author of The Bet
*****
From the Author
The DARE TO LOVE books consist of Miami siblings/halfsiblings and NY cousins (hotter books) and the books ran in consecutiveorder. It makes more sense for the books to be divided by family and so I have split up the series as follows - The Dare to Love Series (Miamisiblings) and the NY Dares (NY cousins). Please note ALL BOOKS CAN BEREAD ALONE but if you enjoy your stories in order, below is the newseries order. I hope you enjoy!
Dare to Love Series1. Dare to Love2. Dare to Desire3. Dare to Touch4. Dare to Hold5. Dare to Rock6. Dare to Take
NY Dares1. Dare to Surrender2. Dare to Submit3. Dare to Seduce
All the best,Carly
About the Author
Product details
- Publisher : NLA Digital LLC (September 3, 2015)
- Language : English
- Hardcover : 234 pages
- ISBN-10 : 1942288565
- ISBN-13 : 978-1942288565
- Item Weight : 12.7 ounces
- Dimensions : 5 x 0.56 x 7.99 inches
- Customer Reviews:
About the author
Carly Phillips is the NY Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestselling author of over eighty sexy contemporary romances featuring hot men, strong women, and emotionally compelling stories her readers have come to expect and love. She is happily married to her college sweetheart and lives in Westchester County, NY. She is the mother of two adult daughters and two crazy dogs who star on her Facebook and Instagram pages. She loves social media and is always around to interact with her readers. For more information on upcoming releases, visit Carly's website and sign up for her newsletter to receive two free books!
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Customers enjoyed the story and found it engaging. They appreciated the well-developed characters and their strong personalities. The romance was described as steamy and emotional. Customers found the book exciting and interesting, with a well-written writing style. They enjoyed the passionate chemistry between the characters.
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Customers enjoyed the story's quality. They found the narrative flow pleasant, with a good storyline and characters. The book was described as a fun, quick read for a weekend or road trip.
"...likable main couple, to its vividly depicted locations, to the pleasant narative flow that easily brings readers into the seductive world Ms...." Read more
"This book conflicts me. I enjoyed the book but Isabelle didn't sit well with me. Gabe is a caring and great guy...." Read more
"...leap off the page, and I fully attribute that to Ms. Phillips' vibrant narrative, rich dialogue, and intricately drawn characterizations...." Read more
"...Sweet read but original Dare's stories were much better. I preferred the Miami Dare's." Read more
Customers enjoy the well-developed characters. They find the hero and heroine appealing, with passionate scenes between them. The story makes sense and the couple receive their happy ending. However, some readers felt the story was rushed at times.
"...encounters, vivid scenery to provide a romantic background, and a delectable hero and admirable heroine...." Read more
"...Gabe is a caring and great guy. He has a overwhelming need to take care of people even if they resist...." Read more
"...The hero and heroine literally leap off the page, and I fully attribute that to Ms. Phillips' vibrant narrative, rich dialogue, and intricately..." Read more
"...Gabriel Dare is swoon worthy. That take charge attitude of his is ultra sexy! He can rescue me ANY day...." Read more
Customers enjoy the romance in the book. They find the prose descriptive and emotional, with pasts revealed and love declared. The story is described as a fun, fast read with steamy sex scenes. The main couple is likable and the attraction between them is mutual.
"...From its likable main couple, to its vividly depicted locations, to the pleasant narative flow that easily brings readers into the seductive world..." Read more
"...And what a steamy time that is. We have pasts being revealed, love declared, intimacy that steams the glasses and two people emerging free from the..." Read more
"...The book sucks you in from page 1, courtesy of the book’s descriptive romantic prose, heartswelling emotional intensity and deep complexity...." Read more
"...It felt like heaven as he reached deeper, not just into my body but into my heart. - Isabelle" Read more
Customers enjoy the book. They find it engaging, exciting, and interesting. Readers appreciate the passionate love story and intense emotion. The book is described as a fun, fast read with great characters and hot scenes. It's a great addition to the Dare to Love series.
"Brimming with breathtaking passion, intense emotion and heartbreaking angst, DARE TO SURRENDER is the third installment in NYT bestselling author..." Read more
"...Isabelle has an independent side, she is loving, loyal and has a brief self-esteem issue...." Read more
"This book is a great addition to the Dare to Love series with Isabella and Gabes love story...." Read more
"...There was enough comedy to make me laugh throughout as well...." Read more
Customers find the writing quality good and easy to read. They appreciate the believable dialogue and short length of the book. The author's writing style is described as awesome.
"...vividly depicted locations, to the pleasant narative flow that easily brings readers into the seductive world Ms. Phillips has crafted this is a..." Read more
"...and I fully attribute that to Ms. Phillips' vibrant narrative, rich dialogue, and intricately drawn characterizations...." Read more
"...The emotions in this book are high and the sex is hot. Carly’s writing is flawless and flows until the last word is written...." Read more
"...n't wait for the next book in this amazing series by this equally amazing author." Read more
Customers enjoy the steamy content of the book. They find the chemistry between the characters Gabe and Iz enjoyable.
"...READ IT! The emotions in this book are high and the sex is hot. Carly’s writing is flawless and flows until the last word is written...." Read more
"...Izzy and Gabe's story is hot and sexy. Gabe is by far the most alpha of the Dare males so far and his protectiveness for his loved ones is clear...." Read more
"...Can Gabe change her mind? Talk about smoking hot!!!..." Read more
"Reading this book made me realize what I've been missing! It's hot, sure, but this couple has more than just sex with a stranger going for it...." Read more
Customers enjoy the strong characters in the book. They appreciate the well-developed love scenes and the alpha male character, Gabriel. The book is praised for its engaging storyline, passionate romance, and emotional depth. Readers praise the author's writing style and say she delivers great reads.
"...is the third installment in NYT bestselling author Carly Phillips’ incredibly addictive Dare to Love series...." Read more
"...Isabelle has an independent side, she is loving, loyal and has a brief self-esteem issue...." Read more
"...Ian and Alex were overbearing alpha males, Gabe also is a strong character but has softer sides and telling just Isabelle’s story in the first..." Read more
"...that we are seeing another side of the Dare family that is just as strong and interesting as the first...." Read more
Customers have different views on the storyline. Some find it engaging with twists and turns, and appreciate the author's writing style. They also mention an HEA without a cliffhanger. However, others feel the story lacks depth and character development, making it a good but average read.
"...to Ms. Phillips' vibrant narrative, rich dialogue, and intricately drawn characterizations...." Read more
"...I felt like there was no depth whatsoever to the story. Both the h and H do things with no explanation. You know where they're going to end up...." Read more
"...I love how the story was written and the emotions that Carly seems to bring out in you with her stories...." Read more
"...The story also felt rushed. Lance was a great villain who was rarely used. Would loved to have scenes between Gabe and Lance...." Read more
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- Reviewed in the United States on January 9, 2015Carly Phillips continues to entertain in this third installment in her Dare to Love series. From its likable main couple, to its vividly depicted locations, to the pleasant narative flow that easily brings readers into the seductive world Ms. Phillips has crafted this is a delectable read from start to finish.
Isabelle's feeling adrift after dumping her cheating, dominant, and manipulative boyfriend. After going from her parent's home to her ex's home she's never been on her own and isn't sure how to be on her own. With no money, no home, and no phone ending up at the police department is the final straw. Luckily for her a man who runs in the same circles as her ex, and who's fascinated her each time she's seen him in the past, comes to her rescue by offering her a place to stay. Though she's attracted to him she doesn't want to jump right back in to a bad relationship. Theirs is a relationship that progresses slowly to allow her time to gain inner-strength and become her own person. From the uncertainty she displayed while in New York to the self-assuredness gained once she got to the exotic island of Eden to do a decorating job, hers was an inspirational journey to becoming her own woman. Though her wishy-washy nature when first with Gabe frustrated me there was still much to like about her.
Gabe is decadently delightful from the very start. While he too is a dominant man he tempers it with compassion and understanding. He's been drawn to Izi from the moment he first saw her but knows that to truly have her he'll have to let her be on her own for awhile. He's the kind of man who can't help but protect, so bringing her home was an easy decision but knowing he wants more and that he'll have to wait to get it frustrated him. All he wants though is what's best for Izi, to make her dreams come true is what propels him. It's not until they get to the erotic environs of Eden though that he finally gets to have her in the way he's always wanted and boy, does it lead to some scorching encounters! His dominance is finally on full display in their sexually-charged interludes as well as in his naughty talk that left me blushing. These scenes were well worth the wait and were nicely balanced with Izi's coming into her own and Gabe's dealing with his own painful past.
This book is actually part of two series but can be read on its own as there's only a bit of interaction with previously seen characters. Those brief glimpses though show the Dare family as supportive, caring, and not shy in maneuvering things to their best advantage. This story overall gives readers erotic encounters, vivid scenery to provide a romantic background, and a delectable hero and admirable heroine. It's another delightfully written and carefree read from Ms. Phillips and I look forward to meeting another member of the Dare family soon.
- Reviewed in the United States on January 9, 2015This book conflicts me. I enjoyed the book but Isabelle didn't sit well with me. Gabe is a caring and great guy. He has a overwhelming need to take care of people even if they resist. He does though respect their wishes and boundaries. Isabelle is a bit wishy washy to me. Until the end we don't really see a strong character in Isabelle instead we see a unsure girl that is hiding in a woman's body. She is ruled by insecurities and words. Gabe has the problem of his past haunting him. Not like Isabelle but it does haunt him. For Gabe he feels if he loves he will hurt someone. That he will not be what they need and take care of them properly although this is bullocks because of his love for his sister and brother and how they turned out but still this is there.
The two are attracted to each other but never acted until one fateful day when Gabe and Isabelle meet at the police station. Isabelle is trying to gain independence from Lance and for herself as well. She needs to see she can make it on her own. So even though Gabe is wonderful to her she walks away. What gets me though is she gets angry when Gabe respects her wishes from what she told him in the letter. Hello he is a great guy who loves and respects you of course he will.
Fortunately Gabe isn't patient and schemes to get to see her once again. And what a steamy time that is. We have pasts being revealed, love declared, intimacy that steams the glasses and two people emerging free from the chains binding them to insecurities and guilt.
A sweet love story that shows us that love and understanding can heal old wounds.
- Reviewed in the United States on April 25, 2015Brimming with breathtaking passion, intense emotion and heartbreaking angst, DARE TO SURRENDER is the third installment in NYT bestselling author Carly Phillips’ incredibly addictive Dare to Love series. This is her most erotic Dare book that I've read so far, and my current favorite in the ongoing series. Gabe Dare is as uber-Alpha you can get—a gorgeous, darkly handsome billionaire, with a SERIOUS caretaker complex, who finds himself helplessly drawn to the sweet, feisty, achingly vulnerable Isabelle. A woman at a major crossroads in her life, Isabelle Masters feels emotionally and physically abandoned in the aftermath of a horribly dysfunctional relationship, and trust doesn’t come easy. But when the suave, filthy rich Gabe Dare takes her under his wing during her darkest hour, she can’t help but fall under his intoxicating spell. A dominant through and through, Gabe pursues her relentlessly and refuses to take no for an answer. But he does so with care and finesse, and always ensures that her happiness, her pleasure, comes first. I love that he covets her with a burning, all consuming passion but at the same time, he is so exquisitely tender with the heroine, constantly sacrificing his own needs and desires to ensure he doesn’t stifle her fierce independent streak. Together they generate sparks aplenty, but will their tragic pasts and fierce stubborn pride stand in the way of forever bliss?
This is one Dare book that you don’t want to miss. The book sucks you in from page 1, courtesy of the book’s descriptive romantic prose, heartswelling emotional intensity and deep complexity. The hero and heroine literally leap off the page, and I fully attribute that to Ms. Phillips' vibrant narrative, rich dialogue, and intricately drawn characterizations. Fans of the Crossfire series will see definite shades of Gideon Cross in the mesmerizing Gabe Dare, but Phillips certainly puts her own unique spin on her beloved hero! Plus the tropical Eden island paradise is the perfect backdrop for some of the book’s blazing erotic interludes. Bottom line? DARE TO SURRENDER is written by a master of the romance genre, guaranteed to captivate you heart and leave you breathlessly clamoring for more!
Top reviews from other countries
- JayneReviewed in the United Kingdom on June 15, 2023
5.0 out of 5 stars Great read
I love this author she just captivates your attention and holds it throughout the book
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DineReviewed in France on March 2, 2021
2.0 out of 5 stars 2,5
Du potentiel, de quoi faire un super livre mais... Je ne saurais dire quoi, mais personnellement il m'a manqué quelque-chose...
Je suis restée sur ma faim.
Dommage.
- Judy KnisleyReviewed in Canada on June 25, 2017
5.0 out of 5 stars Love wins!!!
** spoiler alert** Isabelle is lost in a toxic relationship with a man who took away her independence, when she leaves him he tries to pull her back in but Gabriel Dare is in the right place at the right time and offers her a way out...or at least a ride away before her ex can get her back. Gabe has been watching Isabelle from afar and now he sees his chance to make her his, he just needs to convince her, but Isabelle feels she needs to get her independence back before she can move ahead with Gabe. Time away doesn't dimminish the need for each other and they find their way back to an even stronger connection. I loved this story and the fact that Carly let Iz be a strong women on her own, before she committed to being with another man, and that Gabe let Iz keep her new found independence. A love story about two strong independent people who found out they could be stronger together. A five star one-click for sure!!!!!
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Rainbowdragon86Reviewed in Germany on September 4, 2017
5.0 out of 5 stars Die heißen Cousins der Dare Geschwister!
Isabelle Masters ist fertig mit ihrem dominanten, fremdgehenden Freund.
Sie möchte ein neues Leben anfangen, setzt sich in ihren Mercedes und wird wegen Autodiebstahl verhaftet.
Ihr Retter ist Gabriel Dare. Den sie schon seit längerem kennt.
Diese Dare Geschwister sind noch heißer und dominanter als ihre Verwandten.
Super Bücher!!!!
- AJIRAM MEENAReviewed in India on January 13, 2018
5.0 out of 5 stars awesome: ) i luv u amozon
awesome :) i luv u amozon .. <3