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Dare to Touch Hardcover – September 3, 2015

4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 2,945 ratings

He doesn't do anything half way ... In bed or out. 

And when Dylan Rhodes, Travel Director for the Miami Thunder football team, decides to pursue Olivia Dare, he goes all in. When the Pro-Bowl takes them to the desert oasis of Arizona, Dylan is determined to make sure their time together isn't all business. What happens while at the luxury resort is life altering but when Olivia admits her deepest secret, will Dylan be able to prove he's a man with staying power? Or will Olivia be disappointed again, this time by the most important man in her life?
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"Carly Phillips is synonymous with red-hotromance and passionate love." Lauren Blakely, NY Tmes BestsellingAuthor

"Steamy, sexy and emotionally charged. Carly'smost erotic book to date."
J. Kenner, NY Times BestsellingAuthor of the Stark series

"Dare to Love is one of my favorite reads thisyear."
HM Ward, NY Times Bestselling Author

"Carly Phillips can take you to romanticplaces you haven't yet dreamed of!"
Robyn Carr, # 1 NY TimesBestselling Author

"Hot heroes, serious passion and characters withemotional depth."
Bella Andre, NY Times Bestselling Author

"An incredibly sexy contemporary romancethat's impossible to put down!"
Rachel Van Dyken #1 NYT Bestsellingauthor of The Bet

From the Author

Dear Readers: 
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 BE READ 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 - coming soon!
NY Dares1. Dare to Surrender2. Dare to Submit3. Dare to Seduce
All the best,Carly

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ NLA Digital LLC (September 3, 2015)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 306 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1942288603
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1942288602
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 15.2 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5 x 0.75 x 7.99 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 2,945 ratings

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Carly Phillips
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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 book's readability, story quality, and character development. They found the story engaging and loved the familiar characters. The book was described as captivating and addictive, with emotional content that included family dynamics. Readers appreciated the developing relationship between Olivia and Dylan.

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126 customers mention "Readability"126 positive0 negative

Customers find the book engaging and realistic. They describe it as a well-written stand-alone read that can be read in any order.

"...I loved both the characters and the story. It was a great book and I encourage you to read it." Read more

"I really enjoyed the other two books and this one didn't disappoint...." Read more

"...I definitely recommend this book. A great read. It is a stand alone book dealing with a very large family that each member gets their own book.,..." Read more

"...and Dare are my favorites so far in this series and their book was the best in my opinion...." Read more

83 customers mention "Story quality"76 positive7 negative

Customers enjoy the engaging story. They find the concept wonderful and the characters interesting. The romance, adventure, and a happy ending make it an enjoyable read. Readers recommend the book for romance and HEA fans.

"...They have an interesting relationship and one that Dylan really has to work for...." Read more

"...Be sure to read in a cool room because this book is hot!! I really enjoyed the story. It holds your attention all the way to the end...." Read more

"...But Olivia's story plays out really beautifully and the realizations that she comes to are much easier for me to understand. Good job, Carly...." Read more

"...ancillary characters were familiar and the author does a good job of giving us the history. Can be read standalone but part of series...." Read more

34 customers mention "Character development"31 positive3 negative

Customers enjoy the characters' development. They appreciate the familiar characters and their stories. The characters are described as strong, independent men and women learning to love.

"...I loved both the characters and the story. It was a great book and I encourage you to read it." Read more

"...Hey relatable characters. I love it. I still want a book for Sienna and Jason...." Read more

"I LOVED THIS STORY. The hero is an every day guy, no billionaire but definitely Mr. Yummy. He is such a great guy...." Read more

"...This is a story that has realistic characters. Dylan and Olivia work together. They are very attracted to each other...." Read more

29 customers mention "Enjoyment"25 positive4 negative

Customers enjoy the book. They find it captivating, addictive, and a fast-paced read that keeps them interested. The writing is good and the series continues to be enjoyable.

"...I just felt happy while reading this book. I could relax and let the story come to me. I was totally involved in the story...." Read more

"...Everything by Carly Phillips is extremely well written, and very fun to read." Read more

"...There are a lot of hints of them. That said, this book was not boring; there was a nice build up and a few possible hints of couples/books to come...." Read more

"Short, fast moving story but so addictive...." Read more

17 customers mention "Family dynamics"17 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the family dynamics in the books. They appreciate the intertwining of the stories and how the characters interact.

"...I love how this series is about family, but not your average family. They are a dysfunctional family with a lot of hurt, secrets, and lies...." Read more

"I just love the Dare family. I'm so glad that there is going to be more books in this series. Dylan and Olivia made a great couple...." Read more

"...They protect the women they love and family is everything. Great writing and wonderful concept in this story." Read more

"...However, the complexity between the characters, family and friends was interesting." Read more

16 customers mention "Emotional content"16 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the emotional content of the book. They find it heartwarming, with genuine feelings and passion. The story highlights love and family support.

"...Dylan is a handsome guy that is also very caring. He goes slow with Olivia as he knows there is something she is afraid of...." Read more

"...It was sweet, sexy and emotional. I can't to read more in this series!" Read more

"...I couldn't wait for Olivia's story. It had so much emotion behind it with everything she had to deal...." Read more

"...I loved their journey to their happy ending. It was sweet, sexy and emotional...." Read more

14 customers mention "Love for olivia"14 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the relationship between Olivia and Dylan. They appreciate Dylan's caring for her and their developing relationship. Readers praise the book as another hit from Carly Phillips.

"Loved Dylan. He is an hot book boyfriend. He is slightly dominant but a gentleman. And he goes for what he wants and he wants Olivia...." Read more

"These books keep getting better and better. Olivia and Dylan are wonderful together. You find out in book one that there is something there...." Read more

"...Dylan and Olivia made a great couple. She had a past with issues and he was just the man to help her get thru them...." Read more

"...I loved Dylan and Olivia, they had a great connection and amazing chemistry. I also enjoyed getting updates on the rest of the Dare's...." Read more

13 customers mention "Pacing"13 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's fast-paced story. They find it engaging and hold their attention until the end. The romance is realistic and keeps readers hooked. Readers appreciate the interconnected series and the happy ending.

"...I really enjoyed the story. It holds your attention all the way to the end...." Read more

"...They were awesome together. Love the interconnected series. With the NY dates and the knight brothers, etc." Read more

"Short, fast moving story but so addictive...." Read more

"...They are such a great mix for each other. I wonder which Dare kid will have their story told next?..." Read more

Top reviews from the United States

  • Reviewed in the United States on September 4, 2016
    Olivia Dare works at the Miami Thunder Football Office. Dylan Rhodes is best friends with Ian, Olivia’s brother who runs the team, and Dylan also works with the Thunder. Olivia and Dylan have been flirting around for awhile. Olivia’s family has a birthday party for her where Dylan grabs her hand and pulls her to a dark hallway and tells her he has her birthday present. He then proceeds to kiss her where she feels it all over her body. He then puts her gift in her hand and walks away. He is tired of waiting around and decides he is going to show Olivia that he cares. Unfortunately Olivia has daddy issues along with a traumatic incident when she was 19 years old and has not let anyone get close to her. Dylan has his own problems, but does a pretty good job of handling them. They have an interesting relationship and one that Dylan really has to work for.

    Olivia is hard working and can handle business with ease, but when it comes to her personal life she is in a shell. She is a beautiful women who her family loves and will do anything to protect her. She knows she has to come to terms with what happened in her past, but has a hard time making the first step. Dylan is a handsome guy that is also very caring. He goes slow with Olivia as he knows there is something she is afraid of. He knows that she will tell him once she trusts him. I loved both the characters and the story. It was a great book and I encourage you to read it.
  • Reviewed in the United States on June 17, 2021
    I really enjoyed the other two books and this one didn't disappoint. I love that this family although they suffered a very public and traumatizing humiliation still push to obtain they right at happiness even if at first they don't realize it. I'm proud of Olivia. It takes a lot to be able to accept that you need professional help especially if it's going to bring up old hurts. I'm glad that Dylan didn't give up. I love that what he lake in his youth his what he wanted to build for his future. Hey relatable characters. I love it. I still want a book for Sienna and Jason.

    I'm excited to read Scott's book and get to know meet some more
  • Reviewed in the United States on October 4, 2016
    I LOVED THIS STORY. The hero is an every day guy, no billionaire but definitely Mr. Yummy. He is such a great guy. He has some issues from childhood but nothing that causes problems. The heroine's family owns the team and she holds a very high position in the organization. She is smart, beautiful, etc. but she is still suffering from a mistake she made when she was 19. She also has issues with her father and in all fairness he was a very bad father, selfish and self-centered and neglectful.

    These two finally come together and the fireworks explodes. Wow. Be sure to read in a cool room because this book is hot!! I really enjoyed the story. It holds your attention all the way to the end. This book has some life lessons that we can all benefit from, either our experience or understanding for a person that has dealt with these issues. I definitely recommend this book. A great read. It is a stand alone book dealing with a very large family that each member gets their own book., It has a HEA and is a good read.

    I was not paid for this review. I am not an author nor do I know one. I am not kin to this author. I am a reader and this is just my opinion, nothing more, nothing less.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on March 10, 2015
    Dare to Touch is the fifth book in the Dare to Love series by Carly Phillips. I don't know what made Carly Phillips decide to self-publish and write this series, but I'm so glad she did!
    Olivia and Dare are my favorites so far in this series and their book was the best in my opinion. In most series, I think the books that come later are better because they are more anticipated and you have more information about the characters that you're reading in most cases. This is no different. Olivia grew up in a home that makes her question her judgment and all of the decisions she has made in the past. Dylan had to grow up way too fast.
    The problem that I have had with this series thus far, is that everyone is letting Robert Dare, the father with two separate families, off the hook way too easy. Ian's story was great and I loved him but the book left a bad taste in my mouth because of the forgiveness that he provided his father. I realize you have to forgive and forget but I can't imagine having a father, discovering that he has two separate families, and all the time that you had to parent your siblings because your dad was at "work", only to discover that he had a family that he wanted to be with. think that I could forgive him but there is no way that I would ever want a relationship with that person. There is too much hurt and your entire relationship is based on a lie. But Olivia's story plays out really beautifully and the realizations that she comes to are much easier for me to understand.
    Good job, Carly. I will be back for more.
  • Reviewed in the United States on July 12, 2022
    Written in dual POV, but not chapter by chapter. HEA. Adult readers due to sexual scenes. I’d read some earlier books in this series a long time ago so the ancillary characters were familiar and the author does a good job of giving us the history. Can be read standalone but part of series. Honestly the best parts of this book were the drama sections with Big and Meg. The main characters’ story was kind of boring and unrealistic. Not to mention I hate when couples jump into bed together on their first date. Also, regardless of trying to cause lust in your man, who wears a string bikini described as virtually nothing , to the pool with families around and you are there in a professional capacity working. It wasn’t a beach vacation. She was there on a job. Unprofessional. Book was ok.

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  • Di MM
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good
    Reviewed in Canada on April 28, 2019
    Good
  • Rainbowdragon86
    5.0 out of 5 stars Ein weiteres fantastisches Buch über die Dare Geschwister!
    Reviewed in Germany on August 17, 2017
    Dieses Mal geht es um die Schwester von Ian und Alex, Olivia Dare (27) sie arbeitet für ihren Bruder Ian als Executive Direktor bei den Miami Thunders. Auch Olivia leidet sehr unter allem was ihr Vater ihnen angetan hat.
    Sie hat sich in ihren Kollegen Travel Direktor Dylan Rhodes (30) verliebt. Auch Dylan liebt Olivia und er tut alles damit sie eine Zukunft haben. Aber wie immer geht alles nicht so einfach, sie müssen viele Hindernisse und die Vergangenheit überwinden.
    Ein sehr gutes Buch! Mit Happy End!
  • Readington
    4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
    Reviewed in India on December 29, 2016
    interesting read
  • Pickle
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five very worthy stars
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 30, 2016
    Brilliantly written brilliant story brilliant characters, ABSOLUTELY loved Dylan his quick witty responses also his wonderful patience, he was tender loving caring an still an alpha male, I loved him this series is great highly recommend this.
  • WB
    5.0 out of 5 stars Another amazing Carly Phillips story
    Reviewed in Australia on September 7, 2016
    Dare to Touch (Dare to Love book 3) is an amazing journey with just enough interaction with previous family members. Great reading.