I Dare You to Love Me

Written by Lori G. Matthews

Narrated by Ellie Gossage

Danielle Clark's life is going according to plan. She's in the middle of her surgical residency and she and her fiance, Will, are the perfect match. At least that's what everyone tells them. When Will brings home a rescue dog, it's hard to tell who's less enthused, Dani or her cat, Jinx. The dog wreaks havoc on the household and needs training, but who has time for that? Certainly not Dani.

In steps Kara Britton, owner of a successful kennel. When she picks up Dani's dog for day care, sparks fly. The wrong kind of sparks. When a frazzled Dani forgets her own dog's name, Kara is absolutely appalled.

The two women verbally spar at every opportunity, until a breathless, angry kiss rocks both their worlds. Surprised by their attraction, they make a conscious effort to keep their distance. But fickle fate and meddling friends seem to delight in throwing them together.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Tantor Media, Inc
• Release date: Feb 14, 2023
• ISBN: 9798765067727

Reviews for I Dare You to Love Me

[Edna · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

It was funny, amusing and realistic. Love the story. Wish I can give more stars

[DaisyTeragram · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

Excellent book that was marred by cheating
I have really mixed feelings about this book. It was laugh out loud funny. And the characters all had great chemistry. However, cheating is an issue. I didn't like how that was handled. And I don't really understand the meaning of popcorn, but it was still hilarious. There were so many good things in this book, but I can't get past the cheating. If I had to rate the book without the cheating, I would give it 5 stars. Because of the cheating, I can't go higher than 3. It might not be a deal breaker for many people, but it is for me. And I'm not talking about just one illicit kiss. I understand the relationship wasn't very healthy, but that still doesn't excuse cheating. Sorry, I'm off my soapbox now.

[Jude · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

I didn’t have this audiobook on my radar until I listened to Rachel Lacey’s Lost in Paradise, which was my first narration by Ellie Gossage. My friend Elena then recommended this one and it helped lighten a complicated weekend. The premise is a pretty simple enemies to lovers story. Dani, a surgical resident, is engaged to her best friend Will. As a self-described cat person, she’s not exactly enthusiastic about the cute but overly energetic dog Will brings home one day. Her other best friend, Zoe, suggests using a doggy day care service. When the owner, Kara, comes to fetch the dog for the first time, the sparks that fly are undeniable yet not of the pleasant kind.

This book doesn’t take itself too seriously, it’s light, fun, fluffy. Some things don’t completely make sense, but it doesn’t matter. The chemistry between the main characters is real and overrides everything else, and Zoe’s shenanigans, added to adorable cats and dogs, had me laughing out loud. I can’t tell if I would have enjoyed this book as much if I had read it. All I know is that Ellie Gossage’s performance brought me definite joy.

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