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They Wouldn't Dare: A Fake Dating College Romance
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Expected 12 Mar 26Three simple words changed everything between I dare you.
David Evans is a thorn in my side. A smart-mouthed, egotistical, philosophizing know-it-all who wants nothing more than to beat me at our silly little game.
I come from a family of five, so shying away from the competition isn't in my DNA. I will win anything he throws my way.
The game was harmless at first. Dare you to skip class, dare you to take a shot, dare you to tell a stranger last night's dream. Child's play. I should have known that wouldn't be enough for him. David seems determined to bring out the worst in me.
Once again, he uses five words that force me to question Be mine for the night.
It's a challenge that someone with any common sense would refuse. Especially since I'm familiar with all his tricks. But I lost my common sense a long time ago.
So I accept, because playing his girlfriend can't be that hard.
They Wouldn't Dare is a fake dating college sports romance featuring an optimist student org president and a cynical tight end who have been frenemies since middle school. This book is intended for 18+ readers.
David Evans is a thorn in my side. A smart-mouthed, egotistical, philosophizing know-it-all who wants nothing more than to beat me at our silly little game.
I come from a family of five, so shying away from the competition isn't in my DNA. I will win anything he throws my way.
The game was harmless at first. Dare you to skip class, dare you to take a shot, dare you to tell a stranger last night's dream. Child's play. I should have known that wouldn't be enough for him. David seems determined to bring out the worst in me.
Once again, he uses five words that force me to question Be mine for the night.
It's a challenge that someone with any common sense would refuse. Especially since I'm familiar with all his tricks. But I lost my common sense a long time ago.
So I accept, because playing his girlfriend can't be that hard.
They Wouldn't Dare is a fake dating college sports romance featuring an optimist student org president and a cynical tight end who have been frenemies since middle school. This book is intended for 18+ readers.
- GenresRomance
354 pages, Kindle Edition
Expected publication March 12, 2026
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Review of advance copy received from Author
Deanna did her big one yet again! I love all of her stories and how well they represent not only characters that are physically diverse but mentally and emotionally as well. The descriptive language used to describe the anxiety and OCD behaviors truly made me feel connected to these characters. I always relate to the FMC’s being an anxious, queer black woman myself.
Yara’s anxieties about her relationships with her large family and their reputation, how she needs to uphold that same standard and how they manifest in her behavior not only at home but at school. How she behaves when she thinks no one is watching, they are incredibly developed. I love that she found, with a therapist and David’s help, acceptance within herself. Maybe it’s the pettiness within me but I would have liked to see some of those doubters get an I told you so moment but it wasn’t necessarily needed.
I would have loved to know a little more about David’s home life growing up. We got bits and pieces but what was it that happened in highschool. Was it a fight? There were somethings that were heavily implied and not necessary for a solid completion but would have made it feel a little more rounded out.
I just loved these characters and their banter, my only complaint was that I didn’t get more of them. Hopefully we will get a sneak peek of them in the books to follow like we did with so former Mendell Hawks
Yara’s anxieties about her relationships with her large family and their reputation, how she needs to uphold that same standard and how they manifest in her behavior not only at home but at school. How she behaves when she thinks no one is watching, they are incredibly developed. I love that she found, with a therapist and David’s help, acceptance within herself. Maybe it’s the pettiness within me but I would have liked to see some of those doubters get an I told you so moment but it wasn’t necessarily needed.
I would have loved to know a little more about David’s home life growing up. We got bits and pieces but what was it that happened in highschool. Was it a fight? There were somethings that were heavily implied and not necessary for a solid completion but would have made it feel a little more rounded out.
I just loved these characters and their banter, my only complaint was that I didn’t get more of them. Hopefully we will get a sneak peek of them in the books to follow like we did with so former Mendell Hawks
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Review of advance copy received from Author
🎀 ARC REVIEW🎀
I read the first of the Westbrooke serie this week, without realizing this was part of the serie AND on the same timeline.
I had a lot of fun reading it. David appears quite a bit in 'Just Please Me', Yara as well towards the end and it was sooooo soooo entertaining to get to know them beyond that.
The character development is very strong. Chemistry is flying off chart. I loved the banter between those two and how it took active work and will to break down those walls one by one in order to build this connection and trust.
It was a great story. Little Miss Deanna Grey is safely securing her spot as one of my favorite romance author and definitely my fav indie one.
HAT'S OFF !!
I read the first of the Westbrooke serie this week, without realizing this was part of the serie AND on the same timeline.
I had a lot of fun reading it. David appears quite a bit in 'Just Please Me', Yara as well towards the end and it was sooooo soooo entertaining to get to know them beyond that.
The character development is very strong. Chemistry is flying off chart. I loved the banter between those two and how it took active work and will to break down those walls one by one in order to build this connection and trust.
It was a great story. Little Miss Deanna Grey is safely securing her spot as one of my favorite romance author and definitely my fav indie one.
HAT'S OFF !!
Review of advance copy received from Author
Yara and David have a special place in my heart! There were moments in the book when time really seemed to slow down and you could feel every drop of how special, real, and beautiful their connection was 🧡
I can’t stop thinking about the socks in the glove compartment 🥹🧦
I can’t stop thinking about the socks in the glove compartment 🥹🧦
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