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Dare 2 Dream
When Aymee wakes each morning, she's had yet another vivid dream. Her night time visions are so sexually chaotic that when her eyes do open, she can't separate those dreams from her reality and often believes that they have actually taken place. Usually, if someone else goes through the same thing, this feeling often fades after a few minutes but for Aymee, her situation gets worse the longer the day goes on.
This is Aymee Grimes story, as her tormenting dreams threaten to destroy her loving relationship with boyfriend Cory. This is her suffering, unable to work out if she's slept with her ex boyfriend behind his back or not. Then the ultimate nightmare, as the love bite she dreams about unwillingly receiving, appears on her neck the very next morning.
A fast paced psychological thriller, where a female dreads going to sleep, only to fear waking up more.
This is Aymee Grimes story, as her tormenting dreams threaten to destroy her loving relationship with boyfriend Cory. This is her suffering, unable to work out if she's slept with her ex boyfriend behind his back or not. Then the ultimate nightmare, as the love bite she dreams about unwillingly receiving, appears on her neck the very next morning.
A fast paced psychological thriller, where a female dreads going to sleep, only to fear waking up more.
196 pages, Paperback
Published April 26, 2017
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October 12, 2025
DNF at 23%. This was my first read from the author and I could not connect with any of it. The writing quality and style were fine and I was even able to handle the almost journal entry-like format to the book, which I normally can’t stand. So followed Aymee, our lead, whi is more or less leading a very strange existence, interpreting erotic nightmares as compared to her reality. The premise grabbed my attention, but her character was hard to follow. I understood that part of that may have been intentional, but it was a bit more than that, to a detriment. Lots of low-level drama and pettiness throughout, making her fairly unlikable, especially towards her current and ex-boyfriends. There isn’t a single thing that made me want to care about her plight or wellbeing, and that just took any other plot points and rendered them ineffective. From what I gather from other reviews, the story eventually finds its footing further in, but this was too much of a struggle for me stick with. Readers of erotic thrillers may or may not have a better explanation than I did, but this was not a good fit for me.
May 1, 2017
This book fuc%ed with my head on so many different levels. It seriously had me guessing the whole time. One minute I thought I knew who and what was behind Aymee's dreams, the next I was talked out of it, only to go back a few chapters later. The sex scenes where great again, the idea was amazing for an Ashley book yet again. I really enjoyed it.
April 30, 2017
A nightmare when it ended, a dream of a read
May 13, 2017
Can anyone at the moment write a twist like Ashley-s-Clancy can? I think not and I'm so into her work!
This one is about a girl having sexual dreams about an ex boyfriend and then a best friend's man. Those dreams are harmless, they then start to confuse her, then before long is strangely become her living world. You can't help but feel sorry for the lead during this read and you can't help but feel the dreams she's having. Every time you think you know what's about to happen, you don't!
This one is about a girl having sexual dreams about an ex boyfriend and then a best friend's man. Those dreams are harmless, they then start to confuse her, then before long is strangely become her living world. You can't help but feel sorry for the lead during this read and you can't help but feel the dreams she's having. Every time you think you know what's about to happen, you don't!
May 1, 2017
Wow, aren't dreams a scary thing when you read about them this way? Gripping, sexy and unpredictable at every turn.
April 28, 2017
Had me gripped all the way through, enjoyed this book.
July 15, 2017
Ashley kindly gave me a copy of this book to review, as always it was hugely appreciated and I was really looking forward to getting stuck in!!
This book is my least favourite of Ashley's so far and I feel really bad about saying that but I feel I have to be honest.
It started well, I was really curious as to where these dreams were going to go and what the consequence was for the main characters real daily lives and it wasn't long before things started to go wrong. The pace of the novel was great and as a reader I genuinely wanted to know what was going to happen next.
The dynamic between Aymee and Corey with Nicole and Harvey was interesting to watch develop and change as each dream occurred. This kept me reading on for answers and made the characters seem somewhat relatable.
Corey did seem a bit flat at the beginning, a bit too accepting of Aymee's odd behaviour but i feel the end picked this up well and the penny dropped. Nicole seemed like such a great friend to Aymee, it was a completely believable friendship and never saw it changing the way it did throughout the novel.
The scene towards the end of the book which you believed to happen on a park bench completely ruined this book for me as a reader. I don't want to give away and spoilers but I will say I felt it was too far and it literally made me feel physically sick. On the other hand you could say, to make me feel such a strong reaction Ashley clearly did something right as an author to make me physically feel something. This may sound like an over reaction but it almost ruined the rest of my day. I couldn't bear to pick this book up again and carry on reading I was very ready to be done and try and forget about it but out of respect to Ashley I carried on and luckily it wasn't mentioned too often afterwards.
I only half predicted the end, it wasn't 100% what I was expecting which is exactly what I love about Ashleys books! She can write an excellent twist! I am so glad karma got back at the characters which deserved it! It made me glad to have picked the book back up and get to the end.
If you have a strong stomach and are looking to read something a bit different this book is certainly worth giving a go!
This book is my least favourite of Ashley's so far and I feel really bad about saying that but I feel I have to be honest.
It started well, I was really curious as to where these dreams were going to go and what the consequence was for the main characters real daily lives and it wasn't long before things started to go wrong. The pace of the novel was great and as a reader I genuinely wanted to know what was going to happen next.
The dynamic between Aymee and Corey with Nicole and Harvey was interesting to watch develop and change as each dream occurred. This kept me reading on for answers and made the characters seem somewhat relatable.
Corey did seem a bit flat at the beginning, a bit too accepting of Aymee's odd behaviour but i feel the end picked this up well and the penny dropped. Nicole seemed like such a great friend to Aymee, it was a completely believable friendship and never saw it changing the way it did throughout the novel.
The scene towards the end of the book which you believed to happen on a park bench completely ruined this book for me as a reader. I don't want to give away and spoilers but I will say I felt it was too far and it literally made me feel physically sick. On the other hand you could say, to make me feel such a strong reaction Ashley clearly did something right as an author to make me physically feel something. This may sound like an over reaction but it almost ruined the rest of my day. I couldn't bear to pick this book up again and carry on reading I was very ready to be done and try and forget about it but out of respect to Ashley I carried on and luckily it wasn't mentioned too often afterwards.
I only half predicted the end, it wasn't 100% what I was expecting which is exactly what I love about Ashleys books! She can write an excellent twist! I am so glad karma got back at the characters which deserved it! It made me glad to have picked the book back up and get to the end.
If you have a strong stomach and are looking to read something a bit different this book is certainly worth giving a go!
May 7, 2017
I am already a fan of Ashley's writing, so I was expecting quite a lot before reading this book and she didn't disappoint me. There isn't as many twists in this one, but what it does really well is keep you guessing. Who is doing this to Aymee? Are her dreams real or not? Right up until the end, I just didn't have a clue.
The main character Aymee is written perfectly. We are able to feel her frustration and heartbreak right through the book. Her ex boyfriend is written exceptionally well too, because for a long time, I thought he was behind it all. OR WAS HE? I Don't want to give anything away.
Just like it says on the cover, this is a fast paced book, full of sexy bits and drama. The sexy scenes were all written well, covering some dark and dangerous things to write about. Another great book from Ashley and another amazing 4 stars from me.
The main character Aymee is written perfectly. We are able to feel her frustration and heartbreak right through the book. Her ex boyfriend is written exceptionally well too, because for a long time, I thought he was behind it all. OR WAS HE? I Don't want to give anything away.
Just like it says on the cover, this is a fast paced book, full of sexy bits and drama. The sexy scenes were all written well, covering some dark and dangerous things to write about. Another great book from Ashley and another amazing 4 stars from me.
May 9, 2017
“Dare 2 Dream” is a fast paced erotic that plans to confuse readers to the core and keep you guessing. It did this perfectly.
This is a book everyone should relate to because there shouldn't be a person on the planet who hasn't had a dream like this. However, without giving too much away about the story, it did leave me thinking - Can a person really talk you into having a dream like this? I guess it's possible, so this makes the book that little bit more intense.
It's yet another complex Ashley book, with a gripping edge and twist to it and I fully enjoyed it. No quibbles in this one for me, although I don't like time stamping a story, but I guess that's how this talented writer does it.
This book surpassed my expectations and they were quite high. It was gripping, very steamy and it had the perfect "Who did it?" scenario.
This is a book everyone should relate to because there shouldn't be a person on the planet who hasn't had a dream like this. However, without giving too much away about the story, it did leave me thinking - Can a person really talk you into having a dream like this? I guess it's possible, so this makes the book that little bit more intense.
It's yet another complex Ashley book, with a gripping edge and twist to it and I fully enjoyed it. No quibbles in this one for me, although I don't like time stamping a story, but I guess that's how this talented writer does it.
This book surpassed my expectations and they were quite high. It was gripping, very steamy and it had the perfect "Who did it?" scenario.
May 13, 2017
Ashley's debut novel was quite a good book and actually lingered in my head a lot longer than I thought it would, so I give this one a try. Aymee seems like a normal woman but she's having these dreams that start to worry her. Although her dreams are quite sexual, this wouldn't have been the problem. The problem is her relationship with Cory. The only thing I didn't get about this book is why if she's in a new relationship with him, aren't they having the sex you would think a new couple would be having? Surely if Cory was content by what Aymee was offering in the bedroom, none of the other stuff would have happened. This is what I was thinking throughout the book, until the twist at the end. The book is a 3 star read, but I'm going to give it 4 because I never saw it coming. Another really good read.
May 9, 2017
Every time I read one of Ashley's books it feels as if I am going insane too. I never ever know where a book is going and I ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT. I can guarantee if you think you know how it's going to end, you are wrong. The whole book is a mind fuck and it's sooooo good, the amount of times I thought to my self 'what the fuck' and put my bets on different characters being at fault... I was wrong again.
The writing is faultless and I love how the story flows from thought to actual reality. It's written in such a way that makes you feel it could actually happen. I love how dark it is and how it explores different sexual fantasies that could be seen as wrong.
Honestly one of my favourite books.... and IM ON THE COVER OF IT.
The writing is faultless and I love how the story flows from thought to actual reality. It's written in such a way that makes you feel it could actually happen. I love how dark it is and how it explores different sexual fantasies that could be seen as wrong.
Honestly one of my favourite books.... and IM ON THE COVER OF IT.
May 24, 2017
This was the second Clancy book I've read and need I say it, an improvement. Although I enjoyed the Cure Hotel it was very dark in places. This book too saw dark and criminal things happening, yet it somehow didn't feel as sinister. Maybe I didn't connect with this book as much as I did the first one, but it kept me interested, I was always wanting to find out what was happening next. Another really good book from this new author.
May 26, 2017
Expectations where really high reading the second Clancy book and I must admit I wasn't blown away by it. I don't know if it was because my expectations were so high or whether it was because i really enjoyed her first book, but i just couldn't connect with this one.
The twists were yet again amazing and the characters were all well written. I guess what was lacking for me was the gore, I need a good old fashioned murder.
The twists were yet again amazing and the characters were all well written. I guess what was lacking for me was the gore, I need a good old fashioned murder.
May 27, 2017
I am already a massive fan of this author and here's my first - - - - 5STAR RATING - - Ashley somehow brings fear, taboo and sex together then has a special way of making the reader feel it. I actually felt every single emotion this lead character had and I can't tell you how much I loved this book. The dreams I've had myself before, the dreams I'd love to have and the dreams that would scare me in the morning. Mind blowing plot - Wanted to read so much more
September 11, 2017
This book had so many twists and turns! I thought I had it figured out when I actually only had a part of it figured out. This was such a great book. It was a really quick read and I would've been done with it quicker if I hadn't been so busy and whatnot. Regardless, I'm happy I finished it and I love how it was written where we were just as confused as Aymee about whether they were dreams or not throughout the book.
May 10, 2017
Ashley has done it again! She is the queen of plot twists. You think you finally have your head around one twist and then bam! another one is thrown at you. It is truly a pleasure to read every book of Ashley's. I become so excited every time she sends me her latest book.
I cannot wait to stay up all night reading your next one.
I cannot wait to stay up all night reading your next one.
May 8, 2017
Lustful thoughts for an ex boyfriend, love bites appearing on her neck. Once again Ashley has delivered a book that kept me guessing until the very end. For me, it wasn't as dark as Concealed Anguish, but I still really enjoyed it.
May 12, 2017
I find myself reading other books, then waiting for Ashley S.Clancy to come up with her next. I'm like really addicted to the way she writes her books. This book had a really great story and a good twist. I love all Ashley's three books so far, but this is now my favourite.
May 13, 2017
Thank you again Ashley for another weird and wonderful crazy book another great story that keeps you guessing till the very end. It's always great to pick up a book that so different to others. Can't wait to see what you bring to us next.
May 26, 2017
New Ashley books always make me feel excited to read, then really uncomfortable reading them, but it's that unease that i enjoy about her books. There isn't a writer out there like Ashley Clancy, because she writes and covers such dangerous subjects. This book was great, I really enjoyed it
May 12, 2017
Dreams aren't meant to be this way! Great book, forever twisting!
May 25, 2017
It was a bit confusing at times knowing what was reality and what was dreams but it had a lot of plot twists which is always good
May 26, 2017
Another great one sitting book, full or twists and mystery!
April 30, 2017
Onto the third Ashley book I've read and another great book to read. It's fast, it's dangerous, it's everything I enjoy about a book. All the way through this book I thought I knew where it was heading, then right in the last two chapters, Ashley put a twist on it that threw me off completely. I'm now starting to believe that I'm NEVER going to be able to predict one of her stories and this makes me want to read more of her work.
April 30, 2017
I read Ashley Clancy's first thriller called "The cure hotel" and was blown away by it being a debut novel. This one had slightly less the gore I enjoy reading about and fewer twists, but it still managed to keep me engrossed. This book was very enjoyable and kept me interested until the very last page.
April 30, 2017
loved this!! Had my gripped from the start! Loved how it had me on edge trying to figure out what was happening. my favourite of Ashley's so far!
April 30, 2017
Is it a dream or is it real???. Ashley has once again written a great book I mean The Cure Hotel her debut book I was like nothing can top this but Ashley just keeps hitting them out of the park. This book pulls you in from the first page and keeps you guessing and turned on all at the same time. Thanks Ashley
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