The Dare

Spoiler-Free Review:
I've been making my way through Elle Kennedy's series because generally I love her books, but this one just missed the mark for me a bit. It started off really strong, but the second half was where things began to slip. I really found the two main characters, Taylor and Conor, super lovable and I loved the start of their relationship. I love a good fake dating trope and so I had high hopes. Their romance is sweet and the banter is, as usual for the authors books that I've read, super cute and fun. The spice is also very well-written, and there's a bit of a slow burn. Taylor's insecurities are relatable, but almost overwritten in my opinion. The miscommunication between Conor and Taylor is super present. I also felt like there was too much conflict. It could have resolved and ended after one conflict but then there was another one. It was just so much conflict and not enough conversation. I hated that I didn't love this book because I really thought I would love it when I started it. I will continue making my way through the authors backlist. I don't expect to love every book by every author because that's just unrealistic. This is an adult romance, 18+ for language, sexual content, and themes. Check trigger warnings.