Santa Vera, California - Present Day

On her birthday, Isabel Santos decides it’s time for her to have a wild fling. All her life, Isabel has tried very hard to please everyone else, but having been recently dumped by another somewhat bland guy who never worried too much about making sure Isabel was happy or satisfied, she figures it’s time to take control of her love life and go after what she wants. With the help of her best friend Audra, Isabel comes up with the Man Plan -- a list of goals and fantasies. Now all she needs is a man to fulfill them, preferably someone like her ultimate fantasy man, Dante Luciano.

When his father is laid up with a broken foot, Dante reluctantly returns to his hometown to help with the family business. Ten years ago, his father all but disowned him, and if his mother hadn’t conned him into it, Dante would still be staying away. Meeting the first of Luciano Construction's clients, he can’t help but wonder if there might be some perks to his return. Despite her blushes, Isabel is one sensual woman, and Dante can’t wait to get to know her better. When she unknowingly gives him her Man Plan, Dante couldn’t be more pleased -- and anxious to get started.

DOES SHE DARE? is an enticing, sensual tale. Isabel has always been a “good girl,” but on her birthday she realizes that being a good girl hasn’t left her very happy. She can’t even remember the last time she had a hot kiss, let alone hot sex. Dante was always the baddest of the bad boys, and while some of the things he’s remembered for are exaggerations, he freely admits that it’s a reputation he’s earned. While the scenes between them are hot, they don’t take things too fast, and DOES SHE DARE? is a book that tempts and teases.

Secondary characters include the townspeople, who definitely haven’t forgotten the bad boy who was pretty much run out of town ten years earlier, and Isabel’s best friend Audra, who was featured in the book DOUBLE DARE. Though connected, the books stand on their own as each focuses mainly on the couple involved. An engaging tale that should not be missed, be sure to pick up your copy of DOES SHE DARE?

Jennifer Bishop