Nadia Pierre has always had a competitive spirit. When a game of truth or dare shoves her in the direction of a sexy, brooding stranger at the bar, she realizes just how in over her head she is. But Nadia has never backed down from a challenge and she isn’t about to now… Struck by an unwavering attraction to the beautiful but tipsy grade school teacher, Sean Colt isn’t prepared for the kiss that hurls them both toward a night filled with explosive passion. Yet when a sudden tragedy reveals a daunting family secret, Sean discovers his life has been nothing but lies, leaving him uncertain of everyone around him. Except Nadia. When the ultimate truth is revealed, will it put an end to their budding relationship—or will Sean and Nadia dare a future together despite it? ——- Dear Readers: welcome (back) to Carly Phillips’ DARE world. If you are a fan of her DARE series, particularly DARE TO HOLD, you will enjoy this novella of a fun-loving first-grade teacher falling in love with a possessive alpha who didn’t know he was looking for love until she dared to kiss him.