A Dare Without Regret (Dare to Love Series) written by Wendy S. Marcus (97 pgs) – finished reading 7/7/16 – 5 stars - Contemporary Romance (Sports)

***POSSIBLE SPOILERS PRESENT WITHIN REVIEW***

Ryan Monighan will make your heart flutter. He’s sexy with that cocky attitude, but oh so gorgeous. I couldn’t help but fall in love with him. He just made my heart melt. And, that’s how Kiley Ivers eventually feels when she gets to know and fall for the all-star running back of the Miami Thunder football team. Kiley, though, has problems of her own. She’s lost some important people in a horrific car accident, and now her surviving nephew is all alone except for her. The boy is beyond devastated, and Kiley just knows that if she could convince the famous football player just to come see his number one fan it would mean so much and give him some hope. If only Ryan would agree to see Tyler, though. But, convincing the dazzling male might not be as easy as she thought.

Ms. Marcus writes a story that pulls you right into its fascination. It’s one that tugs at your heart. The romance is so beautiful as it grows amongst some pretty sad circumstances. But, the intimacy is pretty HOT and sweltering. Raw and passionate. It’s a novella, so it’s not a long one, but there’s just so much emotion and romance written within those pages. The reader is first introduced to Ryan with the previous release of his twin brother Ren’s story. The two brothers may look the same, but their personalities couldn’t be more different. Where Ren is more down-to-earth and low-key, Ryan is the jokester. More bold and swaggering. But, he’s a caring man. And, Kiley just steals his heart with her larger than life attitude. The two together make a flawless couple. They simply complete each other. I loved both novellas that Ms. Marcus wrote which are featured in the Dare to Love series! You will not be disappointed with Ryan and Kiley’s heartfelt love story...

          “How did I get so lucky?” Kiley asked.

          “Funny.” Ryan reached for her hand and traced the engagement ring on her finger. “I was just thinking the same thing.” They laid there in silence for a minute or two until Ryan asked, “So no regrets about getting involved with a professional athlete? I know it isn’t always easy.”

          No, all the attention wasn’t always easy to deal with. And the time he would spend away from them during the season wouldn’t be easy, either. But Ryan was worth it. “I love you without regret,” she told him. “And I always will.” (A Dare Without Regret - Epilogue)

Review Written, 7/7/16