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I Dare You: Secret Admirer Stand-Alone Romance (Waylon University Book 1) by [Ilsa Madden-Mills]

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Wall Street Journal bestselling author Ilsa Madden-Mills returns with an all-new swoon-fest of a novel about what happens when you look beyond labels and take a chance on love.

Bad Boy Athlete: I dare you to…
Delaney Shaw: Who is this?

The late night text is random, but "Bad Boy Athlete" sure seems to know who she is…

Delaney Shaw.
Good girl.
Lover of fluffy kitties and Star Wars.
Curious.

His dare? Spend one night in his bed—a night he promises will be unforgettable—and she can solve the mystery of who he is.

She knows she shouldn't, but what else is she going to do with her boring Valentine's Day? One sexy hook-up later, her mind is blown and the secret's out.

Maverick Monroe.
The most talented football player in the country.
Just ask him.

Too bad for him Delaney's sworn off dating athletes forever after her last heartbreak.

But Maverick wants more than one night and refuses to give up on winning Delaney’s heart. She isn’t one to be fazed by a set of broad shoulders.

Will the bad boy score the nerd girl or will the secrets they keep separate them forever?

I DARE YOU is a full-length college football romance.

This series of stand-alone sports romances also includes: I Bet You, I Hate You, and I Promise You.

Length: 254 pages	Word Wise: Enabled	Enhanced Typesetting: Enabled
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Editorial Reviews

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★★★★★

"Christ on a cracker you guys, this book was completely irresistible to me." Bookgasms Book Blog

★★★★★

"Another touchdown for Ilsa Madden-Mills! You will LOVE nerdy Delaney, you'll fall hard for Maverick (the cocky jock with a heart of gold). It's glittery sports romance perfection." Tia Louise, USA TODAY Bestselling Author

★★★★★

"Pure gold, and who doesn't love donuts and Star Wars references?!" D.C., Goodreads

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"Ilsa Madden-Mills scores BIG with this swoony, sexy, heartfelt and highly entertaining sports romance featuring two endearing opposites, who complement each other perfectly." Mary at USA TODAY HEA

★★★★★

"Nerdy girl + sexy football player + steamy scenes + random texting = Awesome Unicorn Sparkles." Janie, Goodreads

★★★★★

"Ilsa hooks your attention from the very first page and makes you fall in love with Maverick."
Brandi, Goodreads

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"Nerd girl down; I repeat nerd girl down!! Omg, I just LOVE Delaney Shaw!" Patricia, Words We Live By

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"Maverick...well, what can I say, he is a bad boy jock dreamboat." Shelley Lazar Goodreads

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"Straight into my Favourites of 2018 folder!" Michelle Clay

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"The Queen of New Adult romance strikes again!" Book Twin Reviews

★★★★★

"This is a sweet read, a little angst, lots of fun banter, with alot of sexy football players and throw in some baseball players too, makes this an enjoyable read that I recommend to all you sports lovers." Steamy Reads Blog

★★★★★

"There is nothing that I love more than the way she writes her male leads!" Jeri's Book Attic

★★★★★

"A must read for any sports romance or Ilsa Mills fan out there!" Elsa Gomes for Bookish Aurora

★★★★★

"Definitely a close top of my faves by this author, these characters are going to be stuck with me forever. " Lisa Two Bookish Brits

★★★★★

"When it comes down to college romances, Ilsa has out-done herself in this highly anticipated novel, in which I have devoured instantly." Cristina Reads

★★★★★

"Maverick and Delaney are freaking adorable." Debra Anastasia, USA Today Bestselling Author

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"Cue in a touchdown dance!!! Ilsa Madden Mills once again scores big time with her latest sports romance, I DARE YOU." Michelle, Four Chicks Flipping Pages

★★★★★

"Steals your heart in one breath!" Epic Romance Reviews

★★★★★

"Fantastic and definitely a SIX star read; I'd give more if I could!" Michelle Monroe, GR

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"I am completely in LOVE with I Dare You." Kayla, GR

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"Hilarious, touching, sexy, fun, nerdy....definitely another great read from Ilsa!!" Anna, GR

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"Where was Maverick when I was in college? This guy has some serious skills! A super sexy, fun read with real-life elements and a hot football player." Kerri, GR

★★★★★

"One of my favorite sports romance books of 2018. Wish I could give it more than 5 stars!" Alana, GR

About the Author

Wall Street Journal, New York Times, and USA Today best-selling author Ilsa Madden-Mills writes about strong heroines and sexy alpha males that sometimes you just want to slap. She's best known for her angsty and funny New Adult college romances.

A former high school English teacher and elementary librarian, she adores all things Pride and Prejudice; Mr. Darcy is her ultimate hero.

She loves unicorns, frothy coffee beverages, Vampire Dairies, and any book featuring sword-wielding females.

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Product details

ASIN : B07CPFLKD9
Publication date : April 26, 2018
Language : English
File size : 759 KB
Text-to-Speech : Enabled
Screen Reader : Supported
Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
X-Ray : Enabled
Word Wise : Enabled
Print length : 254 pages
Lending : Enabled

Best Sellers Rank: #1,085 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #17 in Sports Fiction (Kindle Store)
- #57 in Sports Romance (Books)
- #62 in Sports Romance (Kindle Store)

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Samantha

Am I missing something???

Reviewed in the United States on June 1, 2018

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I'm so confused as to how this book got such rave reviews. It's not the worst but it's soooo one dimensional.

The characters had zero depth Delaney was a "nerd" but only ever referenced Star Wars.. That is not a nerd make. Also a true nerd wouldn't make geek tshirts into halter tops...it was the poorest excuse for a "nerd" and it was obviously just a way to make Delaney have some more character but it was so flat. Also I couldn't stand Delaney's "who me?" befuddled attitute. Like come on girl, (SPOILER) you're telling Mav one minute you're wearing a skirt for easy access and then he asks you into the bathroom and you respond, "why"". Not to mention how sad she would get when Mav had to leave her TO TAKE CARE OF HIS SPECIAL NEEDS SISTER. Delaney truly made this story insufferable for me. While the story wasn't the worst, SHE WAS THE WORST! I seriously could go on...

I feel like Mav had a little more story..he was a little more well rounded. I liked him. However, why did he like Delaney so much? What made him try to get her attention for years? There was no slow burn, it was just...bland. I felt ZERO connection.

I really wanted to like this story but I couldn't get there...not even close. DNF...or could not finish is more like it.

81 people found this helpful

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Paula

Dirty English. The more I read

Reviewed in the United States on May 23, 2018

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Where did o read this story before? Oh yeah, Dirty English. The more I read, the more the characters were similar. I am very sorry I purchased this book. Not worth its kindle value.

26 people found this helpful

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AlohaD

By the power of Grayskull, Maverick and Delaney hit the spot!

Reviewed in the United States on April 27, 2018

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"Legend says the first person you kiss at the party is the one you'll never forget. It might be years later, and still their face is the one you dream about."

Could this first kiss be the start of something good? Or just a trainwreck waiting to happen?

"Mr. Tall, Blond and Football" (aka Maverick) is what you are always hoping for when it comes to those football player characters. He's kind of full of himself, rightfully so, but also tall, good looking, way talented, uber caring and also quite intelligent, which puts him a step above the average athlete. He doesn't always let you see his many talents, but tends to cover it up with kind of juvenile convos to the ladies.

"If I stood in the romance section, I'd never make it out alive. I'm already irresistible, but put Twilight in my hands and girls will piss themselves."

Then we have Delaney. I would call her a smart introvert. She's got the nerdy chic thing going on with her looks, but she can definitely hold her own when it comes to athletes that think they are the best. She's already dated one and has now sworn off all football players because of his actions with a person that she absolutely despises. But get these two in a room together and their chemistry seems to explode.

...."Two stars in the sky, two souls destined to be together."

I really liked these two characters and the way the story developed. Delaney's ex was handled in a way that I think could have brought more interesting conflict, but I guess that's not what the author needed. The setting and the conflict for Maverick really worked and pulled the audience in and touched on some subjects that many college athletes have to deal with. Delaney I just adored. I like when we get female characters that aren't weak. They are strong and know their worth and do things that are just plain perfect. She was funny, smart, talented and went after what she wanted and supported the people she cared about most.
Overall, this was a sweet and simple sort of college sport romance with a little hurdle for our Hero to overcome. The story is low on angst (besides the horrible history with Maverick's family), heavy on the nerd humor and full of fun and witty banter (by text and in person). I felt the ending went by a little too quickly, but it still flowed well. A quick read that was enjoyable and well-written. A great "weekend/beach read".

29 people found this helpful

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Tiffany

Never again

Reviewed in the United States on May 24, 2018

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Way too short. To stop a book a 50% and then add an old book of yours is WRONG!

22 people found this helpful

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Michell Casper

I dare you to read!

Reviewed in the United States on April 27, 2018

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I could not put this book down!!

Once I started I was hooked. This was a fun sexy read. With a bit of an emotional twist. I loved the dynamic between Delaney and Maverick. Nerdy girl meets jock. I loved Delaney's awkwardness and quirkiness. And even though Maverick is a jock. Never judge a book by it's cover. This was a great read. I DARE YOU TO READ THIS BOOK!!!!!!

14 people found this helpful

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Stacy N

I could read this again and again!

Reviewed in the United States on April 27, 2018

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33 chapters & an epilogue of awesomeness for I Dare you plus a 20 chapter excerpt of Dirty English in one book! That's a lot of wonderful words to read 💖
Love does not describe how much I enjoyed this book! It was funny, sexy, romantic, & a little sad. All the emotions just pour out of it. The female lead,Delany is sweet and fun. She's like a lot of us, just a slightly nerdy girl who loves her cat, Star Wars, baking, & is looking for someone to love her no matter what. The male lead, Maverick is charming, sexy, a talented athletic who happens to have the same amount of muscles as he does brains. He loves his sister & wants someone to love him who isn't just after him because he is a great football player with the possibility of a fantastic future in the sport and if they happen to like his slightly nerdy love of Star Wars & classic movies that's even better.
Need a little mystery in your life? Want some love in your life? Then this is for you, buttercup!

9 people found this helpful

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Melissa Moore

and it did not disappoint! I don't read a whole lot of sport ...

Reviewed in the United States on April 29, 2018

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This was my first Ilsa Madden-Mills book, and it did not disappoint! I don't read a whole lot of sport romance, primarily because they're very similar: geeky girl and arrogant self-centered athlete fall in love. Delaney, while super into Star Wars, is also very into baking, cats, and donuts. A girl after my own heart. And Maverick, the athlete, is a cocky football player...who is also incredibly tortured and a seriously good guy. "I'd do anything for some people--you'll figure that out about me" perfectly sums up Maverick and his struggles. It was so refreshing to read about an athlete with something on his mind other than girls and getting laid. Delaney is my spirit sister, right down to her nervous sneezing and inability to stop blabbering on in the presence of a hot guy. Delaney is all of us. This will definitely not be the last Ilsa book I read!

8 people found this helpful

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Cookie Munchkin

I dare You Not to Love Maverick & Delaney

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 12, 2018

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I really enjoyed this book maybe more than I expected too, highly recommended read.

Maverick is the all-star football player wanted by all. He has a goal in sight and is focused on getting to be a pro and finish out his college career. Although he has some secrets and ones that could smash his dreams if they are ever discovered. He has wanted Delaney ever since he laid eyes on her his first year at college but made a stupid decision and he missed his chance. Now in his final year at college and dealing with his father’s drunken binges and a sister that needs specialist care the last thing he thought he wanted was to get in to a romance but Delaney is now free and this time he’s determined he won’t miss his chance. Maverick is such a great character that you cannot help but fall in love with him, he is kind, protective, smart and oh so hot….

I totally loved Delaney from the first moment you meet her she is a nerdy bookworm with a heart of gold and can definitely be described as quirky. She has an obsession with star wars and a cat called Hans Solo, she’s a feisty independent woman who is recovering from a broken heart after she caught her boyfriend cheating on her with her arch enemy. She has decided that she’s done with athletes especially football players, although one kiss with Maverick still haunts her. She is not exactly miss popular so she’s shocked when Maverick starts showing interest in her but she eventually lets him in and realises not to judge a book by its cover. But will Maverick’s secrets destroy them before they have even begun????

It’s a great read, I loved the film references in this book and the epilogue is perfect.

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Yamikirky - Women who stare at books

Team Maverick!!!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 12, 2018

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“Two stars in the sky, two souls destined to be together.”
I dare you was such a pleasant read. It was a great college romance that made me feel good but also brought tears to my eyes.
Delaney is a super nerd that designed her own clothes and she can quote any lines from Star Wars or the Princess Bride!
After a bad break up with a football player, Delaney swore that she would never get involved with any sport dudes … like NEVER!!
“Maverick makes me feel like I might toss aside everything I think about football players and give him a chance.”
However, when Maverick reappears in her life, she can only think about THE kiss and the legend.
“He’s perfection. He’s air. Which I desperately need right now, because I can’t breathe.”
Maverick… I LOVE HIM SO SO MUCH. He is arrogant, witty and so much more. The way he cares about his sister and his family, his devotion to his sister made me fall hard for him. He is the perfect package and the more Delaney gets to know him the more she realised that he is more than this hot sexy talented football star.
“We’re connected. Two stars in the black velvet sky. Two ships passing in the night.”
He never forgot the kiss they shared two years ago and he is determined to make Delaney his.
“You’re the one that got away, Delaney, the opportunity I missed.”
However, Maverick has to make choices to support his sister, will he put his career at risk? Can they get their HEA?
Go HE-Man!!!!!!
Adorable and endearing from beginning to end.

Tamara Harrington

Enjoyable

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 9, 2019

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So I love a nerdy girl/bad boy sports romance.
Delaney is super awesome, completely my spirit animal and just makes me so happy. She is the sexy nerdy girl who actually has a spine but has sworn off athletes as things have gone bad in the past.
Maverick is the bad boy athlete we all love to hate! He's arrogant and cocky but waaaaaaaay underneath here, you can actually find a heart.
I don't want to give too much away as I hate spoilers but I will tell you that there is a good amount of angst but not enough to cause you to want to cry. It's got some fairly hot scenes that I enjoy but for me, I just couldn't give it 5 stars as there are just some things that annoy me in books and this one was a trigger for me.
I will probably reread this book because I still enjoyed it!

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Donna

A great read

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 28, 2018

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Gah - I loved the fact that this gave us geek girl and the jock ! But the fact the Jock isn’t a jackass, but funny and has a heart of gold is completely satisfying, throw in his love of Star Wars, the princess bride etc and he’s near as damn perfect for our leading lady Delaney !

She is s girl that I wish I could have been, spunky, unique and the fact she embraces it makes her all the more special ! Her individuality and the love of a good dare that brings her out of herself keys her be someone else is adorably !

Start with a kiss of legends and fast forward 2 years and this is where we find ourselves, text messages shared (I live this as gives more insight) pasts and future that could be changed. The friends they have who are worth a mention as they helped shape the story and I can’t wait uk see what Ilsa does with them as this series grow !

I feel I to this book and enjoyed it from start to finish, left wanting more but when are we ever satisfied when a book ends x

4.5 Stars

Diz
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For the win!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 5, 2020

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Delaney Shaw first locks eyes with Maverick Monroe at a party their first year of college. A little flirting and a kiss lead to ....... Nothing! Fast forward a couple of years and Delaney has just broken up with her boyfriend Alex when she gets a text message. Flirting ensures and Delaney wonders who the texts come from. She keeps bumping into Maverick and they become friends. When real life intervenes can their relationship survive? Can they open up and reveal all of will they hold tight to the secrets? This book was a fantastic read from start to finish with some serious subjects and some comedy!