The Dating Dare by Jayci Lee is a fun and heartwarming romance about two people who make a playful pact to go on a series of daring dates, each one more adventurous than the last. As they spend more time together, the line between friendship and love begins to blur, leading to unexpected chemistry and emotional depth. Lee’s writing is witty and charming, with relatable characters and plenty of heart. This book is a delightful read for fans of light, romantic comedies with a dash of sweetness and humor.

This is the story of two people who like to play truth or dare. The man is leaving for Paris in a month and tells the woman that she must go on 4 dates with him before he leaves. This is the "punishment" for failing to answer the truth.

I thought this was the sweetest and cutest book! I loved the interactions between Seth and Tara! And I very well remember playing Truth or Dare when I was younger! I feel like the interactions were natural and flowed so well - the conversations and interactions felt realistic and not forced just to move the plot. I read it in one evening - I couldn’t put it down!

I don't think this was the book for me, I think I should have known from the start by the dialogue alone that this wasn't going to be the book for me. This reads really juvenile, our two main characters clearly have chemistry together (and probably should have just hooked up at the wedding), but refuse to do anything about it.

They plan to go on four dates with each other, but not fall in love. Easy right? WRONG. This book gives some cute moments, they go on a picnic date, but then the moment turns awkward as they grope at each other in front of a park with kids.

I think I enjoyed Tara's relationship with her family instead of the actual romance.
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I would like to thank St. Martin's Press | St. Martin's Griffin, Jayci Lee, and NetGalley for a copy of The Dating Dare in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own. The Dating Dare was published on August 3rd, 2021 you can buy your copy now!

This was just okay for me. It took me a while to get invested and get to know these characters. I did enjoy their dates and thought it was fun but overall just wasn’t invested in the romance.

The Dating Dare by Jayci Lee was a fun whirlwind of a story. Even though this is a continuation of the universe of 'A Sweet Mess,' this is technically a stand alone. The two have history when they meet again at a wedding, which drives them to go on a date.

With the whimsy humor of, "I dare you to date me..." The three dates that they go on are all unique and charming. There are fun tropes in this story, especially if you are a fan of the third act break up. I would continue reading in this universe to learn more about the characters that Jayci Lee creates.

An emotional romance that explores the complexities of relationships, featuring a fun and bold heroine and a charming hero, with a touch of humor and a chance at forever love.

"The Dating Dare" by Jayci Lee is a charming romantic comedy centred around Tara Park and Seth Kim. Tara, who works at her family's brewery, is not interested in serious relationships due to a past emotionally abusive relationship. At her best friend's wedding, Tara meets Seth, the brother-in-law of the bride. A friendly game of Truth or Dare leads them to agree on an uncomplicated four-date arrangement. As they spend more time together, their initial casual setup begins to evolve into something deeper and more meaningful.

The primary themes in "The Dating Dare" include vulnerability, the fear of getting hurt, and the journey toward healing and opening up to love again. The book explores how past experiences shape one's approach to new relationships and highlights the importance of trust and emotional courage.

Overall, "The Dating Dare" is a delightful read that combines humour, romance, and emotional depth. Jayci Lee has crafted a story that is both entertaining and heartwarming, making it a perfect choice for fans of contemporary romance.

An enjoyable romance about two relative strangers who agree to go on four dates and not fall in love. A quick read and second book in a series.

The Dating Dare by Jayci Lee is a delightful fit for readers who adore lighthearted, emotional, and humorous contemporary romance stories with a dash of fake dating and enemies-to-lovers tropes, and are looking for a sweet and sexy tale of self-discovery and second chances at love.

The Dating Dare by Jayci Lee is second book in the series. I liked this one more than first book. The Story is enjoyable.

I would recommend it to all readers.

This was a fun audiobook to listen to! I really like the narrator of it. I enjoyed the story. I wasn't in love with it. I wish there was more of a internal fight with the feelings for each other. I feel like they did this whole dare, but were in love by the middle of the first date. I just wanted more angst and banter with it. The characters were fine. I didn't connect to any of them on a deep level. Overall, the book was average to me. I enjoyed my time reading it, but I didn't love it.

I did not finish the book. Characters in romcoms often frustrate me in the beginning since the author clearly wants to show growth and shift in pov through the book, but I knew that I didn't like these characters at their core and didn't care about them.

A dare turned into a going on borrowed time. What could it hurt to have one little fling before moving? Apparently absolutely everything. A dare turned into so much more.

I am sorry for the inconvenience but I don’t have the time to read this anymore and have lost interest in the concept. I believe that it would benefit your book more if I did not skim your book and write a rushed review. Again, I am sorry for the inconvenience.

Forgot to submit a review of this earlier but I absolutely loved it. Jayci Lee is a phenomenal writer and this book was so fun!

A fun, quick romance read that I overall enjoyed from beginning till end, but did have some remarks as well. It was just that for me; fun and quick, which is sometimes all you need. But Overall, it was just okay-ish, you know? The writing didn’t stood out to me that much and the story-line and elements are predictable and standard. Was fun to read, but not sure I’ll be picking up the other companion novel of this book.

Sweet and romantic contemporary love story with two protagonists who both have been burnt by previous relationships and are hesitant to love again! I enjoyed the romantic dates and the way both the guy Seth and the girl Tara were fearful because of past relationships because that is like real life. As someone who got married later in life than her friends, you are more vulnerable to people because of previous hurts. The key is to be present and not judge the current situation based on the past. Sexy love scenes and predictable ending but I liked the story.

I started reading this one, but by around 25% ish I just wasn't feeling the book. It could be because I'm in a weird reading funk. Characters were great with a lot of personality, yet they weren't clicking. Maybe at some point in the future I'll pick it back up, but for now. It wasn't the right time for me to keep going.

Thank you SMP Romance and NetGalley for the eARC of The Dating Dare. All opinions in this review are my own.

DNF at 36 pages

Unfortunately, I didn't like the banter between the two characters and once Tara threw up on Seth's shoes because she was drunk, I knew that was it for me. Tara and Seth just seem too immature for me.