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A Dare Family Series Story He's the bad boy my family warned me about-and the one man I can't have. I just landed the job of my dreams-planning the Miami Thunder football team's anniversary celebration-and I can't afford distractions.

Especially not tattooed billionaire and reformed troublemaker Lucas Carras. He exudes alpha-hero intensity, but he's been off limits for as long as I've known him.

But the kickoff party is happening at the nightclub he co-owns with my brother... and with my sibling out of town, I'm stuck working with Lucas. Forced proximity ignites the desire we've both been pretending doesn't exist. From bedrooms to storage rooms, the scorching tension causes us to cross every line we swore we wouldn't. On paper, we're complete opposites. In reality, the chemistry is undeniable. This party is everything I've worked for-my moment to prove myself. Until the sabotage starts. Orders vanish. Vendors back out. Someone is determined to ruin the anniversary... and my reputation along with it. Suddenly Lucas isn't just a distraction. He's my protector, my anchor, and the only man I trust to stand by my side. But when my brother finds out about us, family drama explodes. And I'm torn between being the good girl who plays by the rules... and falling for trouble. Perfect for fans of Carly Phillips and high-heat sports romance, Falling for Trouble features a possessive hero, high-stakes suspense, and a guaranteed HEA.

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Book Review:

Falling for Trouble ended up being a disappointing entry in the Dare universe for me. While I’ve enjoyed most of the interconnected books, this one felt noticeably weaker. The characters came across as flat, and the heroine’s obliviousness made the already predictable plot feel more frustrating than fun. The drama felt exaggerated rather than earned, and the emotional beats never quite landed. The bright spot was the narration was great. The performers delivered strong, engaging work but even great narrators couldn’t elevate a story that lacked depth. Overall, this installment just didn’t live up to the charm and character development I’ve come to expect from the series