I describe myself as a die hard Carly Phillips fan. Her stories are full of risk, excitement and tantalizing sex appeal. She brings it in every novel she writes. Her Dares are a walking fantasy, so to have a chance to step back into that world through the eyes of another author and her characters is strange but brings about a fresh thrill. Familiar, yet new is the perfect description. I received a copy of A Scandalous Dare by A.C. James in exchange for an honest review. Ms. James brought her brand of spice and added to the possibilities of an already established series. Harper was my favorite character. She was a ball of fire in a conservative package and Sawyer was the match that set her ablaze. Talk about a hostile takeover. A.C. James added the pepper to an already flavorful series. ( )