The Wedding Dare books are an interconnected series of category romances from the Brazen line that take place at a destination wedding of the couple we meet in the prequel novella. Be warned, the heat level is close to scorching (and awesome!)

Dare to Resist (prequel novella) by Laura Kaye

Falling for the Groomsman by Jen McLaughlin

Baiting the Maid of Honor by Tessa Bailey

Seducing the Bridesmaid by Katee Roberts

Best Man with Benefits by Samanthe Beck

I’m used to reading (and writing) single title length books, so all of these read like novellas to me. They made for a quick, light read, and I finished all of them over a weekend. I very much enjoyed all of them, but I’ll admit to having a favorite--Baiting the Maid of Honor by Tessa Bailey.

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With the kickoff off the new website and lineup, the BadGirlz are also introducing a new feature: What We’re Reading Wednesdays! Just to be perfectly clear, we don’t solicit books, and these posts are not reviews. If a BadGirl reads a good book that needs sharing, then we share. We’ll cover romances, women’s fiction, and literary works—whatever strikes our fancy. Just like you, we are a diverse group of readers. A few months ago, I was reading the RWR (Romance Writer’s Report—a publication put out by the Romance Writers of America). In each issue, they interview a successful, current romance author. This particular interview was with Simone St. James.

Now, I’ve professed my obsession adoration for gothic romance writer Mary Stewart a few times now in blogs. (here and here) Her books are on my keeper shelf, and I reread them on a regular basis. Stewart’s writing heyday was in the 1950s and 60s. Her heroines were strong-willed yet fallible, adventurous yet inexperienced. In short, relatable. Her books stand the test of time, and I encourage you to read all of them. Now....

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