
The Dare
by Elle Kennedy
College was supposed to be my chance to get over my ugly-duckling complex and spread my wings. Instead, I wound up in a sorority full of mean girls. I already have a hard time fitting in, so when my Kappa Chi sisters issue the challenge, I can't say no. The dare: seduce the hottest new hockey player in the junior class. Conor Edwards is a regular at Greek Row parties...and in Greek Row sorority beds. He's the one you fall for before you learn that guys like him don't give girls like me a second glance. Except Mr. Popular throws me for a loop--rather than laughing in my face, he does me a solid by letting me take him upstairs to pretend we're getting busy. Even crazier, now he wants to keep pretending. Turns out Conor loves games, and he thinks it's fun to pull the wool over my frenemies' eyes. But resisting his easy charm and surfer-boy hotness is darn near impossible. Though I'm realizing there's much more to Conor's story than his fan club can see. And the longer this silly ruse goes on, the greater the danger of it all blowing up in my face.
About This Book
The Dare is a novel by Elle Kennedy, first published in 2020 by Elle Kennedy Inc.. Readers can expect fake dating.
At a glance
- Trope
- Fake Dating
- Published
- 2020
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Why You May Love This Book
You may love this if…
- A social outcast sorority sister is dared to seduce a popular hockey player, only to find herself in a fake-dating arrangement that challenges her perceptions.
- fans of college romance
- fans of fake-dating tropes
- anticipatory
- Features Fake Dating
This may not be ideal if…
- Dependence on established tropes
The Romance
Tropes, dynamics, and the chemistry that drives this story.
Tropes
Relationship Dynamics
Details
Type: unknown
Pairing: unknown
Power balance: shifting
How It Feels
The emotional landscape you'll move through while reading.
High tension, moderate angst.
Heat Level
Based on available metadata and editorial review.
Who Is This Book For?
Best for
Reading mood
Recommended audience: Adult/New Adult romance readers
The Story
Spoiler-Free Synopsis
Struggling to fit in at college, the narrator is pressured by her sorority to pursue Conor Edwards, a well-known hockey player. When she approaches him, Conor surprisingly agrees to a fake-dating arrangement to help her deceive her peers. As they continue the ruse, the narrator finds it difficult to resist his charm and discovers hidden depths to his personality, forcing her to confront the reality of their charade.
Central Conflict
The protagonist must balance the pressure of fitting into a mean-spirited sorority while navigating a fake-dating arrangement with a popular hockey player that threatens to become genuine.
Setting
College campus/Greek Row
Strengths
- Classic trope utilization
- Established character motivation
Consider before reading
- Dependence on established tropes
Discussion Guide
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- 1
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- 2
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- 3
How do the relationship dynamics evolve throughout the story?
- 4
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How This Profile Was Created
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- Editor reviewed:
- Yes
- Last reviewed:
- October 13, 2026
- Confidence:
- Moderate confidence
- Profile version:
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Publication Details
- Publisher
- Elle Kennedy Inc.
- Published
- 2020
- Language
- English
- ISBN-13
- 9783492317160
- ISBN-10
- 6257359171
The Dare: quick answers
- Who wrote The Dare?
- The Dare was written by Elle Kennedy.
- When was The Dare published?
- The Dare was first published in 2020 by Elle Kennedy Inc..
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