Released! Dare to Dream by S. B. Alexander

Title: Dare to Dream

Series: Maxwell #2

Author: S. B. Alexander

Reviewer: Tanya Rae

Stars: 5.0 ★★★★★

 

 

 

Synopsis:

Bad boy Kade Maxwell knows all too well the pain and loss of the death of a loved one after his sister’s death tore his family—especially his mother—to pieces. He longs for the day his mother can heal from the mental anguish and return home to live with her family again. He prays every day that God will keep his brothers safe and that his father will one day be reunited with his wife. He doesn’t dream of his future. In fact, he had nightmarish glimpses of what his life would’ve been like as an adult until he met Lacey. She’s a light that cuts through his darkness. Her beauty, her determination, and her dedication in overcoming her own tragedy energizes his belief that maybe—just maybe—he can dream again.

Lacey Robinson has suffered tragedy at the hands of a killer who took away her sister and mother. After a change of scenery and a new life, her PTSD is on the mend. With the love and strength from Kade Maxwell and the help of her psychiatrist, she’s been able to work on the triggers that cause her panic attacks and blackouts. With a clear head and a clear road to the future, Lacey dreams of three things: She longs to find the person who killed her family. She wants to play baseball for ASU so bad she can taste it. And she wants a future with Kade Maxwell. But with several roadblocks thrown in her way, she may not get everything she wants. A trip to California opens a door that could expose the killer. Aaron Seever is up to his psychotic, bullying antics, and Kade has his own path for the future, one Lacey isn’t sure includes her.

Kade vows to love and protect Lacey even if that means his life for hers. Lacey vows to push through her demons and show Kade and her family that she has what it takes to rise above tragedy, even if she has to run into the arms of a killer to save a loved one.

Strong language. Sexual content. Violence. Intended for audiences 18 years and older.

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Tanya Rae’s Review: 5.0 ★★★★★

Well I seem to be apologizing to S. B. Alexander a lot for this book.  I have to apologize beause I thought I had published this on my blog and when I got an email from her I found out I had not posted it either on my blog (it was sitting in the drafts) nor on Amazon.  I am now doing both with my head hanging low.  I am so sorry!  I try to stay so organized and sometimes things do slip through.

Okay first off let me apologize I can’t believe I originally posted another review in place of Dare to Dream. But, at least I found out I had. I must be sleep deprived.

Now on to Dare to Dream review. The real review! 🙂

I loved the story between Lacey and Kade! I feel you can read the synopsis so I don’t need to repeat what is happening with them. I didn’t realize there was a book 1 in the Maxwell Series when I received this ARC but, I don’t think I missed anything major by not reading it.

There were twists and turns in Dare to Dream to keep this book interesting. I love that Lacey played baseball on the boys team! Go Lacey! I read this book in 1 day. There are around 268 pages per Goodreads since I can’t tell how many pages there were on my Kindle. And, there was my requisite HEA with an opening for another book! No cliffhanger type ending!

Dare to Dream is a must read but, it would probably be good to start with the first book Dare to Kiss. I was gifted a copy for an honest review. But, I also bought this book so I have a verified copy as well. I loved this book and author.

About the Author:

S. B. Alexander’s passion for writing began when she read her first Stephen King novel, The Shining. Over the years she kept telling family and friends she was going to write a book. Fifteen years later, on the advice of a friend, she sat down and wrote her first novel. Her books are targeted toward the young adult and new adult markets.

Her young adult series, Vampire SEALS, includes three books, On the Edge of Humanity, On the Edge of Eternity, and On the Edge of Destiny, which have garnered high praise from readers.

Dare to Kiss, the first book in the Maxwell Series claimed the #1 bestseller spot in Amazon UK’s sports fiction category. The follow up, Dare to Dream, will be released on July 17, 2015.

Alexander’s career has been colorful—a former navy veteran, high school math teacher and college professor, sales consultant, coach, and manager. She loves baseball, especially the Boston Red Sox, white powdered donuts, and handbags. Her husband calls her the bag lady. She enjoys playing golf, is moved by music and great stories, and will go out of her way to help people.

She believes words are the key to opening the door to extraordinary places with amazing characters that tell a great story.

Goodreads Author Page: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6871111.S_B_Alexander