When Lucy Fairchild stomps out of her office after her domineering father announces that he has selected a husband for her, she gets heckled at a construction site.  This is more than she can take, and she gets into an argument with the owner. 

Jake dares her to go out on a date with him – thinking that this spoiled little princess won’t be able to handle being in his world.  But Lucy surprises him at every turn.

Jaci Burton is a fantastic storyteller and Dare to Love keeps you glued to your seat from the very beginning.  I read this all in one sitting – I could not put it down.  The characters are so real and believable. Lucy’s initial reaction to Jake is charming and funny.  They both struggle with their own issues of insecurity and together they discover a lot about themselves.  I am Joyfully Recommending Dare to Love and it is definitely one for the keeper shelf.