Gina Rae Mitchell

Truth and Dare by Ann M. Trader | $20 Gift Card | Book Review

A book blog tour from Goddess Fish Promotions.

Thank you to the author, publisher, and Marianne & Judy at Goddess Fish for providing me with the information for this tour.

Book Details

Truth and Dare by Ann M. Trader
Series: The Wonder of Wildflowers Book #1
Published by Wild Rose Press on July 15, 2024
Genres: Fiction, Contempoary Romance
Format: eBook, Paperback
Pages: 222

A bright and talented environmental engineer, Goldie Vreeland understands facts and figures, but Max Corda, her secret office obsession, remains a puzzle. On the eve of a business trip to a coastal island, fate intervenes, pairing her with her sexy crush. As she thinks about sharing the same space with Max for a week, her world veers dangerously off course.

Fueled by success as engineer and president of his family’s firm, recently divorced Max needs to jumpstart his life. When his father unexpectedly assigns him to Goldie’s project, his closely guarded attraction to her comes front and center. Thoughts of spending a week alone with this beautiful intelligent woman make his internal compass glitch.

Romance stirs with the island breeze, so simple when they’re hundreds of miles away from normal. But as Goldie and Max return to reality, will they discover real love is more than a game?

Source: Goddess Fish Promotions

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Excerpt from Truth and Dare

Max walked toward me, thumb hooked under the shoulder strap of his bag, and smiled. Clearly, he aces the masculinity test with no preparation at all. He tilted his head, like he was thinking over something. Obviously, he had no idea he could ask me anything, and I’d say yes. Readily. Breathlessly.

“So,” he said, dragging out the word, “about dinner tonight—”

“Oh, I got it,” I said, waking up my phone. “Sofia texted me everything. Reservations downstairs at seven o’clock.” From the look of his furrowed brow, I wondered if I had a fleck of apple skin stuck between my teeth from my mid-flight snack.

“Yeah…there’s been a slight change of plans. You and Ethan were having dinner downstairs. I have something else planned for us.”

Us. The word sounded dreamy coming from his mouth, floating through the air like a kite in springtime. My toes curled inside my sandals.

“That text,” he said, gaze flickering to his phone, “was from one of my best friends from college. We’re meeting him and his wife for supper. I don’t know what the hell got into Ethan.” He rubbed his knuckles under his chin. “You can’t come to the coast and eat hotel food. Even this hotel’s food.”

I tucked a strand of hair behind my ear. “No, of course not.”

“We’re meeting Jack and Leigh at Thibodeaux’s at eight.”

Thibodeaux’s. The name twirled through my thoughts.

Max leaned a shoulder on the wall, and our gazes met. “It’s this fantastic urban grill—gorgeous waterfront views—fresh catch served daily. Exceptional food and service—”

As exceptional as you…?

“—so, how’s that sound?”

My heart skipped a pair of beats, then I relaxed into my natural Goldie grin. “Sounds wonderful.”

Excerpt provided by the author/publisher for use in this post.

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My Thoughts on Truth and Dare

Truth and Dare is the first book I have read from author Ann M. Trader. It won’t be the last! It’s everything you could want in a light contemporary romance.

Max and Goldie have a secret attraction to each other but never act on it for obvious reasons: first, a workplace romance rarely turns out well, and second, both suspect the other will not be interested.

When they are thrown together on a tropical island for a work project, sparks fly, and the not-so-instant love story heats up. While this story features several familiar tropes, the author manages to make it utterly entertaining.

The story is well-written and has an even pace. Before you know it, you’ll be deep into the book and in no hurry to put it down.

I always recommend a light-hearted tale when you are suffering from a book hangover or have just finished a heavier read. This book is the perfect remedy. If neither of those applies to you, then grab a copy for the pure entertainment you’ll find between its covers.

Truth and Dare is a light-hearted romance with likable characters, a fun storyline, and the Happy Ever After ending that romance readers adore. It is the epitome of a summer beach read, perfect for a sunny day by the shore. But if you find yourself reading it in winter, curl up with a warm beverage and let this island romance whisk you away.

I received a copy of the book for the tour. This review is my honest, unbiased opinion.

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Giveaway!

Ann M. Trader will award a $20 Amazon/BN gift card to a randomly drawn winner.

Visit more stops on this Goddess Fish tour for extra chances to win!

Official Tour Page for Truth and Dare

Full Tour Schedule:

July 22: Country Mamas With Kids
July 22: The Avid Reader
July 29: Guatemala Paula Loves to Read
July 29: Gina Rae MItchell
August 5: The Book Connection First Chapter Review
August 12: The Faerie Review
August 12: Beverley A Baird

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