The Dare by Harley Laroux (Paperback)

Jessica Martin was once the girl who ruled her high school. As Prom Queen and captain of the cheer squad, she decided who mattered and who didn’t, and no one was treated more cruelly than Manson, the outsider she considered beneath her. But time has changed both of them, and the power dynamics they once knew no longer seem so certain.

When fate brings them together again at a Halloween party years after graduation, Jessica is forced to confront a version of Manson she never expected. A game of Drink or Dare takes an unexpected turn, leaving her on the losing side and bound by a challenge that wounds her pride as much as it sparks her curiosity. What begins as a dare soon becomes a night that pushes both of them into unfamiliar territory.

As old resentments and unresolved emotions resurface, the line between revenge and attraction begins to blur. The encounter forces Jessica to question the assumptions she made about Manson and herself, while Manson’s motives remain difficult to read. Their shared history hangs over every interaction, creating tension that neither can easily ignore.

This dark prequel novella to The Losers explores shifting power, complicated emotions, and the unexpected consequences of reconnecting with someone from the past. This edition also includes the brand-new novella Ghosted, offering readers another story from Harley Laroux’s dark and addictive world.

Perfect for readers who enjoy dark romance, enemies-to-lovers tension, morally grey characters, why choose romance, and emotionally charged stories filled with angst and intensity.