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Dare Me Again

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This is book 2 of the Angel Fire Falls series and it can be read as a stand alone but the first book is great and I recommend that one as well! This one is about middle brother Elliott Remington and Rebel Tate. Elliot has been back home helping his family turn around their resort but he hasn't told anyone that he isn't planning to stay. It has always been his plan to go back to his job and life on the west coast. Now he has been pushed into coordinating a dog boot camp for veterans to get service animals, not knowing that his ex would be the trainer involved. The ex he hasn't seen in over 10 years after she left him a note telling him she was leaving. Rebel knew she did what she had to do in order for Elliot to have the life he had dreamed of. Now she is working towards having her own dream, she just didn't realize that it would put her directly in his path again. Or that the flame that had been between them as teenagers would burn just as strongly as adults. But they both have to work through things from their pasts in order to move on into the future. And figure out whether the risk is worth the potential for heartache.

As much as I loved the first one, I think I loved this one even more!! As the daughter of an alcoholic-I can identify with every single thing Rebel had to feel growing up! And knowing the heartache she put herself through is entirely accurate made this book just resonate with me. I loved her and how strong of a person she really is in order to move on from her childhood and make a better life for herself! To have that strength of character is awe inspiring. And Elliot may seem like a jerk at the beginning but when you realize how much he was truly hurt by not only the circumstances of their break up but by things that happened in his own childhood-you can't help but be understanding and fall in love with him as well. I love the fact that they both stick up for each other even when they can be arguing and not getting along. It shows just how much they truly care about each other and have each other's back no matter what may be happening to them personally. I loved every minute of it! Now I am sitting over thinking, how long do I have to wait for Spence's story and Charlie's!! I need one for their cousin as well!

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Elliott Remington, the middle of three brothers, affectionately referred to as Thing One by his older brother, Trace. The resort is run by the brothers, and just received a lucrative contract for a dog boot camp, that will pair service dogs with veterans. The sponsor wants a family member to be involved. Elliott is the only one available, but doesn't want no part in working with the trainer. Elliott's brothers dare him to take the leadership role and work with the dog trainer. A dog trainer, who will step out of his past, and make Elliott rethink the dare while pulling up images of: Old wrinkly guys in Speedos!

Rebel Tate, left Angel Fire Falls in a rush with her alcoholic mother to Portland. Believing she was doing what was best for everyone, she left Elliott a Dear John letter to be handed to him. She's now heading back to the place she ran from. The contract, she was hired to fulfill will give her a chance to fill her dream, just as long as she keeps telling herself: Payday and remembering not to call her dog by his real name.

This is an enjoyable read with amusing laugh out loud moments! After reading the first book in the series, I couldn't wait to read this! I love how this book brings attention to veterans and how service dogs can be so beneficial to them.

I received a free ARC through NetGalley via the author in exchange for my honest review.

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Elliott and Rebel sure add hear to the Angel Fire series.

Rebel wins to over from the start s she is returning to the island she grew up on, feeling an outcast.

Elliott has never forgotten Rebel, the girl he feels broke his heart. Thing is, she feels that way about him.

Figuring out how to work together is hard for these two but fun to read.

Secrets that seem should be told and easily clear up things are withheld and we get the angst if their relationship.

I love this series, this family and can't wait for more

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This is the second book in her Angel Fire Falls series. This is about Elliott and Rebel. High school sweet hearts that see each other again after 10 years. It was nice seeing the Remingtons again. I always enjoy a good story about dogs, rescue dogs, training dogs, etc. Especially when its about helping out injured veterans. I'm excited to see what happens next in Angel Fire Falls.

I was given this book for free for my honest review.

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I like Shelly Alexander's stories and I've been enjoying reading her new series Angel Fire Falls so far. Dare Me Again is the second book in this series. Elliot Remmington comes home on Sabbatical from his hot-shot career in finance. When he's tasked by Lily, the new hotel manager, to oversee an intensive therapy dog camp, he is less than thrilled. To make matters worse, the dog-whisperer that comes to head the month-long camp is someone he never thought he'd see again.

Sparks fly, secrets come to the surface, and the past catches up to both Elliot and his high-school sweetheart, Rebel. Everything seems to spin out of control, and even though the attraction is still there, so many barriers stand in there way. I love the way Shelly shares some deep issues in this love story!

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Elliot Remington has returned home, but not to stay. He will help his family at the Remington Resort then return to San Francisco. He left Angel Fire Falls when his first love, Rebel Tate, left the area with no explanation, just a note. The resort is promoting a Service Dog Camp for veterans that will help put them back on a firmer financial footing. Unbeknownst to Elliot, the dog whisper trainer who will be leading the camp is none other than Rebel Tate. Rebel is returning to Angel Fire Falls hoping that she will not have to interact with Elliot, but that is before she finds out that he will be her contact person for the camp. She left town after her mother was involved in a tragic event and to allow Elliot to pursue his dream. She needs this job…needs to get her life back on track. Can she work with Elliot knowing how deeply she hurt him? Will Elliot be able to forgive her for leaving him and try to heal the past? Will there be a second chance at love for them? This is a very fine sequel to book number one, Dare Me Once. I received a free copy of this book and voluntarily chose to give an honest review. (by paytonpuppy)

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I truly loved this book!
It's another compelling story in the
Angel Fire Falls series.
This is an emotional & heartfelt book.
It is a beautifully written story.
Elliott returned home to help Remington's,
his family's resort. One way to help,
is a boot camp, with service dogs
to help veterans. Until he learns
who the trainer is. Ten years ago, Rebel, left Angel Fire Falls, only leaving Elliott
a note. When they see each other again, Elliott's furious & Rebel is anxious.
Elliott wants her gone.
But Rebel needs this job.
Can Elliott & Rebel work past all this
hurt feelings? It will steal your heart
from the very first pages to the last.
Recommended Read!!!

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This is the second in Shelly Alexander’s Angel Fall Series that centers around the Remington family and their resort. This book features middle brother Elliot and his second chance with High school love Rebel Tate. Rebel dumped Elliot via a “Dear Elliot” letter and left town without a trace. Ten years later, she shows back up at the Remington resort to work as their dog whisperer for a service dog Boot Camp. Elliot and Rebel have to work together on the Boot Camp, and this forces them to get over past guilt issues to move on with life and each other. This is a nice continuation of the series. I was given an ARC of this book from NetGalley for my honest review.

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A great read- the second in this series featuring the Remington brothers. Elliott was broken hearted when Rebel left the island 8 years ago. Now she is back to run a dog training course - how will they both cope being thrown back together again and what will happen when they are both supposed to leave the island?
Looking forward to the next book in the series!

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The author takes us back to Angel Fire Falls and the Remington, a family owned resort. A family that has had its trials and tribulations. When the patriarch needs help to stay afloat, his three sons come to help.
Elliott Remington, a successful finance guy living in San Francisco, reluctantly goes to help even though his memories there have left him heartbroken. But he plans to leave after helping , so he can continue his lucrative career and stay away from his memories.
Rebel Tate, his HS sweetheart left the island 10 years ago with no explanations, leaving Elliott shocked and hurt. Now she has been hired as a dog trainer for dogs to be assigned to military veterans. Her life has been tough, and only because of her determination has she risen from the ashes. Needless that at first, Elliot, nor the Remingtons are too happy to see her, after having broken Elliott’s heart.
It’s a story about second chances . About overcoming enormous obstacles both physical and emotional. It’s also a story about family, hope, and love. Lastly, but also as important, it’s a story about the need for our country to take care of the returning men and women who put their lives in danger to keep us safe.
I was entrusted a copy of this book by Netgalley and Montlake Romance. The opinions expressed are solely my own.

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Thank you Netgalley for providing this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
This was a decent, contemporary novel. Rebel abandoned her hometown and the love of her life, Elliott due to a family secret that changed her life. She returns to her hometown ten years later to be a dog trainer for her ex boyfriend's family business. Of course they are forced to work together. This is a second chance romance and although a bit cheesy, there were some deep, moving moments. I'm glad they find redemption in the end.

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