My kids have a knack for turning every chore into a comedy show. Last week, I assigned Rebecca and Marcus to clean their rooms, and instead found them creating a "Museum of Socks"—proudly displaying every mismatched pair they own. It reminded me how rules and dares can sometimes get wildly out of hand, which is exactly the vibe I felt while reading The Dare (Losers) by Harley Laroux. If you've ever wondered what happens when you surrender to a dare, well, in this book the answer is both thrilling and jaw-dropping.
Plot Summary
The Dare (Losers) by Harley Laroux follows Jessica Martin, the high school queen bee notorious for her ruthless streak and penchant for humiliating others—especially Manson Reed, her favorite victim. Years after graduation, a fateful Halloween party brings them together for a dangerous game of Drink or Dare. When Jessica loses, she's forced to serve Manson for an entire night, unleashing a dark, erotic journey through humiliation, desire, and hard-edged power dynamics. Set as a prequel to the Losers Duet, the novella combines intense psychological interplay with explicit kink, pushing both characters—and readers—beyond familiar limits.
Why I Love This Book
I love how Jessica's bravado slowly melts away to reveal vulnerability and self-discovery. The tension between pride and surrender, humiliation and acceptance, kept me hooked. Harley Laroux writes with raw honesty and just enough humor to balance the darkness. The pacing is relentless, every scene loaded with emotion and unpredictability. I especially enjoyed watching Jessica navigate her uncomfortable desires and challenge her own boundaries. It's twisty, spicy, and surprisingly thoughtful.
Who Will Like This Book
If you enjoy dark romance, taboo power games, BDSM, and bully-to-lovers stories, you'll likely love The Dare (Losers). The book is unapologetically steamy, with plenty of explicit scenes and a heroine who isn't afraid to lean into her darker cravings. First-person narration adds immediacy. Sensitive readers should note—this story includes hard kinks, humiliation, con/noncon play, punishments, explicit language, and morally gray situations.
⚠️ Trigger warning: humiliation, BDSM, edgeplay, consensual non-consent, explicit sexual acts, power imbalance, degradation, harsh language.
Tagged As
dark romance, erotic novella, BDSM, bully-to-lovers, high school enemies, power exchange, humiliation, consensual non-consent, edgeplay, morally gray characters, indie, HEA, Losers series, intense spice
Steam Level
This novella is pure, unfiltered spice. Every scene is explicit and unapologetic, delving deep into physical and emotional intensity without fade-to-black moments. The steam is integral to the story, driving character growth and connection.
