Once upon a Dare by Jennifer Bonds

Once upon a Dare

One night changes everything at work

Written byJennifer Bonds
Length6h31m
Release dateNovember 26, 2019
LanguageEnglish
★★★★ 4.3 (254 ratings)

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AuthorJennifer Bonds
NarratorConnor Crais, Samantha Brentmoor
Runtime6h31m
PublishedNovember 26, 2019
Rating★★★★ 4.3 / 5 (254 ratings)
CategoriesRomance, Contemporary
FormatAudiobook (Digital)
PlatformAudible

About This Audiobook

Olivia Masterson has spent years clawing her way up the corporate ladder, and she’s finally within reach of the promotion that would make it all worth it. But at the urging of her best friend, she trades her razor-sharp blazers for a flirtatious dare—one wild night to let loose with a stranger who sees her not as the ice queen of the boardroom, but as someone irresistibly desirable. Enter Cole Bennett, a man who stumbles into her life just as she’s ready to slam the door shut on fun. Their chemistry is electric, impulsive, and over before Olivia can second-guess it—until she walks into the office Monday morning and realizes Cole is her new boss.

This isn’t a slow-burn romance; it’s a high-stakes seduction with real consequences, where the tension between ambition and desire crackles from the first chapter. Jennifer Bonds crafts a story that’s equal parts rom-com and workplace drama, with sharp dialogue and a heroine who’s equal parts ruthless professional and unapologetic sensualist. The narration duo of Connor Crais and Samantha Brentmoor brings it to life with sly, knowing performances—Crais nails Cole’s confident smirk while Brentmoor delivers Olivia’s razor-edged wit with perfect timing. The result is an audiobook that feels as addictive as the dare itself.

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Editor's Review ★★★★

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I’ll admit, I was skeptical when Olivia’s best friend challenged her to let loose for one night—until I met Cole Bennett. His effortless charm and the way he sees Olivia not as the corporate automaton she’s built herself to be, but as a woman worth pursuing, sells the fantasy immediately. The moment they cross paths at work post-hookup, the stakes skyrocket, and Bonds doesn’t shy away from the awkwardness or the delicious tension that follows. My only nitpick? The epilogue felt a little too tidy, as if Olivia’s career pivot happened a tad too neatly after the emotional fireworks. Still, the ride leading up to that point is so sharp and satisfying, it’s easy to forgive. Narration-wise, Connor Crais and Samantha Brentmoor are a dream team. Crais’s Cole is all smoldering confidence, while Brentmoor’s Olivia oscillates between icy professionalism and breathless vulnerability with uncanny precision. The pacing never drags, even during the more introspective moments, and the chemistry between the two narrators makes their encounters feel even more charged. Production is crisp, with just enough emphasis on key emotional beats to keep the listener hooked. If you crave a romance that’s as smart as it is steamy, with a side of workplace drama, this one’s a winner—just don’t blame me if you find yourself re-listening to the best scenes.

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