Dare Me to Stay

Devils & Darlings: Book 2

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Genres

Forced Proximity, Enemies To Lovers, Secret Baby Romance, Dark Romance, Mafia Romance, Second Chance Romance, New Adult, Contemporary, and Novels

Trigger Warnings

Profanity, Sex, and Violence

Type of Ending

Series

Devils & Darlings — Book 2

Series Read Order

Reading prior books is required

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Publication Date

Jan 30, 2026

Page Length

609 pages

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Dare Me to Stay

Devils & Darlings: Book 2

Advance Reader Copy

Blurb

Truth or Dare, Little Rose?

Briar Rose has a secret.

One she’ll do just about anything to keep.

She’s nobody.

One night. One dare. One mistake.

She betrayed me.

I don’t forgive, and I don’t forget.

And I don’t do second chances.

Because in my world, betrayal is paid for in blood.

And I want her on her knees, begging.

I’ll rip down every wall she’s built,

burn every bridge she thought would save her.

Run, Little Rose, I dare you.

But remember, even Eden couldn’t keep out the Devil.

Dare Me to Stay is book 2 in an interconnected dark mafia romance series, and does contain dark themes that may be triggering to some. This book can be read as a standalone, but for the best reader experience; it is recommended to read the series in publishing order, as the books and characters do interconnect.

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Genres

Forced Proximity, Enemies To Lovers, Secret Baby Romance, Dark Romance, Mafia Romance, Second Chance Romance, New Adult, Contemporary, and Novels

Trigger Warnings

Profanity, Sex, and Violence

Type of Ending

Series

Devils & Darlings — Book 2

Series Read Order

Reading prior books is required

Author Prefers A Review On

Goodreads, Amazon, BookBub, or Barnes & Noble

Reader Spots Remaining

Number of days to read

Publication Date

Jan 30, 2026

Page Length

609 pages

Available Formats

ePub and PDF

Author

Aj is a mom of two from New England who balances the chaos of parenting, writing, and wrangling her furry crew of two dogs and two cats.

A dedicated hockey mom, she spends countless hours in cold arenas, finding inspiration for her stories while cheering from the sidelines or typing away between periods.

Aj’s love for writing began in childhood, where her imagination first took shape through short stories. Over time, this passion grew into crafting poetry and lyrics, eventually evolving into the novels she writes today. Her stories are often filled with intensity, heart, and a touch of chaos—just like the worlds she loves to create.

When she’s not writing, Aj enjoys sipping coffee, spending time with her family, and diving into digital art. She’s always dreaming of her next adventure, both on and off the ice.