REVIEW: One More Dare by Lexi Amber & Bec Benson (Cove Lake College #1)

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ONE MORE DARE

Cove Lake College - Book One

by Lexi Amber & Bec Benson

Release Date: July 29, 2026

Review

A pleasant, warm, university-age romance, with some classic fun and lightheartedness expected by that age group.


I enjoyed the bi-awakening storyline.  It was well done and engaging. But most importantly, I loved the opposite worldview kind of vibe that made them their own people, but also brought them together.


And the not dating, but actually dating was a lot of fun.


I’m looking forward to meeting more of the other side characters.


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Synopsis

Will

The last two and a half years have been all about living life to the fullest, enjoying my time at college, the glory years and all that, but that doesn’t mean I’m a jerk.

I’ve always considered myself to be a decent person, but a few conversations with my new debate partner, Porter Johnson, are enough for me to realize how self-centered I’ve been.

I like who I am around him, and I’m determined to show him I’m not as bad as he assumed I was, that maybe we could even be friends.

Porter

When my heart was broken by a man who wasn’t ready to come out of the closet, I promised myself I wouldn’t make the same mistake twice.

I will not be falling for another emotionally unavailable, self-identifying straight man.

And I absolutely won’t be falling for my inconsiderate debate partner, Will Carter.

No matter how attractive he is or how charming he seems to be now that he’s decided he wants to be my friend.

I am stronger than that.

Probably…

One More Dare is a slow burn, strangers to friends to lovers, bi-awakening, college MM romance about self-discovery, temptation, and having the courage to chase happiness.

About Bec Benson

Bec Benson is based in the Northeast, lives for the first sip of hot coffee in the morning, and genuinely believes emo music can make you happy. She's obsessed with mgk, a good uninterrupted writing session, and queer romance novels.

Straight to You is her debut novel.

Where to find them:


Website | Twitter | Facebook | Goodreads | Amazon | Instagram | BookBub | Facebook Group | Newsletter | TikTok



About Lexi Amber

Lexi is an American author who is obsessed with queer happily ever afters. Most of her time is spent with her two kids, but if they’re asleep, then she is either reading, writing, or watching hockey.

Professionally trained as a nurse, Lexi decided to start writing when she became a stay at home mom and the characters in her head haven’t stopped talking since.

Lexi also loves Diet Coke, traveling, and Halloween. Her house is probably obnoxiously decorated for whatever holiday is next because she thinks that little things that make people smile are important.

You can find her attempting to stay up-to-date with all social media under the name Lexi Amber.

Where to find them:


Website | Twitter | Facebook | Goodreads | Amazon | Instagram | BookBub | Facebook Group | Newsletter | TikTok

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