It’s really all Carter’s fault. If he hadn’t had the brainstorm to have a Wellness Challenge and get all his employees to the gym, Dani would not be in her present predicament. Best friend or not, he dictated she has to get sweaty in the name of corporate togetherness. This staid accountant thought a few step aerobic classes would get Carter off her back, instead she finds herself in a strip aerobics class. Expecting to die from embarrassment, she soon finds herself looking forward to the homework.

The Challenge takes on new meaning for Carter when he sees his friend in a whole new light. Where is this newfound confidence coming from? Can he keep things strictly platonic after Dani challenges him to want more?

Kate Davies has a hit with Challenging Carter. I thoroughly enjoyed every aspect of this story. Ms. Davies has a fresh voice and keeps the plot moving with witty dialogue and entertaining character insight. The characters are dynamic and easily identifiable to readers. Carter and Dani’s relationship is enviable as it is, but when you add in their sizzling chemistry, this is a couple you can’t help but enjoy. The author does a wonderful job keeping the characters’ emotions and reactions realistic and consistent. Dani’s confidence was fun to witness. I loved seeing just how far these two would go for each other and what they wanted. Ms. Davies closes the story just as strongly as it began and has this reviewer looking for more of her books.

Reviewed by: Amanda S.