When she accidentally signs up for a strip aerobics class, Dani’s first inclination, after the shock, is to quit. However, she decides to stick it out and discover her inner sensuality. And, surprisingly, it’s a lot of fun. But when Carter discovers just what she has been up to in the gym, it changes his world forever. He can no longer think of Dani as just his best friend and that scares him. He doesn’t want to lose this important relationship, but Dani has other ideas and they involve taking their friendship to a whole new level.

Kate Davies does it again! This fun and sexy book features a fairly typical storyline, best friends but one is in love with the other. Luckily, Ms. Davies brings a lot of vibrancy and humor to her characters with entertaining situations and dialogue. Dani is a generous woman with her time, friendship, and love. Though a bit awkward with her strip class to begin with, she soon got into the spirit of it and really enjoyed herself and that joy came through clearly on the pages. Carter’s confusion of the changing friendship is both sweet and sexy. You’ll definitely enjoy watching him tumble head over heels for Dani. Challenging Carter has certainly cemented Kate Davies place as an author on the rise. This is a great contemporary romance with likable characters, love and spirit on every page.

Overall rating:
Sensuality rating: Very sensual

Reviewer: Sarah W
February 19, 2007