Bestseller Daria (A Lot Like Adios) brings heat to the dance floor in this delightful rom-com about reality TV stars who find love during a celebrity dance competition...The structure of the competition keeps the pages flying, and Daria does a fantastic job making the thrilling dance routines jump and twirl off the page. Add in the protagonists' opposite personalities and fiery attraction, and this whirlwind romance scores a 10 out of 10. --Publishers Weekly, Starred Review
A 2018 RITA(R) winner for Best First Book!
"A sparkling debut." --Entertainment Weekly
"Vibrantly written." --The Washington Post
As irresistible and sexy as a Bad Bunny song. --Adriana Herrera, USA Today bestselling author
Filled with a collection of intriguing characters, this is a light, vibrantly written romance from an author who clearly adores the world she's developed -- and the characters she's matched. -Sarah MacLean, New York Times bestselling author
Believable, emotional, and hot--everything you want from a story about dance partners! -Jasmine Guillory, New York Times bestselling author
"Stone and Gina's chemistry leaps off the pages in a story filled with grit, humor, passion, and heart. A must-read!" -Mia Sosa, USA Today bestselling author of The Worst Best Man
Do not miss Take the Lead. --USA Today bestselling author Maya Rodale
Take the Lead is everything I look for in a romance--lovable and layered characters, sizzling chemistry, and a charming and authentic voice. -- Sonali Dev, author of A Bollywood Affair
"A ballroom dance competition is a beehive of activity and emotion...as locations change the passion of the competition flares higher. Gina and Stone are a lovable couple who make it easy to root for them." -- RT Book Reviews, 4 Stars
"It was an emotional rollercoaster...[TAKE THE LEAD] is Alexis Daria's debut novel and boy...I can't wait for more from her. The feelings just jump off the page; the dance scenes are vivid." -- Bookriot
[Alexis Daria]'s one to watch. -- POPSUGAR
A story I could not put down. -- Books 2 Blog
This book was addictive. I can't wait to read more from this author. -- Booklovers Hangout
[Gina and Stone] had so much personality, chemistry, and some serious dance moves. Their emotional connection had me on a roller coaster of emotion and Alexis Daria does a fantastic job conveying it all through their dancing. -- Happily Ever After Book Nerd
A sizzling and fun romp through the world of dance competition reality shows. -- Meags.net
A delectably charming book. -- The Librarian's Corner
Fun and sexy with the right balance of fight and conflict, Take the Lead is a strong, satisfying series opener and debut from Alexis Daria, -- Vanilla & Spice Books
Take the Lead by Alexis Daria is perfect. PER.FECT...a 5 star romance. -- TBQ's Book Palace
One of the best romances of the year. -- Badnecklace Unclasped
