Take the Lead By Review

by Alexis Daria

Rating: 4/5

Gina Morales wants to make it big. In her four seasons on The Dance Off, she’s never even made it to the finals. But her latest partner, the sexy star of an Alaskan wilderness show, could be her chance. Who knew the strong, silent, survivalist-type had moves like that? She thinks Stone Nielson is her ticket to win it all—until her producer makes it clear they’re being set up for a showmance.

Joining a celebrity dance competition is the last thing Stone wants. However, he’ll endure anything to help his family, even as he fears revealing their secrets. While the fast pace of Los Angeles makes him long for the peace and privacy of home, he can’t hide his growing attraction for his dance partner. Neither wants to fake a romance for the cameras, but the explosive chemistry that flares between them is undeniable.

As Stone and Gina heat up the dance floor, the tabloids catch on to their developing romance. With the spotlight threatening to ruin everything, will they choose fame and fortune, or let love take the lead?

---

A spicy romance on a dance show? Yes, please! 

This was a fun romance! From the very beginning, there’s sexual tension between our main characters, a burly Alaskan wilderness guy, Stone, and a bubbly Latina, Gina. However, Gina is against the idea of a show romance even if there could be a chance for some chemistry, preferring to let her skill do the talking versus playing into her stereotype and gaining popularity through sexualizing herself. And Gina has never truly found herself attracted to her dance partners before, that is until Stone. Is she willing to throw her one rule out the window for him?

I loved that we got to see both perspectives within this romance. We got to see the thoughts from both sides which led to some entertaining moments between our lovers. The sexual tension was on fire! Especially being on a dance show where they’re forces to be intimately close. Wowza!

While this was predictable, none of the twists truly shocked me. I still found this to be very enjoyable. I danced my way through this with ease while the pun is definitely intended, I really did read with ease. I highly recommend this if you enjoy spicy romances mixed with some reality tv, especially around dance!