Daredevil

A Novel by Lori Simone Hultin

She had the perfect life. Then someone dared her to risk it.

Macy Reardon has everything she thought she wanted: a handsome husband, two beautiful children, and a picture-perfect life in an affluent Los Angeles suburb. But beneath the polished surface, dissatisfaction is beginning to creep in—and a revelation about her marriage leaves Macy questioning the life she’s built.

Then her best friend, Juliette, introduces her to Melia, the magnetic and mysterious leader of an exclusive women’s social club with an irresistible premise: members dare one another to do the things they would never normally risk.

Macy starts small. A tattoo. A taste of rebellion. A chance to feel like someone other than a wife and mother.

But the dares quickly become more dangerous, drawing Macy into the orbit of a struggling young musician and deeper into a life fueled by secrecy, desire, and risk. As her carefully constructed world begins to unravel, the woman Macy once was becomes harder and harder to recognize.

How far will she go to feel alive again—and what will be left when she finally crosses the line?

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Praise for Daredevil

“... a tale told with passion, sensitivity, and humor … and with great respect and understanding of the characters involved.”
—Romalyn Tilghman, author of The Obit Habit: A Novel

About the Author

Lori Simone Hultin’s short stories have appeared in The Baltimore Review, and her non-fiction work in Thrive Global, as well as sports sites and technology publications. Lori spent 30+ years developing Communications programs for some of the world’s biggest tech companies including Hewlett Packard and Cisco. She graduated from UCLA with a B.A. in English and studied with The UCLA Writer’s Program. She resides in Westlake Village, California with her husband, and within close proximity of her adult daughters.

Meet Lori this Saturday at the LA County Library Next Chapter Writers' Summit & Book Fair

Saturday, November 14, 2026
10am - 6pm

Where: The Sibylline Booth
West Hollywood Park
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