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naughtybookaffair's review against another edition
5.0
This is the last one in this series and I have to say this one was the feeling one. This one brings out your emotions, your feelings more than the other two. I have absolutely loved Lake since the first one. There was just something about his character. This book brings that character out even more especially when you bring Lee Parker his fiancée who he really doesn't know into the picture. This is an arranged marriage between these two for a business deal. But once these two get together you easily see that there is so much more there than just an arrangement. Lake is the caring, tender soft hearted one out of the three boys and it shines through when it comes to Lee. She is a feisty shy girl at first but once she gets around the girls and Lake she changes and the real Lee comes out. There are some very emotional parts in this one. I will say I did tear up a few times. Michelle wrote this one amazingly and ended this series so darn well. I loved it from beginning to end.
bookwormbetty's review against another edition
4.0
The final book in the series. This is kind of an insta-love, yet with a twist. I really have enjoyed this series. The cumilation is this book. It's sweet, it's romantic, and there is just a few small baby twists thrown in. The characters are still amazing in the interactions and the by plays. I love the bond that Falcon, Mason and Lake have, it's good to see.
I am super into kpop and having a main character from South Korea...that speaks to me. I loved it so much, because mostly it was unexpected. I honestly hope more authors do this. This story was sweet, sweeter than the other two, and this one focused more on the couple and their relationship than anything else, so it was for sure nice to read. It added another element to the series. This book is told in dual pov.
I am super into kpop and having a main character from South Korea...that speaks to me. I loved it so much, because mostly it was unexpected. I honestly hope more authors do this. This story was sweet, sweeter than the other two, and this one focused more on the couple and their relationship than anything else, so it was for sure nice to read. It added another element to the series. This book is told in dual pov.
reading_with_2_book_lovers's review against another edition
4.0
Ahh I've been waiting for lakes story. This is a great way to end this series. I devoured this book
spfaff3714's review
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
rosielovesreading's review
4.0
Once again, after the slight cliff-hanger which was left in Mason, I started Lake’s book ASAP. Lake is betrothed to Lee-ann, the daughter of a Korean investor in the family business, and to ensure their business deal is ironclad, he must marry her. Lake is fairly reluctant to be the one who must marry, but after speaking to Lee-ann through video chat and text, he feels like he knows her well enough to try. But that all changes when Lee-ann lands in the US and is completely different to the woman he spoke with on the phone.
Lee-ann, blackmailed by a father she barely knows after he threatens her mother, arrives in America knowing she must marry a stranger. She has been taught to be an obedient wife and to please her husband. When she meets Lake, at first she’s scared and decides to take the first opportunity she can to escape back to her mother in South Korea. Except, the more time she spends with him and the group, she realises he’s a kind and caring man, so different from her father and she is shocked by his kindness. She starts to fall for him as they get to know each other and decided to go through with the wedding, after they fall for one another. The boys must work to find an alternate investor to escape the control of Lee-ann’s father but when tragedy strikes, will Lake and Lee be able to make it as a couple, and marry for love not business?
Lake throughout the first two books was such a sweetheart and the most approachable of the three boys. His personality, humour and just general being make him just so likable and did not change during this book. His protectiveness increased tenfold with Lee-ann and he always made sure she was comfortable, adopting Korean traditions and the culture to make her feel more at home. He truly cared for her from the beginning and was always going to stand by her side and protect her. Even down to learning some Korean and making sure she was eating food she liked, he was so caring. Watching Lee come out of her shell was incredible, she became her true self when she was around Lake and they balanced each other perfectly. My heart ached for her for the way she was treated and what she went through, I wanted to give her a hug. The true romantic moments between these two were beautiful and showed even though they didn’t start conventionally, they were meant to be.
Once again, the boy’s friendship was one of my favourite things about this book but seeing them go from college students into the real world was such an evolution. They started thinking as businessmen and knowing that there would be times they would have to put their girls first, but promising to always have that bond was heart-warming. These boys have turned into men and are ready for their futures with their women.
Lake and Lee-ann’s story was a proper slow burn romance, with drama, twists and turns and the best conclusion to the interconnecting plots from the previous two books. I was so impressed with how they solved the problem and still got the HEA they wanted, the ending was perfect.
*I received a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.*
Lee-ann, blackmailed by a father she barely knows after he threatens her mother, arrives in America knowing she must marry a stranger. She has been taught to be an obedient wife and to please her husband. When she meets Lake, at first she’s scared and decides to take the first opportunity she can to escape back to her mother in South Korea. Except, the more time she spends with him and the group, she realises he’s a kind and caring man, so different from her father and she is shocked by his kindness. She starts to fall for him as they get to know each other and decided to go through with the wedding, after they fall for one another. The boys must work to find an alternate investor to escape the control of Lee-ann’s father but when tragedy strikes, will Lake and Lee be able to make it as a couple, and marry for love not business?
Lake throughout the first two books was such a sweetheart and the most approachable of the three boys. His personality, humour and just general being make him just so likable and did not change during this book. His protectiveness increased tenfold with Lee-ann and he always made sure she was comfortable, adopting Korean traditions and the culture to make her feel more at home. He truly cared for her from the beginning and was always going to stand by her side and protect her. Even down to learning some Korean and making sure she was eating food she liked, he was so caring. Watching Lee come out of her shell was incredible, she became her true self when she was around Lake and they balanced each other perfectly. My heart ached for her for the way she was treated and what she went through, I wanted to give her a hug. The true romantic moments between these two were beautiful and showed even though they didn’t start conventionally, they were meant to be.
Once again, the boy’s friendship was one of my favourite things about this book but seeing them go from college students into the real world was such an evolution. They started thinking as businessmen and knowing that there would be times they would have to put their girls first, but promising to always have that bond was heart-warming. These boys have turned into men and are ready for their futures with their women.
Lake and Lee-ann’s story was a proper slow burn romance, with drama, twists and turns and the best conclusion to the interconnecting plots from the previous two books. I was so impressed with how they solved the problem and still got the HEA they wanted, the ending was perfect.
*I received a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.*
booklovinmamas's review
5.0
Full Review posted at Book Lovin' Mamas
Michelle Heard ended the Trinity Academy Trilogy perfectly with Lake’s book. This book will have you go through so many emotions at once. You’ll laugh, cry, and get angry. Although, it ripped me to shreds a couple of times. Lake and Lee are perfect together. I loved how everything came together for all three couples in these stories, and I’m sad it’s over with now. I loved Falcon, Mason, and Lake, and I also adored their girlfriends. Each guy met their match in their books.
If you are looking for a New Adult College Romance Trilogy with three best friends who end up getting their HEA unexpectedly, then these books are for you. They were not looking for HEA, but they got it.
Michelle Heard ended the Trinity Academy Trilogy perfectly with Lake’s book. This book will have you go through so many emotions at once. You’ll laugh, cry, and get angry. Although, it ripped me to shreds a couple of times. Lake and Lee are perfect together. I loved how everything came together for all three couples in these stories, and I’m sad it’s over with now. I loved Falcon, Mason, and Lake, and I also adored their girlfriends. Each guy met their match in their books.
If you are looking for a New Adult College Romance Trilogy with three best friends who end up getting their HEA unexpectedly, then these books are for you. They were not looking for HEA, but they got it.
emgibson77's review
4.0
So many emotions with this book! I enjoyed it!! It was unexpected and gritty!
becsa's review against another edition
5.0
This is another awesome book in the series and I don’t want it to end!!
I think I fell in love with Lake in the first book as he was definitely the guy who was the most aware of what was going on with everyone and always there for the other guys and their girls. He was willing to do what he could to help CRC Holdings and that included marrying someone he didn’t know.
My heart truly broke for Lee and how she grew up with her mom yet at the same time her dedication to her mom felt like she wasn’t missing anything in her life. I was so mad when her dad showed up and everything changed for her. I knew why Lee didn’t want a relationship with Lake and why she wanted to just return to her mom.
I liked when Lee began to open up to Lake and he really understood what was going on. I loved how much Layla and Kingsley helped Lee with adjusting to her new home.
I loved the continuation of the story involving Serena and Clare in this book!
I was so happy with what Lake and CRC Holdings did for Lee and how they put “family” first! I also liked that they got involved with Indie Ink Publishing and we got a visit from some of our favorite past characters!
The end was awesome and I loved the fact that although all the guys have found their future paths they are all still connected.
I really hope we get more though as I would love a book on Preston!
I think I fell in love with Lake in the first book as he was definitely the guy who was the most aware of what was going on with everyone and always there for the other guys and their girls. He was willing to do what he could to help CRC Holdings and that included marrying someone he didn’t know.
My heart truly broke for Lee and how she grew up with her mom yet at the same time her dedication to her mom felt like she wasn’t missing anything in her life. I was so mad when her dad showed up and everything changed for her. I knew why Lee didn’t want a relationship with Lake and why she wanted to just return to her mom.
I liked when Lee began to open up to Lake and he really understood what was going on. I loved how much Layla and Kingsley helped Lee with adjusting to her new home.
I loved the continuation of the story involving Serena and Clare in this book!
I was so happy with what Lake and CRC Holdings did for Lee and how they put “family” first! I also liked that they got involved with Indie Ink Publishing and we got a visit from some of our favorite past characters!
The end was awesome and I loved the fact that although all the guys have found their future paths they are all still connected.
I really hope we get more though as I would love a book on Preston!
nikitaxx's review against another edition
5.0
First things FIRST!!! LAKE is MINE!
Okaaay i was not expecting this beginning... but damnn Lee-ann’s dad is a douche! But I actually love how Lake started because it definitely gives some insight about Lee-ann since she was basically the mystery girl
Ok! Glad to know what happened because Michelle almost gave me a heart attack at the end of Mason! Whew! Glad i now know and can carry on
Okaaay i was not expecting this beginning... but damnn Lee-ann’s dad is a douche! But I actually love how Lake started because it definitely gives some insight about Lee-ann since she was basically the mystery girl
Ok! Glad to know what happened because Michelle almost gave me a heart attack at the end of Mason! Whew! Glad i now know and can carry on