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Final Offer by Lauren Asher

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reaganpanipinto's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

This book created so much love and compassion into my heart and gives me hope someone could love me like Cal loves Lana

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emotional funny reflective sad 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? Yes

3.75

So cute and very emotional. I still want to kill Seth Kane in case anyone is wondering. But I really liked Alana and finally getting Cal’s story. Also, the progression of Cami and Cal’s relationship was so dang cute. I’ll never get over it.

Second Chance Romance, 2 1/2 🔥

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emotional hopeful reflective tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

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adventurous challenging dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring sad tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

This one has the small town and second chance trope which are also two of my favorites and I loved it so much!

The first two books almost made me believe in true love, Final Offer convinced me that there IS true love out there.

Cal struggled with his addiction and I was feeling bad for him the entire time. He ends up going to rehab to get another chance with Lana but I think it’s good that it emphasizes the importance of getting better for yourself before anyone else. Although he did it for their relationship, he also knew how much HE needed it.

The ending was everything I needed and more all 3 couples were together with their children and it felt like one big family 🥹

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Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

The final in this series by Asher left little to be desired in a finale book. I loved Cal’s character development through the series and Lana’s character was sweet. The pay off for all of the main characters over the series completing their tasks was unexpected.

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adventurous challenging emotional funny hopeful inspiring 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? Yes

4.25

I knew this would be my favorite one!
Cal is everything and we must protect him at all costs.
The smut? Top tier, God level, 5🌶 hot!
The struggle that Cal had to go through? Oh my God! So much growth, so much hardship, so much strength.
Lana got on my nerves sometimes when she kept assuming the worst, but I do see where she's coming from. My boy didn't make it easy on her.
Cami is the best thing that ever happened to this world.
The other two brothers are beautiful and I lived for their cameos, Iris is a goddess and Zahra deserves all the good things in this world. Plus, puppy-eyed Rowan and Declan have my heart.
The conclusion to everything with Seth was beyond satisfactory.
I'd never read something with the single-parent trope before and now nothing will ever compare.
The banter, the sweetness, the heart-wrenching moments that had me kicking and crying and giggling like and idiot.
Let's just say, this book gave me life. Will read everything Lauren Asher graces this world by writing. At this point, I'd expect to have hearts in my eyes at the sight of her grocery shopping list.

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emotional funny inspiring lighthearted reflective sad medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

"Falling in love with yourself is ten times harder than falling in love with someone else, especially when I don't like myself very much."

*CONTAINS SPOILERS*

AAAHH It's a bittersweet feeling ending the series with this third and final book. I have grown attached to the characters and learned so much from their paths, struggles, and triumphs. Final Offer was a perfect mixture of tension, swoon, angst, and humor that had me hooked right from the start! There's a part that takes me back to the vibes of reading The Fine Print which makes me want to reread the whole series someday.

Out of all the three, this one is the most heavy, emotional, and heart-wrenching one for me that tugs at the heartstrings. From the first two books I already knew Cal is a fun character so to finally see things from his perspective and to see that despite the happy and jolly exterior he presents, there lies a tired and struggling man who only wishes to be loved and seen by his family. His character proves that sometimes the people we think to be the happiest tend to hide something. I relate to Cal in a way that we’re both middle children and that sometimes there is a lingering feeling of being the family fuck up who tends to be compared to others. I know little about alcoholism so Cal's journey is such an insightful experience and I appreciate how the author didn’t water down the reality and show how much addiction affects not only the person but also the people around them. Also, Cal being a book reader does things to my heart <3

Lana herself has been through a lot and, I got some insights on what it's like to have people in your life who has an addiction. She is selfless and strong but aside from that she is also relatable in the way that she doubts herself and her abilities. Her reluctance to follow her dreams because of her insecurities is something that hits too close to home. She is also a loving mom to Cami and her dedication to making sure her daughter is loved and cared for is what makes me love and respect her so much. Like Zahra and Iris, Alana made her way into my heart easily and it brings me so much joy that they have become great friends! I LOVE seeing my girls together!! I also love that she knows her limits and boundaries and when to say enough is enough.

Lana and Cal's relationship is such a rollercoaster ride and I loved every single moment of unraveling their dynamics and history. I love that they push each other to become the best versions of themselves. They share a lot of history and memories and the inevitable pull between them is evident in their every interaction. I can feel how much they still love each and no separation can dispel their passion for one another. If that doesn't scream soul mates then I don’t know what does. Their chemistry is palpable and I love how Lana acknowledges that no matter how much she loves Cal, so long as he doesn't love himself then building a relationship with him again might be tough, especially since she has a kid now. Cal and Cami's relationship is sweet and wholesome! I absolutely adored every interaction they had and those little moments that made Cal realize how much Cami has slowly made her way into his heart. That little girl has Cal wrapped around her little finger! Lana describing Cal as a girl dad makes my heart squeeze from the wholesomeness of it all!

When I started this series I expected to have the typical office romance book but it turned out to be so much more. I’m proud of the brothers and what they've achieved and overcome and for the men they've become. Each individual journey of theirs has been rough but I was cheering inside for them knowing that what made them cold, unfeeling, and an asshole is because of their upbringing and lack of a parental figure, specifically from their father. I’d like to think that their mother would be proud of the men they have become. I like that they acknowledge their shortcomings and actually put in the work to change rather than letting it stay as an idea. I also love that they are slowly mending their relationships as brothers!

The women, Zahra, Iris, and Alana have also secured a very special place in my heart. I am absolutely certain that without these women, the Declan brothers wouldn't even be half of the men that they are today. These women have made me realize the woman I aspire to become. They are the epitome of a strong-willed woman whose minds are as big as their hearts. They are everything to me and I am not exaggerating when I say that they have become one of my role models in life. Each woman, with their strengths and struggles, has become the one that grounds the story. The way they don't take any shit from others, especially from the Kane brothers is what makes me love them even more. The way they put the brothers into their places is so funny and admirable.

These characters and the story have meant so much to me and reading the third and final book solidified its spot as one of my favorite series ever. Its ability to make me empathize with the characters opened my mind and widened my perspective. I love how the series beautifully intertwines with one another. The way they flow and connect is beautiful and I love reading bits that reference the other books especially when characters from the previous book pop up. There's a sense of comfort in knowing that they exist in the same world. Spending almost 2 weeks immersed in the world of the Dreamland Billionaires series makes me want to read it again for the first time! The epilogue and extended epilogues have become my favorite part of reading the series. I absolutely love seeing their triumphs and finally being happy and at peace with their life together with their family. I love this series so much and it will stay with me for a long time.

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Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? Yes

3.75

Happy to finish this series. It was fun and what an experience to read this series. Honestly, the plot is not that bad, really spiced up my romance taste lol. Callahan story was more faster than his brothers ngl. Maybe bc he and Lana already know each other before. But it was fun. It is a struggle to see how Cal struggles because of himself.

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emotional hopeful lighthearted reflective sad medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

This is a hefty read, emotionally, with the main theme of the story being addiction. However, it was handled and written sensitively and realistically by the author. For an almost 600 page book, this felt like way less. It was such an easy read with great pacing, generally great plot, and great characters.

Acouple of gripes would include a few grammatical errors and minor inconsistencies, and also that Cami felt like this idealistic, spoilt 5 year old written by someone who has never met a 5 year old. Also the way that Cal just barged back into his ex's life and just demanded she sell her home as if it didn't matter, bullying her into selling it until she agreed, and then when she had doubts about it he would get pissy and say "I thought this is what you wanted". However, if these things didn't exist then the book wouldn't have been as enjoyable as I found it.

Definitely a rollercoaster of a book. But definitely definitely not for people who may have triggers around addiction, specifically drugs and alcohol.

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funny lighthearted fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Out of the Kane brothers, Cal is definitely my favorite! I loved his and Lana's second chance romance. Cami was also so cute and having the reappearances of Rowan, Zahra, Declan, and Iris were great throughout the story.

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