Reviews with content warning for Addiction - Final Offer

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lauraelovesbooks's review

emotional funny slow-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

There was a lot to love here and this is definitely my favourite of the series. It did, however, drag on a few hundred pages more than it needed to. I understand the journey required for these characters but I think it would have packed more of a punch if it was trimmed down

It was also hard not to be irritated with Alana at times. But seeing what she went through with her sister makes her reactions understandable. I also loved how hard she worked to protect Cami

Speaking of Cami, her relationship with Cal (or Cow-l)was hands down the best part of this book. They were the absolute sweetest and I loved all of their interactions , especially the card she made and her hustling him for the swear jar

I also loved how everything wrapped up for the trilogy as a whole. A satisfying ending for sure

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karlapardo's review against another edition

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dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring 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

4.75

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kezerus's review against another edition

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dark funny hopeful 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

4.0

Certainly the book with the deepest issues out of the series. I struggled to sympathise with Cal in the beginning. Yes, having an addiction that hurts people around you is horrific, however compare that billionaire with the woman (Alana) who got

abandoned by her father, saw her mother through cancer treatment until she died, had her heart broken by Cal, dated a dickhead, repeatedly used by her sister, and raising a child as a single mum who can't live out her dreams because she'd rather spend her money on her child.

I'm obviously not invalidating the former, however I feel like giving a girl THAT amount of emotional struggles and still having a heart of gold, makes it a big feat to root for a guy who's not mentally ready yet.
The book is very spicy and funny. Miscommunication was a big theme that was annoying, but I loved the couple and believed they truly saw each other as their soulmate. It was good seeing the overall conclusion of all the brothers, and it was very clever how the author would drop little bits of info that would link to bigger things later on. Also, the single mum trope was great, but I am always a sucker for the guy bonding with the kid.

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the_bookish_wallflower24's review against another edition

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emotional funny reflective slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

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you_fanci_me_mad's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective 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

5.0

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cmstorrow's review against another edition

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emotional medium-paced

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

3.0

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jesskreads's review against another edition

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emotional inspiring lighthearted medium-paced

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

5.0

Final Offer by Lauren Asher ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

📚 I recommend this if you love a second chance, friends to lovers romance with elements of emotional depth and redemption

Genre: romance
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Spice: 🌶️🌶️
Series or Standalone: series
Tropes & Themes: addiction, second chance romance, forced proximity, small town, reuniting, billionaire romance, friends to lovers, single parent

After reading the first 2 books in the Dreamland billionaire series, I was gifted this book for Christmas and put off reading it as I knew it was the last in the series and didn't want it to end!

Loooved the character development in this and Cals personal growth! Cami is portrayed as such a sweet loveable daughter and some things she said made me laugh so much! To me, I think her positioning in the book is good, as she acts like an icebreaker to the difficult conversations around loss and addiction.
You can't help but feel sorry for Cal and what he's been through, but I equally understand Lana's hesitance in letting him back into her life after their previous experiences together.

📖 Brief plot summary:
Lana and Cal, previous lovers who ended on bad terms, are back in eachothers lives, but not for good reason. Cal has been tasked to sell his grandfather's house, which Lana also has a 50% stake in... Will they be able to see eye to eye and make amends, or are past experiences too much for them to fix things?

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katelynndzindzio's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective tense 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

4.5

The final brother, always waiting until the last minute to complete his tasks. Callahan Kane. Also known as Cal. To gain his inheritance he has to essentially make amends with his childhood best friend and the woman who still holds his heart.

The only problem is.... Alana hates him. (Rightfully so). Before Cal broke her heart into pieces they experienced a love that no one could forget.

"You told me you wouldn't ever leave me." he promised. It's the only reason I let him shatter our friendship with a single kiss. Because I was just as invested in our future as a couple as he seemed to be. He looks up with cloudy eyes. "I'm sorry." -Alana and Cal

After 6 years apart Cal returns to Lake Wisteria with one thing on his mind. Sell the house. Only there is a road block... Alana lives there with her kid. Cal immediately falls back into old habits with Alana but she is hesitant.

"A part of me hope that he found happiness in the 6 years we spent apart. Not with someone else, but with himself. He is no better than the day he left."-Alana

But they just can't resist each other.

"Anything for you." Three words. Five syllables. One punch in the gut. -Callahan and Alana

After some time, Alana finally begins to trust Cal again. She is falling back into love with him since he makes it so damn hard not to.

"I left her arm up and nudge Lana to do the same. She copies me, causing Cami to swing between us. The giggle she lets out makes my whole heart threatened to burst like a confetti cannon." -Cal

Cal finally realized what his grandfather really meant in his letter. Why he sent him there again. Why he needs to get sober. It's for himself. So he can be there for his family.

"I make the same wish I did back at Dreamland, although I have no candle or cake to make it official. I wish to kick my addiction for good." -Cal

Cal is determined to kick his addiction and be the man that Lana needs. Be the dad that Cami wants. And finally be the happiest version of himself.

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annabananadel's review

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emotional inspiring reflective sad slow-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

“I dare you to wait for me. The real me. The sober me. The best me who wants to spend the rest of his days getting drunk on life with you.”

I think I need to re-read this in the future. I'm not sure why but I did not have motivation to read/listen to this so it took me so long to get through it (2.5 months specifically). It was so good though. I think when I was halfway thru the book, I just instantly finished listening after like two or three days. I think it was pretty difficult, for me, to get thru the first few chapters because of how Cal was - the drunk him. It was pretty hard to listen to his inner thoughts and monologues because he kept messing up and he knows he shouldn't be. But I also know that we had to see that in order to really feel and understand his side of being an alcoholic. But once he was through that phase and it was just a misunderstanding between him and Alana regarding the will, it was just so good. I devoured their love story and to be honest, loved Cal in the process. I saw how he tried to fight his addiction for his family. I saw how he's willing to give up everything for Alana. Even the connection with the Kane brothers was amazing. Bonus points for the other girls as well!

Overall, it was good but I need a re-read to continually read this.

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bri__'s review against another edition

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Cal was an interesting character but I didn't particularly connect with the Lana. The miscommunication trope is heavy in this book and I honestly struggled to get through some of it.

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