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Final Offer by Lauren Asher

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witcheep's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful reflective medium-paced

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

4.0

Are you a sucker for second chance romances, working on oneself, and respecting the boundaries of others while in a work-in-progress relationship? Do you like wholesome families that are based both on blood and commitment? If the answer is yes, you'll eat this one up!

"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."

—Callahan

This book is a solid read that addresses many sensitive topics (

addiction, trust issues, emotionally abusive parents

...) respectfully. The characters are well-rounded and multidimensional, and I'm glad we'll continue to get peeks into their lives even after this Dreamland Billionaires series, since they have cameos as side characters in Asher's newest series Lakefront Billionaires that takes place at the location of this book, Lake Wisteria.

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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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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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hjb_128's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful 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

4.25

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thebookaddict's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring tense fast-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

Toen ik begon in het laatste deel van deze serie had ik enorm veel hoop! De andere boeken waren echt geweldig en stiekem was cal mijn favoriete broer dus het leukst werd voor het laatst bewaard! Dit verhaal had alles waar ik in een boek naar zoek: romance, spice, kinderen, humor en een onderliggend plot. Tijdens het lezen heb ik zoveel verschillende emoties ervaren dat het bijna beschamend was om dit boek te lezen als mensen erbij waren. Ik moest af en toe een traantje laten en ik heb zeker ook hardop gelachen. De schrijfwijze was heel goed, ondanks dat het een engels boek is ben ik erdoorheen gevlogen. Ik had niet eens meer door hoeveel tijd er verstreken was! Ik raad deze serie aan iedereen aan het is zeker weten één van mijn mijn favoriete series geworden!

Ik vind het heel jammer dat deze serie nu klaar is! Ik had er nog wel langer van kunnen genieten!

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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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marygg3's review against another edition

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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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siijayreads's review against another edition

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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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kiwij96's review against another edition

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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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lalinamarie's review against another edition

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funny hopeful 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

3.75

And so the series comes to an end. Though Callahan seemed very obviously the most likeable brother, he ended up being my least favorite. Not because of his addiction or the challenges he faced but because of how much he hated himself; I guess it rubbed off on me. I really like how the story was wrapped up though the romantic conflict towards the end of the story was too predictable and almost felt copy & pasted in with little changes from the other books. It’s not bad writing, it’s just what I found least interesting about the story. Also Alana, I have a lot to say about her as a character but it’s way too much to write in this review. The book is enjoyable. I didn’t think I’d actually like this series as much as I did. Beautiful ending.

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