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A review by ihavetosay
Final Offer by Lauren Asher
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
3/5 ⭐️
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SYNOPSIS
Cal, Declan, and Rowan have each received letters following their grandfather’s death that gives them tasks they must complete in order to receive their inheritance.
Cal must return to their family’s summer home and sell the house while living there. To his surprise, his ex who was the love of his life, is living in the house and with a daughter.
What could possibly happen?
RECAP AND REVIEW
This is the third book in the Dreamland Billionaire series. This one is told from a dual perspective between Alana and Cal. It is a second chance romance with a single mom.
I love Cal and enjoyed seeing all the cameos from the brothers and their significant others.
Cal is an anxious, self-loathing alcoholic and while there were days he got too drunk, I didn’t like Lana’s constant mistrust. Yes, he broke her heart when he left SIX years ago, but since he’s been back, he’s constantly trying to prove to her why he’s worthy of her. (And to be honest, while Cal’s relationship with alcohol is unhealthy, it felt watered down because he has to be redeemable). She always jumps to the worst conclusions.
The story gets repetitive. Lana isn’t supportive of Cal nor is she trying to help him. When she catches him drinking, she shames him.
The highlight of the story was Cami, Lana’s daughter, and Cal’s relationship. Cami asks a lot of questions. Cal is amused by her. Their relationship growing was cute.
Towards the end of the book, Cal makes a choice that he says is for himself, but it really didn’t felt like it was for Lana and that isn’t sustainable. In the book, there is also a mention of withdrawal and that came out of nowhere to me because he wasn’t even drinking like that because of Lana.
What happens with the shares and inheritance is satisfying. Brady, their dad, is the worst but I also enjoy seeing him in each of the books too.
OVERALL
Overall, I give this book a 3 out of 5 stars. I enjoyed it in the beginning, but this book made me understand why people hate second chance romances. If the issues from before can’t be let go, then it’ll never work. I didn’t find myself rooting for this couple in the end.
Full post on ihavetosay.blog
SYNOPSIS
Cal, Declan, and Rowan have each received letters following their grandfather’s death that gives them tasks they must complete in order to receive their inheritance.
Cal must return to their family’s summer home and sell the house while living there. To his surprise, his ex who was the love of his life, is living in the house and with a daughter.
What could possibly happen?
RECAP AND REVIEW
This is the third book in the Dreamland Billionaire series. This one is told from a dual perspective between Alana and Cal. It is a second chance romance with a single mom.
I love Cal and enjoyed seeing all the cameos from the brothers and their significant others.
Cal is an anxious, self-loathing alcoholic and while there were days he got too drunk, I didn’t like Lana’s constant mistrust. Yes, he broke her heart when he left SIX years ago, but since he’s been back, he’s constantly trying to prove to her why he’s worthy of her. (And to be honest, while Cal’s relationship with alcohol is unhealthy, it felt watered down because he has to be redeemable). She always jumps to the worst conclusions.
The story gets repetitive. Lana isn’t supportive of Cal nor is she trying to help him. When she catches him drinking, she shames him.
The highlight of the story was Cami, Lana’s daughter, and Cal’s relationship. Cami asks a lot of questions. Cal is amused by her. Their relationship growing was cute.
Towards the end of the book, Cal makes a choice that he says is for himself, but it really didn’t felt like it was for Lana and that isn’t sustainable. In the book, there is also a mention of withdrawal and that came out of nowhere to me because he wasn’t even drinking like that because of Lana.
What happens with the shares and inheritance is satisfying. Brady, their dad, is the worst but I also enjoy seeing him in each of the books too.
OVERALL
Overall, I give this book a 3 out of 5 stars. I enjoyed it in the beginning, but this book made me understand why people hate second chance romances. If the issues from before can’t be let go, then it’ll never work. I didn’t find myself rooting for this couple in the end.