Final Offer by Lauren Asher
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Best in the series
As a Kane brother fan, especially the enigmatic Cal, "Final Offer" had me buzzing with anticipation. And let me tell you, Lauren Asher did not disappoint! This wasn't just a satisfying conclusion to the series, it was a journey of raw emotion, second chances, and the enduring power of love. Calahan Kane, the prodigal son with a heart of gold (and a penchant for self-destruction), stole the show from the very beginning. His battle with addiction wasn't romanticized, but tackled with brutal honesty. There were moments where I, like Lana, clung to every shred of hope, convinced this time, this time, he'd overcome his demons. And Asher masterfully played with those emotions, leading me on a rollercoaster of highs and gut-wrenching lows. Each relapse felt like a personal blow, a testament to how deeply invested I was in Cal's redemption. But amidst the darkness, shone the beacon of Lana and Cami. Their relationship was the heart of the story, a testament to love's unwavering strength. Lana's fierceness and unwavering belief in Cal, even when he pushed her away, were truly inspiring. And Cami, that sassy little firecracker, stole every scene with her innocence and unwavering love for her "Cow-l” Their moments together were pure sunshine, a constant reminder of what Cal was fighting for. Now, I won't spoil the ending, but let me just say, Asher delivered! The character growth, the hard-won victories, and the bittersweet beauty of their journey – it all came together in a way that left me utterly satisfied. If you're looking for a romance that doesn't shy away from the complexities of life, one that will tug at your heartstrings and leave you cheering for the underdog, then "Final Offer" is an absolute must-read. Just be prepared to have your tissues handy, and remember, even the most broken heroes deserve a shot at redemption. 5 out of 5 stars, with a big thank you to Lauren Asher for giving Cal the story he (and we) deserved!
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4.5 stars
If you liked the first book in the series (The Fine Print) then you will love this book.
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Best Brother of the Bunch!
I have this weird habit where I will put off something if it is the end of something I really love. I haven’t watched Avengers End Game, or the last episode of WandaVision yet. And in that same vein, I won’t read the final books in a series I love because I don’t want it to be over. That is how I ended up waiting almost a year before picking up Final Offer by Lauren Asher, the conclusion to her Dreamland Billionaires series. When I reached the end, I literally with no exaggeration, cried. Let’s discuss! When I read the first book in the Dreamland Billionaires series, I thought wow, I love Rowan. Can’t believe this series has peaked in its first book. Then, I picked up Terms and Conditions and thought wow, I love Declan. He is truly the best of the brothers. Nothing will compare. I should have known better because starting Final Offer, within a few pages I was in LOVE with Callahan Kane. HE is the best boy. Ultimate favorite brother. Where the first two books in the series has the Kane brothers learning to trust others and letting themselves be ‘less serious,’ Final Offer gives us Cal, burdened with the challenge of learning to love himself, trust himself. Cal has just had everyone in his life that is supposed to love him, look down on him. They treat him like a loser, and he lives down to their expectations. Riddled with anxiety, depression, self-loathing, and ADHD to boot, Cal copes the only way he can, the way his family expects him to – with alcohol. We sit with Cal as he struggles through his addiction and emotions. The way he wants to stay sober and can’t; the desperate way he doesn’t want to be like his father, and so despite struggling with alcoholism, decides to give so much of himself to everyone, including Lana. Lana is Cal’s childhood best friend and true love. She’s also all grown up with a daughter to boot and major trust issues. Probably the only person that truly knows Cal and what his heart holds, his potential, Lana is so angry at him. Angry because he can’t see what she does. Because he gave up on himself when she didn’t. I know some readers had difficulties with Lana, but I loved her. She wasn’t cookie cutter because this wasn’t some problem that had an easy solution. It wasn’t something as simple as learning to express your joy and passion through art. It wasn’t something as simple as learning to let people in and feel again. This was hard. This was the struggle of loving someone who couldn’t love themself. Loving Cal was easy, but trusting him was the hard part. Yes, she would say biting things to him but he also made promises and she couldn’t see him keep them. She was a mother and had to look out for her daughter above all. Despite feeling like every step forward led to two steps backward, the story progressed really well and was realistic to the struggles of both Cal and Lana. It isn’t easy to trust and love again when you’ve been burned in the past. It isn’t easy to give up your crutch and believe in yourself when you’ve been told you are worthless. So having the story make progress only to suffer setbacks immediately afterward made sense to me. Made it realistic. The Dreamland Billionaires series is one of my absolute favorites series and Final Offer by Lauren Asher is its crowning jewel. This is the best in the series and, even if you don’t read book 1 or 2, this is the best standalone romance I’ve read. PLEASE pick this up if you enjoy romance.
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LOVED
I havent read the first two books but wow this book is amazing,maybe it shouldnt have been so long but honestly it was a fast read, such a beautiful story with a happy ending, i honestly recommend, not only is it just about a book but it teaches you about discipline,love and self love
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Best book in the series
Lauren Asher blew me away with this book!
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Why was it so many pages?
This was my least favorite book in the series. It wasn't bad, but it was so long for no reason. I feel like I would've enjoyed it a lot more had there not been so much to push through. This one really didn't do anything for me.
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I DON'T WANT THIS TO END!
What a way to end the series. Cal’s addiction struggles were heart breaking to read but to watch him grow as a person and for Lana to be the one to help him get there warmed my heart. It was a satisfying conclusion to the whole series and I’m so happy how each brother got their happy ending and became closer to one another. Creating a new family and letting go of the past for a beautiful future.
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YES
this book made me FEEL. i was so unprepared to it be so layered but i loved it
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