Final Offer: the Sunday Times bestselling second chance romance - Meet the new Dreamland billionaire...

So I read this book 2 weeks ago and initially after reading I gave it 3 stars. At times I thought Alana was totally insufferable and so many elements of the plot dragged on wayyyyyy too much. If I was editing this book I easily could have cut down 150 pages of nonsense that didn’t need to be there. Also the way the whole town was reacting to Cal was just ridiculous, incredibly immature and not believable? It was so far fetched and forced to me that I cringed every time I had to read that part of the storyline. HAVING SAID THAT It’s been two weeks and I cannot get this book and Callahan Kane out of my head! So I figure that has to be a good thing, right? Cal easily makes it in to my top 5 book boyfriend list of all time! I was rooting for him so much that actually, I thought he deserved better than Alanna and that town. And don’t get me started on her friends. Her friends and the town actively complained about him being an alcoholic and pathetic yet their actions pushed him towards the drink even more. Make it make sense. Then all of a sudden once he got sober and made Alanna happy again all was good and they were nice to him? Hell no, I would not be forgetting how they treated me in my darkest hour. Cal was a beautiful, tortured soul and he deserved better from everyone in that book. The only person who truly treated him like a human being was Cami. Their relationship was so adorable. And I did love how alcoholism was portrayed through Carl’s character it was really a great read. So as much as I didn’t like elements of this book I can’t bring myself to give it anything less than 5 stars because any book that gets me this deep in my thoughts and has me hung up on it weeks later deserves it!

I didn't expect to enjoy this as much as I did. Best one of the series for me. Perfect for anyone that just wants to enjoy a dreamy romance. The entire series is perfect for those of us that like to dream a little of a billionaires romance without serious emotional turmoil. A great happy place to escape away for a little is how my time with the dreamland billionaires felt.

Cal, a struggling alcoholic and the last of the Kane brothers to address his grandfather's will, faces a challenging task: spending the summer at his grandfather's house in Lake Wisteria before selling it. However, upon his return to Lake Wisteria after six years, Cal is astonished to find Lana, his childhood best friend and former love, living in the house with her daughter. Their reunion jeopardizes Cal's chances of inheritance, as Lana, still harbouring resentment for Cal breaking her heart, co-owns the house and has no intentions of selling. "Final Offer" unfolds as a new adult romance, blending tropes like forced proximity, second chance romance, enemies to lovers, friends to lovers, and single parenthood. The novel is the third and final instalment in Lauren Asher's Dreamland Billionaires trilogy and by far my favourite of the three. New readers need to begin with the first book, "The Fine Print," to avoid spoilers. The story explores themes such as loneliness, family, wealth, love, heartbreak, mental health, and addiction. Trigger warnings include absentee parents, alcoholism and addiction, and the death of a family member (before the story). Cal, portrayed as swoon-worthy and compassionate, reveals his commitment as a cat dad and establishes a heartwarming connection with Lana's daughter, Cami. Their connection is so emotional and raw, that catching the lump of tears in the back of my throat was worthy of an Oscar. The narrative explores Cal's journey of using books as a healthier coping mechanism for his mental health struggles. The highlight of "Final Offer" is the enchanting trip to Dreamland, the Kane family's theme park, featuring a princess makeover and fireworks. The incorporation of comedic elements, such as Cal volunteering for an embarrassing costume at the Strawberry Festival, adds a delightful touch. The continued presence of the other Kane brothers and their partners contributes to the story's charm. The ending, both for this instalment and the series, is deemed fitting without revealing any spoilers. It is by far my most emotional read of 2024. In conclusion, "Final Offer" offers an enjoyable experience, especially recommended for contemporary romance enthusiasts who appreciate second-chance romances.

I love Cal. He has been my favourite of the brothers throughout the series. Don’t get me wrong, I do love a grumpy man but Cal and his sarcastic comments will always be better. This book was a lot more serious at points than the others. Addiction is not just a passing comment but a constant. I really like how it was discussed and handled especially in Cal’s POVs. Lana is great too, she did annoy me sometimes but I would have probably done the same thing in most cases except when it comes to her sister but that is a minor part of the book. Cami is amazing and probably the best character. She is adorable and great at hustling. I love the ending, not just for Cal and Lana but how the series was wrapped up for everyone.

I read other books by this author and this one is so so, probably the least favourite from the series. Light read, won’t stay with me.

Cal & Lana. Final instalment of the series is a second chance, very sweet, slow-burn romantic story. It’s not all rainbows and butterflies since we get a close-up view of Cal’s addiction for a big part of the book. I could feel his struggle and connect with him. Everything felt so real that I just wanted to give him a hug and support him. He is definitely my favourite of the brothers. Lana is a cool FMC, I really liked her. Strong, loving, supportive. They made a great couple and I loved all those details that connected them. Even though it didn’t feel dragging, I believe it should have been shorter. -Dual 1st person POV -Spice: 🌶️🌶️.5 Overall: 4.55/5 ⭐️ for me.

Deeply in love with Cow-l 🥵😍 This book was beyond everything, I loved all of it. I laughed out loud, cried and all. This is my favorite of the series and will hold a special place in my heart forever ♥️. 5⭐️ — 2.5🌶.

5 HO AMATO ALLA FOLLIA QUESTO VOLUME. Sapevo che il libro di Cal avrebbe superato a mani basse quello dei fratelli (che non fraintendetemi ho adorato), è da sempre stato il mio fratello preferito ed avevo aspettative enormi. Risultato? Rispettate appieno. Mi ha catturato dal primo istante trascinandomi in questa storia da cui non sono riuscita a staccarmi un minuto. Mi ha fatta totalmente impazzire. Mi ha fatta sorridere, ridere e spezzare il cuore per Cal. Ciò che si porta dentro, i suoi problemi, le sue insicurezze. Essere il figlio di mezzo non è mai stato facile, non quando hai la sensibilità ed il cuore di Cal. Cal è l'ultimo dei Fratelli a dover portare a termine la sua missione. Questo comporta tornare al lago e vendere la casa. Peccato che oltre ai ricordi ad attenderlo c'è anche una persona. Che lui non aspettava, che cerca solo di dimenticare. Lana. Ho adorato Lana. La sua forza, la sua storia. Cal è stato il suo migliore amico, il suo primo amore, chi gli ha spezzato il cuore. Sono passati 6 anni dall'ultima volta che si sono visti e nessuno dei due si aspettava di rivedersi. Figurarsi dover dividere la tenuta. Cal ha una profondità assurda. E' sempre apparso come il fratello solare, divertente e sempre sorridente ma ci ha sempre dato l'impressione di avere qualcosa a tormentarlo. In questo libro viene tutto a galla e vi spezzerà e rimetterà insieme il vostro cuore. I suoi demoni, i suoi problemi, il suo amore per Lana. Non dovete assolutamente perderlo. Lana sacrificherebbe qualsiasi cosa per le persone che ama, e la sua storia lo dimostra. Ha messo da parte i suoi sogni per proteggere e prendersi cura della bambina che sta crescendo. Ma l'arrivo di Cal sta per stravolgere tutto. Soprattutto quando lui vuole tornare ad essere suo amico. Nella sua vita. Vuole aiutarla ed essere presente per lei. Eppure la sua missione, il perché è lì sarà una crepa difficile da dimenticare.

j’ai adoré je recommande cette histoire. (je recommande de ne pas lire cette histoire si vous avez moins de 15/16ans.

I am INTENSELY confused, Ive bought the whole series and the pages were so wrong? I could be mistaken but fine print is supposed to have 442 pages ( I am pretty sure ) I got 433 terms and conditions is supposed to have 498 I got 475 and final offer is supposed to have 592 I got 577??

Esse foi de longe o lançamento mais esperado do ano e ainda estamos em fevereiro. E cumpriu com as expectativas, eu li sem querer acabar, pois sabia que seria o último livro da série. Mas tudo que é bom chega a um fim, né? Final Offer nos conta sobre o amor de Lana e Cal. Ou Alana Castillo e Callahan P. Kane (o segundo nome do Cal é uma piada à parte, não vou dar spoiler). Como eu já sabia, esse livro ia ser perfeito, visto que é um second chance e de grandes amigos e amor de infância, que passam 6 anos separados mas ainda continuam se amando. Um amor tão grande que nem sabia a força que tinha. É linda a forma que Cal se mostra atento e em busca de ser melhor, seja para ele mesmo, para Lana, para Cami e sua futura família. Como ele luta com seu vício, com sua ansiedade e com o TDAH. A parte golden e comediante do Cal era sua parte que já conhecíamos, então eu não esperava menos da Lauren nesse livro, eu ri várias vezes e a interação dele com a Cami (extorquindo um bilionário para o fundo da faculdade) foi uma adição perfeita e deu leveza pro drama do livro. A participação especial dos outros irmãos, das suas parcerias e da viagem para Dreamland foi meu momento preferido de todos. Claro que a proximidade forçada e eles vivendo sob o mesmo teto em Lake Wisteria também tem seu apelo, toda a tensão sexual dentro da mesma casa, os beijos melados de cupcake, o Cal se arrastando (LITERALMENTE) pela Lana e a forma que eles pirraçavam um ao outro, naquela birra boa que só um casal com muita bagagem e amor nos entregaria. Esse livro foi lindo, agridoce por ser o fim, mas fiquei feliz de conhecer a história de nosso Cal, do cara que ele escondia atrás das máscaras de felicidade e humor. Já sinto saudade de minha família Kane.