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“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.”

This was the perfect ending to The Dreamland Billionaire’s series, which left me in tears as I said goodbye to the Kane brothers. I fell in love with all of these characters and was so sad to turn that last page.

This is the heaviest book in the series for me, the problems that Cal deals with were hard to read at times, but It was beautiful reading about how he gets through all of his struggles and forms a beautiful relationship with Lana and her daughter Cami 🥺

Usually kids in books can be super grating in my opinion, but Cami was a breath of fresh air, and watching her and Cal’s relationship blossom was so lovely to watch.

This is still a 5⭐️, but I will say that I have one complaint and that is just that in my opinion, it could have been 100 pages shorter, that’s it.

Every single one of these books has been a 5⭐️ read for me, Lauren Asher has fast become one of my top 10 authors, I will be picking up the Dirty Air series ASAP, and I can’t wait to see what she comes out with in the future.

Read if you love:
💙 Forced proximity
💙 Small town romance
💙 Single mother trope
💙 Rich hero
💙 Dual POV

(Thank you to Piatkus for the EARC, I had to buy a physical copy myself for my collection though 🥹)

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After Declan and Iris’ book, I could not wait to finally read more about Cal in the Final Offer. It was very moving to read about his struggles and his reasons for wanting to get sober. And his relationship with Alana was great!! However, as much as I loved this book, I still felt as if there was something missing

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Steamy romance with enough emotional turmoil to keep you coming back for more. This is my first Dreamland Billionaire's book, even though it's the last in the series and can say I was pleasantly surprised. You could definitely enjoy this as a stand alone but it would be interesting to get to know some of the other characters who were so vividly crafted.

Characters were really standout. If a romance book doesn't make you fall in love with the protagonists then what's the point. I loved Cal, his demons and all the changes he must make to win back the woman he loves. He's an alcoholic and it comes back to haunt him so many times. Unlike many books, Asher does really well in describing the struggles with alcoholism, anxiety and lack of self-worth. Cal's alcholism, whilst this has a huge impact on his family and friends, is never physically or emotionally abusive. His alcholism is not romanticised. It's seen as hurtful and secretive.

Definitely NSFW - this is very steamy. Final Offer juggles funny, romantic and spice very well. Whilst there are some points that are a little too cheesy, it was a super fun read. Definitely would recommend to friends.

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This was my favourite book of the series, and Cal is definitely my favourite of the siblings. The chemistry between the characters was great, even though I'm not particularly fond of Alana. Going through Cal's struggles with addiction was really powerful , and it gave him more dimension and development as a character, something I felt was lacking with the other brothers. Perfect book if you like second chance romances and a sunshine MMC.

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Lauren did it again. To say I was excited about this book is an understatement. I’ve been waiting for this for a year! But oh, the wait was so worth it.

This story was beautiful and emotional. Call’s healing journey and his struggle with addiction were so powerful to read. I experienced every feeling. I was angry with Cal, then with Lana, then I hurt for both, then I was happy, then mad again, then sad again, then happy.

Also, I loved seeing the interactions with the other Kane brothers and their wives. It was THE best!

I’m feeling bittersweet, though. I’m happy cause we finally have Cal’s story, but sad because it’s the end of this series. However, it was the perfect end for me.

And thank you, Lauren, for your perfect, beautiful, and wholesome epilogues! THEY GIVE ME LIFE!

I can’t recommend this series enough.

Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

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The perfect end to the cutest trilogy. This one followed Cal and Lana and their second chance romance. Cal was one of my favourite characters featured in The Fine Print and Terms and Conditions, so I was incredibly excited to see his story. Very cute, great spicy scenes and overall the perfect end to the Kane brothers. LOVE!

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Well, I can’t believe the Billionaire Brothers trilogy is now complete! I’ve absolutely loved reading about the Kane brothers and the strong women by their side. Final Offer was a great end to the series. I’d been looking forward to reading Cal’s story since he was introduced properly as Iris’ best friend in Terms and Conditions. 4.5⭐️s

In Final Offer we have:
🧁 second chance love
🧁 childhood friends to lovers
🧁 forced proximity
🧁 amazing small town vibes (with seriously protective residents - here’s looking at you Isabelle)
🧁 a fierce and strong single mother
🧁 a man fighting to overcome his demons and create the future he craves and deserves
🧁 brilliant cameos from Rowan, Zahra, Declan & Iris
🧁 just about the cutest kid in print in Cami
🧁 Asher’s amazing duel POVs
🧁 a brilliant epilogue to close the series

Overall, I think that The Fine Print is my favourite of the trilogy, I just loved the Dreamland setting and the relationship between Zahra and Rowan. That said, I think Cal is my favourite Kane. I felt so much for him, the the journey he went and the steps he took to better himself and his future was really special.

Cal is a complicated man, and like all of Asher’s MCs he’s written with such depth and humanity that you come to really care about him. I was rooting for him, both as an individual in conquering his own battles and in his relationship with Lana. Speaking of Lana, I really liked her as well. She’s had a lot to deal with and yet remains strong and focused, her main priority being to give Cami everything she needs. Lana was a great character, though at times I felt frustrated with her that she was quick to jump to negative conclusions without giving Cal the chance to explain. Despite this, I could still understand why her character did this.

Overall I really enjoyed this one, it was heavier than the others owing to Cal’s issues with alcoholism and the impact of this, and yet was still a very enjoyable read and a great end to the series.

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Laughing, crying, throwing up.
And I thought Declan Kane had my heart forever and always... I would ditch him in a heartbeat for Cal.
For such a chunky book there was not a single moment I was bored, after plowing through 70% of the book in one sitting but desperately not wanting the book to be over I had to slow it down.
This book is heavier than the others with a second chance romance focusing heavily on addition (trigger warning).
5 stars!!

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This was my first book by Lauren Asher and whilst I did enjoy the writing and the main characters I found that it felt a little too long and repetitive in places.

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I LOVED EVERY SINGLE PAGE OF THIS BOOK!

No joke I read the whole thing in one go. Lauren Asher has a way of writing thst makes it so wasy for me to follow along with the story, even if the book is big and intimidating.

I loved learning more about Callahan Kane and his past, present and future. I was thinking that his addiction will be resolved much too soon, and he would quit cold turkey, however, it was much more realistic and that definitely made the book better.


I LOVED Alana! She was so fiercly protective of her family and her life has not been easy. She is wary but she also knows she wants and deserves love, but not if it’s going to hurt people.


I think this is my favourite Dreamland Billionaire’s book and I really hope we get more in this world!

This book is getting 5 out of 5 stars from me and I can’t wait to see what else Lauren Asher comes up with!

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I've been living for this series since I read book one and I was so excited to get the arc for it! Thank you so much NetGalley. As always this was in my own opinion absolutely flawless!

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Lauren Asher is an incredible writer. I've read the previous two books in the series so I was elated to get an ARC to the final instalment.
I wasn't prepared for the insight to Cal, his character appears to be happy-go-lucky, light, friendly and without baggage - well, this just isn't the case, Cal has so many demons and struggles hiding under the surface. Lauren explores these complex and harrowing issues with such grace - even when Cal is at his lowest you still want to see him turn things around, for himself if not for Lana and Cami too.
The epilogue and extended epilogue tied the trilogy together in one beautiful heartwarming bow.

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I can’t lie, I love big books and Lauren Asher has definitely given us a whopper in Final Offer. Maybe it could’ve been condensed a little but this was still a fantastic romance featuring several of my favourite tropes including second chances, childhood friends to lovers, small town & single parent. The overall flow of this emotional story was good and nothing about it felt rushed. There was great chemistry between the hero and heroine, Cal and Lana but it wasn’t a case of instalove. On the surface Cal was carefree and happy but underneath the façade was a man who was a bubbling cauldron of self loathing and used his dependence on alcohol as a crutch. Before he could open himself up to love and the chance of building a family with Lana, he had to learn to love himself first especially as Lana was a single mother whose priority was her daughter’s happiness above all. Final Offer has to be my favourite book in the Billionaire Dreamland series and is a fantastic way to end.

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I think this is my favourite book in the Dreamland Billionaire series! It’s quite a long book at 592 pages but I honestly couldn’t put it down!
This book follows Cal as he reconnects with his ex girlfriend Lana whilst trying to find a way to sell the house she lives in to complete his task for his inheritance. I loved the relationship between these two and fans of second chance romances will, I’m sure, love this one!
This book felt a lot heavier than the previous two and dealt with lots of tough issues including Cal’s addiction. Whilst this was dealt with well I felt the end and his recovery was slightly rushed and over simplified but obviously we all want a HEA for this couple!

This was a great conclusion to the Dreamland Billionaire series and fans of second chance, small town, and forced proximity will love this book!

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This series has been a mixed bag for me. I really didn’t like The Fine Print, in fact it was one of my most disappointing reads of 2022. I did enjoy Terms and Conditions BUT Final Offer is by far my favourite of the three! I couldn’t put it down!

I knew I had a good chance of liking this one because Cal is my favourite of the three brothers and I wasn’t disappointed. I immediately loved Lana and Cami too. The chemistry between Cal and Lana was obvious from their first meeting in this book and I loved his relationship with Cami, albeit reluctant in the beginning.

It wasn’t just a fluffy romance either, Cal’s addiction added depth to the story and showed the impact of alcohol addiction from not only the addicts point of view but from those around them.

The writing felt different in Final Offer than it did in the other two books, it was better and flowed really well. I throughly enjoyed it!

Read if you like
• second chance romance
• dual POV
• forced proximity
• billionaire romance
• small town romance

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for providing an eARC in exchange for an honest review.

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Lana and Cal just had this immediate, undeniable chemistry. The unresolved tension and feelings of their past contributed, but they just had this natural charismatic energy between them that was so delightful to read.

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The Fine Print and Terms and Conditions were the first books I wrote reviews for on my blog so I was very excited to read Final Offer, and what a great book it was to wrap up the Kane brothers trilogy.
Callahan Kane is the reckless middle brother and has a task to fulfill to access his inheritance from his grandfather.
Alana Castillo, his childhood best friend, first love, and the person who hates him is living in his grandfather's home in Lake Wisteria. with her daughter Cami.
I don't want to delve into the plot too much otherwise it will ruin the reading experience but it was really interesting getting an insight into Cal and his struggles.
In this book, many issues are discussed but addiction is a key subject for Cal and Lana's sister. It was relatable to see how alcoholism affected not just the addict but the people around as well. I only wish we saw a better conclusion for Lana's sister, not one that meant access to Cami but some sort of progress that provided Lana with better closure. I think it was intentional but it was difficult seeing Cal drunk around Cami at some points. It seems his alcoholism should have been a make-or-break a lot sooner than the 75% mark in the book. Although prolonged sobriety was mentioned towards the end it felt slightly rushed and finished suddenly. From personal experience, 30 days to get sober is not the end. There are always slip-ups, temptations, and stressful situations and although Cal receives support from his AA group and Wyatt, but it seems obvious that he has deeper issues. For example, he couldn't cope at Cami's birthday party, other situations he found overwhelming, and coping with his sports career being over. Although alcoholism is the prevalent issue in his life, it seems the rest is glossed over. That's the only reason the rating is not 5 stars.
Their chemistry, the bond between Cal and Cami, and the general plot of achieving his grandfather's goals were really great to read and tied the entire trilogy together.
I cannot wait to read what else Lauren Asher has in store, and hopefully, the different editions and sizes will be simpler for her next work!

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ARC review time:
Final offer Lauren Asher.
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Firstly, I got this off Net Galley as an advanced reader copy, and I was extatic.

Cal and Alana's book gave me all the feels. I wont lie I cried at the ending.

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This book for me had the most history, trauma and suffering of the three books but my god was it worth the roller coaster ride we go on.
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Lauren takes you through everything in Cals life and doesn't hold back any punches to show off his destructive behaviour.
I spent the whole book wanting to shake him and hug him at the same time.

If you haven't read the dreamland books I suggest you do. These books aren't easy reads but they do give you a romance that is likely to be real. It's hard work and a journey.

A brilliant end to the trilogy. 🥰
#finaloffer #laurenasher #romance #hardship #secondchance #bestfriendstolovers #redemption

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This rating might change idk, i’ve been stewing on it since i finished the book last night. I love this series so freaking much, the fine print is one of my all time fav books and i was looking forward to Cal’s story so much but it didn’t quite give me everything i wanted. Don’t get me wrong, I loved it, Cal is golden retriever energy, if he’s not drunk or hungover, and the girl dad moments warmed my heart, but i think what stopped me adoring this book was Alana. At about 40% in i was not rooting for this couple to be together. The history, the trauma, the secrets, the drinking and the fact there’s now a child involved I thought, there’s got to be the character arc of the century and a shit ton of grovelling from our boy Cal, but there wasn’t enough for me. Alana gave in waaaaaay to easily for my liking. You have a child, come on! Make him work for it. Had she managed to hold back and finally give in to each other just before or even after rehab, this would’ve been 5 stars from me. (although the smut was bomb) So still an excellent read and ofc i wanted a hea for calana, it didn’t quiiiiiite give me everything i was expecting and hoping for. I did shed a tear at the epilogue though, I will miss this series so much.

Thank you to Netgalley and the published for an e-arc of this book in exchange for an honest review.

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4⭑

Tropes;
Second Chance Romance
Small Town Romance
Billionaire Romance
Dual POV

Reading Final Offer was very bittersweet because I truly loved everything about the Dreamland Billionaire series.

Now let me just preface by saying me and the second chance romance trope are not friends. I am not a fan of this trope at all and so I already knew this would be my least favourite from the series.

With that being said, I truly enjoyed this book and the romance between Cal and Alana was super cute. I liked the small snippets from their past and I loved Alana’s connection to the other two heroines from this series.

I don’t want to spoil anything but my favourite thing had to have been Cal’s relationship with a certain person. It was so wholesome and cute🥹

With everything that I liked about this book - did it really need to be almost 600 pages? No.

I see why Lauren Asher made this book the longest one, especially for Cal’s character development, but it started to drag a little towards the end and felt a bit repetitive at times with Alana constantly reaching to her own conclusions without letting other character’s finish what they were saying to her!

Thank you NetGalley & Piatkus for sending me an e-arc of this book in exchange for my honest review.

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