This is definitely my favorite book in the series! I absolutely adored Lila and Reed’s story! This was such a beautiful ending to the Brightest Light series!

I think a big part of why I really enjoyed this book was how much I related to Lila. Her self-doubt and overthinking tendencies really hit close to home. Reed's character was also really well-written and in-depth, so much so that I felt really protective of him, too.

What I loved the most was how Lila and Reed’s relationship developed so naturally. The tension, angst, and slow burn were done so well. Age gap romances can be difficult to write because, in my opinion, they can easily make readers uncomfortable, but this book handled it perfectly. The highlight of this book was how Lisina Coney did an amazing job of resolving the conflict in a natural and realistic way. She didn’t rush anything or drag it out to the point of frustration. It was so satisfying to read. The ending was the cutest thing I've read in a while. A perfect ending for a beautifully written series! I can't wait to see what Lisina Coney writes next!

Thank you to NetGalley, Page & Vine, and Lisina Coney for the eARC in exchange for an honest review.

‘the deepest end of love’ is the last in the absolute joy that is the ‘the brightest light’ series. you don’t need to have read the others to have read this (i know this because i haven’t yet read the first one, but have read the second one. i emphasis yet though, because i certainly will.) a very beautifully written slow burn romance, with complex and compelling and downright lovely characters, this story is a perfect ending to the trilogy. i will read all that lisina coney writes.

I wasn’t ready to say goodbye to these characters, but Lisina couldn’t have given us a better ending for this series🥹

The Deepest End of Love is the last book in the The Brightest Light series, so there are cameos and small spoilers from the previous books if you haven’t read them.

Lila is the daughter of Grace and Cal from The Brightest Light of Sunshine, so I was super excited to read her book and get little moments with Cal and Grace. I love them so much, and they’re such a beautiful family.

Reed is an old friend of theirs and has worked with Grace on research or books. So when Lila runs into trouble with an internship she needs to graduate from her master's program, Reed suggests she do her internship at a center where he collaborates. Lila hesitates a bit, but after thinking it over, she accepts and falls back in love with her career. But not everything is as easy as it seems. Slowly, our protagonists begin to develop feelings for each other. The problem? She’s an intern, and he’s her supervisor... Their relationship is forbidden, but over time, that seems to matter less and less👀

Girls, this story is so beautiful! I love how Lisina slowly builds such a healthy and lovely relationship between the protagonists. It feels so natural😭

Reed’s childhood broke my heart, and with the ending, when the cover made more sense, my heart was filled with so much love for him❤‍🩹
I loved that Lila found herself, even if those chapters hurt—they were the best thing for her. I’m glad she healed that part of herself to be happy in all aspects of her life.

I’m so happy to see everyone living their best lives in that epilogue. This is a series that definitely has and will always have a special place in my heart💗

I think this may be my favourite book in the ‘Brightest Light’ series!
I always love the different storylines the characters have in this series, meaning they are interesting by themselves before being together.

Thank you Net Galley and Lisina Coney for the chance to read this book.

This was my first Lisina Coney book, and now I need more.

This story is age gap/parents friend done right, and I’m here for it.

I loved the character growth from both the MFC and the MMC, and I loved watching the love not only for each other, but for Ginny and the children at the youth center, grow.

Reed is amazing and his story was my favorite part of this book.

Wow. I read this as a stand alone and it made my heart swoon. I swear I haven’t been this invested in a romance book in so long. The romance felt so real, so genuine. I was rooting for Lila and Reed the whole time.

Not only is this the best romance book ever. It also touched on some heavy mental health topics that I could relate to. While focusing on these topics, we could see the main characters journey growing and healing from their trauma. Them healing from their trauma and them seeing their worth, has helped me with my own issues in a way. This book has taught me a lot about myself and inspired me to start my own healing journey. And for that, I thank the author for writing such a heartfelt and meaningful book.

Now I’m going to read the first two books in the series. This book was so good, I just have to read more.

Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review. If I could give this book more than 5 stars, I would. It was a book that I wish was longer because when I finished, I was hoping the story would continue. Lisina's other 2 previous books and loved them so when I heard Lila was getting a story, I knew I would be obsessed. Lisina took on super delicate topics with grace and vulnerability and felt truly authentic to the storyline. I didn't think any of her MMC's could top Cal but Reed is on a whole other level. Reed is gentle, kind, and compassionate but has his demons and he faces them throughout the story, Lila has her struggles that are so relatable, making her even more likable. 

Read if you like: 
- Slow burn
- Forced proximity
- Age gap
- Professor/student

The brightest 5 stars for Lila & Reed !! These two are so precious and soft and beautiful, their story is everything and a true joy to read! Lisina’s writing truly speaks to your soul and I’m so happy to have been along for the ride with these 3 beautiful stories !!

This slow burn was perfect, the chemistry was always present and delectable, and I loved being along for the ride as Lila & Reed’s relationship developed, first into companionship and friendship, and then more !! Truly such a heartwarming and beautifully touching tale of love and acceptance and two souls meant for one another. These two just have something so special between them and the way they clicked was perfectly adorable.

Lisina writes so wonderfully and handles hard topics with the most care. I really enjoyed reading and learning all about children’s mental health and counselling, Lila’s time at the youth centre was such a soft part of the book and every side character there was so lovely; love Cameron and Melody and their own character arcs. Reed’s story really breaks your heart, the way he heals was touching and I was rooting for him so hard ! He deserves all the love and hugs. Loved how Lila was there for him, saw him and understood him, and that they got the ending they so deserved.

Lila is such a beautiful character and her character growth was brilliant. Loved how you could see her grow into herself in her work and gain self-confidence. And in the end, despite her own fears and anxiety, she grew further and acknowledged her own mistakes and comforted Reed as he comforted her.

I have loved every book in this series so much and this was the perfect (bittersweet) ending !!! Seeing Grace & Cal and Maddie & James was wonderful, adored that we see more of their happy lives together. All these couples are so cute and I’m always rooting for them, they deserved these bright lives together so much !

Can’t wait to see what Lisina does next !! An insta-buy author from her debut, her talent is incredible!

Thank you Lisina, Page & Vine, and Netgalley for the early copy, all views are my own and I adored this so much !!

I am so sad this series is over but man it went out with a bang. I’m so glad we got more of the Grace and Cal as parents and Maddie as a big sister. Lila and Reed are everything to me. This book was less deep than the first two, don’t get me wrong it’s still deep, but still delivered a great story. The slow burn burned just right and I loved every second of this book.

I am so obsessed and sad at the same time that this is the final story of this series. Lila and Reed was one of the most beautiful characters and I try to keep it together cause Lila reminded me of myself as I am also going through with people expecting me to do things that is relevant for them and not for myself. I am also a grad student who is making a choice for myself for once and not caring what other people think. Lila is literally the angel anyone needs in their life especially Reed who understands and pushes her boundaries and not be afraid of anything and do whatever works for her not what people criticize her to be. Thank you Lisina for sharing your stories, sad to see it go and had wish there was a 4th one ❤️

Lisina Coney is an automatic buy author for me! She writes the most beautiful, heart wrenching stories that have me hooked from the very first page! Another wonderful story that had me completely invested!

A dream internship brings Lila face-to-face with the one man she's been avoiding and sparks fly!

Lila Callaghan finds herself in a mess after a moment of revenge she immediately regrets—slashing her cheating ex-boyfriend's tire. To make matters worse, Reed Abner, the very man she's been avoiding for years, witnesses the whole thing.

Reed isn't just any professor at her university; he's a family friend, and the last person she wants involved in her troubles.

Lila reluctantly accepts Reed's offer to work at the youth center he coordinates. This means facing him every day as her supervisor!

I loved watching Lila's journey and personal growth!!

The slow-burn was done so well! I was hear for it.

If you're a fan of slow-burn romances with a forbidden love, this book is definitely for you.

Thank you NetGalley and Lisina Coney for this ARC.

Lila Callaghan is a grad student who gets an internship at a youth center where her parent’s friend, Reed Abner, is her internship supervisor. Lila and Reed are basically obsessed with each other(’s intelligence), and then slowly begin to fall in love. There are some definite bumps in the road between their reputations with the school and in their careers, lila’s parents and their relationship with Reed, but eventually they figure it out, my sweet little angel babies 🫶🏼

Their nicknames for each other, their banter, their own insecurities, the way they both are with the kids at the youth center and seeing how they were both able to grow separately and come together in the end was stunning.

I can’t believe we have to say goodbye to these characters as this is the last book in the brightest light series but what a great way to end the series. You can see how much love Lisina has poured into her writing! I just loved being able to see Cal and Grace in their 60s at this point, Maddie and James settled down and happy with their children, and then getting to see Lila all grown up and find herself throughout this book along with finding her soulmate in Reed was just absolutely beautiful.

"The deepest end of love" by Lisina Coney is described as a simmering age gap romance about a graduate student and a university professor who will do anything to keep their relationship professional…until their attraction for each other becomes too strong to deny. It's a part of the series but can easily be read as a standalone.
This is my first read of this author and in fairness I only dab into this genre when I'm overwhelmed by the previous reads. I have to say that I really enjoyed it. More than a romance this book explores different types of vulnerability and what it takes to change yourself. Overall I think it deserves 4 out of 5 stars and I would definitely recommend it to YA
Thanks to Netgalley and Page & wine for giving me the opportunity to read an early copy
#thedeepestendoflove #NetGalley #pageandvine #page&wine

I could not keep myself away from Lila and Reed for too long. Never have I ever been a fan of the slow burn as I am of this book, it was wonderful, the looks, the small touches, I was a big fan. I enjoyed the characters journey, Lila was adorable and Reed was too hot for his own good.

When I tell you I screamed when I got this ARC, I’m not lying!!!

This is the third and final book in this series and I really want to say it was my favorite!! 🥹

I was so excited to meet adult Lila!! She is Cal and Grace’s daughter from the first book. She’s all grown up now and in a master’s program to be a child therapist. Reed Abner is our MMC. He is a family friend as well as a child therapist, owner of a youth center, professor, and also collaborates with Grace.

I connected with Lila so much!! Her journey from struggling with self-doubt and a lack of self confidence to knowing who she is and what she wants and that she is capable of achieving it was so inspiring!! I loved watching Reed and Lila grow individually and together. Reed has a lot of trauma from his past and seeing him face it head on was so amazing. These two really fought it but their chemistry was OFF THE CHARTS!!! 🔥

I love a good slow burn and this delivered. Lila was apprehensive to be involved with Reed in any capacity— even interning at his youth center. She eventually gives in and I LOVED the little interactions she had with the students. Melted my heart😭 Reed is just so sweet and connects with the kiddos in a way not many can. I just loved seeing Lila grow from a little girl into a strong and resilient young woman!

Also, Ginny. OBSESSED. 🐾 that’s all I’m gonna say about that!!

Getting little snippets of Grace and Cal and Maddie and James was just the icing on the cake. I’m not ready to say goodbye to these characters, but this was such a great ending to the best trilogy. It was a joy to read this amazing story. It was truly something so special and so beautiful 🤍 everything Lisina writes is so addictive and I cannot wait to see what she does next!!

-Read if you love-
✨ age gap
✨ forced proximity
✨ sllloooowwww burn
✨ student x supervisor

So much thanks to NetGalley, Lisina, and Victory Editing NetGalley Co-op | Page & Vine for the arc 🫶🏻

This is the third and final book in the series. I have loved reading about these characters and I am so sad to say goodbye. I thought Reed and Lila had such fun chemistry. I loved watching their relationship grow. I saw a lot of myself in Lila. I related so much to her with the pressure she puts on herself to be the perfect daughter and the way she feels she has built her entire identity around academia. Her and Reed both have beautiful growth as characters. I’m a total sucker for forbidden love and force proximity and this book does a nice job delivering it in a super fun way!

Tropes:
-forbidden romance
-college romance
-slowburn
-dog dad
-forced proximity
-mental health representation

okay okay okay this was PHENOMENAL.

i love me an angsty book and the deepest end of love by lisina coney checked off all my boxes. i'm fully content 🥰

the story, the banter, the romance, THE CHEMISTRY good lord— everything was top tier.

thankyou netgalley for the advance reader's copy. all opinions are my own!

so thank you to net galley for the early copy. i also got a physical copy from page and vine. yesterday also. this is Lila and reeds story, i love love the banter between the two.love how he help her through her internship, there is age gap,angsty so so good.

I’m absolutely overjoyed to be diving into an early copy of The Deepest End of Love! 🌟💖 This final book in the series follows the heartwarming story of Lila Callaghan (Grace and Cal’s daughter) and Dr. Reed Abner, her family friend and internship mentor. We first met Lila in the epilogue of The Brightest Light of Sunshine and as a child in The Darkest Corner of the Heart.

I started this series just over a year ago and fell head over heels for Grace and Cal—they’re my absolute favourites! 💕 Then James and Maddie stole my heart, and now, with Lila and Reed, I’m feeling all the feels.

Lila’s journey from self-doubt to confidence was so inspiring and relatable, while Reed’s transition from mentor to partner was just heartwarming. The youth centre added such a sweet touch, with interactions that brought a warm and fuzzy feeling to the story. 🐾✨

Every appearance of Grace and Cal, and Maddie and James, made me feel all the emotions. This final book wraps up the series perfectly, with a slow-burn romance that kept me eagerly turning pages. It’s the happily-ever-after we’ve all been waiting for! 💫📚