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mags_louise's review against another edition
4.0
4.5⭐
The Last gave me so many feels and it had me hooked throughout. Not to mention it was quirky, entertaining, sexy and fun! Plus, it was full of great characters, including the wonderful Junie and I couldn't help but have a big smile on my face by the end.
Would happily recommend.
**I was kindly provided with an ARC by Entangled Publishing in exchange for an honest review**
The Last gave me so many feels and it had me hooked throughout. Not to mention it was quirky, entertaining, sexy and fun! Plus, it was full of great characters, including the wonderful Junie and I couldn't help but have a big smile on my face by the end.
Would happily recommend.
**I was kindly provided with an ARC by Entangled Publishing in exchange for an honest review**
jenn703's review
5.0
Such an amazing read!!!
The book is told in Sarah and Ian's alternating POV and can be read as a standalone. Sarah and Ian were good friends in college and drifted apart after a tragedy but tried to stay connected via social media. There is a surprise encounter that puts the past back into motion. It was really just a feel good book. A bit of quirky, lots of steamy and a good bit of funny. I love all of the books in this series, but I honestly think this one is my favorite.
The book is told in Sarah and Ian's alternating POV and can be read as a standalone. Sarah and Ian were good friends in college and drifted apart after a tragedy but tried to stay connected via social media. There is a surprise encounter that puts the past back into motion. It was really just a feel good book. A bit of quirky, lots of steamy and a good bit of funny. I love all of the books in this series, but I honestly think this one is my favorite.
mandymarie1017's review
5.0
The Last is another HEA story by Tawna Fenske that will give you all the feels.
This isn’t a typical friends to lovers story. Its has steamy chemistry and a lesson on how you can only lie to yourself for so long.
Buckle up- you’re in for some Goodwill steals, cat butts, steamroom sex, and lots of laughs!
This isn’t a typical friends to lovers story. Its has steamy chemistry and a lesson on how you can only lie to yourself for so long.
Buckle up- you’re in for some Goodwill steals, cat butts, steamroom sex, and lots of laughs!
nellesnightstand's review
3.0
An emotionally frozen man shows up on his college besties door on her 30th birthday to complete a marriage pact they made years ago.
While they decide to have a business marriage their chemistry is off the charts. The sexy times burns the pages! And you know it will turn to love.
This was a quick fun read and makes me want to read the others in the series.
While they decide to have a business marriage their chemistry is off the charts. The sexy times burns the pages! And you know it will turn to love.
This was a quick fun read and makes me want to read the others in the series.
kaitybest's review
2.0
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
The pacing felt a little off to me, particularly at the beginning and I would have loved more backstory for the couple's 10-year friendship. Ian was not my favorite leading man- melodramatic and too self-pitying, in my opinion.
The pacing felt a little off to me, particularly at the beginning and I would have loved more backstory for the couple's 10-year friendship. Ian was not my favorite leading man- melodramatic and too self-pitying, in my opinion.
kindlelovingmom's review against another edition
5.0
I loved this book! It made me laugh, and cry, and gave me ALL THE FEELS!
Sarah Keating has her life so together. She runs a residence program for adults with Down Syndrome, which was her lifelong dream. She is financially stable, she owns her own home, and she has great friends. She basically has it all, but she has no partner to share it with. While tipsy on her 30th birthday, she remembers the pact she made with her college best friend, who she hasn't seen in 10 years. They said if they were both unmarried at 30, they'd marry each other. So, she messages him. What's the harm in asking, right?
Ian Nolan is vying for his dream career in Portland with an aviation company, after living in New York for the last 10 years. When Sarah messages him, he's thrilled to hear from her, and since he's in town, he decides to surprise her by stopping by at her place. Best decision ever. But Ian has issues he hasn't dealt with, and he prefers to live his life numb to deeper emotions, after losing his younger brother a decade ago. When he proposes a marriage of convenience, more like a business merger than a romantic prospect, he throws Sarah for a loop. But he's sure this is the best way to approach a marriage. Can he convince Sarah to take the leap with him?
Sarah and Ian have chemistry like whoa, and their connection is off the charts hot. Considering they were only ever friends before, their sexual compatibility is like a revelation for both of them. But, they are both convinced they can keep feelings totally out of it. Just friendship, companionship, sex, and a shared life, but not love. Famous last words. Though this story went down exactly as it seemed it would, it still kept me on edge, waiting for the bottom to drop out. I was at times tearful, laughing, smiling, and swooning. What a delight.
I loved the peeks we got of the characters from the first two books here. Getting to see Cassie and Simon (from book one) get married was awesome, and Simon's sister Junie made quite the full appearance as well. These people have really become a family to each other (though some were sisters already), and it was lovely to see how their lives have come along. There was a lot of closure in this book for the entire series, and I loved it.
Sarah was honest throughout about how she was feeling, and I loved that about her. Ian really had to work hard to get over his stunted emotional issues, and decide if losing love was worth staying numb and emotionally closed off. Ian and Sarah really knew each other, even though it had been many years since they were truly in each other's lives, and they were really good for each other, and cared about each other. They were the true definition of friends first, and their adventure together falling into true love was a very memorable one. I adored this story, and this entire series. I cannot recommend them highly enough.
ARC provided by Publisher in exchange for an honest review.
Reviewed by Megan from Alpha Book Club
Sarah Keating has her life so together. She runs a residence program for adults with Down Syndrome, which was her lifelong dream. She is financially stable, she owns her own home, and she has great friends. She basically has it all, but she has no partner to share it with. While tipsy on her 30th birthday, she remembers the pact she made with her college best friend, who she hasn't seen in 10 years. They said if they were both unmarried at 30, they'd marry each other. So, she messages him. What's the harm in asking, right?
Ian Nolan is vying for his dream career in Portland with an aviation company, after living in New York for the last 10 years. When Sarah messages him, he's thrilled to hear from her, and since he's in town, he decides to surprise her by stopping by at her place. Best decision ever. But Ian has issues he hasn't dealt with, and he prefers to live his life numb to deeper emotions, after losing his younger brother a decade ago. When he proposes a marriage of convenience, more like a business merger than a romantic prospect, he throws Sarah for a loop. But he's sure this is the best way to approach a marriage. Can he convince Sarah to take the leap with him?
Sarah and Ian have chemistry like whoa, and their connection is off the charts hot. Considering they were only ever friends before, their sexual compatibility is like a revelation for both of them. But, they are both convinced they can keep feelings totally out of it. Just friendship, companionship, sex, and a shared life, but not love. Famous last words. Though this story went down exactly as it seemed it would, it still kept me on edge, waiting for the bottom to drop out. I was at times tearful, laughing, smiling, and swooning. What a delight.
I loved the peeks we got of the characters from the first two books here. Getting to see Cassie and Simon (from book one) get married was awesome, and Simon's sister Junie made quite the full appearance as well. These people have really become a family to each other (though some were sisters already), and it was lovely to see how their lives have come along. There was a lot of closure in this book for the entire series, and I loved it.
Sarah was honest throughout about how she was feeling, and I loved that about her. Ian really had to work hard to get over his stunted emotional issues, and decide if losing love was worth staying numb and emotionally closed off. Ian and Sarah really knew each other, even though it had been many years since they were truly in each other's lives, and they were really good for each other, and cared about each other. They were the true definition of friends first, and their adventure together falling into true love was a very memorable one. I adored this story, and this entire series. I cannot recommend them highly enough.
ARC provided by Publisher in exchange for an honest review.
Reviewed by Megan from Alpha Book Club
cheryls's review against another edition
4.0
This story features Ian and Sarah. Ten years ago they were best friends and vowed that by the time they were 30, if they weren’t married, they’d marry each other. Now, 10 years later, he’s so jaded against love and wants to marry her for companionship only. This story is about Ian’s struggle against falling in love and Sarah falling in love with someone who doesn’t believe in love.
The story has sad and tragic moments but it’s also about second chances and happiness.
The story has sad and tragic moments but it’s also about second chances and happiness.
nellenaz's review
3.0
An emotionally frozen man shows up on his college besties door on her 30th birthday to complete a marriage pact they made years ago.
While they decide to have a business marriage their chemistry is off the charts. The sexy times burns the pages! And you know it will turn to love.
This was a quick fun read and makes me want to read the others in the series.
While they decide to have a business marriage their chemistry is off the charts. The sexy times burns the pages! And you know it will turn to love.
This was a quick fun read and makes me want to read the others in the series.
bookgyrl's review
4.0
A very entertaining read! When Sarah celebrates her 30th birthday she can't help but reminisce about her college-friend Ian Nolan. They once made a pact to marry each other should they reach the age of 30 single. And behold: Ian is in town, remembers the pact and knocks on her door! Because of things in Ian's past, he wants to marry Sarah and look at it as a marriage of convenience. But Sarah doesn't want to give up on the possibility of love.
Tawna always writes good stories. There is also a lot of humor in this one and I liked the story about Ian's brother with Down's Syndrome and how this connected to Sarah's current job.
*** I requested and received an ARC via Netgalley and this is my honest and voluntary review. ***
Tawna always writes good stories. There is also a lot of humor in this one and I liked the story about Ian's brother with Down's Syndrome and how this connected to Sarah's current job.
*** I requested and received an ARC via Netgalley and this is my honest and voluntary review. ***
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