Reviews with content warning for Drug use - Final Offer

So cute and very emotional. I still want to kill Seth Kane in case anyone is wondering. But I really liked Alana and finally getting Cal’s story. Also, the progression of Cami and Cal’s relationship was so dang cute. I’ll never get over it.

Second Chance Romance, 2 1/2 🔥

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4.25

I actually enjoyed how Cal's addiction was told in this book, I think it was able to explain him but also not excuse him. His addiction also doesn't go away, its a journey he'll continue to fight!

I liked the narrative of him choosing sobriety for himself rather than just Lana, that was a really good touch.

I thought Cal and Lana were cute but the childhood friends to lovers kinda doesnt work if theres a 4 year gap, like Cal at 16 is in love with a 12 year old? I tried not to think of it too much.

Cami was cute, I actually was fond of her.
The townspeople were kinda funny but I wish they were a little more fleshed out.
Delilah and Violet - I don't really know who they are lol they're just there so Lana has people to talk to but they aren't really given distinct personalities.

The book was long and I agree it defintely could've been shorter, but it didn't particularly bother me. It made me laugh a few times. I liked when Cal was like "Yeah, that was totally persuasive. You got her B)" when he convinced absolutely nobody.

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adventurous challenging dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring sad tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

This one has the small town and second chance trope which are also two of my favorites and I loved it so much!

The first two books almost made me believe in true love, Final Offer convinced me that there IS true love out there.

Cal struggled with his addiction and I was feeling bad for him the entire time. He ends up going to rehab to get another chance with Lana but I think it’s good that it emphasizes the importance of getting better for yourself before anyone else. Although he did it for their relationship, he also knew how much HE needed it.

The ending was everything I needed and more all 3 couples were together with their children and it felt like one big family 🥹

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adventurous challenging emotional funny hopeful inspiring medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

I knew this would be my favorite one!
Cal is everything and we must protect him at all costs.
The smut? Top tier, God level, 5🌶 hot!
The struggle that Cal had to go through? Oh my God! So much growth, so much hardship, so much strength.
Lana got on my nerves sometimes when she kept assuming the worst, but I do see where she's coming from. My boy didn't make it easy on her.
Cami is the best thing that ever happened to this world.
The other two brothers are beautiful and I lived for their cameos, Iris is a goddess and Zahra deserves all the good things in this world. Plus, puppy-eyed Rowan and Declan have my heart.
The conclusion to everything with Seth was beyond satisfactory.
I'd never read something with the single-parent trope before and now nothing will ever compare.
The banter, the sweetness, the heart-wrenching moments that had me kicking and crying and giggling like and idiot.
Let's just say, this book gave me life. Will read everything Lauren Asher graces this world by writing. At this point, I'd expect to have hearts in my eyes at the sight of her grocery shopping list.

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emotional funny sad tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? Yes

3.75

Happy to finish this series. It was fun and what an experience to read this series. Honestly, the plot is not that bad, really spiced up my romance taste lol. Callahan story was more faster than his brothers ngl. Maybe bc he and Lana already know each other before. But it was fun. It is a struggle to see how Cal struggles because of himself.

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emotional tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I take no criticism on this book.

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emotional hopeful lighthearted reflective sad medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

This is a hefty read, emotionally, with the main theme of the story being addiction. However, it was handled and written sensitively and realistically by the author. For an almost 600 page book, this felt like way less. It was such an easy read with great pacing, generally great plot, and great characters.

Acouple of gripes would include a few grammatical errors and minor inconsistencies, and also that Cami felt like this idealistic, spoilt 5 year old written by someone who has never met a 5 year old. Also the way that Cal just barged back into his ex's life and just demanded she sell her home as if it didn't matter, bullying her into selling it until she agreed, and then when she had doubts about it he would get pissy and say "I thought this is what you wanted". However, if these things didn't exist then the book wouldn't have been as enjoyable as I found it.

Definitely a rollercoaster of a book. But definitely definitely not for people who may have triggers around addiction, specifically drugs and alcohol.

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