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Average rating3.9
Julian
If I ever caught on fire, Dahlia Muñoz would fan the flames with a smile.
So, when she returns to Lake Wisteria, I fully intend to avoid the interior designer.
At least until my meddling mother exploits my savior complex.
The faster I help Dahlia find her creative spark, the sooner she will leave town.
But while I was busy getting rid of Dahlia, I overlooked one potential issue.
What happens if I want her to stay?
Dahlia
People say the devil has many faces, but I know only one.
Julian Lopez―my childhood rival and family frenemy.
I vow to steer clear of him while recovering from my broken engagement, but then the billionaire makes an irresistible offer.
Renovate a historic house together and triple our profits.
Our temporary truce becomes compromised as we face years' worth of denied attraction and mixed emotions.
Giving into our desire is inevitable…but falling in love?
That isn't part of the plan.
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3 primary booksLakefront Billionaires is a 3-book series with 3 primary works first released in 2023 with contributions by Lauren Asher.
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4.5 Stars
I loved the banter, the chemistry, and the healing. Some tropes include second chance romance, friends to lovers, and childhood friends.
I loved this quote and seen in the book on page 380. SWOON. “I missed out on a chance to make you mine before, but I don't plan on making the same mistake again. We're the real deal, sweetheart, and I'm done letting you believe anything else.”
3.25
the story felt inconsistent & choppy, & the dynamic between julian and dahlia was confusing after the 40% mark imo. the beginning of the book was so focused on them being “enemies/frienemies” then they randomly started falling in love with each other lmaooo.
i didn't feel connected to them :/ i'm so disappointed because they had so much potential! there were some scenes that made me laugh and that were so cute! i just would've enjoyed it so much more if i could connect with the characters.
it kind of feels like their new dynamic/romance came out of nowhere despite all of their history. the “no strings attached” situation just felt pointless, they could've easily just talked their feelings out at that point & gotten together then but the story dragged on for 200 more pages. there weren't any high stakes besides dahlia being scared to be with julian but like i said a simple conversation could've helped with that.
they kinda seemed like teenagers instead of 30 year olds lol