💍 Book Review: Love Arranged by Lauren Asher
A fake engagement, a mayoral campaign, and two hearts caught between ambition and vulnerability—Lauren Asher delivers a swoon-worthy finale to the Lakefront Billionaires series.
Book 3 in the Lakefront Billionaires series, Love Arranged is a politically charged, emotionally rich romance that wraps up the trilogy with depth, charm, and a fresh take on the fake dating trope. With a Goodreads rating of 4.18/5 from over 100 reviews, readers are already buzzing about its August 2025 release.
🧠 Plot Overview
Lorenzo Vittori, once seen as the antagonist in Love Redesigned, is now front and center—running for mayor and desperate to clean up his public image. Enter Lily Muñoz, a passionate florist whose shop is under threat from the powerful Ludlow family. Their solution? A five-month fake engagement, designed to benefit both parties.
But their history is complicated. They met on the Eros dating app, and Lorenzo ghosted Lily after discovering her meticulous 30-year life plan. Now, forced into close proximity, their chemistry reignites—and the line between performance and reality begins to blur.
💬 Why It Works
- Nuanced Characters: Lorenzo’s transformation from emotionally unavailable to vulnerable is gradual and believable. Lily is more than sunshine—she’s assertive, loyal, and fiercely independent.
- Political Intrigue: The mayoral campaign adds real stakes, with public scrutiny and power plays that elevate the romance beyond typical tropes.
- Emotional Growth: Themes of grief, control, and self-worth are explored with sensitivity, making the love story feel earned.
- Series Closure: Asher ties up the Lakefront Billionaires trilogy with heart and purpose, giving fans a satisfying send-off.
📣 Reader Buzz
- “Fake dating AND political drama? I’m obsessed.”
- “Lily threatening to run for mayor herself? Iconic.”
- “Lorenzo went from villain to book boyfriend material.”
🏁 Final Verdict
Love Arranged is a standout contemporary romance that blends emotional depth with political tension and irresistible chemistry. If you love fake engagements, grumpy/sunshine dynamics, and characters who grow through love, this one’s a must-read.
