A Very Miller-Cooper Life

Anyone But Her #4

by Erica Lee

Charlie and Reagan Miller-Cooper have survived fake relationships, family reunions, holidays, and even their own wedding. Now it’s time for their biggest test yet - triplets.

Join this couple as they raise their kids from cranky newborns to semi-functional college graduates.

Everyone’s favorite cast of characters (plus a few new ones) return for more laughter (and a few tears) in this final chapter of Charlie and Reagan’s love story.

Genres: Lesbian Romance, Lesbian, Romance, Contemporary

224 pages, Kindle Edition

Published August 21, 2024

About the author

Erica Lee finished writing her first book, Dear Santa: I’m Gay, in December 2016. Erica currently lives in Pennsylvania with her wife, dog, chinchilla, and bunny. She spends her days working as an optometrist and her nights snuggled up on the couch with her furry family, binging on netflix or youtube.

Librarian note: There is more than one author in the Goodreads database with this name.

Reviews

[Vita L. Licari · Rating 5 out of 5]

An enduring love!

What a beautiful way to wrap up "Anyone But Her"! This is a sentimental look down Charlie and Reagan's lives. As with life, there are tears (Patch and Nana). But the extraordinary love comes through.
Erica has weaved a beautiful life story for our enjoyment. This is a FAVORITE. 5 stars!

[Angella Whitcraft · Rating 5 out of 5]

love this whole series

From the first book the characters Reagan and Charlie just grab you and pull you in. They have great chemistry and I would totally hang out with them. I really liked how the books handle the different families and how it feels to be supported compared to the other side of being raised by homophobic parents and the journey that storyline took. The last book was a great wrap up of their lives though it went way too fast and I still want more of the Miller-Cooper family. I am hoping Carter’s story is up next and will be watching for that.

[Josiah Dapper · Rating 5 out of 5]

I had the honor of being a beta reader on A Very Miller-Cooper Life and just finished reading the final version. As usual, Erica Lee has brought her characters to life with humor and love and grace. What a beautiful way to conclude the story of Reagan and Charlie.

[Eric · Rating 5 out of 5]

An Amazing end to the journey for Reagan and Charlie

Whether it is a movie franchise, a TV Show with many seasons, or a book series you follow them because you get attached to characters. You learn to love these characters and they keep you wanting more and eventually you reach a point where you are ready to say goodbye and see their happily ever after.

Lucky for us Erica Lee gave us all that and more. Reading this final chapter was filled with drama and smiles that met all my expectations and more. She delivered an amazing final chapter to the Reagan and Charlie story. She gave us laughs and tears as we got to experience their journey and it’s a journey I will continue to return to over and over again.

[Jayden · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sweet ending to a wild story

I've read a lot of spin off stories or novella sequels to novels but none have ever made me feel so many emotions - happy, sad, heartbroken, excited, etc - than this one here. Erica Lee is THE author that will pull on your heartstrings and make you feel whatever emotion she demands from you while reading any of her stories. I've followed the adventures of Reagan and Charlie since "Anyone but Her" and can honestly say that this is the ending that I wanted for them. It was beautiful to watch them raise their family and work through their martial problems in a realistic way. I was glad to see Charlie and Jamie's parents continue to grow, let go of their prejudices, and be more accepting. I loved the ending and the trip down memory lane. I'm hoping for some closure for Carter though (I'm also on Team Jax!)

Also fair warning: the chapter that's titled "You should skip this one" ... You probably should unless you want to end up balling your eyes out like me.

[Gina L · Rating 5 out of 5]

A Perfect StoryBook Ending For The Miller-Coopers!

I have to say this soon to be 65 year old woman has been impressed with this young writer since day one of Book one. This story has proven how much a woman she has become. There are so many truths and honest feelings in the book that has you feeling like your heart is wrapped in a warm blanket. The coupling of Reagan and Charlie since “Anyone But Her” has been the best stand up couple I have had the privilege of reading. The adventure this series has taken us on was a special glimpse into lives the whole world should model from. The telling of their story as you see each of their children grow and the people they turn out to be was familiarity and sweetness. The loyalty of family and coming through those ups and downs brought this book to the ultimate in conclusions for this HEA. Erica Lee still weaves a narrative that draws so many of her fans in for a hug. 💕

[Deb · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is one of those stories that should've been parceled out over many more books, THAT is just how good these stories are. I don't know if the author wants to back away from the Miller - Cooper family and move on to something different but I will surely miss Nana and the gang. ( Without spoiling it too much for those who haven't read it yet). I absolutely LOVE a story that has me laughing at so many of the lines, we're talking full blown unexpected laughing because the comedic lines just keep on popping up. The author has us laughing right along with the characters and she pulls you into their stories so deeply that you feel like you personally know , Nana, Charlie, Reagan, Jaimie and both sets of parents as well as the children. I'm really hopeful Erica Lee can squeeze a few more books out about the Miller-Cooper family because it would be nice to see what happens with Olivia and if Carter and perhaps Jax get together. ( Sounds almost like a soap opera lol ) I recommend the whole series to anyone and everyone, it is truly one of those that they could make a movie into.

[Reader · Rating 3 out of 5]

I’ve read many of Erica Lee’s books and have loved them, but this one didn’t quite hit the mark for me. While I appreciated the effort to wrap up the various dramas and storylines-most of which I enjoyed-some resolutions felt rushed or forced, like the situation with Auntie P. On the positive side, I really enjoyed the children characters and the humor, especially Nana’s letters. I think I would have enjoyed the book more if it hadn’t felt so rushed and if it was more focused. I also wish the kids’ reaction to Charlie and Reagan’s love story had been explored in more depth; it could have been more entertaining if it was given more time. That said, I’m excited to see what happens next with Carter and Jax in the upcoming book ;)

[Rey Hawke · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5

[Kymbe · Rating 5 out of 5]

All wrapped up

What a nice way to revisit old friends and see how life turned out for the Miller- Cooper clan. This book covered a lot of ground but was still an enjoyable read.... It had all the all the trade marks of the previous books defining family with humor, love and just the right bit of spice.

[Maria · Rating 5 out of 5]

A final 4th book about our favourites Reagan and Charlie. We have followed from when they met and fell in love, got married and tried to get pregnant all with a lot of fun side characters and of course above all the fantastic Nana. In this book we follow their life changing after having triplets until their kids are all grown up and Charlie and Reagan are 60+.

As usual reading about the Miller-Cooper adventures and struggles is like being around family and you have this great feeling you never want to stop. I really hope Erica Lee will written a sequel soon even if not focusing on Reagan and Charlie but on the triplets. I need my regular Miller-Cooper fix.

[Morgan Guinn · Rating 5 out of 5]

i can not even explain how much i love these books, this story, THESE CHARACTERS, and literally just everything about every single book in this series. i think i cried on almost every page in the last 30% and i draggeddddd on that last 30% for hours, taking little breaks every once in a while, just because i didn’t want the series to end. erica lee i love your brain thank you for these ppl that i love so much now. i can’t wait to reread lol

update: here’s my pinterest board for this series if anyone is interested ❤️‍🩹 https://pin.it/NWiwZXVH3

[Rebecca MacAlister · Rating 5 out of 5]

Stop making me cry

I think I cried more during this book than I have any other story I've read. All happy tears. Well, there was one sad time.

[Sidereal · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent book to end my companion book mini-binge. A collection of glimpses spanning three decades that follow Charlie's and Reagan's lives, as well as their loved ones (and a few friends!).

[Fredalyn Padicio · Rating 5 out of 5]

Erica Lee sure knows how to end every story in her book. She never fails to give you all the emotions you can feel with her book. Amazing!

[Deb · Rating 5 out of 5]

perfection

Would I have liked this book series to carry on forever? Of course, but I’m so so happy we got this conclusion book. This is my absolute favourite series by Erica Lee. From the very first words years ago to the last line in this one, you couldn’t get a better story. It’s so great to follow the family through ups and downs and everything in between. Be sure to read the entire series, you won’t be sorry.
I have only one complaint, and I’m sure everyone who reads this will agree. I’m not going to give things away but, I cried! Again!
Erica, I don’t cry at books, ever, this is the third time you’ve done this to me. And I thank you for that. It shows how brilliant this series is, how perfectly written it is and how invested I became in the characters. It will be reread often.

[Marcia E · Rating 5 out of 5]

Can’t get enough of Miller-Cooper’s

‘Anyone But Her’ was the first book I read by Erica Lee and I fell in love with Reagan/Charlie. Whenever I would receive notice of the next installment I would drop what I was reading to continue their story. And that is what I did when book 4 was released. It DID NOT disappoint. I enjoyed reading their story as the fun, love, laughter, sadness, then more fun, love and laughter continued. Time to re-read the series. Thank you Erica bringing this characters to life.
P.S. I can’t wait for Carter’s story to continue!

[Andrea (looseleftlesbian) · Rating 4 out of 5]

It was fun to see how the Miller-Cooper family evolves over the years. There were so many great moments in this book. I did find myself bored throughout some of it, but I still enjoyed seeing their journey and of course, Charlie and Reagan uphold a special place in my hear now!

Also Erica Lee if you don’t get Jax and Carter together and write a book about it, you’re missing a huge opportunity because I would read that so fast!!!

[Hope Freed · Rating 4 out of 5]

This final part of the quartet of books sees us rejoin Charlie and Reagan and their expanded family. Events fast forward with significant events in their and their family’s lives. Whilst this was another enjoyable read, I’m more used to events unfolding more slowly rather than racing through some 30 years! And after this, I want Carter and Jax’s story told…will have to keep my eyes peeled for that!

[Elvian Chen · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read the first book Anyone But Her few years ago, it's was very sweet and funny love story. Until recently I found out there are few more book for Charlie and Reagan, this one is the forth book of their story, and I think it got better and better, stories that's full of love, you witness the growth of their family, lost of love ones, day to day life that gives me all the feels.

I really enjoyed this series, and I think out of the 4 book this is the best one.

[stephanie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have read every book in the series and I cannot believe it’s over. Erica Lee is such a good author and it was a little hard seeing the Charlie and Reagan getting older since I wish they could live forever. They are so in love and they created such a beautiful family. This book made me cry, laugh and obvi lots of swooning.
I cannot believe this chapter is over. I cannot recommend this enough.

[Doug Elliott · Rating 4 out of 5]

A Very Miller-Cooper Life is an extended epilogue following Charlie and Reagan’s lives over the quarter century after book 3. The story arc is a collection of vignettes focusing on key points in their lives together. There is a wonderful supporting cast, a very satisfying conclusion and potential material for many more stories as the younger generation moves into their mid-twenties.

[Patty Bryant · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really good book

A very nice ending to a great series of books. The stories of Charlie and Reagan , have been some of m favorites from Erica Lee., and I've enjoyed every single one. I can't help thinking that there's more too come, especially from the triplets. Whatever books this author writes I will surely read. I highly recommend this author and her stories.

[Jen Fernandez · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved it!

This was the perfect way to wrap up the Miller-Coopet saga, though I wouldn't say no to more stories from this couple. Loved watching these two handle raising triplets and all the trials & tribulations that come with that. Do beware of chapter nine, very sad but it was a wonderful tribute to an amazing character! Overall it was a very fun book!

[Issy Waldrom · Rating 5 out of 5]

The final book in the series, this looks at the next 30 years of their life - their family, and the ups and downs. It's sweet at times, and very emotional at others (yes, you will cry), highly enjoyable (even with some spice), and is, overall, a very wholesome wrap up of their lives. If you've read the other books in this series, then this is a must read, and a fitting conclusion to it all.

[Lindsey Wallace-Galli · Rating 5 out of 5]

Okay. I laughed, I cried. Okay who am I kidding, I mostly cried because of how fast the kids grew up and the love that Charlie and Reagan still have for each other after all the ups and downs. It just shows you that a marriage and raising kids isn't all rainbows and sunshine.

I LOVED Charlie and Reagan and sad to see this mini series go but I enjoyed every single read thus far.

[Dulaine Roode · Rating 5 out of 5]

What great book

This book spanned over various years, it made me laugh with their usual antics and luck. Parts made me cry, as I felt like I lost a friend. And growing with the triplets as we do in this book was amazing.

Thank you Erica Lee for this great series.

[Sheila M. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing!

This was the best ending to a series that I have EVER read. It was laugh out loud funny and heartfelt. I love everything by this author. Thank you for creating characters and stories that are well thought out and believable. I APPRECIATE YOU!

[Jessica · Rating 5 out of 5]

Miller-Cooper wedding

What could go wrong? All the things. Such a great “wrap up” to their stories, I don’t like to say endings with books. Perfect compliment to the first three installments.

[alexegoalie · Rating 5 out of 5]

just wow

OMG! I loved Reagan and Charlie from the first time I read Anyone but Her, and let me tell you this last one is everything and more! I cried and laugh. I would have read 500 pages more.
Thank you for this last book in the series.