From USA Today bestselling author Claudia Burgoa comes, a new secret baby forbidden love romance, featuring a broody billionaire and a much younger sassy heroine he never saw coming.
Being the single guardian for my fifteen-year-old cousin isn’t as easy as you’d think, especially when she runs away to find the dad, who has no idea she exists.
Lysander Spearman is broody, protective, and not at all who I should be falling for.
We’re nothing alike.
He’s got money in the bank, and I’m trying to make ends meet.
He’s much too old for me, and I hate his guts.
He’s quiet, and I can’t keep my mouth shut.
But when he shows up for his daughter.
When I see him care.
When he takes charge—I can’t stop my heart from flipping.
He’s offering me security that I’ve never dared to dream about.
When his lips touch mine, I know I’m done for.
I just hope he doesn’t break our hearts.
This is a highly emotional book that will take you on a rollercoaster ride of forbidden love, family drama, and the power of true love.
Claudia is an award-winning, USA Today bestselling author. She writes alluring, thrilling stories about complicated women and the men who take their breath away. She lives in Denver, Colorado with her husband and her youngest two children. She has a sweet Bichon, Macey, who thinks she's the ruler of the house. She's only partially right. When Claudia is not writing, you can find her reading, knitting, or just hanging out with her family. At night, she likes to binge watch shows with her equally geeky husband.
✨1.0✨ This book had so much potential...I think the author's writing just wasn't for me. I saw so many positive reviews and I expected to love this story but I found it all very disappointing.
Lysander Spearman is knocked for a loop when fifteen-year-old Kenzington “Kenzy” Balsamo comes looking for him, claiming he's her father. But one look at her, and he knows it's the truth; the problem is he doesn't remember he mom...like at all. But that's okay because it's all about the cousin for both Lysander and Kenzy.
Camilla “Cami” Balsamo has helped raise Kenzy since she was born, along with their Nonna, who has recently passed. There is a lot of drama in Kenzy and Cami's lives, but the true drama that we have all been waiting for finally plays out, and Mommie Dearest gets her Do Justice!
Wow... Lysander and Cami were perfect. I had been waiting for Lysander book and it sure did not disappoint. It was well worth the wait. This slow burn, secret daughter read had me totally enthralled. The Spear,an secrets that came out in this one just added to all the drama. Their chemistry was off the charts. Perfect couple, Lysander deserved nothing less. Great read.
I was given a complimentary copy but voluntarily chose to review
Amazing Story & Narration🎧 Enthralling & Emotional!
Finally Found You Paradise Bay Billionaire Brothers, Book 7 By: Claudia Burgoa Narrated by: Joe Arden, Stephanie Németh-Parker
Finally found you Lysander Spearman! Okay, maybe that was not what the title meant, but I sure meant it! I have been looking forward to Lysander’s story from the moment I met him in this series. Yes, that always so serious, broody man is an intriguing man, and I wanted to know more about him and Claudia Burgoa delivers one heck of a story. Lysander was fifteen when his father died and became the head of the family, and he never got out of that caregiving role even though all his siblings are adults now. He has hidden things from them, dealing with his mother’s drama alone. However, his siblings speak up and tell him he does not have to keep them in the dark and they want to know what is going on. He is part of the family business but mostly runs the vineyards because that is where his love lies. Then he gets the surprise of his life, he finds out he has a daughter, a fifteen-year-old daughter, Kenzy. Kenzy lived with her grandmother, who recently passed away, and her cousin Camilla came back home to be her guardian. Kenzy found out who her father was and ran away to go findhim, and Camilla was trying to locate her. Lysander gets into protective mode and immediately gets the ball rolling on finding out who Kenzy’s mother is, finding her cousin and straightening everything out in their lives. Except dealing with a teenager is not so easy, and he met Camilla before and wants her, but things are complicated. Wow, this story is amazing, the writing, plotting and world building is fantastic, the drama is non-stop, and the emotions pour off the pages straight to the heart. This story moved me like no other, and I loved how it all played out. Claudia Burgoa, thank you for another exceptional story and emotional rollercoaster ride.
🎧 📚🎧And for the wonderful narration, Joe Arden and Stephanie Németh-Parker are the perfect cast to bring these characters and their story to life. They understood the characters they portrayed, giving each character a voice that fit their persona and was believable in every role they played. Stephanie Németh-Parker was fabulous as both Cami and Kenzy, grasping every aspect of their personalities, nailing Kenzy’s teenage angst and Camilla’s caring side. Joe Arden’s Lysander was just as I pictured him to sound perfectly broody, protective, a man who means business and makes it happen. Both were excellent in covering the secondary characters’ roles too. They set the perfect tone for the story, captured all the characters’ emotions and had you feeling them all. These entertaining storytellers are versatile voice artists and enjoyable to listen to. Thank you for another exceptional listen.
Claudia Burgoa has done it again! I absolutely loved Finally Found You; it is an incredible age gap love story. It is the seventh book in her Paradise Bay Billionaire Brothers series. Finally Found You is my favorite book in the series, and I am looking forward to reading the final books in the series. Claudia Burgoa continues to show that she is an amazing storyteller and has once again provided her readers with amazing characters. I love that she continues to write the stories that I love to read. I love all the characters in Finally Found You, they feel like family! Finally Found You filled me with a rollercoaster of emotions, it was impossible to put it down, and I loved every moment on every page. My favorite part of Finally Found You is how Claudia Burgoa incorporates the title of the book into the love story. Who does not love hot sexy men, strong females, loving families, and friends, who always support one another? I love how Claudia Burgoa always manages to create the "perfect" heroine, who is a strong woman on her own, to balance out the sexy, swoon worthy men. I really enjoy how the book is told in the first person from the perspective of the main characters. I love getting the insight and feelings from the different characters. Finally Found You is filled with heartbreaking and heartwarming moments that I have come to love and expect in Claudia Burgoa love story, and she did not disappoint, especially with the poignant and bittersweet moments that filled this page turner. Finally Found You is an age gap love story between Lysander Spearman, and Camilla “Cami” Balsamo. Lysander learns that he has a teen-age daughter, Kenzington “Kenzy” Balsamo, when she approaches him to sign the appropriate forms to allow for her legal emancipation. Kenzy was being raised by her grandmother, who recently died. He had no idea that he had a child. I found it interesting how she was conceived. Cami is Kenzy’s cousin, who was also raised by the same grandmother. Lysander and Cami meet in a bar the night before Kenzy approaches Lysander. Neither one of them realizes who is the other one. Lysander moves Cami and Kenzy into the penthouse of the building where he lives. As Cami and Lysander spend time together things quickly change between them. I love the chemistry between Cami and Lysander, and everything that Lysander does to have a relationship with Kenzy. I love everything that Lysander and the Spearmans do to welcome Kenzy and Cami to the family. An unexpected plot twist puts Cami and Lysander’s relationship in jeopardy and Cami returns to Colorado to be with her best friend. I love Lysander’s proposal and the location of the proposal. My favorite part is the epilogue and how it goes above and beyond with Cami and Lysander’s wedding. I love the characters and the family dynamic in Finally Found You, the characters feel like family and friends. I enjoyed all the interactions between the Spearman family, the characters feel like family and friends. I enjoyed all the interactions between the Spearman siblings, especially their teasing that made me laugh. I loved all the characters in Finally Found You, it felt like a family reunion and catching up with the other Spearmans and the new little Spearmans. Who does not love family and friends that always have each other’s backs? I love that there was the Spearman family finally gets closure into their father’s death and their mother’s involvement with that and other incidents in their lives. I thoroughly enjoyed Finally Found You, who does not love an age gap love story that turns into true love? Highly recommend this incredible love story and am so looking forward to reading Cory’s love story.
Finally Found You is Book 7 in the Paradise Bay Billionaire Brothers Series by Claudia Burgoa, featuring an emotional single dad romance for Lysander and Camilla. Lysander was shocked to find out he had a 15 year old daughter, Kenzy, and that her cousin/guardian was someone he had met and connected with before. In a moving story about love, family, secrets, loss, and healing Lysander and Cami try to put Kenzy above their own feelings and desires as the drama swirls around them. Can the they navigate the obstacles and high emotions to form a family for themselves and Kenzy, or are they destined for heartbreak?
This is the first book I’ve read from this particular series, but I enjoyed every minute. I ended up also downloading the audio version on Audible, narrated by Joe Arden and Stephanie Németh-Parker. This book has excellent world building with family saga vibes, compelling characters, witty banter, authentic emotions, lots of drama and a couple eye-popping twists. Lysander is clearly the rock of his family, having cared for his younger siblings, and he shifted that focus seamlessly to Kenzie in an admirable way, especially given the drama surrounding the situation. I also loved Cami, a strong woman willing to do anything necessary to support those she loves. Their chemistry together was obvious, but the progression was stuck on slow burn for most of the book, leading to extra angst and some drama. There were a couple plot twists that I certainly wasn’t expecting that added to the excitement of the read! The narrators of the audiobook did an amazing job bringing Lysander and Cami to life, and conveying all the emotions, as well as the witty banter. Everything flowed well with both of them and made for a truly enjoyable listening experience! My heart went out to all three of these characters as the struggled to make sense of their new realities and fought to find the family they all deserved. As curious as I am about the stories that I missed, I really can’t wait for Cory’s book!
I received an ARC for free, and am leaving this review voluntarily.⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫
I absolutely loved and completely devoured this book! I laughed, I cried, I swooned, and I begged for more! This heartfelt, sweet and sizzling romance seduced me from page one, and held me captive with its honest emotions. I fell in love with these beautifully flawed characters as they found their way to each other. Lysander has taken care of his family since he was a teen when his father passed and his mother became catatonic. He has evidence and found reason to believe the tragic events happening to his family have been planned and he is out to make them pay. He felt a bit lost one evening at a bar, when he meets a woman who calls to his brokenness. They have instant connection and chemistry, but they separated before they went too far. Suddenly a young teenage girl named Kenzy, comes into his life saying she is his daughter. He is shocked at first but soon realizes that she has brought something special into his life that he didn't know was missing. That included Camilla, Kenzy's cousin who has helped care for her all her life. Camilla was the mysterious woman who connected with Lysander the night before. They share the love and need to protect Kenzy, and so much more. But can Lysander and Camilla risk exploring their feelings when Kenzy's happiness and safety is at stake? I fell so hard for Lysander, Camilla and Kenzy and their touching journey to create a family together. Lysander is so caring and just takes care of everyone and everything, Camilla is selfless and loving, and Kenzy is so vulnerable and sweet, she melts your heart right along with Lysanders and the rest of his family. Their story is so addictive and the touch of suspense as they work through the danger that plagues the Spearman family is perfect. It is also fun to see the many characters and family members who I fell for in other stories, adding more fun and excitement to the story. Stephanie Nemeth-Parker, Joe Arden's narration made this story and these characters come to life so beautifully. Arden's smooth, rich voice, and perfect inflections made Lysander come alive and made me swoon! Nemeth-Parker's gripping delivery compelled me to feel everything these characters think and experience. They completely pulled me in to this world and I felt like I was right there with Lysander, Camilla, Kenzy, and all of their family and friends. This is a beautiful, moving and passionate story about love, loss, loyalty, healing, and family, and I absolutely loved every moment of it. I love this series, and can't get enough of the Spearman family and friends of Paradise Bay!
Claudia Burgoa has had me on edge waiting for Lysander’s book and the build up definitely piqued my interest. Finally Found You (Paradise Bay Billionaire Brothers #7) is nothing short of amazing and it’s exactly what I wanted and more.
Well, Lysander’s life has completely been turned upside down since the fifteen year old daughter, Kenzi he never knew he had, just knocked on his door. He wants to do right by her but he’s going to have to get past her cousin and guardian, Camilla. While working together to do what’s best for Kenzi (poor kid has been through a lot) and trying to navigate raising a teenager and dealing with the ongoing Spearman family drama, they begin developing feelings for each other as they have an undeniable attraction. Their romantic chemistry is beyond obvious however, a relationship is forbidden for several reasons.
Claudia most definitely delivers with emotional and endearing moments, witty dialogue, laughter and plenty of drama. Speaking of drama, my god, the lies and secrets that are exposed are INSANE and mamma Spearman makes Joan Crawford look like a saint. The romance, spice and angst in Finally Found You makes it worth reading. Lysander and Camilla truly hold a special place in my heart.
We get Lysander's story and learn about the secrets he has held tight for so many years! He kept them away from his siblings and uncles. All the secrets are about their mother and father, particularly their mother. It made me go, "Hmmmm." Who are Camilla and Kensington? Why is Kenzington so angry at Camilla? Whom does Lysander meet at a bar? Who is he looking for, and why does he take a call from Derek and Finnegan? What does Huxley need when he texts Lysander? What does Lysander think he is texting for when he sees who the text is from? My mouth dropped open at the revelation made to Lysander!! Who is or was Camilla's aunt Elsie? Oh, there is teenage angst at its best, or is it at its worst? Oh my... a lot of secrets and baggage come out in this book. It was an emotional read! Oh, Kenzi is a hoot! Teenagers! The ending had me misty-eyed and then chuckling. Read and see what happened!
I loved reading this book! I could not put it down! It pulled on your emotions and the book was very intriguing and entertaining. This is the first book I have read by Claudia Burgoa and I definitely plan on reading more of her books!
The chemistry between Lysander and Camilla was amazing. There was minimal spice which was different for me but it was an amazing plot. I highly recommend this book. And I will be reading the other books in this series as well. That way I can get to know the rest of the characters.
ARC kindly provided in exchange for an honest review
Ranking: 4.5⭐
I'm very sad because it took me a long time to read Finally Found You 💔, but once I started it, I couldn't stop: Claudia Y. Burgoa exceeded my expectations with Lysander and his story as I see more and more with the last books in Paradise Bay Billionaire Brothers, with all the secrets that his character kept and the growing family drama , and it makes me very happy to be able to say that this book exceeded everything I expected from him, it made me love his character madly and he became my favorite triplet, it broke my heart, especially with Camilla, but it also gave me the most innocent, tender and sweet love story in the series.
Camilla is one of the Claudia characters with whom I have suffered the most, a girl with a complicated life, who despite having the love of many people around her don't received the support and kind of love that she needed, with a tragic past that doesn't want Kenzy, her 15-year-old cousin, to live too, that's why Camilla is constantly looking for a way to care for Kenzy and be by her side, even when that means sacrificing her own chances for a better future. And when their grandmother dies and Camilla becomes Kenzy's guardian, everything becomes more complicated for both of them. I think at this point I can say that no one breaks my heart like this author, and Cam was one of the characters I connected the most with, I just wanted to hug her and protect her from everything, and I loved reading her being the strongest throughout the book, knowing what a big and beautiful heart she has and everything she is capable of doing for the people she loves.
Lysander is a character that stole my heart throughout the entire series because Claudia made him stronger and stronger with each book, he is one of theSpearman triplets, who has carried the most weight on his shoulders since the death of his father, hides very big secrets from the rest of his family, and, like Camilla, has sacrificed a lot in his life to keep his siblings safe, and although he seemed grumpy and controlling, not so deep down Lysander is one of the sweetest, most loving and tender men in this family. I think one of the things I enjoyed most about this character was reading him discovering the existence of Kenzy, a daughter he didn't know nothing about, how he faced this new responsibility and how hard he tried to be the dad she always deserved, I also really liked reading him seeking justice for his father, being the best older brother and leaning on his family to move forward.
The love story between Camilla & Lysander was not easy at all: they meet when they are both in a very dark moment, and when Camilla discovers that he is Kenzy's biological father she also realizes that her feelings for Lysander are more than impossible, but they can't be far from each other because their love for Kenzy unites them and Camilla is the only one who can help him to know his daughter. One of the things I liked most about their romance was reading them fall in love with each other thanks to the constant closeness, the constant actions that each one takes to keep Kenzy safe & happy and what each one discovers about the other, although I have to say that I would have really liked to see a little more of their happy moments together, and I also think I need more of them because Lysander & Camilla had a pure, true love full of tenderness & respect that made me really enjoy reading them.
🇪🇸 ARC amablemente proporcionada por la autora a cambio de una reseña honesta
Puntuación: 4.5⭐
Estoy muy triste porque me tomó mucho tiempo leer Finally Found You 💔, pero una vez que lo empecé, no pude parar: Claudia Y. Burgoa hizo que mis expectativas en Lysander y su historia fueran creciendo cada vez más con los últimos libros en Paradise Bay Billionaire Brothers, con todos los secretos que su personaje guardaba y el creciente drama familiar, y me hace muy feliz poder decir que este libro superó todo lo que esperaba de él, me hizo amar con locura a su personaje y se convirtió en mi trillizo favorito, me rompió el corazón, especialmente con Camilla, pero también me dio la historia de amor más inocente, tierna y dulce de la serie.
Camilla es uno de los personajes de Claudia con el que más he sufrido, una chica con una vida complicada, que a pesar de tener el amor de muchas personas a su alrededor recibió el apoyo y tipo de amor que ella necesitaba, con un pasado trágico que no quiere que Kenzy, su prima de 15 años, viva también, por eso Camilla está constantemente buscando la manera de cuidar a Kenzy y estar a su lado, aún cuando eso signifique sacrificar sus propias posibilidades de un mejor futuro. Y cuando la abuelita de ambas muere y Camilla se convierte en la guardiana de Kenzy, todo se complica más para las dos. Creo que a este punto ya puedo decir que nadie me rompe el corazón como está autora, y Cam fue uno de los personajes con los que más he conectado, solo quería abrazarla y protegerla de todo, y me encantó leerla siendo la más fuerte a lo largo del libro, conocer el corazón tan grande y hermoso que tiene y todo lo que es capaz de hacer por las personas que ama.
Lysander es un personaje que se fue robando mi corazón a lo largo de toda la serie porque Claudia fue asiendo su presencia más y más fuerte con cada libro, es uno de los trillizos Spearman y quien más peso ha cargado sobre sus hombros desde la muerte de su papá, esconde secretos muy grandes del resto de su familia, y, al igual que Camilla, ha sacrificado mucho en su vida para mantener a salvo a sus hermanos, y aunque parecía un gruñón & controlador, no tan en el fondo Lysander es de los hombres más dulces, amorosos y tiernos que hay en esta familia. Creo que una de las cosas que más disfrute de este personaje fue leerlo descubrir la existencia de Kenzy, una hija que desconocía, como enfrentó esta nueva responsabilizada y lo mucho que se esforzó en ser el papá que ella siempre mereció, también me gustó mucho leerlo buscando justicia para su papá, siendo el mejor hermano mayor y apoyándose en su familia para seguir adelante.
La historia de amor entre Camilla & Lysander no fue nada fácil: se conocen cuando ambos están en un momento muy oscuro, y cuando Camilla descubre que él es el papá biológico de Kenzy también se da cuenta de que sus sentimientos por Lysander son más que imposibles, pero no pueden estar lejos el uno de la otra porque el amor por Kenzy los une y Camilla es la única que puede ayudarlo a conocer a su hija. Una de las cosas que más me gustó de su romance fue leerlos enamorarse el uno de la otra gracias a la cercanía constante, a las acciones constantes que cada uno realiza para mantener a Kenzy a salvo & feliz y a lo que cada uno descubre del otro, aunque si tengo que decir que me hubiera gustado mucho ver un poco más de sus momentos felices juntos, y también creo que necesito más de ellos porque Lysander & Camilla tiene un amor puro, verdadero y lleno de ternura & respeto que me hizo disfrutar mucho leyéndolos.
Finally Found You Paradise Bay Billionaire Brothers Series #7 By Claudia Burgoa Narrated by Stephanie Nemeth-Parker, Joe Arden
Oh Paradise Bay, I love coming to visit you! I have been waiting to hear Lysander's story and what a surprise! After caring for his siblings after the death of his father, he is approached by Kenzy, stating she is his daughter. Camilla, Kenzy's cousin has been watching out for her since the death of her grandmother, and only is she attracted to the man, his acceptance of Kenzy is impossible not to love. Lysander cannot resist the beautiful soul Camilla is, but he knows it's for the best. Kenzy's well being comes first. Will these two find their way together? Will Kenzy come to terms with her past and come to fit in her new family? Burgoa has a way of worming her way into my heart with every story. The Spearman family is fun to get to know and each member is unique. I am loving this series and cannot wait for the next one!
The narration is so good, I don't know where to start. Camilla and Kenzy are voiced by the talented Stephanie Nemeth-Parker. Her voices are easy to distinguish and fit the characters perfectly. The teenager with an attitude is spot on as Kenzy and Camilla's emotions are felt in each scene. Arden always wins my heart with his voice. He knows how to find the essence of the his personalities. Lysander is warm and protective. What a team, and it's a listen that should not be missed!
Finally Found You is another wonderful book by Claudia. Lysander and Cami are a fantastic couple who will make you laugh, swoon and cry. Their relationship starts out rocky but they soon find out they are meant to be. They have to work together in order for Lysander’s surprise child to build love and to trust her “new” family.
A wonderful cast of characters…the Spearman family is full of love, banter and willingness to do anything for one another. Mother Spearman is another story but she will get hers. Lol. Many secrets are revealed the that could tear a family apart but they stand together.
Joe Arden and Stephanie Nemeth-Parker give an amazing performance. Their voice, emotion and personalities for each character is spot on. Well done!
OMG! I absolutely LOVED, LOVED IT! This isn’t your typical surprise baby romance. Nope, this one is definitely with a twist. Get ready for this emotionally charged enemies to lovers, forced proximity, single dad, age gap, family drama, witty banter, a slow-burn with so much pull, but the sex will have your toes curling. I was totally captivated throughout this addictive page-turning story. This is a story about love. This is a story about trust and healing. This is a story about family dynamics, acceptance and support. This is a story about a love so unexpected, a love so pure you can’t stop reading about it. I want MORE like this! Not by way of ‘story imitation’, but because of the realistic feel of a true connection progressively being built between the two main characters.
FINALLY FOUND YOU is book 7 in the Paradise Bay Billionaire Brothers series. This unputdownable and delightful story is about the swoon-worthy, but pensive and protective Lysander Spearman and Camilla (Cami) Balsamo. Camilla is a good person, and she helped raise her 15 year old cousin (Kenzington (Kenzy)) and was appointed guardian when their grandmother died. Lysander is a triplet with Aslan, Gatsby (Gatz) and the oldest. When their father died, Lysander and the other triplet brothers took over parenting the younger five siblings when their mother (Dawn) became catatonic. Years later, after taking care of his family, working and not in a relationship, Lysander gets the surprise of his life! How would you feel if you found out that you are a father, but could not remember the mother??
When Lysander and Camilla first meet by chance at a bar, not knowing who each other are, there is instant attraction. They each had problems that weighed heavily on them. Lysander found that he is smitten with the sassy and obstinate beautiful woman. Because Camilla looked so distraught, Lysander offers Camilla a chance for them to forget about their problems for one night—unfortunately, even after the breathtaking kiss, Camilla couldn’t go through with it. By fate, Camilla cross paths with Lysander again—destiny seems to have brought them together. There is a reason why Lysander doesn’t want another committed relationship, but what happens when the lines become blurred and you don’t know what is true or false? As they spend more time together, Lysander and Camilla realizes that beneath their opposite exteriors, they actually have more in common than they thought. This slow building romance is packed with so much sexual tension. “The chemistry between us is constantly morphing from a searing, magnetic pull into something deeper—into more. It’s a connection that threatens to blur the lines between us.” Everything about Lysander and Camilla seemed too good to be true, but none of that mattered until a situation turns Camilla’s life upside down. Will Lysander and Camilla get their HEA? Will Lysander find out who the mother of the child is? Find out what happened—what a conundrum! If you are looking for a story with all the feels, this one is for you. This is a book I can read over and over again. This book left me wonderfully content at its conclusion. I absolutely LOVED this couple! Claudia Burgoa writes a dynamic story about love, forgiveness, acceptance, and family. I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.
This is book seven in The Paradise Bay Billionaire Brother’s series and it is Lysander and Camilla’s story and omg it is definitely a must read. Lysander’s father died when he was younger so he and his two brother’s who are triplets stepped in to help raise there younger siblings as there mother completely checked out and now she has turned in to a nasty, dangerous, manipulative and evil woman. When Lysander finds out that he has a teenage daughter Kenzy that he knew nothing about and she had been brought up by her grandmother who had recently died and Camilla as her mother didn’t want her which made him furious and now everything had become confusing and complicated but Lysander is determined to get to know his daughter and give her the best life possible. Camilla hadn’t had an easy time lately as her grandmother had recently died, her boyfriend walked away, money was so tight and there was talks of Kenzy being taken away from her and she definitely wasn’t going to let that happen so imagine Camilla’s surprise and shock when Kenzy goes missing while trying to find her father and Camilla is determined to find Kenzy and bring her home but things don’t always go as planned. When Lysander and Camilla meet there attraction, connection and chemistry is so hot, strong and intense that sparks fly when ever they are near each other but for Kenzy’s sake they have to keep apart and not give in to how they feel but sometimes it is harder than either of them expected and they really want to be together and love each other and then something happens that absolutely tears them apart and Camilla is forced to leave everything that she loves behind breaking all of there hearts but will they be able to reconnect and have the happiness and future together that they deserve. This book takes you on a raw and emotional journey that will have you turning the pages while being on the edge of your seat wondering what will happen next and the storyline will take you in right from the start and keep your attention throughout and also what the outcome will be for them all. Then you get the partly solved mystery that had been going on for quite a while in the previous books that makes you feel all kinds of emotions. Claudia Burgoa is an amazing author and writer and her books are definitely worth reading and I can’t wait to read more in the future.
We're getting close to the end of the HEA's for the Paradise Bay Spearman's- Finally Found You is the 7th book in the series where Lysander not only finds the love of his life but the surprise of it too.
This book is a great read for someone that loves: 🌅 Surprise Parenthood 🌅 Billionaire Romance 🌅 Big Families 🌅 Age-Gap 🌅 Relationships that should be off-limits and like most of Claudia's stories this one is emotional and packed with some drama and suspense.
Lysander has to me always been the more reserved and mysterious of the triplets so I was SO excited that he was finally getting his book. The pull and the chemistry between Lysander and Camilla is strong and you just want it to happen- but besides a kiss here and there this is a really slow burn. I adored the way that the moment Lysander met and realized he was the father of Kenzy just how he jumped straight into the role of a caring provider for her. Sure there was a learning curve especially with a teenage girl that had just lost everything she had known in her life to that point but I thought that he handled it all very well. Camilla was super sweet and really tried her best to do what was right for Kenzy- giving her the love and opportunities she hadn't quite had even if it meant that she had to make her feelings for Lysander take a back seat to give Kenzy time to explore the relationship with her father.
While the story pulled at my heart with the emotional loss for Camilla and Kenzy and the drama for the Spearmans ramped up with those final pieces of the Dawn Spearman saga clicking into place, I felt a little "eh" over parts of the story. Yes, the Spearmans are all billionaires and that means they don't care about cost and whatnot- but almost every single one of Camilla's problems was either money related or could be fixed with the use of money. So it was kind of like Lysander just stepped in and started tossing money like confetti- usually without consulting Cami- which made parts of the story fall a little flat for me. I also was not the biggest fan of the whole Elsie and her unconventional ways portion of the story- I get why Claudia made that shift in the story but it wasn't a favorite for me.
While I liked the pull between Lysander and Cami, I really think the best parts of the story were the budding relationship between Kenzy and Lysander as well as all those moments when the rest of the Spearman clan get together and the lightness they are starting to show as a family now that most of them have found their partners and their past isn't weighing them down as much. Last up is Cory and hopefully Ben's story which has been FOREVER in the making and I know that there is some heartache brewing.
I absolutely loved and completely devoured this book! I laughed, I cried, I swooned, and I begged for more! This heartfelt, sweet and sizzling romance seduced me from page one, and held me captive with its honest emotions. I fell in love with these beautifully flawed characters as they found their way to each other. Lysander has taken care of his family since he was a teen when his father passed and his mother became catatonic. He has evidence and found reason to believe the tragic events happening to his family have been planned and he is out to make them pay. He felt a bit lost one evening at a bar, when he meets a woman who calls to his brokenness. They have instant connection and chemistry, but they separated before they went too far. Suddenly a young teenage girl named Kenzy, comes into his life saying she is his daughter. He is shocked at first but soon realizes that she has brought something special into his life that he didn't know was missing. That included Camilla, Kenzy's cousin who has helped care for her all her life. Camilla was the mysterious woman who connected with Lysander the night before. They share the love and need to protect Kenzy, and so much more. But can Lysander and Camilla risk exploring their feelings when Kenzy's happiness and safety is at stake? I fell so hard for Lysander, Camilla and Kenzy and their touching journey to create a family together. Lysander is so caring and just takes care of everyone and everything, Camilla is selfless and loving, and Kenzy is so vulnerable and sweet, she melts your heart right along with Lysanders and the rest of his family. Their story is so addictive and the touch of suspense as they work through the danger that plagues the Spearman family is perfect. It is also fun to see the many characters and family members who I fell for in other stories, adding more fun and excitement to the story. This is a beautiful, moving and passionate story about love, loss, loyalty, healing, and family, and I absolutely loved every moment of it. I love this series, and can't get enough of the Spearman family and friends of Paradise Bay!
Finally Found You by Claudia Burgoa, book seven in her Paradise Bay Billionaire Brothers series, is a heart wrenching, a rollercoaster of emotions, amazing story leaving me wanting more. Lysander never expected to open his door to fifteen year old Kenzington “Kenzy” Balsamo, who would turn his life upside down, claiming to be his daughter. She sought him out in order to get him to sign the appropriate forms to allow for her legal emancipation. Kenzy had been raised by her grandmother, who recently died and now lived with her cousin and guardian, Camilla Balsamo. He had no idea that he had a child. I found it interesting how she was conceived. When he learns who her mother is, he can’t recall her; but the manner in which she got pregnant is insane and unbelievable . He is determined to create a bond with his daughter and make up for the years he’s lost. In order to connect with Kenzy, he’s going to have to deal with Cami; working together to do what’s best for Kenzy. While they navigate raising a teenager and deal with the ongoing Spearman family drama, Lysander and Cami find themselves drawn to each other; developing strong feelings. The more time Lysander and Cami spend together, the harder it gets to resist their undeniable attraction as their chemistry is off the charts. However, a relationship between them is forbidden, for several reasons.
Lysander was an amazing man, sacrificing his happiness to help everyone else: from his daughter, to his family and crazy mother. Cami was kind and good hearted, sacrificing a lot in her own life to provide for Kenzy; deserving to get her own happiness. Finally, the Spearman family gets closure regarding their father’s death and their mother’s involvement with it and other incidents in their lives.
Ms. Burgoa wrote a wonderful, and heart wrenching story that should not be missed. She provided a tale with emotional and endearing moments, witty dialogue, laughter and plenty of drama. I highly recommend The Way of Us to other readers and look forward to Cory’s story.
I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book.
I really enjoyed this latest installment of the Paradise Bay Billionaire Brothers. I enjoy the fact that there are some questions that are answered and then some new ones that arise when dealing with the situation from their parents when they were younger. I felt Joe Arden and Stephanie Nemeth-Parker did an outstanding job of narrating this story. They did wonderfully with all the characters in this book.
I absolutely love single dad romances and this was a little different with the child being 15. I did find the way he became a father was very unconventional and something I don't think I have ever read in a book. I loved that Lysander didn't shy away from being a father. He wanted to do anything that he could for Kenzie. He definitely wasn't expecting the woman he almost had a fling with being Kenzie cousin.
Camilla was doing all that she could for Kenzie. Since their grandmother/guardian died, Camilla has tried her best to be there for Kenzie but that is so hard to do with teenagers. Camilla and Lysander are very drawn to one another but want to put their focus on Kenzie. For me, I didn't really get the full build up for a relationship with Camilla and Lysander. I just didn't think they had enough time alone together for something to grow.
I enjoyed how the situation with Kenzie's birth mother was handled. I felt a little sorry for Kenzie with her "hearts in her eyes" thoughts about her and her parents actually being a family. It didn't really make sense to me since she had never even had a relationship with her mother. I also didn't like the way Kenzie was with Camilla once she saw how close Camilla and Lysander were. I could've understood it more if she had been in Lysander's life all along but she had only been there a short time and was making demands...I didn't understand that with her only being 15.
I did enjoy how the story ended and look forward to the next one.
This is the seventh book in the Paradise Bay Billionaire Brothers series and it gives readers Lysander’s story that many, myself included, have been waiting for. It is an emotional, age gap storyline with twists. Once again, Ms. Burgoa brings out all the feels in this heartwarming read. It was just another day where Lysander was dealing with the weight of the world when he meets Cami in a bar. Their attraction is instant, and they each have their own baggage that they want to forget, if only for the one night. However, things do not go according to plan. Unable to get the woman out of his mind, life goes on and he gets the shock of a lifetime…a fifteen-year-old daughter, Kenzy, that he never knew existed. Kenzy is wise beyond her years and unfortunately has had to deal with a lot of hardship for someone so young. Adding to the drama is Cami, Kenzy’s cousin who raised her, that has a strong pull towards Lysander. All Lysander wants to do is get to know his daughter but his feelings about Cami have him out of sorts. When Lysander and Cami give into their attraction, Kenzy is not happy and demands that Cami leave and cut all communication. My heart bled for Cami who always put others above herself and got the short end of the stick. In some ways, Lysander is the same as he too put his family’s drama above his own happiness. Kenzy was a mixed bag because she is only fifteen and no child should have to deal with what she went through but being a brat because of it all, is not an excuse. There are plenty of Spearman family secrets that have been kept hidden but the puzzle pieces are finally falling into place to keep these pages turning. When all is said and done, this is one well written storyline that will have anyone falling for these three and cheering them on to get their happily ever after.
Finally Found You is book seven in the Paradise Bay Billionaire Brothers series. It can be read as a standalone, but events from the previous books lead up to what happens in this book.
Lysander and Camilla meet as strangers in a bar. There’s instant attraction, and they almost hook up, but something happens and they don’t.
Camilla was having a bad day and was looking for her cousin. She was also struggling with money. Meanwhile, Lysander had just found out that he had a fifteen-year-old daughter, Kenzy, who just so happens to be the cousin Cami was looking for.
Lysander does not deny she’s his daughter despite not even remembering who her mother is. He’s upset, but not at Kenzy. He’s just upset that he was robbed of fifteen years of her life. He wants to take care of her and get to know her, but Kenzy does not want to stay with him alone, so she asks if Cami can stay too.
Lysander and Cami can’t be together because it would make things messy with his very fragile relationship with Kenzy, but the sparks between them haven’t faded.
Along with all the drama of Kenzy’s mother and just how she was conceived, which was disgusting, there was also drama from Lysander’s family. They have bodyguards because certain incidents almost cost some of them their lives, so they’re very wary and suspicious of others. Though it does get solved, so I was happy about that.
I really liked Kenzy’s character growth. She went from a bratty teenager, who was really just scared, to someone who wants others to be happy. And she was able to do so by going to therapy.
This was a great addition to the series. It has angst, heartbreak, love, and healing with a touch of suspense.
AUDIO REVIEW I fell in love with Lysander and Camilla (Ly and Cammie) and knew they were meant for each other from their very first meeting. This was a true story of fate finding its way. Ly has the weight of his past pushing down on him and he's after justice for his mother after all the wrong she's done to hurt and destroy their family. I was so happy that he finally got his long sought justice and made are his mother was behind bars. When Ly and Cammie meet one night in a bar, they share a kiss that had them both feeling more but did not act on their lust in the moment. Enter Kenzie, the long lost 15 year old daughter he never knew about (and a little brat at the beginning). Guess who just so happens to be Kenzie guardian? Cammie of course! Ly and Cammie's attraction is like moths to a flame and try as they might to fight it, their connection cannot be denied. The problem is Kenzie wants no part of them being together and loses it when she sees them kissing. She forces Cammie to leave - leaving Lysander and herself with a broken heart. Lysander and Cammie love each other from afar and Ly and Kenzie begin to form a loving and stable father daughter relationship. Lysander is convinced he cannot have Cammie and is not meant to have someone special in his life. Surprisingly, Kenzie comes around and realizes she was wrong to keep them apart and ends up being the one to bring them back together. Their reunion is beautiful and their love for one another and Kenzie comes through so gracefully. The narrators, Joe Arden and Stephanie Memeth-Parker, do an amazing job bringing Ly and Cammie to life. Their tortured path to HEA was so deserved and earned. Well done Claudia Burgoa!
I've been waiting for Lysander's story since the beginning, and it was definitely worth the wait. There have been hints all along about family secrets, so it's only fitting that the family secret keeper should be the one to find out about a secret that's been kept from him - for 15 years! Leave it to Claudia Burgoa to take the secret baby trope to the next level. Lysander also gets the age gap trope, which is one of my favorites. He and Camilla have such good chemistry and the kind of magnetic pull that is much stronger than either of them expected. On top of the chemistry for a couple you just can't help but root for, there are those earlier-mentioned secrets - secrets that some of us have been waiting for answers to since the beginning of the series. If you aren't caught up on the series, don't worry. Each book can be read as a standalone, and we're given enough information to understand what's going on with those questions I mentioned. That said, I strongly suggest reading from the beginning because this family and Paradise Bay will quickly get under your skin and into your heart, and you won't want to miss a single minute. But then, that's just the Claudia Burgoa way and one of the reasons she's in my top ten must-read list of authors. As if Lysander and Camilla weren't already a terrific couple in a series of terrific couples, we get Joe Arden and Stephanie Nemeth-Parker to bring them off the page and into our ears. I've had the pleasure of listening to both narrators several times, and they always give top-notch performances. In my opinion, you can't go wrong with any part of this one - author, story, characters, narrators, it all comes together for a must-read book (or must-listen, as the case may be).
First and foremost let's tackle that airplane scene with Lysander and Benedict.. omg!! I need that story! Aghhh!!
Now onto Lysander. I have been waiting for this story for forever! To finally see this family get closure for their father's death? It was saddening and heartwarming at the same time. They can all finally find some peace.
Next we have Kenzi and Lysander. I knew what to expect going into their story. She would have deep-seated resentment and he would want to make up for all the time he lost. But to learn about her origins... whoa. I didn't see that coming. My initial thoughts were way off. I thought she would have been 17 not 15. I loved watching their bond grow and become stronger. I always knew Lysander would make a great father. I'm just glad Kenzi wasn't a fighter.. though she definitely had some growing up to do.
Finally we have Camilla. She’s Kenzi's cousin. I first thought aunt but I was completely off there too. It helps though because even though there is an age gap between her and Lysander it isn't that big. I enjoyed getting to know Cami. But there were times when I really wanted to shake her. Not crying is being strong? Nope. She doesn't need anyone's help? Again nope. We are all human. We need to show our weaknesses. Its how we grow. We need to rely on other people. It's how we get stronger and strengthen bonds. Cami needed Lysander. And he needed her. I'm just sorry they had to deal with what they did. But the time just made their love stronger.
This was a beautiful story. One I'm glad I took a chance on. Seven Spearman down, one to go...
*I voluntarily read an advanced copy of this book for my honest and unbiased review*
With Finally Found You Author Claudia Burgoa brings us a secret baby(child/teenager), forbidden romance like I have never read before. If you have read the rest of the series you have already met Lysander. He is one of the oldest triplets of the Paradise Bay Spearman clan. He is the one who chose to continue running the vineyard. He has some secrets he kept from the rest of his siblings and they are shocking!!!!
In Lysander's story we meet his daughter (Surprise!!!!) 15 year old Kenzy, who is just amazing. I mean this girl has been through some sh*t and come out stronger for it. She reminded me so much of my own 15 year old daughter. We also meet Cami (Camilla), Kenzy's cousin and caretaker. Sparks fly when Cami and Lysander meet the first time....before he meets Kenzy or she know who he is. Then they both try to deny their attraction thinking it is in Kenzy's best intrest.
This story has some new characters for us to hate, as well as the ones we have already grown to dislike through out the series. We also get appearances from all of the Paradise Bay Spearman clan, as well as Ben and Derek Farrow, Finnegan Gill, Jason Spearman, and a few of our other favorite Claudia Burgoa characters. Of course we also meet new characters to fall in love with (is there a possibility of the Drago family getting a series? I sure hope so).
This book will have you reading from beginning to end. It will give you all the feels. There is so much truth about family, love, and life in this story. I can't wait to see what the last book in this series has instore for us, but also am not ready for this series to end.
I always look forward to dual narrations, and Joe Arden and Stephanie Nemeth-Parker really caught the emotions of the three major characters. Lysander’s depression, teenage Kenzi’s teenage emotions, and Camilla’s stress all become more real with Joe and Stephanie’s narration.
Lysander and his triplet brothers had to put their lives on hold after their father died and their mother became catatonic. They had to manage the family business while raising their younger siblings. But Lysander also had to carry secrets about their mother that would rock the world of his family.
Camila’s life is falling apart, and after her grandmother dies, she becomes her 15-year-old niece’s only living relative, if only she can retain guardianship and keep Kenzi out of foster care. But Kenzi discovers her birth certificate and runs away to find the birth father she never knew. When a ragged teenager shows up claiming Lysander is her father, he can’t remember Kenzi’s mother but she is definitely a Spearman, she looks just like one of his sisters.
This is one angsty story, all three major characters are suffering with family issues, plus when they are thrown together everything becomes more intense. Throw in Lysander’s mother and the secrets he knows about her and the stress level levels up. It was a painful, yet fulfilling journey to find everyone’s HEA. And we finally find answers to questions that have lurked throughout the series.
I received the audiobook from the author and these are my honest opinions.
I've been rigorously following this series from the start and as the story progresses with each sibling's book, I can't help but wonder how Lysander Spearman handles the hefty responsibility of being the paternal figure for the Spearman Family in Paradise Bay after their father's sudden demise. He puts his family first all the time to the verge of sacrificing his love life. I couldn't help but admire him progressively in every book of this series. Now that he has found his one true love in Camilla "Cami" Balsamo, we finally see the end of his solitude and capture his HEA. This book has stunned me with some turn of events such as how his daughter was conceived as well as that startling revelation about their mother dearest, Dawn, and her dark secrets. I was hoping that part of the storyline to be expanded further because I felt that it was rushed. But I do have a feeling that the author might use that as a backstory for another series involving Crait Quantum Shield's Security Team. Who knows... Ms. Burgoa always has a way of surprising her fans. *wink* I was thrilled by this book but at the same time bittersweet as the finale of this series is fast approaching. Since questions about the mystery surrounding this family have been addressed in this book and with Cory's upcoming story wrapping up everything in this family's tale in that final book, I'm not ready to say au revoir to Paradise Bay yet. Thank you, Ms. Burgoa, for giving us Lysander and Cami's delightful story.
Claudia nailed it with Lysander’s story, and I knew that Ly's and Camilla's story was going to be pivotal as well as I anticipated it would answer questions about things that have been happening to the Spearman family. Did not expect however that it would also be the most beautiful love story for this brother.
Not only did this family receive closure regarding their father's death and their awful mother. Lysander found the love and family that he deserved for himself as well. Camilla and Kensington found the life they were meant to have and their Happily Ever After
I loved the narration! Once again master storyteller Joe Arden was the most perfect Lysander and Stephanie Nemeth Parker was a brilliant Camille!
“I love you,” I mumble as we burn. We’re burning, consumed by a blaze that is as relentless as it is beautiful. Each touch, each whisper, each shared breath fans the flames, the heat growing with an intensity that is both exhilarating and terrifying. We bask in this magical fire, lost and found in its mesmerizing dance. It’s a spectacle of passion and desire, of connection and intimacy that defies explanation. Our bodies move in a rhythm that is as old as time yet as unique as our intertwined souls. This is more than just physical communion. It’s a spiritual dance that celebrates the inexplicable bond that has drawn us together, that has bound our hearts in an unbreakable tether. In this moment, we find our truth, our purpose. We finally found us."
Finally, we get Lysander's story! And I’ll spill some tea and tell you that questions about their mother, Dawn Spearman, are answered, and justice is served! Yasss!! I’ve been waiting the entire series for this!
When their father died, Lysander, along with his other triplets, took over caring for and parenting the younger siblings because their mother pretty much checked out emotionally. He's responsible, protective, and accomplished, running the family's winery. His well-ordered life is shaken when a fifteen-year-old named Kenzy shows up claiming he's her father.
This also brings Camilla Balsamo into his world, Kenzy's cousin who's been raising Kenzy since their grandmother died. Cami's only concern is Kenzy and what's best for her, but she can’t deny her attraction to Lysander. His focus is on getting to know his daughter, but he can’t get Cami out of his mind or heart, despite knowing he has to keep his distance from her.
I don’t know how she does it, but each romance I read from this talented lady is better than the last. Her characters have so much depth and complications and vulnerability that it's impossible not to love them. I adore this big Spearman family, how they stick together through the worst, most heinous adversity, and how they welcome lost souls into their family. With delightful banter, charming wit, and tender heart, this evocative, phenomenal, heartfelt story is sure to please any reader who loves romance!
Where do I even find the right words to express all the reasons I loved loved loved this amazing story !!! I Finally Found You is the Seventh installment in Claudia’s Billionaire Brothers Series and man was it a emotional rollercoaster that without a doubt will play on all your emotions in all the best ways . It really was and is one of the most beautifully written and emotionally charged love stories I’ve read this summer . But then again I say this about every one of Claudia’s books ( because it’s simply the truth) This time around we get Lysander and Camilla’s journey . Two people who are brought together by the most unexpected of circumstances that literally change their lives forever. Please pardon my vagueness in regards to how the story unfolds . I just happen to be someone who enjoys going into every book I read without any spoilers and a completely open mind . What I will say is that Finally Found You is that perfect example of everything a great romance should be - it’s filled with angst , humor , witty banter , love , passion , obstacles, drama , second chances, family , friendships, secrets , heartbreaking and heartwarming moments, characters that are so unique , so likable, relatable and very multi layered it’s pretty much impossible not to become 100% invested in each and every one . You will laugh, you will cry and you will root so freaking hard .Finally Found You is a must read a 10/10⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️