Terms and Conditions (Dreamland Billionaires, #2)
by Lauren Asher
A marriage of convenience to secure a legacy, a billionaire torn between duty and desire, and his assistant who never expected her heartfelt agreement to unravel into something real—Lauren Asher delivers a slow-burn arranged-marriage romance brimming with tension, emotional growth, and undeniable sparks.
Tropes & Themes
About This Book
In "Terms and Conditions," the second installment of Lauren Asher's Dreamland Billionaires series, Declan Kane, the eldest of the Kane brothers, faces a stipulation in his grandfather's will: to inherit the family media empire, he must marry and have a child. When his fiancée abruptly withdraws, Iris Landry, his dedicated assistant, steps in to fulfill the role. Their arrangement is straightforward: a public marriage, cohabitation, and the eventual arrival of an heir.
As Declan and Iris navigate their contractual marriage, the boundaries between their staged affection and genuine feelings begin to blur. The close proximity and shared experiences lead them to confront their personal insecurities and past traumas. Declan grapples with his belief that he is unworthy of love, while Iris contends with her struggles stemming from dyslexia and a tumultuous family history. Their evolving relationship is marked by emotional growth, moments of vulnerability, and undeniable chemistry, creating a slow-burn romance filled with tension and heartfelt moments.
Set against the backdrop of the Dreamland media empire, the novel delves into themes of duty, desire, and the complexities of love. The atmosphere is intense and suspenseful, as Declan and Iris navigate the challenges of their unconventional marriage, the pressures of family expectations, and the blurred lines between their public personas and private selves. Their journey is one of self-discovery, healing, and the realization that sometimes, the most unexpected relationships can lead to profound personal transformation.
What Readers Say
Readers appreciate the engaging writing style that makes the book a fun and easy read. Many praise the slow-burn romance and character development, noting it keeps them hooked. Fans note the inclusion of diverse themes, such as dyslexia representation, adding depth to the story. Some readers criticize the portrayal of power dynamics, finding them problematic and toxic. Ideal for fans of billionaire romance and slow-burn love stories seeking emotional growth.
Reader Reviews
7 curated reviewsLarissa Cambusano
Feb 16, 2022
IM SURE YOU ALREADY KNOW THIS BUT IRIS & DECLAN SERVED YALL 😮💨 let’s just say workplace romance, boss/employee, marriage of convenience, fake dating, & more! Iris was THE. BADDEST. A hardworking, funny, intelligent BOSSSSS bitch.. she is everything we all wanna be. & Declan? the GRUMPIEST fictional man w a soft spot for our mc!ALSO INTERRACIAL COUPLE??? the diversity we all want? It gave, it GAVE!!!! The quotes, the friendships, the spice, the love, the groveling.. this book had everything & more, let me shut up. just read it. also, the little bits we got of Rowan & Zahra.. SENT ME OVER THE
San (slikestoread)
Feb 15, 2022
5 Gunnen stars!“I will always love you. Today. Tomorrow. Forever.”Tropes: Age-Gap (iris 23/24, Declan late 30s), marriage-of-convenience, grumpy-sunshine, work-place-romance, billionaire romance Terms & Conditions delivered and it was everything I was hoping for and so much more! Terms & Conditions was my favorite read of February. Iris & Declan have left a deep mark on me and it will be hard to move on and wait for the next book. Lauren’s writing gets better and better as she goes, & get ready because she’s taking you on an unforgettable ride. So hold on tight, after Terms & conditions, you w
Roz
Aug 5, 2022
3.5 ⭐️ rounded up 3 🌶 I liked this MUCH more than The Fine Print. I LOVED IRIS!! the reason I read this was because of Iris and honestly, I'm happy to say that I loved her so much! THE PLANTS!!!! and her family!
Jessica
Jul 1, 2022
Nothing like a grumpy billionaire! This book definitely had a slow start and it took me about half of the book before I really got into the story. For me, Iris really stole the show in this book and I really loved her character. I loved how she pushed back against Declan and how she was super close with his brother Cal. I also loved how Iris had dyslexia and how sweet Declan was about her difficulties reading. I don't want to spoil anything, but what he did made me swoon. I love a good marriage of convenience, so I really loved when they were living together and actually fake dating in order t
Em Lost In Books
Feb 15, 2023
This started on a rough patch for me, I think the reason how they found themselves in this marriage of convenience was not convincing enough for me. After that it was a fun and I enjoyed it.
myo ✧༺ ༘♡ ༻∞
Jan 12, 2023
this book was so unserious like there’s no way the author is this corny? i enjoyed declan and iris, the jealousy scenes and the banter but omg was the dialogue corny as hell like i feel as though the author should work on that. i cant take her seriously otherwise.
