My world ended the day I received an eviction notice for Lotus House Yoga. Teaching yoga is all I’ve ever known. I’ve been doing tree pose since the age of two. The studio is my home, my legacy. My mother and her best friend left Lotus House to me so that I could carry on spreading goodness and light to everyone who enters our door. Now I’m faced with the very real possibility that it will all go … go up in smoke…unless I can convince Grant Winters—the most ridiculously handsome and arrogant businessman I’ve ever met—to save not only my business but all those around it.
When I stormed into Grant’s office to beg and plead for a second chance at preserving what my family spent decades building, I had no idea how it would change my life.
A deal was made.
He’d visit the businesses he was planning to destroy and attend classes at Lotus House while I worked to change his mind. In exchange, I had to enter his business-first world of luxury, fast-talking men, and surgically enhanced women.
Turns out, I didn’t fit in… Then again, neither did he.
In the end, we were both enlightened.
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I was not ready for this series to end. Audrey Carlan has created a beautiful world in the Lotus House Series and has sculptured a beautiful conclusion in Enlightened End. I was expecting a lot of conflict between Luna and Grant. After all, Grant’s company is planning to destroy Lotus House, which Luna now owns. She storms into his company and makes a deal to spend time with Grant in exchange for showing him the beauty of Lotus House and its street.
Luna and Grant quickly form a beautiful bond, one built on attraction and respect. While there still is outside conflict, their relationship forms quickly and isn’t too dramatic. I loved the appearances of the previous Lotus House couples, including a naked couples yoga session! Like all of Audrey Carlan’s books, the chemistry between Luna and Grant is scorching. However, their love is sweet and beautiful too. Luna is firmly her own person and knows what she wants. She doesn’t bow to the pressure of Grant’s corporate world. Grant learns to juggle his corporate life and what truly makes him happy, which is Luna. This was such a satisfying end to a series that I really didn’t want to end. Despite that, this was a good ending place and didn’t drag the series past its natural conclusion like some series do. Honestly, I can see myself rereading this series when I need a moment of beauty and zen as well as some heat. Luna and Grant are both great and complexly created characters and it was a joy to watch them fall in love.
“She thinks I’m going to save her. How does she not see she’s the one saving me?”
The author saved the best for last with Enlightened End. This is hands down my favorite book in the whole series. I am sad to see the Lotus House end. This last book was nothing like I expected but I couldn’t imagine it ending any other way! Everything about this book was beautifully written. This is the first book I can honestly say I have not one single complaint about anything. The plot kept your interest, and the characters easily drew you in. I absolutely LOVE Grant and Luna. I was hooked on their story from the very first page. Their chemistry was completely off the charts. I don’t think I have read characters that compliment each other quite like these two. They are literally the yin to the others yang, and I could not get enough. They will forever be my favorite Lotus House couple.
“Luna is light, energy, and kindness wrapped in a sinful body and a pure soul. Everything I could ever want and never hoped to find. But I have. In her.”
Luna is one of those heroines you can’t help but love. I was so excited for her story and she did NOT disappoint. She is feisty and passionate in everything she does. I couldn’t get enough of her free spirit. The devotion her character has for her friends, Grant, even life is what makes me love her character most. Luna has a unwavering strength you can’t help but envy.
“Being connected to Grant is the best feeling in the world. He’s sunshine and warm winds. Dark chocolate drizzled over ice cream. Sunday mornings in bed. Wood-burning fireplaces and toasted marshmallows. He’s everything I could ever need or want… and he’s all mine.”
Grant is hands down one of my favorite book boyfriends! He is the perfect contradiction and I loved every facet of his character. Grant will have you melting with his charm. While tugging at your heart with his vulnerability. His devotion to Luna definitely had me feeling the swoons. He may be one complex Alpha but he will make you love every single minute!
*5 STARS*
Well earned for a beautiful ending to a fantastic series. Enlightened Love is definitely one of those books that stick with you long after story ends.
Enlightened End by Aubrey Carlan is book 7 in The Lotus House Series. It is the final book. You do not have to read the other books in the series to enjoy this one but you will want to read them all. This is an amazing series. This series revolves around Lotus House yoga center and the amazing people that work and practice there. In addition to the surrounding business owners. Enlightened End centers on Lotus House and its owner Luna. When faced with an eviction notice she meets Grant. He is smoking hot and the most arrogant man she has ever met. And she must convince him their little neighborhood is worth saving. Sparks fly and a deal is struck. Grant will visit the businesses he plans to destroy and Lotus House. Luna has to step into his business first world, a world that is very different from her spiritually enlightening world. Luna and Grant could not be more opposite. But their chemistry is sizzling hot! This series is fantastic and this is an amazing ending.
I love that Luna could reduce Grant to a little speck of dirt when he’s misbehaving, “ouch. That hurts. I swallow and straighten my spine. “I’m sorry.” I can’t remember the last time I apologized for anything. “I misspoke.” Grant just doesn’t have a care in the world, the man does try to be thoughtful though, “I park my Aston Martin at the curb, not giving a * *** it’s a loading zone. Luna gets front-door service. She deserves it.” Luna can get Grant really fired up, “C**ist on a cracker!” Grant bites out. “Da*n it, Luna. Nothing’s going to take that visual away.” He adjusts his crotch with one hand.” I don’t think Grant minds that his woman wears the pants in the relationship, “I have zero control over my woman. She owns my soul, and if she wants to buy… ” I can’t believe this series is over, this has to be my favorite series by Audrey, and this book blew this series out of the water, what a way to end.
This is book seven and the final one in the Lotus House Yoga Series and it’s again yet another outstanding book by Audrey Carlan, this time following Grant Winters and Luna Marigold.
Luna
It was heartbreaking and my world almost ended that dreadful day I received an eviction notice for my beloved Lotus House Yoga. All I know is how to teach yoga. Yoga is my life. It may surprise you all that since i was two years old that I’ve been doing tree pose which is probably the easiest yoga position out there. Lotus House Yoga studio is not only my place of work but it’s also my home. Most of all it’s my legacy. My mother and her best friend always told me that Lotus House was left to me so that I could continue and carry on spreading healing, healthy way of life and also goodness and light to all the people who come through the doors keeping my business alive. However I’m now I’m faced with a very real possibility that it will all go up in flames… Yes I’ll end up loosing my business and home all in one foul swoop, that is of course I can convince Grant Winters. Grant is the most ridiculously sexy, handsome and totally arrogant businessman that I’ve ever had the pleasure to meet. I have to meet with Grant to try and save not only my business but all those around it.
When I finally struck up the courage after speaking to my good and best friend Dara; I stormed into Grant’s office – even with no appointment, I had to beg and beg I even pleaded with him. I would have even got down on my hands and knees if it meant that I could save everything around me. Everyone including myself all need and are desperate for a second chance. We want to try and preserve what our families spent decades building. I know that my mother spent twenty years plus that I know of building up Lotus House and gaining a great team of teachers and local people. The thing that surprised me was that I had no idea how it would change my life.
Grant and I made a deal.
Grant
I got the shouck of a lifetime when I heard that a woman who lived and owned one of the buisness that i was planning to destroy turned up at my office and begging me not to ruin it and the other buisnesses around it, I was thrilled that my woman was a red-head and she had fire and passion about her. I knew from the moment that I saw her she was mine no matter what the cost.
I made a deal with Luna that’s such a lovely name for my girl, I promised to attend classes at Lotus House while promising that I would look for other ways to build a new complex. I’m not the sort of man to stay with one woman for long but Luna was something else I knew she was the one for me. I knew that fate had finally kicked in and told me not to mess it up.
So what did I do? Yeah I messed it up, by treating her wrong, i missed her every moment even when i slept she haunted my dreams. I worked hard to see what i could change to keep Luna and her friends in my good graces. I had to enter her business. I promised that she could have six months to try and change my mind about building this construction.
A challenge was made
Turns out, that we didn’t fit into each other’s worlds? OR did we?
We both fought it but in the end both Grant and I we were both enlightened.
Nameste
I just love this series!
Enlightened End is the final book in the amazing Lotus House series . Luna and Grant give us a fabulous finale !
The business oriented CEO Grant always gets the deal done . When he runs into a bit of a barrier with the new development that he is attempting to push through he finds the tempting and lovely Luna on his radar. Grant sees an opportunity and he always gets what he wants.
Luna is a sweet caring woman that wants the best for her community her Yoga business and her family have a legacy in this lovely town. When a developer gets in her way she marches right into his office and gives him what for. She realizes that she has never met such in infuriating , arrogant sexy man in her life! The moment Grant lays eyes on Luna he decides that a deal may need to be made!!
Loved them!!!!
~~Michele McMullen ~~
Wow just Wow!!! What an amazing way to finish an amazing series. This book has all the feels and more. The love Luna and Grant who are complete opposites is so powerful that it literally jumps out at you from the pages. I really enjoyed this book, I laughed and I cried and cheered when Grant stood up to his Dad. The ended was amazing and a proper way to to end an amazing series. Thank you Audrey for writting such a feel good series, this series will go down as one of my all favorites.
Audrey Carlan is one of my favorite authors and she does not disappoint once again. I could hardly put this down. I have enjoyed the entire series, but Luna and Grant’s story was one of my favorites. Even though this a a total stand alone book, I loved how all of the main characters from the 6 other books make an appearance. Thanks for another great story!
“My gut is never wrong. Not in business or my personal life.”
What happens when you take someone who is ruthless and just looks at everything as a business opportunity and connect them with someone who is spiritual and is looking for peace, balance and an emotionally enriched life…
I love how this book makes you look at everything from another perspective. I love the banter between Luna and Grant. I love the lesson it teaches us when we step back and look at things from another person’s eyes and heart. It reminds us to slow down and enjoy what’s in front of us…sometimes less is more.
Enlightened End is a magnificent finale to an absolutely beautiful series!
Grant & Luna’s love story is phenomenal – couldn’t put it down and dare I say my favorite of the series too!
Utterly brilliant writing. Unique, creative storyline. Impeccably articulated and paced. Perfectly complex and intriguing characters. An amazing journey between two unlikely people that began as enemies but is transformed along their journey of personal growth, love and forgiveness. Mostly for Grant, because Luna is a perfect goddess of light and love that can’t help but share her strength and good heartedness even with the man determined to demolish her everything for his biggest payday ever.
Luna is the last of the Lotus House crew to be bitten by the love bug. Her life is devoted to her business and practice. Her dream, to be a wife and mother. Her business & her home are all put in jeopardy by the eviction notice with a 6 month warning before the wrecking ball arrives. She’s feisty and fired up enough to march into Grant Winters office hoping to change his mind. Not just for herself and her business but for the others who are well known and loved on her block.
Grant is not prepared for the sizzle and attraction he immediately feels when Luna waltzes in to his office. She takes his breath away. Then the zap when they shake hands – he is intrigued, attracted and determined to get his hands on her. Despite being a shrewd business man – I love the vulnerable, raw side of our hero, Grant. To say it’s endearing is an understatement. Over the course of the story I fell a little more in love with his protective, possessive, loving sides with each and every chapter. His background and family were just wow – both good and bad. Made him who he is today, however his future is because of Luna and her light and strength.
Truly fantastic book. Love, Love, Love everything about Audrey’s writing. She always leaves me mesmerized by her creativity & attention to detail in all aspects. From the story and characters to her ability to leave me panting with desire right along with the hero and heroine. All with her words! Obviously it’s her superpower!
Next up will be the audiobook. I cannot wait to hear my favorite scenes brought to life by these narrators.
There’s an eminent threat to Lotus House and the quaint neighborhood businesses we’ve come to know through these true to life characters in the Lotus House series. Luna Marigold must find a way to save her legacy and the future of others too, but Grant Winters stands in the way. As fine a man as he is, he’s poised to demolish her slice of nirvana in six short months.
They can’t deny the magnetism they experience when in the same room, but each has their own agenda. One seeks to save her neighborhood, her friends and their businesses. The other hopes to make his family business billions and maybe finally make his father proud. So a deal is struck between them, but time is ticking and it’s hard to say if the short game will win out over the long game.
What I can definitely say without giving anything away is that it’s almost magical the way Lotus House, the cornerstone of this neighborhood, its yogi’s and their way of life through their beliefs, and spiritual enlightenment almost act as guides for those they come to love…even to us as readers. We all have much to learn during our lives and being open to enlightenment is just the start.
This is a series that should be read in sequential order because the world in which these characters live and the friendships and family built along the way, make this final book, Enlightened End, the perfect ending and complement to the Lotus House series.
Grant and Luna are the ultimate personifications of peace, harmony, and love when they go head to head and fall helplessly under each other’s spells. Luna’s soul was crushed when not only she, but all her business neighbors, received notice that their lives as they had come to know them were over. Ever the light in life and convinced that just maybe she could make Winters Group see reason she gets herself in front of their CEO Grant Winters to plead their cases. When Luna asks for him to give her the 6 months to try and show him just what this community means to world, she wasn’t expecting him to come back with such a enticing Faustian deal. Grant apparently is very taken with her and agrees to let her pitch the block, but only if she’ll let him court her. Grant knew he wasn’t going to be making any friends when he sent out eviction notices so they could pave paradise to put up come luxury apartments. When the fiery and ethereal Luna Marigold swoops into his office, he instantly knows that he wants to capture all her spirit and will agree to just about any terms to do so. As Luna shows him her world and he opens his mind and body to her, he cannot help but open his heart as well. As he falls deeper and deeper under her spell, he can’t help but hope to find a way to make this a Win-Win-Win, preferably in such a way he can end up with the girl!
I voluntarily read an advance reader copy of this book
Oh what an end to a most brilliant and beautiful series that touches on so many real life issues in a most respectful manner. If you haven’t read the other books in this series, please do!! Luna and Grant…..talk about an intense and complex situation. Both have beliefs to fight for while trying to fight their attractions to each other. Without any spoilers, I have to say that this couple is probably one of my favorites in any romance book or series. Read to find out if love really can conquer all……
Wonderful end to an amazing series. Audrey Carlan has done it again.
I loved this whole series. Wish it could go on indefinitely. Cute writing style, likable and well defined characters. Loved learning about yoga, meditation, chakras and auras.