The Paradise Problem

Bookseller recommendation

“Do you want honest, adorable and dirty banter? Do you want people healing themselves alone and together? Pick this book up!”

— Nicole • Black Bond Books

Bookseller recommendation

“4/5 stars The first half of this book was tough, but ultimately I'm glad I stuck it out. Things picked up at the 50% mark and I FLEW through the remainder of the book. I love marriage of convenience, I love 'fake dating', and I love strangers-to-lovers, so this book was obviously a hit for me. I like that CLo are getting their spice back too, I was introduced to them with the Beautiful and Wild Seasons series, and a lot of their recent books lack not only spice but any convincing intimacy. This one, however, hit all the right notes and I found myself really invested in the romance! I do recommend this to fans of Christina Lauren, and for people who are looking for a trope-filled, chaotic, spicy romance.”

— Laura • Fable Book Parlour

Bookseller recommendation

“A fake marriage/marriage of convenience between a struggling artist and the unwilling heir of a grocery store tycoon meets the crazy, rich, and toxic family dynamics of Crazy Rich Asians. Buckle up, folks - you are in for one hell of a fun ride! What could be worse than being trapped on a tiny little island for an extravagant wedding with your family and a wife you barely know? As it turns out, marrying for school housing benefits might be the best thing for Anna and Liam. This book is a rollercoaster of emotions, and you will most definitely fall in love with Anna. Such a binge-worthy romance! Juicy, full of drama, and all the spice! The audiobook was super fun! I recommend listening to it on Libro.fm!”

— Anna Rose • The Well-Read Moose

Bookseller recommendation

“Trust in Christina Lauren to give us another adorable romance, perfect for that summer vacation or beach read. Anna and Liam might just be my favorite quirky couple. ”

— Caffeine & Legends • Caffeine and Legends

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“I listened to the audiobook of this one and it was such a light, fun, and tender read. I enjoyed the contrast between Anna and Liam and how they gave into their desires for one another. The theme of this book was basically 'eat the rich' and I loved that so much. Marriage of convenience tropes in books is one of my favorites because of the forced proximity that comes with it (and in this case, the one bed trope… as we all know where that leads). I also immensely enjoyed Liam’s character growth in this book and what it took for him to stand up to his truly awful family! ”

— Meghan • Lark & Owl

Bookseller recommendation

“There’s something special about a book that can make you laugh, aww, roll your eyes, tear up, and stress you out. While the plot followed an expected trope brigade, it was still entirely enjoyable. I loved both of the narrators and would happily listen to more of their works! They did a great job of voicing and emoting for one another.”

— Ashley • Whale’s Tale Books & Gifts

Bookseller recommendation

“I’m not usually one for contemporary romance but something about this book was different. I loved the family drama and this book will absolutely be #1 on my beach read picks for years to come!”

— Emma • The Read Queen Bookstore & Cafe