What Lies in Paradise is the story of Sydney, a social media influencer who boards a flight to Jamaica and wakes up to find her entire life has changed. Her good friend is dead and someone seems to want to hurt her. Working with the FBI, Sydney falls into the world is money laundering, international business fraud and murder.

Well, kind of. This book is a fast paced thriller that could be excellent if given more time. If this is part of a future series - then great. If not, then I have many, many questions. MANY. Still, this is a fun, quick read for anyone looking for a tiny escape.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read and review this book.

What Lies in Paradie is a fast moving pace story at times will have readers wanting to know what happened before this book between to characters to have readers better understand the characters.
The story is interesting with the characters waking up in interrogation room wondering what happened and how she ended up on there. The story moves quickly giving readers enough mystery without giving away too much until the closer reader get to the end of the book. At times the story slows down giving readers a chance to catch their breath before the next excitement or murder.

Thank you to Netgalley

Sydney Evans lost her husband 6 months ago. She's hidden her grief and sorrow behind her work. She is what's known as an Influencer marketer. Posting on Instagram on a daily basis, showcasing what she wears, what products she uses, she now has thousands of followers.

Her best friend is getting married in Jamaica. Sydney is going to be bridesmaid. She's thinking of all the pictures she'll be able to take while there.

But something happens that no one had foreseen ... she blacked out while on the plane, and was actually carried off without her knowledge. When she finally comes to, she finds the local law enforcement sitting across from her.. and he has a lot of questions for her.

Another of Sydney's friends, who was also on her way to be a bridesmaid, she is poisoned and dies within minutes. It is determined that this was not a suicide .....

Absolutely sure there is no way the soon to be wed couple had nothing to do with this murder. Why would either of them want her dead? The police send Sydney on to the wedding, but they're putting an undercover officer with her hoping to catch something that will give them a clue.

Can Sydney catch a murderer or will the wedding become a funeral?

This is a well written mystery, filled with twists and turns, perhaps a red herring or two, to keep the reader's eyes on the pages. This debut novel showcases some sharply drawn characters. There's a bit of romance in the air and I enjoyed the banter between Sydney and the FBI Agent, even though she's still grieving the loss of her husband.

Many thanks to the author / Vision Fort Press / Netgalley for the digital copy of this crime fiction mystery. Read and reviewed voluntarily, opinions expressed here are unbiased and entirely my own.

3.5 STARS

WhatLies in Paradise by author Leah Cupps is a dark and twisty thriller that will not disappoint! The characters are great with a strong plot line!

Thank you Netgalley and the publisher for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.