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I do't think Elin Hilderbrand knows how to write a bad book! Her story telling is top notch! I like her other books could not put down!!

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I received an arc of this title from NetGalley for an honest review. I've read the books in this series and feel that I need to read this as well. Again, too much shoved into a small short book, in my opinion.

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A great ending to this trilogy. I definitely was left with questions. Will there be another trilogy to answer these? Love Elin's writing.

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I read all three of the books in the series and the last installment did fine at wrapping most things up. By the end of it all, I was fairly annoyed with Ayers, a bit tired of Maia, and ready for Irene to get on with things. I love islands and shores, so the setting was wonderful, but the characters seemed a little flat by the end. No one really seemed to evolve. I also wasn't sure whether to admire Irene or stifle the urge to smack her. Maybe her whole acceptance of Maia and taking her under her weird maternal wing was just too much for me.

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Loved this entire series and couldn’t have loved this third novel anymore! This series and third book transport you to the Virgin Islands where tragedy, deceit, drama, and love are embedded in a close knit community. 5/5 ⭐️

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Elin is my absolute favorite author, yet this book was not one of my favorites. I started it when I received it from NetGalley, but did not get very far. It was just not keeping my attention like her other books have. I didn’t feel that connection with the characters like her other books. Last week I started over and finished the book today. I do like how she brought past characters from other books into this one near the end.
Looking forward to her next book.

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A fitting ending to the "Troubles" trilogy. I very much enjoyed following the trials and tribulations of the Steele family. Although some parts seemed a little rushed, I was satisfied with the ending to this trilogy.

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Elin Hilderbrand is an all-time FAVORITE of mine, so I buy anything she writes. I loved this series so much and was so sad to see it end! Amazing characters and plot, of course, but the description of the scenery is worth it all.

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Troubles in Paradise proved to be an amazing conclusion to the Paradise series. It managed to wrap up every lose end and leave you feeling satisfied. Even though this series has ended, I could easily read another three books about this family.

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The thing I love most about any of Elin Hilderbrand’s books is the fantastic character development. Troubles in Paradise does not disappoint! A true beach read, that I finished in one day on an actual beach!
Set in the Caribbean, Hilderbrand’s descriptions of island life was thorough and entertaining. When a family arrives on the island to investigate the death of the father, they discover he was leading a double life, complete with another family. These 2 families have an unlikely connection and become intertwined.
Part family drama and part mystery, Trouble in Paradise is a wonderful beach read, with strong character development. I loved it! Highly recommend.
**huge thanks to NetGalley for the ARC!

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Another amazing Hilderbrand novel told in revolving points of view, but always with style and class. 5 stars

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Is there anything better than an Elin Hildebrand novel while sitting outside? No I think there is not. Troubles in Paradise picks up where the remaining books left us and I am still left wanting to know more about the individuals involved. Thats the great thing about books however they leave us wanting more.

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I really enjoyed this series and I felt that this was a very well written dramatic conclusion to the Paradise trilogy. Highly recommend this series.

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I have enjoyed many books written by Elin Hilderbrand. Her books are my go to beach reads. I enjoyed the first two books in this series but Troubles in Paradise was sadly disappointing. I was intrigued by the hurricane storyline and Margaret Quinn’s return. I will purchase this title for my library for all of the EH fans.

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Troubles in Paradise is the third (and final) book in the Paradise series by author Elin Hilderbrand. I've really enjoyed reading and learning about Irene, Huck, Maia, Rosie, Russ, Cash, Baker, and the gang. I remember finishing What Happens in Paradise and immediately wanted to dig into this one next. That's why I was a little disappointed when I finally got to read this book. Elin Hilderbrand writes so beautifully, but this ending seemed very rushed and forced to me. I think Hilderbrand could have easily made this into a 4, or even 5, part series instead of just a trilogy. There was so much more that I expected out of each of the characters and I felt like all of the previous character development just kind of went out the window at the end here. I still very much enjoyed this novel, but compared to the previous novels of the series, this was my least favorite of the three.

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I have always loved Elin Hilderbrand books and this one is a perfect installment to the series! She always keeps us interested with little twists and turns throughout keeping her characters on their toes. A must read this Summer at the pool!

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Troubles in Paradise is the third and final installment in the Winter in Paradise trilogy. The Steele family has moved to St. John and questions still linger. While I do think the story was an enjoyable wrap-up to the series, I was left feeling underwhelmed. The plot never “got going” for me like it did in book one. There were extra characters to keep track of, who didn’t quite capture my attention. I was glad to see certain loose ends tied up, but there wasn’t enough excitement to earn a higher rating.

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A great finish to this series! Hilderbrand paints such a vivid image of the characters and setting, you can almost feel the sun on your face. I didn’t want it to end!

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Happy to finish out this set of books. I loved the area and thought that it was so beautifully described but hated most of the characters. The plot was silly and the writing was pretty simple but a good read all the same. It's definitely a mindless read after the heavier content that I am currently reading.

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The Paradise series has been one of my favorite series by Elin Hilderbrand, I am sad to see it end. Though I felt like this last book wrapped it up very nicely. This book is apart of a series, and would be best read in order!

I loved being back in St. John with all the characters. I loved seeing what happened to them from the last book to now. Each one seemed to find the path to living their best lives. The book wraps up with giving you all the answers, and won’t leave you hanging. If you haven’t read this series yet, I highly recommend it! With all three books, I found myself devouring them and not wanting to put them down. It’s also fun to be transported to paradise!

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