Absolutely loved this book from start to finish!! Loved Anna and Liam’s relationship and enjoyed the whole storyline!

The premise of this book is ridiculous, and I mean that in the best possible way. The idea that Anna and Liam married for affordable university housing….and then years later Anna discovers that they are still married and Liam needs her to attend a family wedding with him? That is when I knew I would be in for a wild ride, and I was 100% correct. This book is centered around the secrets, lies, and deception of a very wealthy and dysfunctional family. They spend over a week on a private island in Indonesia—a setting that was described wonderfully, giving me White Lotus vibes even before Anna mentioned the same—and the proximity and endless pre-wedding events give them plenty of time to antagonize each other. Oh, and while all that is going on, Anna and Liam are getting to know each other and the heat is building. This book is sweet and warm and extremely funny; Anna is a riot and I loved how she stayed true to herself even while wearing clothes that cost more than her rent. She has a few lines that are truly laugh out loud amazing. However, it is not just a fun and fluffy story, and the end of the book reveals the complexities of Liam’s life and his relationship with Anna. I loved every word. Thanks to the authors, publisher, and NetGalley for the opportunity to review this fabulous book.

My official review: I am sad I will never get to read this book for the first time again.

Tropes (which are my freaking favorite)
One Bed (oh nooo)
Fake Marriage (bummmer)
Millionaire/Billionaire (omfg yes)
Tropical Destination (sun, beach, books)
Family Feud (who doesn't have family issues?)

"The Paradise Problem" by Christina Lauren gets my highest acclaim with a 5-star rating and a resounding "chef's kiss" endorsement! As an avid fan of Christina Lauren's work, diving into another tropical, fake marriage escapade was an absolute delight. I was practically willing to trade a limb for an ARC, though thankfully, that extreme wasn't necessary. Huge thanks to Gallery for the ARC!

Anna is an absolute gem of a character. Her wild, carefree spirit and indifference to the world of the rich and famous instantly won me over. And Liam? Well, let's just say he's every bit as sexy as you'd expect. The drama, the fake romance, the indulgence—it's all there, wrapped up in the irresistible allure of the millionaire/billionaire trope. Christina Lauren truly works her magic once again, weaving a tale that kept me hooked from start to finish.

In "The Paradise Problem," Anna and Liam's journey is a rollercoaster of emotions, filled with humor, heart, and plenty of steamy moments. Christina Lauren effortlessly captures the essence of their relationship, delivering a story that's equal parts entertaining and heartfelt. I adore every piece of it!

Fake dating or should I say fake marriage. Anna and Liam married in college to secure housing, seems simple enough. Until Liam’s rich family demands he brings his wife of four years to his sisters destination wedding on a private island.

I devoured this book. Rich dynamics. Family issues. Fake dating/marriage. One bed. This book had the usual Christina Lauren charm.

Christina Lauren always saves the day when I'm in a rut, and this was no exception. I loved Anna and West and hope we might see more side characters in the future.

What a great read! I Loved it until the end, then it ended a little abrubtly. which there were some more details. it felt rushed.

Wow. THE PARADISE PROBLEM may be my new favorite from Christina Lauren. This book was so romantic and fun, but also touched on serious topics like the widening wealth gap and truly toxic family relationships. It was hot and funny, but also had an incredible amount of heart and reality in it that really grounded it. It was perfect. I think THE PARADISE PROBLEM may be Christina Lauren at the top of their craft.
P.S. This one is for those who stan Jennifer Lawrence in No Hard Feelings!!!! Give me more perfectly imperfect and messy heroines with a heart of gold!!!

I absolutely love every book from Christina Lauren and this book was no different. The chemistry between the two leading characters, the family drama, the location, the 1 bed and fake marriage tropes…loved it all! Definitely a five star read in my opinion!

Christina Lauren will always be an amazing author and this book was no different. The setting of being on an island is the perfect backdrop for the MMC Liam and FMC Anna to fall in love! If you love Christina you will LOVE this book

Christina and Lauren did it again! They drop us into a world of two lovably flawed characters destined to end up together. In this case, the eponymous paradise, a private island in Indonesia, provides a romantic backdrop for Liam and Anna's burgeoning love story. Will they? Won't they? These ladies write the tension so well! You really feel for these new adults whose early in life choice left them in a precarious situation. The B story, a complicated family dynasty drama, is heartfelt and engaging. As always, it serves to explain the backstory for the main character's motivation. Thank you for the ARC and for the opportunity to read and review.

So fun and perfect for summer! Reminded me a little of the movie The Proposal and the setting of White Lotus. Fans of Christina Lauren will enjoy!

Overall I found this to be a fun, fluffy, entertaining cheeseball of a beach read/ rom com! 🍹🏝️💞

It was enjoyable for sure but by no means my favorite Christina Lauren book (I loveeee them). It was just a little * too * silly and that’s saying a lot coming from me. The getting fully married to get cheap housing in college??? When he’s a billionaire?? Confusing. The weird inheritance clauses? The evil lunatic dad? The creepy unhinged sister-in-law?? It was all just a little too much. Also the characters felt a little too character-y for me and not like real people, if that makes sense? All that being said, I very much enjoyed the setting of the private island, the pretty woman vibes, and the billionaire family drama. I would recommend for lovers of Christina Lauren at their cheesiest and to anyone looking for a quick silly little rom com to read on the beach this summer.

✨ PUB DAY: May 14th! ✨

Huge thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for providing this copy in exchange for an honest review.

This book had everything that I look for in a romance - fast-paced, good chemistry between the main characters and just the right amount of cheesiness. It also had some of my favorite tropes - marriage of convenience, one-bed, and attending a wedding.

Anna and Liam get fake married to get subsidized housing from their university, and rarely talk to each other. They go their separate ways after a while, and three years later Anna finds out that she is still married to Liam and has to attend a wedding with him. Also, sidenote, Liam is one of the four heirs of the biggest grocery chain of United States, so the wedding would be <i>fancy.</i>

The banter between the main characters was fun, and I liked how the story progressed even though you know what will eventually happen. The setting of the book is also fun with a private island where no stone is left unturned to have one of the most lavish weddings. I liked how Anna's character stayed true to her roots, holding on to her quirkiness and calling out the shenanigans of rich people when needed. She wasn't a typical character who is just swept away with the glamour of hanging out with the rich. Liam's character was a typical book boyfriend, being amused by Anna
and then falling in love hard.

All in all, a hit in the recent slew of romcoms that I read. Definitely recommend.

This is a perfect pool or beach read. I honestly wasn't crazy about the premise, but I found myself really loving both Anna and Liam... flaws and all. Anna talked a lot about how great her dad was. I wish we could have seen or heard a little bit more from him. Overall four stars and would recommend if you're looking for a light, summer read!

I absolutely ate this book up! Christina Lauren are truly masters of their craft and I find myself loving everything they write! this book was probably my absolute favorite of theirs!

2024 is the year of the marriage of convenience! This is one of the superior tropes in my opinion and I am so excited for it to have its moment. This was a great usage of the trope and the authors navigated it wonderfully!

I absolutely adore these characters! Anna and Liam were flawed in completely believable and relatable ways that made them even more endearing to me. I was rooting for them so much! This is really going to be one of my favorite reads of the year! I need everyone to read it!

Christina Lauren did it again! Wow, what a fantastic book! I couldn't put it down; these are the days were I wish I didn't work and just stayed home to read. There was not one boring scene in this book, every moment I wanted to know what happened next. The main characters chemistry was visible throughout the whole read. There was enough spicy to make this book spicy but not a whole lot where the spicy took over the plot. It was such a funny rom-com that you won't normally see. Can't wait for everyone to read this amazing book! ❤️❤️❤️

Thank you NetGalley and Simon & Schuster for the ARC Ebook!

The Christina Lauren duo delivers. As I was reading this today I tried to figure out what appeals to me about their writing. I think it’s their wildly imperfect characters. While I knew what would ultimately happen between Anna and Liam, I didn’t know how it would happen. Their flawed characters helped build that tension and anticipation. I think that’s what keeps me reading everything they write. This book is balanced and entertaining & has me dreaming of an over-water bungalow!

If you are looking for a great escape to a tropical place with a steamy fake romance, then look no further than Christina Lauren's latest book, The Paradise Problem. This was a delightfully entertaining and quick read that reminded me a lot of the HBO show, Succession, and aix of the ABC show, Brothers and Sisters. The charcters were well-developed and the plot was cleverly developed! Definitely recommend! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an ARC in exchange for my honest opinion!

(4.5 stars!)

Truly the perfect beach read that you should immediately pick up!

Liam Weston is a buttoned-up heir of a grocery chain and Anna Green is the free-spirited artist that he married for cheap college housing but 2 years later, they'll have to fake their relationship for his sister's wedding and in order to receive a massive inheritance...

Wow, what a fun read! It will know doubt be the summer read this year. And if you enjoyed The Unhoneymooners, you'll know doubt fall in love with this one!

I loved the dual POVs and both MCs. Anna is quirky, funny, oblivious, and oh so relatable. She's a hot mess I can get behind! Whereas Liam is oblivious in his own way but smart, admirable, and a hot specimen of a man that I loved being in the head of. Them together had the best banter, just the right amount of tension, and I LOVED how supportive they were of each other. I easily bought into their relationship and wanted them to be together no matter what (awful family and stupid large inheritance aside).

Besides the main characters, I enjoyed the plot, the many shenanigan, and the quiet moments where we got to know these characters. The side characters felt nuanced and useful to the plot. The setting was immersive and I found myself ready to book an all inclusive vacation ASAP. And all of the laugh out loud moments hit the mark! She seriously didn't know this man's real name for YEARS! lol.

I will say the middle did slow down a bit which took me out at points and why this isn't a total 5 star read, but the rave reviews are honest! This is worth picking up for your next vacation read.

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for my e-ARC in exchange for my honest review.

I absolutely loved this book by Christina Lauren! I've been a fan of their books for a long time, and this one was just another lovely romance. It did take me a little longer to get invested into the story and characters, but once I did I just couldn't stop reading, and then re-reading some parts as well :) Loved this so much and will recommend to all my friends.