My favorite book by them so far! Loved the characters and their relationship throughout the story. Couldn’t put it down, read it in less than 24 hours. Thanks NetGalley for the ARC!

Thank you to NetGalley and Gallery Books for providing this book, with my honest review below.

I loved the Paradise Problem! It’s worth all the hype it’s already received as well as all the accolades. Having read two previous books by Christina Lauren, one I enjoyed and one I was more tepid about, I’d been hesitant to read this but had seen the overwhelmingly positive reviews and took the plunge (for which I again thank Gallery Books for allowing me to do so) and I’m so glad I did! The characters were amazing, as was their dynamic, but Christina Lauren also created a clever plot with the right amount of world building leading to the main event, the hoodwinking of West’s family in order for him to secure the bag. And this wasn’t a rich MC who just wanted a $100 million to fritter on toys. West is sensitive and caring and in turn made me care about what was happening to him. Our heroine, Anna, was his perfect match, which seems a tall order in the face of West’s perfection. She was sassy and smart and felt like the best parts of all your friends.

Full of shenanigans, witty banter, and spice, count me amongst the many fans of The Paradise Problem who will encourage modern romance fans to enjoy a few days getting lost in the tropics with this read!

I am not usually a fan of the “fake dating” trope, but I absolutely loved this! Both Anna and Liam were so lovable from the beginning and the raw emotions between them throughout the whole story made me swoon. I found the added family drama made the story different from others. And of course, you can’t hate a story based on a private island. I highly recommend this- the perfect summer/vacation read!

This was such a fun read with a unique premise—I absolutely loved the setting, the plot, and the characters felt so fresh and fun! Will definitely be recommending for anyone in the mood for a book with vibes that feel like The Unhoneymooners x Crazy Rich Asians (the wedding/setting/extravagance reminded me of that one!). Thanks so much to the publisher for the opportunity to read this one early!

The Paradise Problem by Christina Lauren

My rating:
5/5
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Liam and Anna married 5 years ago so she could have cheap housing and so he could access his trust fund after a 5 year successful marriage. What his family doesn’t know is that they do not live together and haven’t talked in years. When Liam’s sister Charlie is getting married at a private island location, he approaches Anna to come with him to convince his family that they are happily married.

I just love Christina Lauren’s writing style so much! The fact that they can co-author their books so seamlessly is so impressive to me.

They truly have a way with words and especially with their slow burn spice. I have been more into thrillers as of late and this one has me ready to read some more romance!

I have nothing more to say about this one because I loved it so much and the character development as always was great!

Add it to your TBR or preorder it now! It’s such a fun book!

Thank you netgalley and Gallery books for the ARC! You can read this one on May 14th 2024!

OH MY GOSH!!!! This is my favorite read of 2024 already! I loved every second of this book and would by far say it is the authors' best book to date.

First of all, Anna kept my chuckling the entire book; she was the perfect character to offset the heaviness of Liam/West's family issues. I don't think Christina Lauren could have gotten a single detail about her any better. She was believable, lovable and like I said, kept me laughing even when things were heavy.

Liam/West is the ultimate guy, which plays into this being my top read of 2024 so far. He is just so stinking GOOD and we need that in today's fiction. I was cheering for him and Anna the entire time and GAWSHHHHHHH I just love them!

10/10 would recommend. I read it in 36 hours and if I wasn't sick, I would have read it in 24 hours. LOVE EVERYTHING ABOUT IT!

Christina Lauren books never dissapoint! Characters that are fun to read. I always can picture her books being made into movies. A can't put down type of book!

The witty banter in this Christina Lauren book left me laughing out loud several times! Such well-developed characters. This one would make a fantastic movie. I’ll be hand selling this to customers for sure!

Christina Lauren always write the best rom com’s. I enjoyed this one a lot. It’ll definitely be a hit summer read!

Once I started this book, I couldn't put it down. I loved this book and all the comedy, romance, and family drama. This was probably my favorite of all Christina Lauren's novels and I can't wait to read their next book!

This book was so good. The banter between West and Anna was fantastic and literally had me laughing out loud. Anna was such a well written character, and I love that this wasn't just a romance, there was also an important message too. The setting was so well described, and made me immediately want to book a tropical vacation. Christina Lauren can do no wrong with these romantic comedies, and I loved every minute of it.

I LOVED The Paradise Problem by Christina Lauren. The epilogue was absolute perfection, and the spice is something I always look forward to in their books! At some points, the “business” part of the story wasn’t my absolute favorite, but I felt like it was needed for the end result! Over 4.5 ⭐️ from me! Thank you NetGalley and Simon and Schuster for the ARC!

Every time I read a new Christina Lauren book, l'm immediately struck by their banter. The ease at which these two write their characters, dynamics, and neuroses is top-tier. The second thing I always notice is how much I immediately buy into every novel's rom-com premise, no matter how goofy it may seem on the surface; there's always something deeper lurking below.
The Paradise Problem is no exception, and unsurprisingly, I finished the last chapter, sat there for a few minutes, and then cursed my misfortune as I realized that I'm going to have to wait a while to get another one of their books. I do this to myself every time!!!!!!

“Intent matters.” That was the best takeaway from this book!

‘The Paradise Problem’ is predictable and unrealistic. If you can get past that, it’s fun and entertaining - a perfect beach read.

Main themes include marriage of convenience and opposites attract. Both main characters are likable. Anna and Liam have great chemistry. They bring out the best in each other.

Did I enjoy this book? Yes. Will I forget about it in a month? Also, yes.

Thank you NetGalley and Gallery Books for sending this e-book for review consideration. All opinions are my own.

I’m always excited when I get my hands on a new book by Christina Lauren because I know it’s going to be a fun ride, and The Paradise Problem was no exception. I laughed out loud SO many times while reading Liam and Anna’s love story, and there’s something in this book for everyone - romance, comedy, mystery - and the chemistry between these two characters is off the charts! One specific thing I was very glad to see is the way the authors didn’t sugar coat family trauma, and I loved that the conclusion wasn’t wrapped up in a cute little bow, like a lot of love stories. (I don’t want to spoil it for anyone, but if you know you know!) Once I started reading this book I couldn’t put it down, and I highly recommend it to everyone!

You can never go wrong with Christina Lauren. They are an automatic read at this point. I really enjoyed The Paradise Problem! It would be a perfect beach read during the summer time.

This book is a 10 out of 10! Absolutely one of my favorite romantic-comedies. The banter between Anna and Liam was so natural and the unique storyline had me hooked right from the beginning. I loved the gradual progress of their relationship and the EXPLOSION of passion once they finally let their guards down. Christina Lauren does it again. I can't wait to recommend this book to all of my friends. Thank you to CL, Gallery Books, and Netgalley for sharing THE beach read of 2024!

If you liked The Unhoneymooners then you are going to love this one!!

The books are similar in that we spend the majority of the book on a tropical island and there’s a family wedding involved. And in this book, our penniless protagonist, Anna, is no less fearless or feisty than Olive.

Despite the similarities the majority of the plot was different. It felt fresh and I honestly didn’t notice the parallels until I started writing this review.

Anna and West know little about each other, but they know they need access to cheap on campus housing while Anna finishes her undergrad and West works on his doctorate. When the only housing left is married student housing, they begin a marriage of convenience.

Five years later and Anna is a penniless, recently unemployed artist who finds West at her door one day. As the revelations spill out, Anna finds out she is not only still married, but needed to accompany West, or rather Liam, to his sisters wedding on a private island outside Singapore. The catch? They have to pretend to be madly in love so that West can still meet the terms of his inheritance. The bonus? Anna gets $$$$$$$

Things are made more tense by the sticky family dynamic. Sibling rivalry threatens to undo everything when Liam’s older brother starts looking a little too closely at their relationship.

From the meet cute to the happy ending, I really enjoyed this book. There were times where West was a little annoying and just needed to admit his feelings, but what’s a rom com without a slightly clueless hero? Anna and West were the perfect couple and I felt that the authors did a great job at portraying West’s family with a good mix of toxic and lovely members.

This is an adult fiction book and there were a few spicy scenes, but they were easy to skip over.

Thank you to Net Galley and Gallery Books for an eARC of this book. All opinions are my own.

🌺 Anna Green may be my favorite rom-com character, EVER. Never before has a female MC been so perfectly imperfect. ❤️ She’s funny, brash, creative, talented, streetsmart, kind, loving, and unabashedly herself in every moment. In a situation where many of us would have been intimidated, or glamoured— she stood by what her Daddy taught her, and followed her moral compass.

🌺 Ok, sorry, just had to get that out! Thank you so much to @gallerybooks and @netgalley for the early look at this. I lovvvved this rom-com!

🌺 What you can expect:
- marriage of convenience
- forced proximity
- rich people problems
- laugh-out-loud moments
- a swoon-worthy romance

🌺 What I loved…
- Anna (obvi)
- the banter & humor (lots of LOL moments)
- the consistency of the characters— the authors kept them tried and true (ride or die)
- West’s integrity
- Anna’s support system

🌺 I just adored this. It was pure FUN, and entertainment. Books like this are truly what I hope for when I turn to this genre. @christinalauren NAILED it. I know I’ve said this a few times already, but y’all better have this in your beach bags this summer. It’s out in May!

Another absolute gem from the Christina Lauren duo! I have read most of their works and I think they just keep getting better!

I had the privilege of reading this book on my honeymoon from a tropical villa in Thailand and let me tell you, it sets the mood for the perfect beachside, summer getaway read.

Anna is a delight and Liam is a dream. I really liked their genuine relationship and banter. Some moments had my kicking my feet and laughing out loud. I appreciated the topics discussed, including therapy, cancer of a loved one, difficult family dynamics and extreme wealth. I think it was handled very well.

For those with challenging family dynamics beware it gets a little heated and heavy but Anna’s character brings such brevity and freshness.

Highly recommend! Thanks NetGalley and Gallery Books for the ARC!