Anytime I read a book by this author(s) it goes by too quick. The way you become attached to the characters and the storyline is really incredible. You can't help but become attached to the story, and watching it unfold in front of you is just a wonderful time while reading. The characters grow throughout the story, they really are a delight! This was such an enjoyable read and would recommend to anyone who wants a good story, a great cast of characters, and just a good book!

Thanks to NetGalley and Edelweiss for the ARCs!

Such a sweet, fun read! Christina Lauren’s books always bring a smile to my face and make me laugh out loud. The Paradise Problem is no different AND tucks some thought-provoking issues about money, power, and family in well. Enjoy!

Christina Lauren books tend to not hit for me and this was no different. Could be in my mind but I feel like you can tell this was written by 2 people.

This novel was the BEST! It's the perfect Spring/Summer read and you won't be able to put it down. I find sometimes Christina Lauran can be hit or miss and this is definitely a HIT. I loved Anna and West. I loved the bougee family and excess and contrast between the haves and have-nots. I loved the chemistry - this slow burn was the best! Great character development and a conclusion that tied everything up in a way that didn't feel hurried. Would love to see a spin-off on Jake. I'll sign up for it now!

An extremely fun romance read! I love that the author created a character that did not fall into stereotypical beauty standards with bright pink hair instead of the usual brown or blonde. It was cute and very entertaining.

I really, really loved this book. A fake marriage to fulfill the terms of a will worth hundreds of millions of dollars but only one partner knows the marriage is still effect. She thinks she signed divorce papers. The marriage only needs to last five years to inherit and the groom needs his "wife" for ten days on a private island to convince his snooty rich family that their marriage is real. It was such a fun story and I loved the way their relationship development organically.

Wow wow wow, it’s past 1am and I couldn’t stop reading until I got to the very end. This is everything we love in a romcom. The banter, yes. One bed, YES. Fake dating and forced proximity, yes and yes. Yall nailed it this will be the beach read of 2024. I loved it so much. Bravo Christina Lauren, thank you for allowing me to read the arc

I absolutely adored this book. Wow! I thought that all of the characters were soooo thoughtfully portrayed. I would have loved more Blair’s quips. I wish that we got to experience Anna’s shopping trip with ViVi, that would have been so fun.

The plot was great. So much detail; I felt like I was on this island. I laughed out loud several times.

This concept is a little bit harebrained to me. Marriage clauses in inheritances? AND marrying just to live in an off-campus house? Very, very ridiculous. What is also too cliché for moi is the artsy, weird girl and the strong, silent, serious man. Ooh opposites attract. Probs not! Overdone! Thus, meh to all those aforementioned things.

I will say, however, the couple's chemistry is palpable—even on page. This book is steamy too! I love Anna’s sense of humor. She made me laugh out loud several times. I found her to be very relatable and likable. This romcom had lots of family and business drama. It kept me engaged. So, it has a little bit of everything for the readers. Epilogue too long. Overall, a fine read! 3.5 stars rounded down.

I loved the FMC Anna Green. She's the right amount of chaotic and free spirited and she had me cracking up the entire book. Despite being a little chaotic, she was grounded in her morals and values and I think that's what made this book so enjoyable.

The MMC West aka Liam was completely put together and a bit more rigid. However, he also was also very grounded in his morals and values so watching their love story blossom was really sweet.

The plot and overall experience was enjoyable. There were a lot of moment where I was giggling and kicking my feet. Overall, the ending was satisfying and I appreciated the epilogues because it tied up any long standing questions.

Hypothetically, if Anna and Liam were to appear in a sequel I'd be THRILLED to 'see' them again.

Oh a Christina Lauren book never misses. At first I was a little hesitant because the FMC tries a little too hard to be relatable but in the end I did find her endearing. I loved the backdrop of paradise and unveiling the inner secrets of the MMC family along with him. It was a perfect summer vacation read.

Anna is having in the middle of wallowing after losing her job when her sexy ex husband shows up at her door unexpectedly. Apparently they’re still married and he asks her to attend a family wedding with him and pretend they have been together for the past 5 years. What ensues is a wild ride of crazy family, sticky situations, and a relationship that quickly moves from friendship to mutual desire, and maybe something more. Funny, sweet, and very hot.

The review I put in Goodreads and Instagram is below. I also shared feedback in my book club. Thank you for providing me the opportunity to read this ARC!

The squeal I squealt (it’s a word) when this ARC dropped into my inbox from NetGalley… so I’m probably a little biased in my review. Christina Lauren can always be counted on for a witty, page turning romcom. The epitome of escapism. The fake dating trope of this one was no different and I gladly woke up before the rest of my house for silence while I devoured it as quickly as I could. Loved it!

I found this book to be very disappointing. The storyline was unbelievable and the plot had some holes in it. It just was not for me.

Five star review! Not only did this book give me major vacation/summer vibes, but it kept my attention and had me laughing and in tears throughout the whole book. Most of the setting took place on an absolutely beautiful private island at a ridiculously expensive wedding. The family values, characters, and crazy events that happened during this book were surprising, fun, and heart wrenching. I loved the characters and wanted to hang out with them myself. This is a perfect vacation read or feel good book that will keep your attention until the last page.

It was ok. I didn't really feel a connection between the two that wasn't sexually in the beginning. Anna randomly being so in love with Liam was a but confusing. The plot sounded really good but it ended up being a copy and paste of books with he same type of trope so it did get a bit boring.

The mmc was flirtatious and fun to read, but sometimes it felt like we didn't get much of his back story with how he grew up in detail.
The fmc is literally señorita awesome. iykyk

The big reveal of PISA was good but the plot twist as a whole felt rushed.

I do think Christina Lauren is becoming a one hit wonder sadly...

Christina Lauren never fails! This one was so fun and addicting to read. Loved it Anna and Liam and their story. Very likable characters. Great for readers who enjoy marriage of convenience/ fake dating trope.

Add this to your TBR!!! Such a great read! Loved the witty banter! Thank you so much for the opportunity to read and review!

The witty banter between Anna and Liam, who find themselves in a marriage of convenience, had me laughing out loud. Throw in some over-the-top wealthy family drama, lavish parties leading up to a family wedding, all set amid the backdrop of an idyllic private island and you have a book I could not put down! Christina Lauren books are always a must read for me and The Paradise Problem did not disappoint. Even though the premise of Anna and Liam’s relationship was a bit outlandish, it was impossible not to connect with these characters. I think Anna is now tied with Hazel from CL’s Josh and Hazel’s Guide to Not Dating as my favorite romance female character. This book was a must read and such a fun escape!


ARC was provided by NetGalley and the publisher.

Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC. Minor spoilers included, but not much you wouldn't read in the book description.

When Anna Green is in college, she finds herself with a unique proposition - marry her best friend's older brother, West, for the chance to live in subsidized married housing on campus. Almost five years later, that choice comes circling back because it turns out the divorce papers she thought she signed were actually an agreement to keep the marriage farce going for five years so that West can access his inheritance. One small problem... West's sister is getting married and everyone expects West to bring his wife to the wedding.

The good - this was a page turner as the reader tries to unravel West and Anna's full stories. The wedding takes place on a lush, tropical private island and West's family are billionaires, meaning lots of fun descriptions of luxury resorts, fashion, and food in the same spirit as "Crazy Rich Asians." West and Anna also have palpable chemistry and I found myself really rooting for them.

The not-so-great - I found the underlying messages about income inequality to be a little heavy handed for a rom-com with West and Anna on such opposite extremes that you wonder how they ever could reconcile each other's lives. Anna is a recently fired convenience store clerk trying to make it as an artist but drowning in debt as she tries to help her father with his medical bills due to cancer. West is a college professor and the son of a grocery store magnate who uses his wealth to control those around him. It was too extreme for me and took away from some of the enjoyment. The wedding reception scene was all too much for me as well.

Overall, it's a fun story of an arranged marriage between almost strangers turning into something real and a great read if you want to dream of being a rich person at a luxury resort on the beach and falling in love.