4+ Stars!

Christina Lauren is BACK!! Thank you netgalley for providing an e-arc of this book in exchange for a review. I'm glad this one was on my shelf because I VERY much enjoyed this book!!

This book follows Liam and Anna as they navigate a fake marriage, but they come from very different backgrounds. Anna is an artists trying to make enough money to help pay for her dad's medical treatments. Liam comes from a family that owns one of the largest grocery chains in the country. The family owns billions, but in order for Liam to received his share of his inheritance, he needs to be married for 5 years. Enter Anna...and what better way to introduce your fake wife to your rich and snobby family members than at your sister's destination wedding on a private island?? A fake marriage trope that lasts about 12 days in paradise? Yes...I was here for it.

At first when I heard this was the premise of the story, I couldn't figure out how it would be done, but I can assure you these authors crushed it. It was funny, sexy, adorable, and addicting. This book had me laughing out loud and rooting for our main couple from the very beginning of the book. (Very similar vibes as The Unhoneymooners)

Thank you netgalley for providing me a copy, but I will purchase a copy of this book to put on my Christina Lauren shelf at home! I highly recommend this to book to my friends if you're looking for an easy rom-com book!

This book is laugh out loud funny. I was unable to contain my giggles while listening to this book. It’s such a refreshing read and I genuinely enjoyed the book the whole time I listened. I love our FMC, she’s so spunky and fun and impossible not to love. I enjoyed the messy family dynamics and drama. It’s the perfect beach read and a good end of summer romance. It was super entertaining and a quick paced read that made my teeth hurt from smiling so much. I highly recommend this one if you haven’t read it yet, perfect to wrap up summer reading! I will definitely need to start picking up more Christina Lauren books soon!

A great summer read that had more heft to it than I expected. I didn't expect the 'eat the rich' vibes, but I very much loved them.

Many thanks to my friends at @gallerybooks and @simon.audio for the free #gifted copies of these books.

Years ago, my first read by CLo was The Unhoneymooners, which I adored. And this felt very reminiscent of that experience. The luscious setting, the one bed, the angsty buildup of tension, the hijinks and hilarity!

That book was SO GOOD. Why would they try to recreate that magic when it might not measure up? Well, because... apparently... they have a wealth of magic, and they’re only getting better and better with each new release.

So, it’s really no surprise that CLo has produced yet another winning read. But dare I say... they have OUTDONE themselves with this one.

I laughed out loud, and I blushed like a schoolgirl. Desperate for a good summer romance, I queued this one up. And BOY did it deliver!

Anna—with her pink hair and bold “I know myself” personality combined with “I’ve got your back” energy—was a heroine I couldn’t resist. I loved that she was eccentric and relatable in equal portions. And I needed to see her get a HEA.

Paradise Problem turned out to be the absolute PERFECT summer read. A fast-paced binge read full of swoony banter and super SPICY romance. This book hit ALL the right spots.

It’s also worth noting that this book came at the exact right time and uplifted me even in the hardest of circumstances. Thank you, C and Lo for helping me get through something unimaginable. 💗

This is another CLo WIN! I’m already eager for what they’ll do next!

🎧 Patti Murin and Jon Root brought the characters and chemistry to life. Murin is always a favorite narrator. But this was my first experience with Root, and boy did he have me like putty in his hands. SWOON.

Reading "The Paradise Problem" by Christian Lauren on a beach in Hawaii was absolutely perfect. This charming and witty novel was the ideal beach read, capturing my heart from the first page. I've always joked about marrying someone for healthcare, so the marriage of convenience plot was right up my alley.

I adored Anna's down-to-earth nature and her unwavering dedication to her father. Her relatable struggles and genuine kindness made her a character to root for throughout the story. The blend of humor, heart, and family dysfunction, with the beautiful Hawaiian backdrop, made this a solid read for me.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the e-ARC in exchange for my honest opinion.

My kind of romance!

So funny, steamy and such a quick and entertaining read! Christina Lauren always has does a great job making romances fun and this one was no different.

Anna Green and West (Liam) Weston must fake being married at Liam’s sister’s wedding so Liam can get his full trust fund. Will it work, can they keep a secret, will they fall in love? Anna and Liam were great main character and narrators. You get to see scenes from each of their POVs.

Christina Lauren’s writing is amazing. They’re so descriptive and always advancing the plot. The steamy scenes were steamy🌶️! Overall I thoroughly enjoyed this book! It’s a must read for your next beach trip!

Christina Lauren never misses! The Paradise Problem did a job of tackling serious issues in a family and crafting a beautiful romance at the same time. I’m a huge fan of a dual POV, so I was very pleased to see it here. There could’ve been more spice but what we did get was pretty damn good. Thanks NetGalley for the ARC.

I LOVED EVERYTHING ABOUT THIS BOOK! It was just what I needed and was the epitome of a fun summer read. It gave all the energy of The Unhoneymooners, but with a fresh spin. It was a perfect summer read and I know it’s one I will pick up to read over and over again.

If you like books featuring...
* Fake Dating
* Elaborate and fanciful travel
* Relatable FMC trying to get her sh"t together

Perfect for fans of...
* Crazy Rich Asians
* In A Not So Perfect World by Neely Tubati Alexander
* Emily in Paris

I am a Christina Lauren girly through and through - so firstly, thank you to NetGalley, Christina Lauren, and Gallery Books for giving me the opportunity to review this story.

Liam and Anna's story was an extremely fun journey to be on and experience as a reader. Meeting Anna when we did in her life and getting some of her back story really allowed the reader to understand why Liam's offer was so enticing. And while selling your time for money would not be an enticing offer to all, and even Liam questioned why she agreed so quickly after raising the amount of money, her point of view of the story really provided almost a humane look at that decision.

And as you reading, just when you think you've reached the most exciting part of the story - WRONG. The part of the story on the island was Crazy Rich Asians meets Alabama Rush - over the top, extravagant, and also questioning why these people are spending so much money. And the best part of when they (Anna and Liam) got to the island to when they left, you really got to see that Liam is not a robot and that he cares very deeply.

I loved how the book ended - while is started messy, it ended up wrapping up in a very lovely way. My favorite line was 'We get to decide how much of our hearts we want to give them,' which I think perfectly brought together the idea of stripping known family ideals away and starting fresh on your own terms.

The only reason I am docking my half star (would in the real world rate it at 4.5/5) is because of the reference to Liam's male appendage as his 'goddamn,' that was funny maybe once and then was a little much any time after.

📖Book Review📖
Paradise Problem by Christina Lauren
My Rating:🌟🌟🌟🌟/5
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I got to admit that I had a hard time starting this book.. if reading the start four to five times before I was able to push through second and third chapter is not a definition of hard start, then I do not know what is. However, I love Christina Lauren duo and no way I am sitting this one out when every book reviewer I follow and trust says its a must read! Yes, they were every bit telling the truth and I was glad to finish!
I love Anna and Liam! Anna can be annoying, but hey, she matches Liam perfectly that I can’t help to think why in the world this book was titled Paradise Problems?!
The storyline is a little predictable but the waves that crash and burn all through out the read was the very core of why I love fake relationship tropes. I enjoyed it very much. Christina Lauren once again has poured a lot of loving in this rom-com and I highly recommend!

Special thank you to Netgalley for the e-ARC copy to review. Sorry it took me forever.. some reading journey happens to need a few kickstarts!
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The epitome of a summer beach read!

I was a little nervous going into this because I feel like Christina Lauren books are either a hit or miss for me, but I ended up really liking this one!

This felt like the Unhoneymooners elevated. I LOVE the billionaire rom coms and think they are so fun to read. On the contrary, I’m generally not a big fan of marriage of convenience books because I feel like they’re typically forced and cheesy, but actually think this one was done so well and ADDED to the story / character’s individual stories!

Above all, I think this book was hysterical! I laughed out loud so many times through this story. I wish I could be friends with Anna, I’d be laughing 24/7.

If you’re looking for one last summer rom com - read this one!

I enjoyed this summer read. Forced proximity and fake dating are my jam, and this had both. It was spicier than some of this author’s previous works, which was nice. Highly recommend this book.

I had high hopes for THE PARADISE PROBLEM, and I'm happy to report that it exceeded each and every single expectation I had! It's definitely steamier than some of CLo's most recent releases, which I *loved.* The perfect emotional yet sexy summer romance!

This was a fun, summery read, that gives off some of the same vibes as stories like Crazy Rich Asians (rich people, amiright?). I enjoyed the premise, and the chemistry of the main couple was undeniable. Unfortunately, I found myself losing interest in the story the more time Liam and Anna spent around his family, something I can only attribute it to some of the interactions feeling repetitive. However, I was more engaged as more conflict was introduced by the end of their trip. Overall, I would recommend this book, even if it isn't my favorite Christina Lauren story.

The duo behind Christina Lauren do it again. This was a book that could not be put down. Engaging, quality and quick read.

I really enjoyed the latest book from Christina Lauren, my favorite romance author duo! They always have a way of creating unique, lovable characters that you root for, and The Paradise Problem is no exception. I loved the island setting, and the fake dating and forced proximity tropes. As the steam heated up this book got so much fun! I’d definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a fun summer romance.

Love, love, love this book! Like every Christina Lauren title, I couldn't put it down.
Yes, the grumpy sunshine trope has been done before, but this book brings the right amount of laugh out loud humor to hold my interest.
I personally wish I could gain some of Anna's self confidence. It was witty, spicy and a little bit inspiring.

What a fun summer read!
I think this should be a movie on Netflix.
Rich guy married to starving artist whose family doesn't think she is good enough.
I enjoyed every minute of this book.

I will read ANYTHING Christina Lauren writes, but I think this one is my second favorite book of theirs (I can't get over Something Wilder). I love a good fake relationship story and while the whole situation was weird at the start, I really got into the banter between the two characters. There were some parts that I was frustrated at the characters, but all-in-all I still loved this one.