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The Paradise Problem

By: Christina Lauren
Narrated by: Patti Murin, Jon Root
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Publisher's summary

Christina Lauren, the instant New York Times bestselling and “reigning romance queens” (PopSugar), returns with a delicious new romance between the buttoned-up heir of a grocery chain and his free-spirited artist ex as they fake their relationship in order to receive a massive inheritance.

Anna Green thought she was marrying Liam “West” Weston for access to subsidized family housing while at UCLA. She also thought she’d signed divorce papers when the graduation caps were tossed, and they both went on their merry ways.

Three years later, Anna is a starving artist living paycheck to paycheck while West is a Stanford professor. He may be one of four heirs to the Weston Foods conglomerate, but he has little interest in working for the heartless corporation his family built from the ground up. He is interested, however, in his one-hundred-million-dollar inheritance. There’s just one catch.

Due to an antiquated clause in his grandfather’s will, Liam won’t see a penny until he’s been happily married for five years. Just when Liam thinks he’s in the home stretch, pressure mounts from his family to see this mysterious spouse, and he has no choice but to turn to the one person he’s afraid to introduce to his one-percenter parents—his unpolished, not-so-ex-wife.

But in the presence of his family, Liam’s fears quickly shift from whether the feisty, foul-mouthed, paint-splattered Anna can play the part to whether the toxic world of wealth will corrupt someone as pure of heart as his surprisingly grounded and loyal wife. Liam will have to ask himself if the price tag on his flimsy cover story is worth losing true love that sprouted from a lie.

©2024 Christina Lauren (P)2024 Simon & Schuster Audio
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  • Categories: Romance

Editorial Review

Take me to paradise
I’ve been on a rom-com kick this year (every year?), but no matter what my listening mood, Christina Lauren is always an auto-download for me. This time, the best friend writing duo takes us to a private resort in Indonesia, where the setting serves as a luxurious backdrop to a fake-relationship plot, layered with complex family dynamics, corporate greed, and artistic ambitions. The love story is, of course, swoon-worthy, but I really appreciated our heroine Anna’s journey to trusting both her own voice and talents. Patti Murin and Jon Root perform their third CLo collaboration, giving voice to Anna and Liam in a dual POV, and I’m already hoping the whole gang reunites on a sequel featuring some of the other characters. I recently got to interview the authors, and their passion reinforced both my love of them and of the genre. There is something so special about HEAs and the authors that get us there. — Katie O., Audible Editor

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No Problems Here!

This is now one of my favorite Christina Lauren books. It’s hilarious and thoughtful, while digging deep into the dynamics of family relationships. The narrators were fantastic in bringing this book to life.

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So interesting and loved the character dynamics

I loved this audiobook. Loved the characters and the voices used. Loved the banter in the book.

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Be Proud of Yourself

I was listening to As It Happens, on CBC Radio One. Nil Köksal was interviewing the two authors, Christina and Lauren on their new book “The Paradise Problem.” She had them laughing about Gaylen Weston of Loblaw Supermarket verses their character Wes Weston. (Supposedly no knowledge of Gaylen Weston) The character that I really liked was Anna Green,who as crazy as she was, turned out to be a very grounded, caring, and a unifying person. She rose to extraordinary heights. Pink hair and all, you can’t judge a book by its cover. Enjoyed this book thoroughly. Recommended RJS

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Another excellent LOL rom com from Christina Lauren

What I loved: The characters were well developed, the story was funny and steamy, and the narration was good.

What I hated: Nothing. I enjoyed this audiobook.

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Always great!

Christina Lauren and their narrators always make me so happy and take me to a different life. This book did not disappoint and I can’t wait for the next one!

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Funny and cute, but

The sex scenes are cringey AF. They’re so bad, yuck. The rest of the story is wonderful but the authors are super cringey about sex, resulting in an hour of unintentionally gross comedy.

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Absolutely LOVED it!!!

This is my first Christina Lauren book EVER!! I absolutely loved this book. Everything about it had me from beginning to end. I’m so excited to read my next of their. Such sweet talent.

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A 2024 favorite for sure

I love Christina Lauren books. They always have all the best feels and leave me incredibly happy. I also loved the narration that gave the story a welcome layer.

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loved this!

this was such a fun book, I highly recommend it! I didn't want it to end. I would love to see a sequel! the female character is so funny! this was only my second book by them however I definitely will be reading more!

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So good

Loved it! Finished in days! Made me laugh and cry. Only wish Narrator for Liam was different, he sounded too old

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