The Paradise Problem Review by Christina Lauren
The Paradise Problem by Christina Lauren is one of my favorite romance reads so far this year. Christina Lauren is one of my ride or die authors. If they write it, I am going to read it. I was excited when I was approved for this one on Netgalley because I did not want to have to wait until May to read it. The cover alone would make anyone want to read it!
Synopsis
Five years ago Anna Green married Liam Weston when they were in college so that they could get subsidized housing at UCLA. Anna was friends with Liam’s brother, Jake, but never had any sort of friendship with Liam. When he leaves after graduation and passes Anna the paperwork to sign, they go their separate ways with nothing else to discuss.
Three years later Anna is trying to thrive as an artist, but instead she is barely surviving with her multiple jobs. After losing her main job at a convenience store working the graveyard shift, she has no idea what she is going to do. She has her own expenses along with her father’s medical bills, and she has no idea how she is going to make it all work.
When Liam Weston shows up at her front door the day after she loses her job, she is confused. Turns out Anna maybe should have read those documents from three years ago, so she would know that she was still married to him. He needs Anna to come to his sister's wedding with him on a private tropical island.
Anna really needs to be looking for a job instead of pretending to play the perfect wife, but when Liam agrees to pay her for her time, she can’t say no. But will she be able to survive his piranha family who all seem to be out for blood? Or will she be able to ignore the sexual tension with Liam that continues to grow?
Review
I absolutely adored Anna and Liam’s friendship. Their chemistry was off the page and their banter had me smiling from ear to ear. They had such a great connection and I love how it grew throughout the book. Anna Green was such a funky, fun character. Her pink hair, wild wardrobe and charismatic personality made the whole book. Liam was a perfect balance to Anna’s chaos. He had such a level head when it came to everything. They were truly perfect for each other.
The Paradise Problem referenced so many fun things from The Barbie Movie to Dancing with the Stars. I was laughing out loud throughout this whole book. My only complaint is how long the epilogue was.
I really hope Christina Lauren surprises us with a second book about Jake, Liam’s younger brother. I would love to read his story about finding someone and settling down. Make sure you pre-order The Paradise Problem, coming out May 14, 2024.
Read if you love:
-Fake marriage
-Opposites attract
-Slow burn
-Beach read
-Second chance romance
The Paradise Problem comes out May 14th, 2024! Make sure to pre-order or pick your copy up!
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