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The Paradise Room
Much loved author Belinda Jones has written another delightful and deliciously funny rom-com, guaranteed to brighten your day. Perfect for fans of
Jo Thomas, Lindsey Kelk, Sophie Kinsella and Paige Toon.
'You won't want to put this feel-good read down' -- Company Magazine
'A sparkling, addictive read' -- NewWoman
'Such a feel-good book' -- ***** Reader review
'A book to read again and again' -- ***** Reader review
'Enjoyed it from start to finish' -- ***** Reader review
'I was thoroughly hooked!' -- ***** Reader review
'This is Belinda at her best' -- ***** Reader review
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A WHOLE NEW WORLD AWAITS...BUT IS SHE READY TO DIVE IN?
When Amber Pepper's boyfriend Hugh asks her to join him on a business trip to the paradise islands of Tahiti she's not keen - she's more of a woolly jumper and rain girl. However, the prospect of sipping Mai Tais on the beach with her long-lost childhood friend Felicity, also bound for Tahiti, is incentive enough to coax her on the twenty-hour flight.
Within hours of touching down on coral sands, the girls venture into a seductive new world of mesmerising music and exotic, sexy strangers. And for the first time Amber falls head over flip-flops in lust, only to receive an unexpected marriage proposal.
Will she opt for a barefoot beach wedding or cast caution - and her coconut bra - to the wind?
No easy decision for a drizzle-loving gal when it's ninety degrees in the shade...
'You won't want to put this feel-good read down' -- Company Magazine
'A sparkling, addictive read' -- NewWoman
'Such a feel-good book' -- ***** Reader review
'A book to read again and again' -- ***** Reader review
'Enjoyed it from start to finish' -- ***** Reader review
'I was thoroughly hooked!' -- ***** Reader review
'This is Belinda at her best' -- ***** Reader review
*********************************************************************************************
A WHOLE NEW WORLD AWAITS...BUT IS SHE READY TO DIVE IN?
When Amber Pepper's boyfriend Hugh asks her to join him on a business trip to the paradise islands of Tahiti she's not keen - she's more of a woolly jumper and rain girl. However, the prospect of sipping Mai Tais on the beach with her long-lost childhood friend Felicity, also bound for Tahiti, is incentive enough to coax her on the twenty-hour flight.
Within hours of touching down on coral sands, the girls venture into a seductive new world of mesmerising music and exotic, sexy strangers. And for the first time Amber falls head over flip-flops in lust, only to receive an unexpected marriage proposal.
Will she opt for a barefoot beach wedding or cast caution - and her coconut bra - to the wind?
No easy decision for a drizzle-loving gal when it's ninety degrees in the shade...
496 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2005
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About the author
Belinda Jones
34 books352 followersBelinda Jones was born in Turnbridge Wells, Kent England. At the age of 19 she moved to London, where she resided for the next ten years before moving to California. She now lives in Los Angeles.
Belinda Jones writes books for women which focus around travel and womens issues, particularly relationships. Her books tend to fall into the romance, chick lit and women's fiction categories
Belinda Jones writes books for women which focus around travel and womens issues, particularly relationships. Her books tend to fall into the romance, chick lit and women's fiction categories
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June 22, 2019
The perfect beach read!! Loved it!!
June 28, 2019
A perfect read for a heat wave so you can close your eyes and imagine your somewhere else with blue lagoons and cocktails couldn't put it down 🥰
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November 22, 2019Review coming soon
February 6, 2020
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I love Belinda Jones’ books, I love her writing and the story she tells. I get lost in the book when I am reading it which is what I need right now 5*
I love Belinda Jones’ books, I love her writing and the story she tells. I get lost in the book when I am reading it which is what I need right now 5*
January 16, 2023
I love Belinda Jones. I love her writing, I love the whimsical romance, the pacing of her stories and the settings are always picture perfect.
February 16, 2023
*3.5 stars
June 9, 2025
I had high hopes for this book as omg it started out soooooooo good! Midway through I was like WTAF am I reading? It went off the rails quickly lol! But I skimmed through to the end.
February 4, 2015
Though the concept of the story has a lot of potential, the book didn't quite live up to my expectations.
The character of Amber is very likeable and well written. She has her charming quirks and individuality, and of course, there is a crucial romantic decision to be made.
The setting is great. I don't think there is a better place to read about with this miserable weather we've been having than Tahiti. The description of the locations alone make for an interesting read.
The boyfriend, Hugh, didn't really develop as a character in my opinion. He is portrayed as a very steady and reliable guy, but isn't given depth. We don't learn anything about his quirks or likes. I feel like he merely functions as a background for Amber's endless doubting and questioning about which guy to choose.
The ending is good. Without giving anything away, I will say that everyone ends up with the person they're supposed to be with, which is always satisfying.
The character of Amber is very likeable and well written. She has her charming quirks and individuality, and of course, there is a crucial romantic decision to be made.
The setting is great. I don't think there is a better place to read about with this miserable weather we've been having than Tahiti. The description of the locations alone make for an interesting read.
The boyfriend, Hugh, didn't really develop as a character in my opinion. He is portrayed as a very steady and reliable guy, but isn't given depth. We don't learn anything about his quirks or likes. I feel like he merely functions as a background for Amber's endless doubting and questioning about which guy to choose.
The ending is good. Without giving anything away, I will say that everyone ends up with the person they're supposed to be with, which is always satisfying.
April 3, 2013
เรื่องนี้ก็สไตล์เดิมนั่นแหละ เที่ยวไปพร้อมๆ กับค้นหาความรัก
นางเอกมีคนรักที่เธอชืดชากับเขาอยู่ฝ่ายเดียว แต่พอมาถึงตาฮิติก็หัวใจหวามไหวกับหนุ่มนักเต้นร้อนฉ่าที่ส่งสายตามาให้จากบนเวที
ใครจะไปหวังว่าจะมีเรื่องโรแมนติกกันหนุ่มสุดฮอตที่เจอกันได้ไม่กี่วันใช่มั้ย
โดยเฉพาะเมื่อหล่อนมีคนรักที่ดีพร้อม แถมเขายังยินดีจะใช้อนาคตไปกับหล่อนชั่วชีวิต
ผิดหวังกับเรื่องนี้หน่อยๆ เพราะดันไม่จบแบบที่อยากให้จบ
เล่มนี้คุณเบลินดาเธอบอกว่า อยากให้สาวๆ ฟังเสียงจากหัวใจตัวเอง -- อย่างกับว่าเสียงมันจะดังแจ่มชัดทุกครั้งอย่างนั้นแหละ
นางเอกในเรื่องเป็นคนปิดใจอย่างที่สุด เธอไม่เคยสื่อสารถึงความต้องการใดๆ ไปให้คนรักเลย แล้วก็มาร่ำร้องว่า ฉันรู้สึกว่าเขาไม่ได้รักตัวตนทั้งหมดของฉันเลย -- อ๋อเหรอ
แต่อย่างไรก็ตาม... เรื่องนี้มีฉากหนุ่มหล่อทำอาหารในครัวซึ่งฮอทอย่างไม่น่าให้อภัย
แล้วฉันจะผ่านค่ำคืนนี้ไปยังไงโดยที่กระเพาะกรีดร้องเรียกชื่อเขาซะขนาดนี้!! คุณเบลินดาแย่ที่สุด!
นางเอกมีคนรักที่เธอชืดชากับเขาอยู่ฝ่ายเดียว แต่พอมาถึงตาฮิติก็หัวใจหวามไหวกับหนุ่มนักเต้นร้อนฉ่าที่ส่งสายตามาให้จากบนเวที
ใครจะไปหวังว่าจะมีเรื่องโรแมนติกกันหนุ่มสุดฮอตที่เจอกันได้ไม่กี่วันใช่มั้ย
โดยเฉพาะเมื่อหล่อนมีคนรักที่ดีพร้อม แถมเขายังยินดีจะใช้อนาคตไปกับหล่อนชั่วชีวิต
ผิดหวังกับเรื่องนี้หน่อยๆ เพราะดันไม่จบแบบที่อยากให้จบ
เล่มนี้คุณเบลินดาเธอบอกว่า อยากให้สาวๆ ฟังเสียงจากหัวใจตัวเอง -- อย่างกับว่าเสียงมันจะดังแจ่มชัดทุกครั้งอย่างนั้นแหละ
นางเอกในเรื่องเป็นคนปิดใจอย่างที่สุด เธอไม่เคยสื่อสารถึงความต้องการใดๆ ไปให้คนรักเลย แล้วก็มาร่ำร้องว่า ฉันรู้สึกว่าเขาไม่ได้รักตัวตนทั้งหมดของฉันเลย -- อ๋อเหรอ
แต่อย่างไรก็ตาม... เรื่องนี้มีฉากหนุ่มหล่อทำอาหารในครัวซึ่งฮอทอย่างไม่น่าให้อภัย
แล้วฉันจะผ่านค่ำคืนนี้ไปยังไงโดยที่กระเพาะกรีดร้องเรียกชื่อเขาซะขนาดนี้!! คุณเบลินดาแย่ที่สุด!
June 7, 2013
Wow, all I could think of when I read this book is how much I want to go to Tahiti! As usual, Belinda's descriptions of exotic locations have a way of transforming you there; you can almost imagine you're on a sun-drenched beach instead of rainy England (well, that's where I was when I read this novel!)
Amber is a likeable character; she goes through a bit of inner turmoil in this book and I don't blame her. The story centres on her and her friend Felicity while they are on a trip to the island of Tahiti. Amber has a boyfriend, Hugh, but she finds herself unexplainably drawn to another man whilst she is out there. The book centres on Amber's visit and then return to England and what happens after that. Obviously being a chick-lit book, we can predict the ending, but it's a funny romantic comedy that kept me smiling all the way through.
Amber is a likeable character; she goes through a bit of inner turmoil in this book and I don't blame her. The story centres on her and her friend Felicity while they are on a trip to the island of Tahiti. Amber has a boyfriend, Hugh, but she finds herself unexplainably drawn to another man whilst she is out there. The book centres on Amber's visit and then return to England and what happens after that. Obviously being a chick-lit book, we can predict the ending, but it's a funny romantic comedy that kept me smiling all the way through.
March 13, 2008
Standard chick lit which I do enjoy at times...this got knocked down a star as I saw the twist coming from the earliest possible moment to see the twist coming...and I'm not that clever, so it must have been ragingly obvious.
September 10, 2009
Really enjoying yet another great read from Belinda (being a Kiwi love to see our lovely NZ mentioned). Has Belinda been here as she seems to know little snippets that only a Kiwi would know or someone who has visited??
What I have learned "love the one youre with" ;-)
What I have learned "love the one youre with" ;-)
June 27, 2012
I want get on a plane and go to Tahiti! It sounds beautiful! This is my first book by Belinda Jones, and it won't be my last. I enjoyed the story. Bits of it took me by surprise, while others didn't.
October 20, 2015
Actually enjoyed this more than I thought I would. I picked it up because I needed something to read while on a beach holiday (enjoyed the book more than the holiday). Interesting character development, but somewhat predictable for it.
August 5, 2018
Feel-good!
Funny and more clever than I expected - and it's set in one of my all-time favourite places to visit. What's not to like about romance in the sunshine? Especially with a few twists thrown in. Would definitely recommend for others to read.
Funny and more clever than I expected - and it's set in one of my all-time favourite places to visit. What's not to like about romance in the sunshine? Especially with a few twists thrown in. Would definitely recommend for others to read.
June 10, 2008
i love this book! aside from the fact that it has loads of beautiful sceneries that i can only imagine, it's comical and romantic too!
November 14, 2008
This was a very cute, fun read. Easy and quick. Perfect beach book.
May 9, 2010
My favorite book by Belinda Jones! Made me want to get onto the next flight to some faraway tropical island paradise ... :o)
July 10, 2012
Belinda jones always writes laugh out loud books people in Corfu must think I'm mad as I try to stifle my laughing on the beach !!!! Excellent beach reads
August 15, 2012
very good holiday read
January 7, 2013
TOTALLY cheesy front cover, and quite a cheesy read, but totally worth it! It was a perfect read in between two slightly 'challenging' books...
February 9, 2016
I like Belinda Jones, she's great for reading at the beach. But this book is crap. I was annoyed with it for most of the time. Perfect this and that.
August 16, 2016
Money can't buy love, dare to take a risk and follow your heart
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