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Rachel Knight #2.5
Trouble in Paradise
In this digital-only short story, DA Rachel Knight and her besties take a Caribbean vacation and end up solving a crime. With her besties Bailey and Toni in tow, Rachel leaves work and rainy LA behind and sets off for a much needed vacation in Aruba. Greeted by glittering sand and a balmy breeze, the three friends can't imagine anywhere more perfect. But just minutes after hitting the beach, they're approached by a panicked young woman. A gofer on the biggest reality hit since "Survivor," she's lost the show's child star and must find her, now, before anyone else realizes she's gone. Rachel, Bailey, and Toni put their dreams of paradise on hold and embark on a whirlwind search for the girl -- a search that ends with a twist so disturbing no one, not even a fortune-teller, could have seen it coming . . .
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First published January 1, 2013
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Marcia Clark
21 books1,313 followersMarcia Clark is a former LA, California deputy district attorney, who was the lead prosecutor in the O.J. Simpson murder case. She wrote a bestselling nonfiction book about the trial, Without a Doubt, and is a frequent media commentator and columnist on legal issues. She lives in Los Angeles.
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June 4, 2022
Cute Story
Trouble in Paradise is not a phenomenal story like the main books in the Rachel Knight series. It’s light fun and a nice way to pass a half hour with a Caribbean exploit. Not a classic but enjoyable.
Trouble in Paradise is not a phenomenal story like the main books in the Rachel Knight series. It’s light fun and a nice way to pass a half hour with a Caribbean exploit. Not a classic but enjoyable.
August 10, 2023
#2.5 in the Rachel Knight mystery series
Another interesting short story that finishes up this series for me. I very much enjoy Rachel as a main character. She's smart and tough and knows her job as a prosecutor. Best friends Bailey and Toni are strong supporting characters. This time they're on vacation in Aruba when they run into a problem right away. Apparently, a young reality show star is missing, and the young woman in charge of her is worried about the girl as well as about her job. Rachel and friends offer to help track her down. Although they do use the help of a psychic, the mystery is down-to-earth and makes sense. Good stuff, with a bit of witty banter and a brief mystery.
Another interesting short story that finishes up this series for me. I very much enjoy Rachel as a main character. She's smart and tough and knows her job as a prosecutor. Best friends Bailey and Toni are strong supporting characters. This time they're on vacation in Aruba when they run into a problem right away. Apparently, a young reality show star is missing, and the young woman in charge of her is worried about the girl as well as about her job. Rachel and friends offer to help track her down. Although they do use the help of a psychic, the mystery is down-to-earth and makes sense. Good stuff, with a bit of witty banter and a brief mystery.
November 25, 2017
Moved quickly. Ending is a breath holder....
Cast of characters, great.
Scene location, heavenly.
Closing real cliff hanger, oh yeah.
Able to see this being developed into book, easily.
Cast of characters, great.
Scene location, heavenly.
Closing real cliff hanger, oh yeah.
Able to see this being developed into book, easily.
June 1, 2019
My first Rachel Knight story. Excellent. Downloading another Rachel Knight book. I'm hooked!!!! Love Marcia Clark's books.
December 23, 2020
Great story. Too short! I love the characters and the twists in the Rachel Knight books. Feel like I know them. Waiting for the next full length book. Thank you Marcia Clark.
July 31, 2022
Disappointing compared to her earlier books
September 21, 2025
Thought I'd try out the series. pretty sure I won't be reading the rest of the series unless I'm dying of boredom!
October 25, 2025
Great, quick short story read.as Rachel, Bailey and Toni go on vacation and end up look I g for a missing child. Well done - as usual with Ms. Clark.
October 29, 2025
Entertaining quick read.
November 13, 2021
Not a fan of these short stories
June 30, 2013
Marcia Clark brings us another Rachel Knight story, this one stronger in its foundation and more thorough than her previous submission. The reader is rejoined with the cast of the novels as they take a much-needed trip to Aruba. When they arrive, and before the sands and umbrella drinks can lure them away from work, they are approached to help work a case of a missing reality star. The reader soon learns that reality stars are never too young to become intoxicated on fame's power. What begins as a missing child is soon a potential kidnapping and perhaps more. Just when all hope is lost, a twist in the plot turns things on its head, leaving Knight ill at ease.
Needing a few short stories to tie off my reading list for the first half of the year, I chose this and the other two quick reads by Clark. Having yet to dive into the full-length novels, I was not sure if I would be lost in all the innuendo. I made it and have a good grasp of the characters and their issues, big and small alike. Clark keeps it quick and does not dive too much into the background drama (in the short stories, at least), which is refreshing. She realises she might need to lure some people in with these stories, not exclude them and make this $0.99 gems exclusive fan treats.
Well done, Madame Clark. I am a fan and will tackle those novels soon, hopefully before your fourth is out in print.
Needing a few short stories to tie off my reading list for the first half of the year, I chose this and the other two quick reads by Clark. Having yet to dive into the full-length novels, I was not sure if I would be lost in all the innuendo. I made it and have a good grasp of the characters and their issues, big and small alike. Clark keeps it quick and does not dive too much into the background drama (in the short stories, at least), which is refreshing. She realises she might need to lure some people in with these stories, not exclude them and make this $0.99 gems exclusive fan treats.
Well done, Madame Clark. I am a fan and will tackle those novels soon, hopefully before your fourth is out in print.
September 15, 2014
3 STARS
"With her besties Bailey and Toni in tow, Rachel leaves work and rainy LA behind and sets off for a much needed vacation in Aruba. Greeted by glittering sand and a balmy breeze, the three friends can't imagine anywhere more perfect.
But just minutes after hitting the beach, they're approached by a panicked young woman. A gofer on the biggest reality hit since "Survivor," she's lost the show's child star and must find her, now,before anyone else realizes she's gone. Rachel, Bailey, and Toni put their dreams of paradise on hold and embark on a whirlwind search for the girl--a search that ends with a twist so disturbing no one, not even a fortune-teller, could have seen it coming..." (From Amazon)
While I missed Rachel and Bailey I could have done without this novella. While there was a mystery it lacked the suspense that I love in Clark's full-length novels. It seemed a bit forced, more like of a promotional tool and filler till a full novel comes out. Yet, I love this series so much I would still read the novellas :)
"With her besties Bailey and Toni in tow, Rachel leaves work and rainy LA behind and sets off for a much needed vacation in Aruba. Greeted by glittering sand and a balmy breeze, the three friends can't imagine anywhere more perfect.
But just minutes after hitting the beach, they're approached by a panicked young woman. A gofer on the biggest reality hit since "Survivor," she's lost the show's child star and must find her, now,before anyone else realizes she's gone. Rachel, Bailey, and Toni put their dreams of paradise on hold and embark on a whirlwind search for the girl--a search that ends with a twist so disturbing no one, not even a fortune-teller, could have seen it coming..." (From Amazon)
While I missed Rachel and Bailey I could have done without this novella. While there was a mystery it lacked the suspense that I love in Clark's full-length novels. It seemed a bit forced, more like of a promotional tool and filler till a full novel comes out. Yet, I love this series so much I would still read the novellas :)
July 27, 2014
This is another short story and I'm afraid I was a little disappointed because I was expecting the same type as her other books. Not to say that this one is bad, it's just VERY SHORT! Ms Clark takes a much needed vacation and upon arrival is coaxed into helping a frantic gal in finding her charge.
I liked the storyline but felt that it could have been so much better. Although it was a good story with a little more added it could have been so much more. Keep in mind this book was right after her first book and she was still finding her way, which she did with style. The character development was there and was real good.
Don't let this stop you from enjoying a good story and maybe she will take their time and expand this..
I liked the storyline but felt that it could have been so much better. Although it was a good story with a little more added it could have been so much more. Keep in mind this book was right after her first book and she was still finding her way, which she did with style. The character development was there and was real good.
Don't let this stop you from enjoying a good story and maybe she will take their time and expand this..
April 9, 2016
First time reading of Marcia Clark's writings.
I'll admit, I was intrigued after watching the FX series, The People vs O.J. Simpson, to see how she does as a writer and I was pleasantly surprised. Since this was a short story, the mystery could not be very complex with the time allotted, but she did do a good job of introducing the characters to make me want to read one of her novels with Rachael Knight as the protagonist.
I'll admit, I was intrigued after watching the FX series, The People vs O.J. Simpson, to see how she does as a writer and I was pleasantly surprised. Since this was a short story, the mystery could not be very complex with the time allotted, but she did do a good job of introducing the characters to make me want to read one of her novels with Rachael Knight as the protagonist.
May 25, 2016
Fun story
This short story by Marcia Clark (of O J Simpson fame) is about a vacation to Arubu that turns into a hunt for a lost child. I have only read one other short story by this author, and I have to say, this is the better one. This story has an interesting plot, likeable characters, and enough details to hold the readers' attention. It is almost good enough to make me want to read a full length novel that was written by this author, maybe...........
This short story by Marcia Clark (of O J Simpson fame) is about a vacation to Arubu that turns into a hunt for a lost child. I have only read one other short story by this author, and I have to say, this is the better one. This story has an interesting plot, likeable characters, and enough details to hold the readers' attention. It is almost good enough to make me want to read a full length novel that was written by this author, maybe...........
July 28, 2013
30 pages long (an extra few are tacked on the end for a preview of her new book). Only worth the $.99 to buy the ebook if you are a fan of the series. There is a little something thrown in at the end of the brief and not very interesting story that makes you want to read the rest of the series to fimd out what happens.
May 20, 2016
Was that a story?
All the elements for a real adventure were there, and since I had previously read Guilty by Association, I am familiar with the protagonist and her "gal pals." I enjoyed "Guilty" but I would not recommend "Trouble in Paradise". And while it is advertised as an electronic short story, I expected it to be more than an essay.
All the elements for a real adventure were there, and since I had previously read Guilty by Association, I am familiar with the protagonist and her "gal pals." I enjoyed "Guilty" but I would not recommend "Trouble in Paradise". And while it is advertised as an electronic short story, I expected it to be more than an essay.
July 12, 2024
A cute story, Rachel Knight and two friends are looking forward to a fabulous free vacation in Aruba.
They haven’t been on the beach long. When a woman tells them a young reality star Tammy Susie has gone missing. I was suspicious and right away thought something from the young girl’s kidnapping didn’t add up. A pleasant novella.
They haven’t been on the beach long. When a woman tells them a young reality star Tammy Susie has gone missing. I was suspicious and right away thought something from the young girl’s kidnapping didn’t add up. A pleasant novella.
June 12, 2013
If you can get past the fact that Rachel is approached to find a missing 9 year old girl and doesn't call the poilce straight away, an enjoyable if slightly silly and slight short story for Knight fans.
January 19, 2017
Like the book thought was good. Wish I could've read more instead off buying the whole book like I thought I did. A little disappointed
Like the book thought it was good. Wish I could've read more instead if buying the half of the book
Like the book thought it was good. Wish I could've read more instead if buying the half of the book
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May 24, 2013
you go on holiday and you are asked to solve a crime.a nice story very well written
July 1, 2014
Lack luster story in a short novella. Easy read with an intriguing last page to keep the reader in remembrance of Rachel's little sister.
August 10, 2014
This story seems more rushed than the last Novella.
February 10, 2015
Totally silly read.
March 13, 2015
Great cliff hanger! Can't wait to see what the next one brings.
August 11, 2015
Great book. Always needed to know what happened next. Great summer, quick, light read.
February 18, 2016
Have on Kindle and read only when I was away somewhere. Love the Rachel Knight series but I really don't like short stories so thought this was just ok
April 4, 2016
A short story, 99p on my Kindle. Very enjoyable. Crime meets chick lit.
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