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Paradise Beach #1
All I Know
From the author of Constant Craving comes a hilarious story about a woman who feels obligated to care for everyone, a sexy Marine who wants to make his first love his forever bride, and a fake wedding proposal that changes everything.
Kate Cooper has come home to Paradise Beach to help her mom recover from surgery. After all, who else is going to run the family's tiki bar? A few months on a Florida island won't hurt, even if her memories might.
Then Damien Hastings, her high school crush, walks into the bar one night. He's stunning. Intense. Way more muscular than when they were in high school. And can't take his eyes off Kate.
When Damien finds out Kate needs health insurance, he does what any gentleman would: ask her to marry him. He's going to Syria for a year as a military contractor, and he's loved her for years. It's the least he can do.
They didn't return to fall in love. They didn't expect to have the best sex of their lives. They didn't plan on a farting dog or a fake engagement. But strange and wonderful things happen on Paradise Beach...
Content warning: medical conditions, parent with cancer, heroine experienced bullying in high school.
ALL I KNOW is the prequel to Tamara Lush's Paradise Beach Series. They are all standalone romantic comedies and can be read in any order. If you adore hilarious banter, second chances, and steamy sexytimes, this is the book for you!
Kate Cooper has come home to Paradise Beach to help her mom recover from surgery. After all, who else is going to run the family's tiki bar? A few months on a Florida island won't hurt, even if her memories might.
Then Damien Hastings, her high school crush, walks into the bar one night. He's stunning. Intense. Way more muscular than when they were in high school. And can't take his eyes off Kate.
When Damien finds out Kate needs health insurance, he does what any gentleman would: ask her to marry him. He's going to Syria for a year as a military contractor, and he's loved her for years. It's the least he can do.
They didn't return to fall in love. They didn't expect to have the best sex of their lives. They didn't plan on a farting dog or a fake engagement. But strange and wonderful things happen on Paradise Beach...
Content warning: medical conditions, parent with cancer, heroine experienced bullying in high school.
ALL I KNOW is the prequel to Tamara Lush's Paradise Beach Series. They are all standalone romantic comedies and can be read in any order. If you adore hilarious banter, second chances, and steamy sexytimes, this is the book for you!
160 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 28, 2019
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About the author
Tamara Lush
41 books802 followersTamara Lush writes steamy and emotional contemporary romance stories set in tropical locations. Her book Constant Craving was a 2018 RWA RITA® finalist in erotic romance.
She's married and lives near a beach in Florida. For many years, she was an award-winning newspaper journalist. In 2017, she was one of 24 writers chosen by Amtrak to ride around the United States on a train and write fiction. She also writes cozy mysteries under the name Tara Lush.
Tamara's a fan of vintage pulp fiction book covers, Sinatra-era jazz, 1980s fashion, tropical chill, kombucha, gin, tonic, seashells, iPhones, Art Deco, telenovelas, coloring books, street art, coconut anything, strong coffee and journalism.
She's married and lives near a beach in Florida. For many years, she was an award-winning newspaper journalist. In 2017, she was one of 24 writers chosen by Amtrak to ride around the United States on a train and write fiction. She also writes cozy mysteries under the name Tara Lush.
Tamara's a fan of vintage pulp fiction book covers, Sinatra-era jazz, 1980s fashion, tropical chill, kombucha, gin, tonic, seashells, iPhones, Art Deco, telenovelas, coloring books, street art, coconut anything, strong coffee and journalism.
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August 18, 2019
Kate has loved Damien since high school after a gossip spread about her. They parted ways and ten years later she's back in Paradise Beach as well Damien and they decide to try again even for a while.
Kate is the good woman helping her sick mother and she is sick beacause a heart condition and when Damien knows he ask her to marry him.
For the synopsis we think that they are faking but is far from the truth. They are pretty much in love with one another. i didn't get that part if they were in love why seems like it was a duty that he was doing it?
Everyone were happy for them sans Max-his brother- and Lauren-her BFF.
The story is pretty tied. Kate was really hurt by the gossip but she is making a huge since it happened years ago!! Move on girl, you are in adult now.
Damien is the "tortured" guy and that why he was a military contractor. He had a perfect life and was bitching about being the left one?? This MC's sometimes make dramas more big than what really is.
I liked the book but this complaints make the book seems forced.
Kate is the good woman helping her sick mother and she is sick beacause a heart condition and when Damien knows he ask her to marry him.
For the synopsis we think that they are faking but is far from the truth. They are pretty much in love with one another. i didn't get that part if they were in love why seems like it was a duty that he was doing it?
Everyone were happy for them sans Max-his brother- and Lauren-her BFF.
The story is pretty tied. Kate was really hurt by the gossip but she is making a huge since it happened years ago!! Move on girl, you are in adult now.
Damien is the "tortured" guy and that why he was a military contractor. He had a perfect life and was bitching about being the left one?? This MC's sometimes make dramas more big than what really is.
I liked the book but this complaints make the book seems forced.
June 2, 2019
Filled with comedy, drama, and ALOT of hot romance. Not only will this book make you laugh but the suspense will have you hanging on by a string. The scenery is beautiful written and Kate and Damien relationship will have you in awe.
June 7, 2019
5 Paradise Stars!!! When I wasn't laughing hysterically I was fanning myself from the heat!!
OMG, I can't, actually, don't even know where to start!! When I read the blurb I thought to myself this might be a pretty good book. Boy was I wrong, it was better than good, it was fantastic!!! I loved it the minute I started to read... the humor and the heat are off the charts! I loved the characters, I loved the unique storyline, I mean there's nothing to hate here!! Perfection!! Pure perfection!
July 7, 2019
This was my first Tamara Lush's book, and won't be my last. This is the first book in The Paradise Beach Series. This is a great start to this Series. Kate and Damien's second chance to love story is sweet, fun, and sexy, with a little drama. The secondary characters are also great, and the scenery beautiful! I have read an ARC of this story before, and I enjoyed listening to it. Avie Paige, Paul Stefano did a great job with the narration. Now, I can't wait for the next book in the Series, All I Want, Lauren and Max's story, hopefully with an update to Kate and Damien's story!
June 9, 2019
Oh yes yes yes. This is my first book by this author but it definitely won’t be my last. A wonderful beginning to a great series. This book had everything I needed to get me out of my book funk. It was sweet, funny and steamy, which is always a great combination. Looking forward to next book in this series. A fantastic book and highly recommended.
June 26, 2019
A nice quick read about second chance love without a whole lot drama that other books tend to have. Funny and steamy.
June 11, 2019
This book will hit you all up in the feels! Be expecting a sweet, but sassy, read that will allow you to route for young love (lust) becoming a thing, even if it is years later! Tamara Lush is a new author for me and I was not sure what to expect in this book, but this cover is gorgeous and the blurb sucked me in, the book was exactly the same.
Kate and Damien knew each other back in HS and both definitely had a thing for each other, but came from opposite sides of tracks. The one time that they were able to explore their attractions came back and bit them both in the butts.
Now all these years later, they both are back in Paradise Beach for odd reasons and maybe, just maybe, this can be their time. I gotta tell you though that there is a freaking lot working against these two, and themselves is a big one.
I loved how the author brought in some really detailed points about why things should happen and how they progress, I thought it was a great book that will definitely convey emotions whether it be sweet attraction or red hot lust! I give this book a 4 outta 5 and am really looking forward to the next in the series!
PS: I received this book for free but am voluntarily and honestly reviewing it!
Kate and Damien knew each other back in HS and both definitely had a thing for each other, but came from opposite sides of tracks. The one time that they were able to explore their attractions came back and bit them both in the butts.
Now all these years later, they both are back in Paradise Beach for odd reasons and maybe, just maybe, this can be their time. I gotta tell you though that there is a freaking lot working against these two, and themselves is a big one.
I loved how the author brought in some really detailed points about why things should happen and how they progress, I thought it was a great book that will definitely convey emotions whether it be sweet attraction or red hot lust! I give this book a 4 outta 5 and am really looking forward to the next in the series!
PS: I received this book for free but am voluntarily and honestly reviewing it!
May 21, 2019
A beautiful short read that leaves your heart happy! I loved that these two picked up where they left off! No hurt, no anger just pure happiness to reconnect with an old friend! I wouldn’t call them insta love because it took some time but their feelings where there and they didn’t shy away!
I loved Damien and Kate as well as the secondary characters and I can’t wait to see what this series has in store!
I loved Damien and Kate as well as the secondary characters and I can’t wait to see what this series has in store!
September 5, 2019
This was such a cute, fun, and easy to read book. The story of Kate and Damien somehow seemed too good to be true at least, imo. But hey, it was still a good read, so i’m not complaining. They were perfect for each other, no doubt about it.
Recommended to all romance lovers and readers who enjoys easy books. :)
Happy reading! ❤️
Recommended to all romance lovers and readers who enjoys easy books. :)
Happy reading! ❤️
June 4, 2019
Kate comes home and she sees her high school crush Damien & he offers her the one thing she needs so she can get the help she needs can she give him a 2nd chance?
June 24, 2019
Funny, sweet, hot and so much fun!
September 8, 2019
Kate came home to Paradise Beach to run the tiki bar and help her mother out while she's recuperating from a double mastectomy. Damien's home on a three month leave from the military. Kate and Danien had crushes on each other in high school but never acted on it orher than sharing a kiss one night at a party.
Damien finds out Kate is also in Paradise Beach and visits the bar to see her, where all the old feelings come to life again. After dating for a few weeks, Kate lets it slip about her medical problem and that she has no health insurance since returning to help her mother. Damien decides they should get married so she has the insurance she needs and would be covered if anything happens to him when he returns to his post.
This is a fun, easy, enjoyable read.
Damien finds out Kate is also in Paradise Beach and visits the bar to see her, where all the old feelings come to life again. After dating for a few weeks, Kate lets it slip about her medical problem and that she has no health insurance since returning to help her mother. Damien decides they should get married so she has the insurance she needs and would be covered if anything happens to him when he returns to his post.
This is a fun, easy, enjoyable read.
June 14, 2019
This was a nice read. Something light for a day at that beach.
July 18, 2019
Good story. I received a free copy for my review. Kate is back home running her mothers bar; Damien is home before returning back to work as a contracted employee overseas. The always crushed on each other in high school. Now 10 years later they can be together; but they need to admit to each other that they are in love.
July 13, 2019
Damien and Kate have a second chance at love. What starts out as a fake engagement, may just lead to true love. A cute story about taking the leap to get what you want. Can’t wait to read about the other Hastings siblings in this series!!
July 2, 2019
This is book 1 in the Paradise Beach series. Kate is back in town to help her mom after surgery and help with the tiki hu her mother owns. She is only suppose to be back till her mom can get back on her feet. Then Damien shows up. She had a huge crush on him in high school. Damien is back for only 3 months till his next assignment. The chemistry between these two start right at the beginning. I loved how sweet and funny the book was. This is a short read. I can't wait for the next book.
August 7, 2021
ALL I KNOW is a quick and easy read with minimal angst and a cinnamon roll hero who is devoted to the woman he loves. I really enjoyed Damien and how he wasn't afraid to show affection for Kate. While they haven't seen each other in years, they immediately fall into their old friendship and this helped move the relationship along faster. Kate was also a really enjoyable heroine and though life has given her some knocks, she's still upbeat and not afraid to go after what she wants. The chemistry is great between Damien and Kate and I liked that they don't immediately fall into bed with each other.
Per the book description, Damien proposes to Kate in order to give her health insurance but I wish this had occurred earlier in the story. Instead, Kate and Damien pretty much develop a full relationship before deciding to get married; I guess I was hoping for more tension, the kind that usually comes from a marriage of convenience. While this does end with an HEA it still felt a bit unresolved because of Damien's impending contract work in Syria. Not truly a cliffhanger but not a completely solid ending either though the author does indicate at the end that there will be more of Kate and Damien's story in a future book.
Content Warning: Kate was slut shamed and bullied in high school; parent with breast cancer
Per the book description, Damien proposes to Kate in order to give her health insurance but I wish this had occurred earlier in the story. Instead, Kate and Damien pretty much develop a full relationship before deciding to get married; I guess I was hoping for more tension, the kind that usually comes from a marriage of convenience. While this does end with an HEA it still felt a bit unresolved because of Damien's impending contract work in Syria. Not truly a cliffhanger but not a completely solid ending either though the author does indicate at the end that there will be more of Kate and Damien's story in a future book.
Content Warning: Kate was slut shamed and bullied in high school; parent with breast cancer
June 13, 2019
Perfection For Now
I loved this great prequel to the Paradise Book series and can’t wait to read the rest of the series and the continuation of Damien and Kate’s beautiful, heartbreaking story! I loved each and everyone of the characters in this storyline. Kate’s mom and Damien’s mom and dad were adorable, Remy Damien’s twin, Max his elder brother and sister blew me away with their love of family on Paradise Beach! Tamara Lush certainly knows how to write the perfect romance. I would certainly recommend this great read.
I voluntarily reviewed this book after receiving a free copy
I loved this great prequel to the Paradise Book series and can’t wait to read the rest of the series and the continuation of Damien and Kate’s beautiful, heartbreaking story! I loved each and everyone of the characters in this storyline. Kate’s mom and Damien’s mom and dad were adorable, Remy Damien’s twin, Max his elder brother and sister blew me away with their love of family on Paradise Beach! Tamara Lush certainly knows how to write the perfect romance. I would certainly recommend this great read.
I voluntarily reviewed this book after receiving a free copy
June 17, 2019
This was a perfect summer read: sweet, hot, low angst, and that small town feel that made me wish I could go hang out at the Lime and Salt Tiki bar and hang out with the colorful characters in a real life Paradise Beach. Can't wait for the next one!
June 12, 2019
Such a GREAT book! I loved watching Kate & Damien rekindle their old high school crush, and finally have what they wanted back then. They had to deal with some struggles, but overall their chemistry and banter kept me hooked!!! 5 HUGE stars!
June 1, 2019
This is the first time I have read this author and will not be the last!! This is such a sweet read that begins 10 years after their high school crushes started and stopped abruptly. They are great together and have an easy going relationship. Great characters, story line keeps you invested from start to finish, great secondary characters and sweet acts from Damien make this a great read. I was somewhat disappointed at the ending, but I hope the next book makes up for that and gives us an update from Kate and Damien.
June 4, 2019
All I know by Tamara Lush is a great quick read. I couldn’t put it down and read the book in one day. I enjoyed how she wrote Kate and Damien to be funny and so in love even after all the time apart.
When two people who have a special connection like Kate Cooper and Damien Hastings; space and time can’t keep their love for each other at bay. So when they see one another again will the spark still be there? Or will the flames of love burn so bright they will never be extinguished or will it fizzle and burn out forever?
When two people who have a special connection like Kate Cooper and Damien Hastings; space and time can’t keep their love for each other at bay. So when they see one another again will the spark still be there? Or will the flames of love burn so bright they will never be extinguished or will it fizzle and burn out forever?
June 10, 2019
All I Know is the first book I have read by this author and I really liked it. I loved Damian, he was swoony and sexy. Kate was sweet. Damian and Kate had great chemistry and scorching sexy scenes! I loved them together! Looking forward to reading more in this series!
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June 13, 2019I'm so excited to bring you the story of Damien and Kate in ALL I KNOW! This book kicks off the Paradise Beach Series, and you'll be seeing more of both characters throughout the coming books, too. Make sure you click on the link in the back of the book for a special bonus epilogue! xo
June 12, 2019
This was a fantastic book! Although I wish it could have been a bit longer, it was still a great story! I love second chance romances, and Kate and Damien's characters were perfect! I can't wait to see what comes next in this series!
October 23, 2019
Note: I received a copy of this book through NetGalley for an honest review.
A wonderful beginning to a great series. This book had everything I needed to get me out of my reading slump.
A wonderful beginning to a great series. This book had everything I needed to get me out of my reading slump.
September 13, 2019
I stumbled upon All I Want in Netgalley. Since the blurb intrigued me, I decided to request both part 1 and 2 of the Paradise Beach series .
And I'm definitely not sorry! All I know is a wonderful story of Kate Cooper, who put her
life on hold to help out her sick mother. Due to the cancer treatments, she is not able to work at her Tikibar at Paradise Beach. So Kate cancels her trip to Europe (where she was supposed to be treated for her own illness) and takes on the job of bartender slash owner.
To her surprise , one night her high school crush Damien sits at her bar. As a military consultant and ex marine, Damien isn't often back in Paradise Beach. In three months he will leave for another assignment in Syria for a year. So he has got a small time window to finally find the courage to ask Kate on a date . He secretly has had
a crush on her, but was afraid to ask her out.
When he learns that Kate has a problem with her health insurance and that she currently can't afford to be treated he offers her an option: to marry him before he leaves for Syria. That way she can be insured via Damien. Nobody has to know. But while preparing for their marriage, they both start to realize that maybe
the marriage means more to them then just the piece of paper.
Will they pretend to go through?
Find out for yourself in this cute and funny read. Five out of the stars from me and a special thank you
to Netgalley for providing the arc .
And I'm definitely not sorry! All I know is a wonderful story of Kate Cooper, who put her
life on hold to help out her sick mother. Due to the cancer treatments, she is not able to work at her Tikibar at Paradise Beach. So Kate cancels her trip to Europe (where she was supposed to be treated for her own illness) and takes on the job of bartender slash owner.
To her surprise , one night her high school crush Damien sits at her bar. As a military consultant and ex marine, Damien isn't often back in Paradise Beach. In three months he will leave for another assignment in Syria for a year. So he has got a small time window to finally find the courage to ask Kate on a date . He secretly has had
a crush on her, but was afraid to ask her out.
When he learns that Kate has a problem with her health insurance and that she currently can't afford to be treated he offers her an option: to marry him before he leaves for Syria. That way she can be insured via Damien. Nobody has to know. But while preparing for their marriage, they both start to realize that maybe
the marriage means more to them then just the piece of paper.
Will they pretend to go through?
Find out for yourself in this cute and funny read. Five out of the stars from me and a special thank you
to Netgalley for providing the arc .
June 10, 2019
This was a short quick read.
I like the second chance at love theme but All I know is more the confirmation that the main characters never stopped to want explore their attraction and to confirm the chemistry between them even if they didn't see each other in a long time.
Kate is back to Paradise Beach to help her mom with chemo and doctor appointments and her beach bar.Damien is back to Paradise Beach for three months before his work as a security contractor brings him to Syria.
They meet one night at the end of Kate shift at her mum tiki bar and in a few minutes after a few words the attraction sparks and they start an easy relationship but their happy days are numbered.Will their feelings be stronger than the distance?Or their relationship will be soon only a memories?
I liked to follow these characters journey and when I reached the last page I wished there was something more...so be sure I'll keep reading this series in order to know more ofthe other characters and to also have a glimpse of Kate and Damien's future.
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September 2, 2019
I listened to the audiobook version of this book.
A fun beach listen that is great for the summer. I really enjoy second chance romances and this is was a nice shorter story. I enjoyed watching the characters overcome the past and their insecurities with the legitimacy of their relationship. It does seem a little rushed and I would have liked for the romance and chemistry to be more pronounced or for Kate to have been less doubtful towards Damien. The secondary characters and their issues balanced the story well.
The narrators gave great performances! Both did a fabulous job representing their respective characters and they were well matched for this book.
A fun beach listen that is great for the summer. I really enjoy second chance romances and this is was a nice shorter story. I enjoyed watching the characters overcome the past and their insecurities with the legitimacy of their relationship. It does seem a little rushed and I would have liked for the romance and chemistry to be more pronounced or for Kate to have been less doubtful towards Damien. The secondary characters and their issues balanced the story well.
The narrators gave great performances! Both did a fabulous job representing their respective characters and they were well matched for this book.
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