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Welcome to Paradise
Welcome to Paradise | Elin Hilderbrand
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Warm up for summer on a Caribbean beach with New York Times Bestselling author Elin Hilderbrand. Irene Steele's idyllic life-house, husband, family-is shattered when she is woken up by a late-night phone call. Her beloved husband has been found dead, but before Irene can process this tragic news, she must confront the perplexing details of her husband's death. He was found on St. John island, a tropical paradise far removed from their suburban life. Leaving the cold winter behind, Irene flies down to the beautiful Caribbean beaches of St. John only to make another shocking discovery: her husband had a secret second family. As Irene investigates the mysterious circumstances of her husband's death, she is plunged into a web of intrigue and deceit belied by the pristine white sand beaches of St. John's. This exciting first book in the Paradise series will transport readers to a new beach setting - another world that Elin knows as well as her beloved Nantucket.
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AvidReader25
Winter in Paradise | Elin Hilderbrand
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People have been recommending Hilderbrand‘s novels to me for years. I finally tried one, and I didn‘t love it. Definitely a beach read, but I felt like I couldn‘t connect with almost any of the main characters. They were all so incredibly selfish. This is part of the trilogy, and I have no desire to read the next one. Just not my cup of tea. If you love her books and think this was the wrong one to start with, tell me which one I should read!

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LaraReads
Winter in Paradise | Elin Hilderbrand
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Mehso-so

Of course I had to pick our island expert Hilderbrand for the #islandvibes #titlesandtunes read! Add to that our Carribbean Queen with an all time cheater dis track and my May is complete! A couple of great guilty pleasures! The book was a near to a pick. There were just a few things that seemed off & a little overly dramatized that took me out of the moment. But I enjoyed it & will probably read the next in the series.

Cinfhen I definitely agree about EH - a true #GuiltyPleasure for me too!!! Although I didn‘t love this series as much as her Nantucket ones. And I‘m SOOOO happy to add Rhianna to the playlist🙌🏻 11mo
BarbaraBB Author and artist fit the challenge perfectly 👌🏽 11mo
BarbaraBB @Cinfhen That playlist is really fantastic 💃💃 11mo
LaraReads @BarbaraBB agreed! I‘m loving the playlist! 11mo
LaraReads @Cinfhen Yay! And I‘m looking forward to giving the Nantucket series a go! 11mo
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TamTracy
Winter in Paradise | Elin Hilderbrand
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I love this author! This was a different setting than her normal Nantucket books but I loved it. I can‘t wait to read the rest of the series. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

marleed I just can‘t not read the next Elin book as well as work my way back through her canon. Her characters have become my close personal friends and I‘m expecting an invite with a free room in Nantucket any day now! 11mo
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MindyK59
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I love Erin Hilderbrand books. I had never read this particular series. It pulled me in and kept me interested. I look forward to reading her other 2 books in this series.

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Susanita
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I‘ve never read any of Elin Hilderbrand‘s books, but they all scream #summercover to me. Even a book with winter in the title! #artfulaugust

Eggs They are fun. I like the series with winter titles! 2y
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The.Great.Catsby
Winter in Paradise | Elin Hilderbrand
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🪂🪂🪂🪂
Loved it! Excited to read the rest of the series.
Some of the specific words she uses to describe people, I don't really like. But overall, a good read.

5.28.22

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JenlovesJT47
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Book 1 in another drama-filled EH series! Irene‘s life is turned upside down when her husband dies suddenly in a plane crash and secrets start coming out of the woodwork. Turns out her hubby had a multimillion dollar mansion in an exotic country, not to mention a mistress and another child. I‘m taking a break from EH for now but I look forward to reading the rest of this series. 4⭐️

#ElinHilderbrand
#audiobook

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marleed
Winter in Paradise | Elin Hilderbrand
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Last summer I was committed to working down my very tall thrifted Elin Hilderband stack but I saved this series for some virtual winter fun in the sand. No Nantucket in this Virgin Island series, but she did stick with framing her story around a dead guy. Fun, but shouldn‘t they be grieving!?

#BookSpin @TheAromaofBooks

TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!! 2y
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DebbieGrillo
Winter in Paradise | Elin Hilderbrand
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StayCurious Great picture! 2y
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Eva_B
Winter in Paradise | Elin Hilderbrand
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Pickpick

This is another one that I can‘t remember why I reserved from the Library but it turned out OK! As the cover leads you to believe, it is a light beach read. However there is a mystery thrown in too which carries on into books 2 & 3 apparently. The setting made me want to go to the Caribbean!

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kstadt929
Winter in Paradise | Elin Hilderbrand
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Next up for Mama Book Club 📖

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Valhalla
Winter in Paradise | Elin Hilderbrand
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TheSpineView Beautiful! 3y
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ReadingEnvy
Winter in Paradise | Elin Hilderbrand
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Reading Envy Podcast Episode 219: These Chickens with Carol Ann @TheBookAndBeyond

Carol Ann and I discuss the reading adventures she discovered during quarantine, and we both bring books to talk about that we've read and liked lately, from music to paradise to lesser known presidents.

Listen and subscribe:
https://tinyurl.com/ReadingEnvy219

Reggie In our music department we had Wednesday recital where 8 people would get up on stage and so solos for us. My suitemate at the time was such a nervous performer. His professor made all her students memorize their pieces. He played French horn. In the middle of the piece he got lost and his accompanist just stopped playing. We all knew what had happened and you could hear a pin drop in that theatre. Luckily he got back on track and she played (edited) 3y
Reggie out the last page with him. 3y
ReadingEnvy @Reggie it is a very challenging role! 3y
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AmyK1
Winter in Paradise | Elin Hilderbrand
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When Irene‘s husband dies suddenly, she learns he has a house and family in the Caribbean. She and her two sons fly down to figure things out but are left with more questions than answers. This was a fun, quick read. I‘ll probably get the next 2 from the library.

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Bookwormjillk
Winter in Paradise | Elin Hilderbrand
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This was a typical Elin Hilderbrand book with a little bit of a mystery thrown in. I liked it enough to add the next two to my TBR.

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Bookwormjillk
Winter in Paradise | Elin Hilderbrand
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I recognize the irony of listening to this audiobook while shoveling this morning.

tracey38 😂 at least you were reading about paradise! 3y
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ZoeJane620
Winter in Paradise | Elin Hilderbrand
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My first #BookSpin month was back in November. I took a break because the holidays are hectic but I‘m excited to get back at it for February!
#BookSpinBingo #DoubleSpin

TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!! Glad to have you back!! 3y
ZoeJane620 @TheAromaofBooks thanks! It‘s good to be back. 😊 3y
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Thousand-Lives
Winter in Paradise | Elin Hilderbrand
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Pickpick

I needed a drama-filled escapist read and this fit the bill.

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Hestapleton
Winter in Paradise | Elin Hilderbrand
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Uh this seems like a big thing to fall through the cracks.... you can‘t meet someone after you die (this isn‘t a paranormal book).

Gissy I have to check that line since I read that book😳 3y
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cwarnier
Winter in Paradise | Elin Hilderbrand
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#12booksof2020
Read late winter as part of #LMPBC and loved the story line.
Irene's husband dies, and she discovers he lived an alternator life in the Caribbean. Her and the boys uncover his life, including a secret mistress.
It is book 1 of a trilogy.

Andrew65 Sounds good. 3y
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LisaLovesToRead
Winter in Paradise | Elin Hilderbrand
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A fun, fast paced read

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Megabooks
Winter in Paradise | Elin Hilderbrand
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Today is weird. The past two months since dad‘s stroke have caught up with us. Mom and I both slept from midnight to 10 AM, which never happens. I feel like a well rested zombie and like I‘m walking through Jell-O.

I needed something light to read, so I chose this #audiobook. I‘m not a “beach read” person usually, but I enjoyed the soapy drama. Exactly the right book for today. Headed in for book 2, which mom says seals the plot up. 👍🏻

Megabooks Just saw on audible it‘s a trilogy. Part 3 drops in October. FYI 4y
howjessicareads Oh my gosh! You just reminded me I got an ARC of book 3 in this trilogy! And I kinda forgot it was on my kindle, but now I‘m so excited. 🤪🤪 4y
Cortg I‘m glad you‘re feeling well rested and that you found a perfect book series for your current place. ❤️ 4y
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Megabooks @howjessreads lucky you!! 4y
Megabooks @Cortg thank you!! 4y
Reviewsbylola Ugh I hate the feeling of walking through jello. I‘m glad you both got some good rest though! 4y
Megabooks @Reviewsbylola it was so bizarre. I haven‘t slept like that in at least a year! 4y
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cwarnier
Winter in Paradise | Elin Hilderbrand
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#BBRC @LibrarianRyan
#YeahBaby
Thank you for this wonderful challenge over the last year.

LibrarianRyan ❤️😁👍🏻 4y
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cwarnier
Winter in Paradise | Elin Hilderbrand
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New round starts July 1st.
I thoroughly enjoyed the last year and of this challenge. I can't wait to start reading for the new #BBRC, oh wait I should finish my last 2 books (half way though both) for the current round.
Head over to @LibrarianRyan page to check out out the amazing new prompts, many of which are more diverse.
@SarahReadsTooMuch

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cwarnier
Winter in Paradise | Elin Hilderbrand
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#lmpbc @Readergrrl @shellleigh33 @Kaila-ann
Thanks ladies for a great round.

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cwarnier
Winter in Paradise | Elin Hilderbrand
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#Booked2020 #Spring
Not all of these are Spring prompts, but these are the ones I read for spring.
I am loving this challenge.
#thinkpink #wineorwhine

Cinfhen Yay! We love seeing what you‘re reading 🤓Tagging my cohosts @BarbaraTheBibliophage @4thhouseontheleft 4y
Cinfhen This is your #OfficialSecondQuarterEntry #Booked2020 #Spring 🌈💕🌻📚🥳 4y
BarbaraTheBibliophage So glad you‘re enjoying the prompts! Great job! 4y
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Gissy
Winter in Paradise | Elin Hilderbrand
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#ReadYourSign @Meaw_catlady prompt-read a book published between Sep 23 to Oct 22. This author novels are mainly about family dramas developed in St. John US VI before Hurricane Maria. Family secrets, unfaithful relations, betrayals, second chances romance. Simple story but I like these dramas specially in summer time. She describes the place so well that I felt I was there. 1st book in trilogy, looking to read the sequel. 3.3⭐️

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Readergrrl
Winter in Paradise | Elin Hilderbrand
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I didn‘t expect to enjoy this novel as much as I did! I read it in a single sitting and gave myself my first sunburn of the season because I couldn‘t put it down. True, it‘s not my usual type of reading, but I just had to find out what happened to Irene and her (somewhat) annoying sons! I really liked the female characters and now that I know this is a series, I‘ll have to read the next to find out what happens!! #LMPBC

Readergrrl @cwarnier I mailed it out today to you! Thanks for sharing it!! 4y
Kaila-ann I felt the same way, totally didn‘t expect to enjoy it as much I did lol. 4y
cwarnier @Readergrrl Thanks for the heads ups. 4y
cwarnier As I read the 2nd book, the brothers are just as annoying and petty with each other, but I think that is part of the charm for me. Book 3 comes out in Oct. (edited) 4y
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MelKelsey
Winter in Paradise | Elin Hilderbrand
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Book 61

I listened to Winter in Paradise, not knowing it's a series. A light read that vacillates between three character's perspectives. A husband/father dies, and the family discovers he had a secret life. The story is predictable and obvious; I think I know where it's going, though I have two more books to read to find out if I'm right. It was easy to listen to.

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cwarnier
Winter in Paradise | Elin Hilderbrand
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1. MO, USA
2. I can't decide between Winter in Paradise or What Happens in Paradise. And I cant wait till Oct for the 3rd books.
3. Any-recently I have picked 250-400 page books.
4. @ambam1987 @Readergrrl
#lockdownlowdown @veritysalter

veritysalter Thank you for playing 📚♥️ 4y
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Kaila-ann
Winter in Paradise | Elin Hilderbrand
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This was an #lmpbc pick and I was pleasantly surprised by it. I‘ve only read one other book by this author and I was not impressed by it so I was a little nervous going into this one. It was a quick, easy and enjoyable read. I‘ll probably pick up the next one to find out what happens to the family. It‘s already made it to the next stop, I‘m just late reviewing it.

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BayouGirl85
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I didn't see this coming. What a hot mess! I thought my family had drama but the Steele's got some problems. I loved every minute of this read.

I had to read this one since its first in the series to my next #bookbonanza 😜

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Readergrrl
Winter in Paradise | Elin Hilderbrand
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I can‘t believe that I didn‘t post this picture yet! I‘m still reading May‘s book, but I‘ll be just as excited to start this in June!! #LMPBC

Kaila-ann Glad it made it safely!! 4y
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cwarnier
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nelehelen Wow that‘s amazing!!! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 4y
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Megabooks
Winter in Paradise | Elin Hilderbrand

The inaccuracies in this book are driving me crazy. One MC‘s wife was described as a “top cardiothoracic surgeon” at 30. And she‘s had a kid.
Graduate med school - 26
Finish general surgery residency - 30
...
It‘s easily another 5 years of training in secondary residencies and fellowships. You‘re not a “top” surgeon until your mid-40s or so, at least! Plus taking time to have a kid.

Where are the copy editors Elin?? Google?? 🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️

Andrew65 Sounds like a total lack of research. 4y
julesG Ouch! This would annoy me too. Maybe she finished high school at age 10?😜 4y
Megabooks @Andrew65 pretty much! 4y
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Megabooks @julesG lol 😂😂 4y
Lindy 😂 4y
Hooked_on_books Surgery residency is 5 years. Then CT surgery fellowship is typically another 2. And this always drives me crazy, even in the real world. I often see someone called a “top” physician. But according to whom? It‘s not like there was a doctor hunger games to decide who‘s on top. 🙄 4y
Megabooks @Hooked_on_books thanks for correcting me!! For some reason I had 4 in my head. I know my friend who is a vascular surgeon and had 2 kids during her residencies (and she did a fellowship as well) didn‘t finish up until 35. I think there‘s a misunderstanding in the general public about how long it takes to specialize. Obviously. And yes, there is no hunger games. 😒😂 4y
janeycanuck Is her name Doogie Howser? 4y
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shellleigh33
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Pickpick

Loved this book! It was a quick, fun read that was set on St. John Island. Picture was taking in November when I was on St. Thomas Island (which is mentioned in the book several times) and is a ferry ride from St. John. Such a beautiful place!!! #LMPBC. Great pick @cwarnier

Jeannineth I enjoyed it also. 4y
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cwarnier
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Hey ladies, I just wanted to check in and see how things are going. I have not received an April book yet. It's ok if you are running behind.
I hope mine made it to @shellleigh33 I sent it out the last day of March. #lmpbc
 @Kaila-ann @Readergrrl

shellleigh33 I got it @cwarnier and have already devoured it and it‘s sequel. I ❤️❤️❤️it! I will be sending it in soon to @Kaila-ann 4y
cwarnier @shellleigh33 I had to wait for the sequal from my library and am almost done. There is a 3rd book coming in Oct. 4y
Readergrrl I just mailed mine to you today, @cwarnier ! It should be there Saturday. I meant to take a picture but I forgot because the whole post office/Covid-19 procedure was very organized but left me no time to get a last minute photo in. My apologies! 4y
Kaila-ann I sent out Sing, Unburied, Sing to @Readergrrl today 😊. Finished it days ago but just made it to the post office. 4y
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Megabooks
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I almost stopped reading on page one. So sick of this!! It is truly okay to be fat and eat. Really.

Texreader No darned kidding. That start to a book would have bothered me too. 4y
Eggs Sheesh 4y
Centique It‘s such a cliche. 🙄🙄🙄 4y
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BarbaraBB You‘re so right! And as if eating a chicken salad needs an excuse. Ridiculous. 4y
Hooked_on_books Yes, this drives me crazy. Especially since you never see men depicted/judged in this way. 4y
staci.reads 🙄 4y
Megabooks @BarbaraBB I know it‘s like, oooo...chicken salad, dreamy...🙄🙄 Chicken salad is what you make when it‘s day three and you‘re bored of that chicken you roasted!! 4y
Megabooks @Texreader @Eggs @Centique @staci.reads the rest of the book has been a bit cliched and predictable too, but it‘s fine for COVID reading. 4y
Megabooks @Hooked_on_books right!! I know men have their own concerns, but anyone who thinks men have it harder needs to take a good look at a lot of couples at the nearest bar. Not even Hollywood or reality tv. In average bars and restaurants, there are women dressed to the nines and men who looked like they haven‘t showered in a week. In books, the women who “look great without trying” (Lol) are with 70 year old men! Hate it! 4y
BarbaraBB And if I‘m tired of the chicken salad then on to the chicken sandwich 🥪 😉 4y
Megabooks @BarbaraBB “chicken salad” usually is a sandwich in america. I hope I‘m not telling you something you already know, but “chicken salad” is cubed or pulled chicken mixed with mayonnaise and some combination of fruits, vegetables, and possibly nuts, and served on bread. I like celery and sweet cucumber relish or celery, grape halves and slivered almonds. Idk if that sounds weird for your palate, but there are regional variations all over the US. 4y
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melissajayne
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Mehso-so

3⭐️ I wasn‘t exactly enamoured with most of the book, as I felt that it went all over the place and felt that it was a little too drawn out at times. #2020 #bookstagram #fiction #bookreviews #ebook

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cwarnier
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OMG I loved this book so much! I did have a hard time remembering who knew what through out the book as there were so man lies going on. I can't wait to get my hands on the next book- “What Happens in Paradise“ and probably the 3rd one that comes out in Oct.
#24beforeMonday Well I didn't make it to 24 hours, but I did finish this book.
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cwarnier #BBRC # YeaBaby # SnowedIn - I choose Snowed in as it was opposite of this book, and I had planned to read it over Christmas break when I was actually snowed in, but life happened.

#booked2020 #summer #redwhiteblue _ This is a perfect summer read, set in St. John's on the beach!
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cwarnier #lmpbc @Kaila-ann @Readergrrl @shellleigh33
I hope you enjoy this as much as I did. I will be mailing it out this afternoon to Michelle who is listed under me on the list of addresses.
Enjoy :)
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cwarnier
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#24B4Monday #lmpbc
@Kaila-ann @Readergrrl @shellleigh33
I am working on this, and hope to finish it this weekend.

Andrew65 Good luck. 4y
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MMFinck
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When this ended w absolutely zero questions* answered, I was quite annoyed. Now I find out it‘s a series. I need to read two more books to get the answers?! I like series, but 1, the questions of each book should be answered in that book and more questions raised for next, and 2, it should be very clear that it is a series. I feel tricked. *One small question was answered, but it doesn‘t count bc it was obvious and simply stated very early on.

MMFinck I did not mean for that to sound so harsh! Lol. The novel is entertaining and well-written. Just know you‘re signing up for three. 4y
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JillA
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Mehso-so

As you may guess from the cover, this is a “beach read.” Not too deep, plot feels like something you‘ve probably read before. Entertaining enough if you are looking for a quick read.

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Danay
Winter in Paradise | Elin Hilderbrand

2020 #10

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AmandaS1
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Such a great beach read

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swishandflick
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I really enjoyed this wintery beach read! Hilderbrand is always reliable for a drama-filled family saga. I only wish that my library hold had come in while I was still in the Caribbean for the holidays myself. I'm already on the wait list for book 2 and am looking forward to seeing more of these characters. I wasn't expecting that cliff hanger ending! 😆

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JoyBlue
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Bailedbailed

bailed at 4% (22:40)

I don't see this going anywhere for me, and I'm too tired and irritated to invest a ton of time after sinking ~11.5 hours (real-time; not my time) (16%, 44%, and 38%) across three other bailed books already this year.

Not every book is for every person.

JenlovesJT47 Life is too short to read bad books! 4y
ljuliel Good for you. There are some good reads out there for you. Keep looking. 👍🏼 4y
JoyBlue @JenlovesJT47 Amen to that! 😉 4y
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JoyBlue @ljuliel Thank you for your support! 😍 All too often, I give a book *too much* of a chance, which hogs up valuable reading time and frustrates me to no end.

In this case, I stayed up way too late because I was determined to find something to wipe the memory of the last two out of my mind. So far, I'm enjoying Agent to the Stars (John Scalzi; narrated by Wil Wheaton). Whew! 😂
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tracey38 I have come to embrace being ok DNF'ing a book that I'm not enjoying. Life is too short and there are way too many good books out there! Good for you! 4y
JoyBlue @tracey38 Awww—thanks! Good for both of us! 😊 4y
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Megabooks
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Picked up these from book outlet...and a new purse on the half off after Christmas sale! Holly has new colors 🤷🏻‍♀️🤷🏻‍♀️

I‘m a bit pissed a BO because Emergency Contact wasn‘t supposed to be scratch and dent and it was. What have others done about this??

RinaBrahmbhattBarot I love the purse 4y
Megabooks @MyBookSwapClub Thanks! 😁😁 I have way too many Holly Aiken bags. She‘s a local North Carolina designer and I lived there for about 8 years. Got hooked! 😂 4y
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nomadreader
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Mehso-so

A fun, holiday listen with plenty of drama (and a few eyerolls). I enjoyed it, and I'll listen to the next one in the trilogy ASAP. Fun to have it set in Iowa and the Virgin Islands. 3.5/5