A Taste of Paradise
- Author Melissa Hill
- Narrator Karise Yansen
- Publisher HarperCollins Publishers
- Publish Date 2 July 2026
- Run Time 9 hours and 19 minutes
- Format x-book®
- Genre Contemporary lifestyle fiction, Crime and mystery: cosy mystery, Family life fiction, Narrative theme: Love and relationships, Narrative theme: Sense of place, Romance: cosy / cozy, Romance: unintentional or forced proximity, Romance: wholesome, Romance: workplace.
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What to expect
Escape to St Lucia in the perfect summer read from the No. 1 Irish Times bestselling author of The Summer Villa.
‘Plenty of twists and turns … combined with glitz and glamour’ SHEILA O’FLANAGAN
'Melissa Hill strikes again!…I was transported right into paradise' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘A delicious setting for this perfect holiday read … irresistible’ RACHEL HORE
'What a fantastic summer beach read…I love, love, loved it' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'The perfect holiday companion' ROISIN MEANEY
Welcome to paradise on the island of St Lucia.
Erin Howard has just joined The Palms Hotel as guest relations manager. She is determined to make her mark, and a deal with Daniel MacKenzie, the enigmatic CEO of the hottest new ecotourist agency, could be just the way to do that.
Meanwhile, events coordinator Lily Carter, is drawn to Shay Brady, a heartbroken groom seeking solace in the island’s tranquillity after his fiancée leaves him. As their bond deepens, Lily starts to question her own desires for the life she’s built.
Naomi Sparks, a vibrant social media influencer, has just arrived to celebrate her milestone birthday with family and friends. As she begins to see the cracks in her relationship with her boyfriend Greg, new and unexpected connections form, leading her to question what true love really means.
Against this stunning backdrop, the lives of staff and guests intertwine. But when a threat to The Palms emerges, it becomes clear that trusting the wrong person could put the survival of the beloved resort in jeopardy…
Perfect for fans of:
🏖️ Escapist beach reads
❤️ Sun-drenched romances
🌴 Stunning settings
🔍 Light mystery
Readers are enchanted by A Taste of Paradise:
'The setting was vivid and lush, and I longed to be there… read in one bank holiday sitting' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'There are so many amazing characters in this story that you cant help falling in love with not only the setting of The Palms, but the people as well' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'I felt warmer, uplifted and like I'd somehow been soaking up the place myself whilst reading' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Praise for Melissa Hill:
'Delightfully, deliciously enjoyable' Patricia Scanlan
'The perfect escapist romance' That's Life
‘I was completely gripped’ Sarah Morgan
‘Addictive!’ Grazia
‘Thoroughly enjoyable…sparkling with glamour, romance and suspense’ Anna McPartlin
‘This emotive story will touch your heart’ My Weekly
‘Blissfully escapist’ Marie Claire
‘If you need some escapism, this lovely read … is the ideal pick’ Good Housekeeping
‘Its beautiful descriptions of the gorgeous settings make this novel the escapism we all need now’ Woman’s Weekly
Critics Review
| Author | Melissa Hill |
|---|---|
| Narrator | Karise Yansen |
| Duration | 9 hours and 19 minutes |
| Release Date | |
| ISBN | 9780008699628 |
| Format | x-book® |
| Publisher | HarperCollins Publishers |
| Genre | Contemporary lifestyle fiction, Crime and mystery: cosy mystery, Family life fiction, Narrative theme: Love and relationships, Narrative theme: Sense of place, Romance: cosy / cozy, Romance: unintentional or forced proximity, Romance: wholesome, Romance: workplace |
| Availability | AU, GB, IE |
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