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Trouble In Paradise (Paradise Series Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Leslie Pike (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.3 out of 5 stars 222 ratings

USA Today bestselling author Leslie Pike brings humor, heart and a lot of heat with Trouble in Paradise

Ever since my marriage ended, I've kept relationships at arm's length. But after meeting stuntman Steven French and staring into his hypnotic eyes, I knew I could easily jump into his arms. So I did.

Naked.

On the beach.

Best. Decision. Ever.

But when tragedy strikes, our relationship is tested in ways we never anticipated.

* Author note: Trouble in Paradise was previously published as The Trouble With Eden. Only the title has changed. It contains no new content*
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  4. Publication date
    March 16, 2015
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Tropes Hollywood romance, steamy insta-love Celebrity romance, second chance at love Celebrity romance, hero has a secret

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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ With a debut like this, I can't wait to read more from Ms. Pike.- ST, Amazon review

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ This is a one story you will fall in love with! - Ninfa, Amazon review

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Absolutely LOVE Bliss and Steven's story. I could not put the book down. - Tricia, Amazon review

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Very hot book. Make sure you're in a controlled setting before you start to read this book. Trust me on this.- Steve, Amazon review

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00UTPQB8G
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Amazon Digital Services (March 16, 2015)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 16, 2015
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.8 MB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 288 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 out of 5 stars 222 ratings

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Leslie Pike

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USA TODAY bestselling author, Leslie Pike, has loved expressing herself through the written word since she was a child. The first romance “book” she wrote was at ten years old. The scene, a California Beach. The hero, a blonde surfer. The ending, happily forever after.

Leslie’s passion for film and screenwriting eventually led her to Texas for eight years, writing for a prime time CBS series. She’s traveled the world as part of film crews, from Africa to Israel, New York to San Francisco. Now she finds her favorite creative adventures taking place in her home, in Southern California, writing Contemporary Romance.

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Customers find this romance novel to be a great debut with an insta-love story and well-developed characters. The writing is well-executed, with one customer noting there are no distracting grammar or spelling issues. Customers describe the book as fun and passionate, with one review specifically mentioning how entertaining it is to see how stuntmen work. Customers appreciate the characters' strong and confident nature.

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25 customers mention "Book enjoyment"25 positive0 negative

Customers find the book enjoyable, describing it as a great debut novel that's really fun to read, with one customer particularly praising the characters Steven and Bliss.

"A stand alone read with a HEA. I really enjoyed this book and found it enlightening as well as entertaining...." Read more

"Leslie Pike's debut novel, The Trouble With Eden, is a sexy and entertaining read...." Read more

"...Love it and can't wait for the next book." Read more

"...I'm late to the game reading it, but this book still pulled me in. Love the books she's written since, so make sure and check out her other books." Read more

24 customers mention "Story quality"24 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the story of this romance novel, particularly its insta-love elements, with one customer noting its well-thought-out plot.

"...She is a rotten apple in the bunch. But she makes for a good storyline. They seem to fall in love and be great with each other...." Read more

"...There's a good dose of drama and angst, but it fits with the story and only strengthens the relationship between Bliss and Steven...." Read more

"...The characters were interesting, funny, and overall relatable. Fell in love with Bliss and Steven...." Read more

"This is my first book by Leslie Pike. It’s an insta-love story but with plenty of angst thrown in...." Read more

15 customers mention "Character development"15 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book, finding them interesting, with one customer highlighting the strong heroine and another noting the colorful secondary characters.

"...I really liked all the characters and the storyline. It was fun to see how stuntmen work and how they contribute to a movie...." Read more

"...This book also features some of the funniest and most colorful secondary characters I have ever read...." Read more

"...They have a lot of fun and plenty of steam. Love almost all the characters and once you read you will know who was on my not like list...." Read more

"I enjoyed reading this book. The characters were interesting, funny, and overall relatable. Fell in love with Bliss and Steven...." Read more

13 customers mention "Humor"13 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's humor, finding it entertaining and passionate, with one customer particularly appreciating the insights into stuntmen's work.

"...I really enjoyed this book and found it enlightening as well as entertaining...." Read more

"...This book also features some of the funniest and most colorful secondary characters I have ever read...." Read more

"Bliss and Steven are a great way to start this series. They have a lot of fun and plenty of steam...." Read more

"...Fell in love with Bliss and Steven. Bliss and Steven are a fun couple that face difficulties and issues that I could understand...." Read more

8 customers mention "Writing quality"8 positive0 negative

Customers praise the writing quality of the book, with one customer noting there are no distracting grammar or spelling issues, while another describes it as beautiful and witty.

"A stand alone read with a HEA. I really enjoyed this book and found it enlightening as well as entertaining...." Read more

"...The book was well edited with no distracting grammar or spelling issues that make you wonder if the author posted their first draft...." Read more

"Bliss her name is perfect she is just that ... Bliss she is beautiful witty and brilliant and when she sees Steven well lust at first site...." Read more

"...This story is very well written, with excellent attention to the little details. The secondary characters are real and have depth as well...." Read more

5 customers mention "Confidence"5 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the character's strong and confident personality, with one customer noting their softer vulnerable side, and another mentioning that the book stands well on its own.

"...She is such a strong heroine, but also has a softer vulnerable side. She's smart, independent, knows what she wants, and is unwilling to settle...." Read more

"...I want to be Bliss, she is a strong, sexy, smart, caring, and beautiful woman...." Read more

"...She is a strong and independent woman that relies on herself. She doesn't trust men easily because of her ex husband...." Read more

"...I loved him more, and found him hotter, because was such a strong, confident, and refreshingly un-effed-up guy. Sounds perfect, right?..." Read more

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  • Gatorfan
    5.0 out of 5 stars good read, very sexy hero...
    Reviewed in the United States on January 27, 2018
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    A stand alone read with a HEA. I really enjoyed this book and found it enlightening as well as entertaining. The heroine is a young woman with some sad events in her early life but now finds herself a very successful business woman Enough so that she is able to pretty much do as she pleases and her C.O.O. runs the business. The story starts with her relaxing at her gym pool. She is alone until she hears a splash and a gorgeous hunk of a guy is swimming laps. That is their beginning. The story is set in northern California.

    He is in town for the making of a movie. Steven is the man in charge of the stuntmen. He has honed his craft and his body shows the results. They immediately hit it off. These are two single, sexy adults. They are VERY sexual. There is lots of very hot sex going on quite often and if they are not in the middle of the act it self, they are thinking about it. So this story is not for the faint of heart! There are also a lot of "f" words that fit the story line but if it offends you, better pass. This guy is all that and more!! And she is right there with him.

    Their lives become part of the movie crew and set. He works every day and she being a free spirit, is able to go to work with him to watch the making of a film. Her passion is writing. So far she is working on a screenplay but she is a beginner and has nothing looked at by others. But she continues to write. Of course, there is the bad sexy actress that just can't seem to get enough attention. Billed as a sex kitten, she can portray it on the screen but in real life she is like a dead fish! The guys may go one time, but no thanks to seconds. She is a rotten apple in the bunch. But she makes for a good storyline.

    They seem to fall in love and be great with each other. But then tragedy hits. He wants to throw it all away for her own good. She refuses to allow him to make a choice for her. This story just got better and better as it went along. I really liked all the characters and the storyline. It was fun to see how stuntmen work and how they contribute to a movie. There were some pretty wild parties among the crew but I really think it wasn't anything that doesn't go on. We in the audience just don't see behind the scenes. It is a very good read and I definitely recommend it.

    I was not paid for this review. I am not a writer nor do I know one. I am not kin to this author. I am a reader and this is my opinion, nothing more, nothing less. 1/27/18
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  • Book Bruin
    4.0 out of 5 stars A Sexy and Entertaining Debut Novel
    Reviewed in the United States on February 11, 2017
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    Leslie Pike's debut novel, The Trouble With Eden, is a sexy and entertaining read. The story is told from the view points of both main characters, Bliss and Steven, which helped heighten the emotional experience and journey.

    I loved Bliss right away. She is such a strong heroine, but also has a softer vulnerable side. She's smart, independent, knows what she wants, and is unwilling to settle. Yes, her stubbornness causes some problems, but it's understandable given the circumstances. My favorite part about Bliss is her passion. Passion for her life, her work, and her love. Her road was not an easy one, but she's fought hard to become the woman that she is and is proud of it. I'm not usually a fan of instalust and I will admit that this pushed my limits, but I thought what developed as a result was so genuine and true that it didn't matter in the end. Bliss and Steven may not have had a conventional love story, but I think it was incredibly relatable.

    This book also features some of the funniest and most colorful secondary characters I have ever read. A few you will love to hate and others will have you laughing out loud. There's a good dose of drama and angst, but it fits with the story and only strengthens the relationship between Bliss and Steven. I did get a little lost with all the information about Steven's stunt work and the entertainment industry, but the details painted a really vivid picture of what was going on with our characters. Overall, The Trouble With Eden is a wonderful love story and I look forward to reading more of Leslie's books.
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  • Wendy Ragan
    5.0 out of 5 stars So much fun!
    Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2022
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    Bliss and Steven are a great way to start this series. They have a lot of fun and plenty of steam. Love almost all the characters and once you read you will know who was on my not like list. Fun mixture of characters to keep the story moving in so many directions. Love it and can't wait for the next book.
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  • Tara Davis
    3.0 out of 5 stars Great debut novel
    Reviewed in the United States on January 8, 2019
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    I enjoyed reading this book. The characters were interesting, funny, and overall relatable. Fell in love with Bliss and Steven. Bliss and Steven are a fun couple that face difficulties and issues that I could understand. Leslie Pike did a great job with this debut novel. I'm late to the game reading it, but this book still pulled me in. Love the books she's written since, so make sure and check out her other books.
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  • BigMac
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fascinating movie set story
    Reviewed in the United States on February 2, 2020
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    This is my first book by Leslie Pike. It’s an insta-love story but with plenty of angst thrown in. Steven is a stuntman on a movie set, and Bliss is a successful businesswoman who is writing a screenplay. I didn’t realize until afterwards that the author started as a screenwriter and is married to a stuntman/director, so the setting and insights about the movie business are authentic and fascinating. I want to be Bliss, she is a strong, sexy, smart, caring, and beautiful woman. Steven is a super hot alpha but willing to fall in love with Bliss and fight for her. The sexy scenes are hot but not OTT and don’t overshadow their love. The book was well edited with no distracting grammar or spelling issues that make you wonder if the author posted their first draft. I’m looking forward to reading more by Leslie.
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  • Brenda Williams
    4.0 out of 5 stars GOOD READ
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 24, 2018
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    Lots of drama, action and laugh out loud moments.4 stars
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