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A Taste of Paradise

Name: A Taste of Paradise
Brand: Arotahi Agency
SKU: 9780008699611
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By Melissa Hill

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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... Read More

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A Taste of Paradise

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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

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780008699611

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 July 2026

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: HQ

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 153.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 420g

Pages: 352

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About the Author

Melissa Hill lives in Co. Wicklow with her husband and daughter. A USA Today and No. 1 Irish times and Italian best-seller, her books are translated into 25 different languages. One of her titles has been optioned for a movie by a major Hollywood studio, and another is currently in development for TV with a top US production company. Visit her website at www.melissahill.ie orcontact her on Twitter @melissahillbks, or melissahillbooks on Facebook and Instagram.

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