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Paradise (Paradise, #1)

Judith McNaught
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Paradise (Paradise, #1)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2003

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Judith McNaught

Paradise (Paradise, #1)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2003
Book Details
Pages

709

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Chicago, Illinois • 1980s

Publication Year

2003

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Paradise by Judith McNaught follows Meredith Bancroft and Matt Farrell, whose lives intertwine through a series of misunderstandings, ambition, and romance. The novel explores themes of love, power, and redemption as they navigate personal and professional challenges. Their journey is one of self-discovery and reconnection within the corporate world.

Reviews & Readership

4.5

37,699 ratings

83%

Loved it

13%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Judith McNaught's Paradise captivates with its compelling romance and strong character development. Readers appreciate the emotional depth and intricate plot but note the occasionally predictable storyline and length. Overall, fans of passionate and heartwarming sagas will find themselves charmed and engaged.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Paradise (Paradise, #1)?

Fans of Judith McNaught's Paradise typically enjoy emotionally rich, intricately plotted romances. Ideal for readers who loved Nora Roberts' Born in Fire or Danielle Steel's Fine Things, this novel suits those craving sweeping love stories with complex characters and dramatic twists.

4.5

37,699 ratings

83%

Loved it

13%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

709

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Chicago, Illinois • 1980s

Publication Year

2003

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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