03.23.2021 MEET ME IN PARADISE By Libby Hubscher; Berkley Jove Trade Paperback

Publisher : Berkley 
Publication date : March 23, 2021
Language : English

Marin Cole has never:Seen the ocean
Climbed a mountain
Taken a risk on love
....But if her sister's plan works, she just might do all three.

Ever since her journalist mother died on assignment, Marin has played it safe, refusing to set foot outside the state of Tennessee. Her wild-child younger sister, Sadie, has trotted the globe as a photographer, living off of art and adrenaline.

When Sadie returns from a tough assignment abroad and looks a little worse for wear, Marin reluctantly agrees to a sisters' spa weekend on the tropical island of Saba. But her lifelong fear of travel is affirmed when Sadie misses the flight, Marin's luggage gets mixed up with another passenger's, and an episode of turbulence sends her hurtling into the lap of Lucas Tsai, the handsome stranger who stole her sister's seat.

For the first time in a long time, Marin has to step outside of her comfort zone as she explores the island with Lucas and learns what she's been missing out on. With each breathtaking new experience, Marin gets closer to her real self, the man she’s falling for, and the heart-wrenching truth about why she’s there in the first place.



Review

“Fun beach read + heartfelt sister bonds + self-discovery journey + slow burning romance = 100% pure pleasure!” —Priscilla Oliveras, USA Today Bestseller, on Meet Me in Paradise

Praise for Meet Me in Paradise

“Meet Me in Paradise is such a compelling read! By turns heartwarming and heartbreaking, Libby Hubscher truly takes us on a journey as Marin learns to find happiness on her own terms. Her adventures are brought so vividly to life that I want to start a #ProjectParadise of my own!”—Jen DeLuca, author of Well Played

“Meet Me In Paradise is a stunning tale of love, loss, and the capacity for wonder. Marin's adventure will touch anyone who has ever felt adrift in a sea of responsibility and decided to swim toward the shore. Hubscher expertly crafts a delicious blend of humor, whimsy, and raw emotion that left me laughing, crying, and unable to put it down.”—Denise Williams, author of How to Fail at Flirting

“Both a romantic escape and an ode to sisterhood, Meet Me in Paradise made me swoon, laugh, and then sneaked up on me and made me cry. Marin and Sadie are the beating heart of this story—I adored them in all their wild, wonderful messiness. A radiantly hopeful book.”—Rachel Lynn Solomon, author of The Ex Talk

“Meet Me in Paradise will sweep you off your feet. Marin’s leap into the unknown is full of love, romance and adventure, and I felt like I was right there with her on the pristine beaches of Saba as she climbs mountains, dives for pearls, and learns how to open herself up to the possibilities of love.”—Sonya Lalli, author of Serena Singh Flips the Script --

My Review:

I really enjoyed this surprising gem of a read by Libby Hubscherm a molecular toxicologist who pens this amazing and beautiful story that touched my heart and soul. 

Meet Me In Paradise is an emotionally heart wrenching read about families, sisterhood and a touch of love and romance. I love the way Hubscher delivered the characters' backstories and learning more about sisters Marin and Sadie - who are complete polar opposites. Marin plays it safe while Sadie lives life to the fullest. All this had to do with the death of their mother where Marin is traumatized and her younger sister Sadie well protected from the tragedy. Sadie encourages Marin for a holiday getaway and Sadie misses her flight, which leaves Marin stuck with Lucas Tsai a hotel tycoon. 

The writing is simply superb! I loved the way the story paced and how the secondary characters of the book made such an impact on this amazing story. All the characters were great and had heart. I am simply captivated by the location of Saba Island, and what a great place to find yourself, find love, and maybe even be carefree and get lost in enjoying life and the gift of it. 

I highly recommend this great read with Asian representation and just a beautiful way to handle serous themes in such a hopeful and positive ways. Reading this brought me joy despite all the tears. I loved this book! Go read it! 

About the Author:

Libby Hubscher is an author and scientist. She studied biology at Bowdoin College in Brunswick, Maine and holds a doctor of philosophy in molecular toxicology from North Carolina State University. Her work has appeared online and in textbooks, scientific journals, and literary journals. Her short story "The Unwelcome Guest" was long-listed for the Wigleaf Top 50 in 2018. She lives in North Carolina with her husband, two young children, and a menagerie of pets.