A Taste of Paradise

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

‘A delicious setting for this perfect holiday read … irresistible’ RACHEL HORE

'The perfect holiday companion' ROISIN MEANEY

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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…

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Perfect for fans of:

🏖️ Beach reads

❤️ Romance

🔍 Light mystery

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Praise for Melissa Hill:

'Delightfully, deliciously enjoyable' Patricia Scanlan

'All the ingredients for an irresistible tale’ Roisin Meaney

'The perfect escapist romance' That's Life

‘I was completely gripped’ Sarah Morgan

‘Addictive!’ Grazia

‘Another great read from the bestselling Irish author’ Hello!

‘Thoroughly enjoyable…sparkling with glamour, romance and suspense’ Anna McPartlin

‘This emotive story will touch your heart’ My Weekly

‘Blissfully escapist’ Marie Claire

‘Will keep you turning the pages until the very end’ Woman

‘Gripping!’ Bella

‘An absorbing tale … Hill doesn’t disappoint’ Irish Independent

‘Emotional and cleverly crafted with well-drawn characters’ People

‘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

‘[A] blissful getaway’ Sunday Post

‘Evocative’ Choice

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Lydbog: 2. juli 2026