- Paperback: 848 pages
- Publisher: Pocket Books (April 23 1993)
- ISBN-10: 0671860682
- ISBN-13: 978-0671860684
- Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (157 customer reviews)
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From Publishers Weekly
Two strong-willed characters maintain 11 years of unwarranted hostility based on a series of misunderstandings in this engaging romance, McNaught's ( Almost Heaven ) hardcover debut. Teenage socialite heiress Meredith Bancroft has a quick and disastrous secret marriage to unsuitably penniless Matt Farrell. Her domineering father tells each of them a series of damaging lies and speedily arranges a divorce. A decade later, Meredith, now vice-president of a department-store chain and engaged to a prominent banker, meets Matt again. The highly successful CEO of his own conglomerate, Matt has a well-deserved reputation as a ruthless corporate raider, and when he hears of Meredith's aggressive plans for her chain's expansion the two clash explosively. To complicate matters, Meredith discovers that they have never been divorced. Although marred by a melodramatic and contrived terrorist subplot, the ending is never in doubt. But by portraying her protagonists with verve and good humor, and adroitly mixing corporate maneuvers and passionate encounters, McNaught has produced a captivating tale. Major ad/promo; BOMC main selection.
Copyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Copyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
From Library Journal
Heiress to a famous department store fortune, Meredith Bancroft chafes under the strict supervision of her interfering father. When she meets ambitious, handsome steelworker Matt Farrell, Meredith is ripe for the picking, and trouble brews on both sides of the tracks when she becomes pregnant at 18. Mcnaught's skillful treatment of Meredith, the self-styled ugly duckling and poor little rich girl, will pique readers' interest and engage their sympathy. This interest is sorely tested, however, as Meredith's relationship with Matt strains the imagination. Paradise is Mcnaught's hardcover debut, and romance fans of Danielle Steel and Janet Dailey who enjoy a stylish, improbable, fast-paced story will probably welcome Mcnaught to the ranks.
- Lydia Burruel Johnson, Mesa P.L., Ariz.
Copyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
- Lydia Burruel Johnson, Mesa P.L., Ariz.
Copyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
My favourite Judith McNaught novel,
By Avid Reader "Rina" (Ontario, Canada) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Paradise (Mass Market Paperback)
I love this story and have reread it many times. The connection between the two main characters, Matt and Meredith is so powerful and even after some misunderstandings they still have a connection that can't be broken. At first when I read the summary on the back and it talked about a couple that hadn't been able to make their marriage work and were reunited years later, I wasn't particularly interested. However, after reading so many other Judith McNaught books, I thought I would give it a try and I wasn't disappointed. Although her historical novels are really well-written and heart-wrenching in their own way, I find that it is much easier to connect and relate to her contemporary novels. "Paradise" was at times humorous, emotional, tragic and joyous. It is one of those stories that you read and wish it would never end. I would recommend this book to anyone who wants to read a book that is driven by the story, but more importantly by the characters and their connections to eachother. It is a great story that caused me to shed a few tears and gave me a few laughs as well.
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What can I say? Except I LOVED this book. It was funny, sad, interesting and much more. I had a hard time putting it down for any reason. Meredith and Matt were one of the most sexy, exciting couples I've had the pleasure to read about. Buy it, read it...you won't be sorry. It's a keeper!
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Paradise,
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This review is from: Paradise (Mass Market Paperback)
This book was fabulous! I couldn't put it down on my honeymoon. It keeps you entertained from start to finish.
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