Rating: 
Summary: Wow - perfect summer read!
Review: There is no better beach book, as far as
I'm concerned. I devoured this one. Even if you scoff at "romances" (and, well, I sometimes do), you'll enjoy this book if you're in the mood for something fabulous and light with plenty o' action to propel you through. "Paradise" goes over the top, but doesn't take itself too seriously. There is quite a bit of humor (intentional, amusing humor) and fairly normal situations (i.e. arguing over a Monopoly game or having to deal with some obnoxious preppies) thrown in to ground the story, but it still has the delicious trimmings that go with gorgeous main characters and a wealthy social setting. The heroine is a super blend of warmth, humbleness, sass and Grace Kelly class. One wishes one knew her. And the dashing hero is down to earth enough to love his sister and build relationships based on trust. If the character of Meridith's father is one-dimensional and a pseudo-mystery subplot is rather weak, they comprise a small part of the story, so who cares? This is a fun, sexy book. Buy it and keep it on the shelf for an occaisonal re-read.
Rating:
Summary: My Fantasy
Review: Imagine living a sheltered life in Chicago, if you can't than you have not read Paradise. You are a shy sheltered young lady from Chicago's society. He is a rough poor man from Indiana with big dreams for the future. When one night they meet and both their lives change forever. If you are looking for a book that will keep you guessing and reading then READ PARADISE. It is one of those books that you will find hard to put down, if you can put it down in the first place
Rating:
Summary: Fantastic
Review: This is the first of Judiths modern romances I ever read, despite being hooked on her historical ones. The only reason I give it a nine not a ten, is that perfect is my all time McNaught favourite. This book has everything, romance, love, problems (and original ones at that) and I love it, love it love it!!!!!!!!!
Rating: 
Summary: Read it!
Review: Nothing is more ho-hum than a formulaic love story between the poor little rich girl and the dashing impoverished bum who find their destinies are inextricably linked. Readers know that, and so, much to my delight, does Judith McNaught.
Meredith and Matthew were star-crossed lovers if there ever was a pair. Meredith Bancroft, the late-blooming daughter of a department store dynasty, meets and marries (for that oh, so timeless reason of being pregnant) Matthew Farrell, a young man from the wrong side of the tracks determined to conquer the business world. Due to circumstances beyond their control, the two divorce, with bitter feelings on both sides of the aisle.
Fast forward eleven years... Meredith is next in line to take over the family business and Matthew is swimming in billions. Unfortunately, with all that money, he can't find another city in the world to live it than Chicago, Meredith's hometown. After being thrown back into the societal soup together, Meredith discovers she and Matt are not legally divorced. Uh oh...
Matt and Meredith are McNaught's second most exciting couple, behing Whitney and Clayton. There was so much drama in this novel, toward the end I wasn't even sure the two would end up together. I should never have feared. McNaught, in a singularly brilliant plot-twist, brings the two back together,
where you know they belong.
Rating:
Summary: Simply Wonderful!
Review: This book made me laugh and cry. It is a wonderful comtempory romance.
I love Judith McNaught's style. She makes you feel a part of it, like the characters are
your friends or relatives. I never really liked historicals, but liked this author so much I read all her books and have loved them all. I like how she carries some characters from one book to another. It's like checking up on a lost friend. Perfect, by this author, is also just as
wonderful
Rating:
Summary: Very highly recommend to all who enjoy romance.
Review: I actually laughed out loud. I also cried at sad parts and also cried at the happy parts. This kept me reading, till late into the night to see what happened next. I recommend
this book to anyone who enjoys romance novels. It is a wonderful contempory.
I had never really enjoyed historicals, but enjoyed this author so much I tried her
historicals and loved them also. Paradise, also by this author, is just as wonderful
Rating:
Summary: Literally paradise!
Review: As one of my favorite authors, Judith McNaught did it again. She wrote a book that can make you cry, be angry, laugh out loud and sympathetic to the characters
Rating:
Summary: Wow - perfect summer read!
Review: There is no better beach book, as far asI'm concerned. I devoured this one. Even if you scoff at "romances" (and, well, I sometimes do), you'll enjoy this book if you're in the mood for something fabulous and light with plenty o' action to propel you through. "Paradise" goes over the top, but doesn't take itself too seriously. There is quite a bit of humor (intentional, amusing humor) and fairly normal situations (i.e. arguing over a Monopoly game or having to deal with some obnoxious preppies) thrown in to ground the story, but it still has the delicious trimmings that go with gorgeous main characters and a wealthy social setting. The heroine is a super blend of warmth, humbleness, sass and Grace Kelly class. One wishes one knew her. And the dashing hero is down to earth enough to love his sister and build relationships based on trust. If the character of Meridith's father is one-dimensional and a pseudo-mystery subplot is rather weak, they comprise a small part of the story, so who cares? This is a fun, sexy book. Buy it and keep it on the shelf for an occaisonal re-read.
Rating:
Summary: Hated To See Book End
Review: 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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Summary: FROM 'PARADISE' TO 'PERFECT' !
Review: "PARADISE" is one of my favorite books. I pull it off the shelf every few months to re-read it, and it's still as fresh and interesting as the day I bought it. Meredith and Matt are irrresistable as the lovers whom you know in your heart will make you truly believe that love makes anything possible! Circumstances hinder their relationship at every turn, but still they manage to beat the odds, and find a way to be together. And best of all.... after you read the last page of "PARADISE" you get to pick up with Meredith and Matt in "PERFECT", and find out what happens after they walked off into the sunset. While not a sequel, "Perfect" is another great love story. Julie Matthison and Zachary Benedict will remind you just how great a writer Judith Mc Naught is. Two exciting stories that prove the true power of love. Sometimes,I try to decide if I have a favorite among the two, but there's no need. After all two are better than one anyway!Pick up "PARADISE" and "PERFECT". You Just can't ask for a better way to spend your 'reading' time!
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