The Paradise Problem by Christina Lauren

In "The Paradise Problem," Anna Green and Liam "West" Weston find themselves in a complicated situation. Anna, a struggling artist, and West, a Stanford professor and heir to a grocery empire, were once married for convenience during their college years. Now, three years later, West needs Anna's help to secure his inheritance, which requires him to be married for five years. As they fake their relationship to satisfy his family's demands, they must navigate the challenges of wealth, family expectations, and their own evolving feelings. Amidst the charade, they both begin to question what truly matters: the inheritance or the unexpected bond they've rediscovered.

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Total Points: 61

This book was first published in 2024

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