Sit back and enjoy the fun, suspense and excitement of romance in the workplace, mixed with beautiful beach settings!
The main character Jasmine loves her job, the hotel industry is her passion, besides being an excellent matchmaker! Romance and work are never a good combination, opening a new branch of the hotel will hopefully take Jasmine’s mind off her own love life, or lack of one!
This fast paced story takes us to Jamaica where Jasmine fights an impossible romance with the hotel’s chef.
The chemistry falls off the pages, creating the suspense and expectation of a holiday romance, the characters are all charming and real. This book is a great holiday read, heartwarming and full of surprises and unexpected moments!

Thanks to the publisher, NetGalley and the author for the opportunity to read and review this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

I totally fell in love with Jasmine's and Alejando's story. I had to laugh out loud so many times and let me tell you about the locations. I wanna see them all now😍 I also loved Bob and I hope to see him and some of the characters again. I love Olivia's writing so much - I just flew through this book. The story was uplifting and I was swooning along with the other characters. Alejandro is also a great brother, cook and everything else. I also loved how supportive he is of Jasmine. This book can totally be read as a standalone.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this ARC.

This book was such a good follow up to The One That Got Away! I actually preferred this one, the chemistry between Jasmine and Alejandro was perfection. Gorgeous love coordinator and a hot chef in a tropical paradise? Yes please! This is a forbidden/workplace romance, he falls first, one beddddd tropes! It did feel like there was a lot of buidl up and setting the scene and then the ending was a little more fast paced.

To say I am excited for Sammies bok is an understatment!

Id like to thank NetGalley, Olivia Spring and Boldwood Books for this ARC!

Jasmine and Alejandro are coworkers with huge crushes on each other and workplace romance is forbidden. Jasmine is fighting her feelings, especially since she's 11 years older than Alejandro. Alejandro tries to hide his feelings, but after going on a work trip to Jamaica together, they can't help falling for each other. They are in a romantic place and it just brings them closer. Jasmine tries to leave their romance in Jamaica, but it is impossible, they're too far gone. They get caught and fired from their jobs but fight for their jobs and each other. I enjoyed this, though I enjoyed book 1 more. At least Bob was a good time.

Olivia Spring’s What Happens in Paradise is a trope-tastic contemporary romance that sizzles!

Hotel guest relations manager Jasmine is not called The Love Alchemist for nothing. Working at the Spanish Love Hotel is a dream come true for Jasmine and although she makes the perfect match for her guests time and time again, she is strictly forbidden from finding her own Mr Right among her fellow members of staff. Jasmine has never had a problem with this – until she claps eyes on drop dead gorgeous sous-chef Alejandro, who has awakened feelings deep within her that have been hidden for ages!

Although the attraction between them is mutual, Jasmine and Alejandro know that they cannot act upon their attraction for one another. Keeping each other at bay was possible at the Spanish Love Hotel, but it becomes increasingly harder to stay professional when they are both sent to Jamaica on a work trip. Forced together under the red-hot Jamaican sun, resisting temptation quickly proves impossible. A secret fling quickly ensues, but with their work trip coming to an end, Jasmine and Alejandro realise that the last thing they want is for their relationship to come to an end.

Will they choose their jobs over their hearts’ desire? Or will they find the strength and courage to fight for a future together?

A sun-kissed romantic tale that makes for the perfect escape during the cold months of the year, Olivia Spring’s What Happens in Paradise is a fun, flirty and feel-good read with a smart and sassy heroine and a swoon-worthy hero readers will fall for. The ideal pick-me-up for readers looking for a romance that will sweep them away, What Happens in Paradise by Olivia Spring delights, entertains and captivates.

Thank you to NetGalley, the author and the publishing house for the opportunity to read a complimentary copy of this ARC in return for a review, based upon my honest opinion.

This was such a fun book! The love hotel sounds like a wonderful place to vacation. Jasmine loves her job at the love hotel and is hoping for a big promotion, when Jasmine is asked to go to the Jamaica location to check things out, she is excited, but when she finds out that Alejandro, the chef is coming with her. She is suddenly very nervous. Jasmine has the hots for Alejandro, but he’s younger and she thinks she has no shot with him plus, they work together and workplace romances are taboo at her workplace. She literally just gave a talk to the staff about it.

Of course, once they get to Jamaica, Jasmine and Alejandro quickly find that they want nothing more than to spend every moment together. They’re hoping that what happens in paradise stays in paradise, but will it? This was an enjoyable book to read. I really enjoyed the storyline; and this was such a lovely lighthearted, fun spicy romance..

I loved this! A fantastic follow up that could easily be read as a standalone. Extremely funny and great character building.

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC of this novel.

What Happens in Paradise is book #2 in the love hotel series but my first time reading this series and from this author. This book can be read without reading the first one as it is an interconnected standalone.

This was a quick read but a fast paced spicy age gap (FMC older), work place forbidden romance in beautiful tropical locales. Being someone reading this in winter in a snowy climate it made me want to book a flight to the islands off Spain and\or Jamaica where majority of this novel takes place.

The slow burn, tension was wonderful. Also where are guys like Alejandro??!!!??? Need him in my life. Can’t wait to read more from Olivia Spring.

What Happens In Paradise by Olivia Strong is a delightful romantic comedy that's set against the backdrop of a luxurious Spanish hotel and the sun-soaked beaches of Jamaica between"Love Alchemist" (another name for guest relations manager) Jasmine and Alejandro, her charming and handsome sous chef co-worker. Despite their mutual attraction, Jasmine and Alejandro face a significant obstacle: the hotel's strict policy forbidding inter-staff relationships.

But when they find themselves traveling to Jamaica together on a work trip, the forced proximity and the tropical setting make it increasingly difficult to resist their feelings. Now they're faced with a major problem: will they risk their careers for a chance at love?

I would have given this a higher rating except that so many of the sentences. were. too. short. It felt like I was reading a high school essay at times. But overall, the combination of the setting and some fun side characters like their Jamaican driver Bob makes this romance the ideal escape for romance lovers.

An age gap romance, the story of Jasmine and Alejandro. They work together and each have their own reasons for not dating,but will two weeks away confidante things? I loved the setting and how it was told from both points of view.

This was a sweet, romantic read. Alejandro is swoon-worthy and the setting and characters in Jamaica really made this book for me.

What Happens in Paradise by Olivia Spring was a light, fun read with an engaging romance and a gorgeous island setting. The story follows Zara, a career-driven woman who finds herself unexpectedly single and takes a much-needed trip to a tropical paradise. What was meant to be a solo getaway quickly turns into something more when she meets Noah, a charming and mysterious stranger. Their chemistry is instant, but with secrets lingering between them, Zara has to decide if she’s willing to take a chance on love again.

I enjoyed the blend of romance, self-discovery, and escapism. The setting was beautifully described, making me feel like I was right there on the beach. Zara’s journey was relatable, and while some parts were predictable, it didn’t take away from the enjoyment. The tension between Zara and Noah kept things interesting, and I appreciated the balance of emotional depth with lighthearted moments.

Overall, it was a great escapist read—perfect for when you want a feel-good romance with a dreamy setting.

This was my first book by this author which means I didn't read the first in this series but i still loved it!! I love a forbidden romance and the tension leading up to the spice was so worth it. I loved the fake dating twist this story had and the whole "love hotel" concept.

This was another strong entry in this series, it had that feel that I was looking for and enjoyed the overall romance element to this book. The characters were everything that I was looking for and enjoyed the way this was told. Olivia Spring wrote this perfectly and was glad I got to read this.

If you’re looking for a beach read to get you in the mood for sun, sand, and sizzling romance, I’ve got just the thing for you. Jasmine and Alejandro enjoy beautiful Jamaican cuisine and scenery while exploring their forbidden attraction to each other.

The chemistry between the two protagonists is strong.  It is refreshing to see how they discovered they had so much in common, even with their reverse age gap and ethnic differences. That said, I missed out on that delicious tension we all love because they were all nervous about the big boss finding out.

I think I would have enjoyed seeing the characters develop that admiration and attraction gradually in the workplace. It would’ve added so much depth to their romance! Instead, we kind of just jumped straight into the feels.

What really took the cake (or should I say the jerk chicken?) were the mouthwatering descriptions of food throughout the story. Seriously, I could almost smell the spices wafting off the pages! It was like a mini vacation to Jamaica with every bite they described.

Overall, I enjoyed What Happens in Paradise for its cuteness and picturesque settings but couldn’t help but wish for a little more substance. If you’re into sweet stories that make you smile, this one is right up your alley.

Thank you to Ms. Spring for giving me the opportunity to read this book with no expectation of a positive review.

Thank you Netgalley for this advance reader copy of this cute little romance book! This is book two in a serious. It was super cute. Loved the characters connections. Loved the atmosphere of this book. It did read a bit slow for me and took me a little longer than it should to get it done. But over all, a great summer read. Perfect to take on vacation this summer!

This was a cute read but a little difficult to follow. The characters had a good connection and the ending was good but I wouldn't say this is her best book. Still will recommend though

This book is actually book two from ‘The Love Hotel’ series but can very easily be read as a stand alone but does contain a few recurring characters and continuing storyline. And to be quite honest they are such amazing books why wouldn’t you want to read them all!!

Right from the very first page i was absolutely cackling with laughter and i knew instantly that this book was going to pull me in and swallow me up whole!

Even at the very beginning of the story i was intrigued and couldn’t wait to find out what Jasmine’s back story was - i just needed to know all about her!!

This book is set in London, Spain and Jamaica and through Olivia’s wonderful writing style, i honestly felt as though i was there and i could imagine all these amazing places.

Alejandro was not only very swoonworthy but was extremely funny too. He was hilarious when he kept getting confused over different words and phrases!

I thoroughly enjoyed this book and really enjoyed being immersed in all its heartwarming goodness.

It was funny and romantic and hot and spicy and sensitive and full of the most amazing sounding food!

What Happens In Paradise contains some of my most favourite tropes - age-gap, only one bed, workplace relationship and each of them was written perfectly.

This was an absolutely wonderful, sizzling read and perfect for a spot of armchair travel too…….

The first thing I had to note down before I even finished the book, so I remembered, was LUCY PEARL! What a band! When this came up, it gave me all the feels and reminded me of a time in my past, and since then, I have played the album on repeat!

Anyway, the book! Oh, I love this series, and I hope we have more to come, too. It really is romantic and breathtaking, and why can't there be something like this in the world? It is such a happy and feel-good thing to do and have, and the sizzle! I've been dying for this book ever since I read The One That Got Away, and we were given that cliffhanger!! It was most definitely worth the wait! I love Jasmine!

I had to listen to the audiobook as Chloë Sommer is amazing and she gave Jasmine life! So much life! I could imagine some of those scenes might have been fun to record 😉

Just a wonderful time in Jamaica and I loved Bob! He made every page he was on, so much fun and he made me smile. He was just an absolute delight - is there a book about him in the works?

So many tropes, obstacles and morning/afternoon/evening delights. Jasmine is one lucky lady. But I cared about both these characters as they step into uncharted territories. It was beautiful to watch this love blossom and to feel a part of their story.

Can we have more?

What Happens in Paradise was a quick fun forbidden reverse age gap romance. Jasmine and Alejandro work together and do there best to fight their attraction. Spicy banter and amazing locations make this the perfect beach read or book on a cold winter's day. This is my first book by Olivia Spring and it won't be the last. Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for my copy. This is my honest review.