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Pride and Piña Coladas (PARADISE BAY SERIES Book 5) Kindle Edition

by Melanie Summers (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 out of 5 stars 605 ratings
From best-selling author Melanie Summers comes a retelling of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice that’ll have you laughing, swooning, and sipping fruity blender drinks…

Nora Cooper—wildly unsuccessful plant fanatic and event planner at Paradise Bay Resort—is about to get her shot at ‘the big time.’ The resort is hosting the World Bartending Championships and she’s been asked to lead the hospitality team. If all goes well, she’ll be getting the promotion she’s been working toward for years.

There’s only one big problem—billionaire Theo Rojas, the major sponsor of the event, who seems determined to make Nora’s life a living hell. He’s stuck up, arrogant, and rude. When they wind up stranded together on a private island overnight, Nora starts to see a different side of him. She quickly forgets all the nasty things she wants to say as she is drawn into his deep brown eyes.

The last thing Theo Rojas needs is to fall for a colleague. His family’s global corporation, Rojas Rum, is still battling the fallout of a recent scandal that sent their sales plummeting. With thousands of employees relying on him to restore the company's good name, Theo will have to fight his growing feelings and try to stay away from Nora—no matter how hard it gets.

When an unexpected twist threatens to ruin Nora’s family, Theo steps in to save them, against his better judgment.

Will these two hard-headed opposites admit they're meant for each other, or will they miss out on their chance at love?

Pride and Piña Coladas is a Jane Austen retelling that’ll have you laughing, swooning, and sipping fruity blender drinks. It’s got it all—enemies-to-lovers, plenty of witty banter, a charming bad guy (who gets his comeuppance), forced proximity in the world’s most romantic location, and heartwarming, tender moments galore.
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    PARADISE BAY SERIES
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    338 pages
  3. Language
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  4. Publication date
    September 22, 2022
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Text: Escape to Paradise Bay, with all Paradise Bay covers

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With Melanie's heartfelt humor and storytelling, this was a great addition to the Paradise Bay series! -Emily T, What Emily is Reading

This book was so sweet and just so much fun. -Kristen Lewendon

The spot-on comedic responses. The relationship. The drama. The storyline. The titles. The news reports. I LOVED everything about this book and will recommend it all day long!!! -nerdynoriebooks

This was such a refreshing take on one of my favorite books. I can't wait to read the other books in the series! -Panic! at the library

The story line is familiar, but Ms. Summers's Caribbean spin on the Austen tale is so enjoyable and enchanting. Reading the original "Pride and Prejudice" was a high school homework bore — this version should be enjoyed with a fruity rum drink at hand. 5 stars for this guilty pleasure! -Linda, Goodreads Reviewer

This enemies to lovers romance will captivate you, tug at your heartstrings and in the end leave you happy... -Melanie M., Goodreads Reviewer

Are you needing some hope, love, second chances, or adventure in your life? If so this is the book you NEED to read. -Andrea W., Goodreads Reviewer

About the Author

Esther Wane is a British actor and voice-over artist. After a career in finance, she fulfilled a childhood dream of going to drama school in London, and her life as an actor began at age forty. She has a lifelong passion for literature and can often be found browsing bookshops during any spare moments. Wane enjoys taking her listeners on a journeys in time and space and bringing the characters on the page to life in their imagination. She lives with her family and collection of books in Hertfordshire, just outside London.



Melanie Summers currently resides in Edmonton, Canada, with her husband, three young children, and their goofy dog. When she's not writing romance novels, she loves reading, snuggling up on the couch with her family for movie night (which would not be complete without lots of popcorn and milkshakes), and long walks in the woods near her house. Melanie is a member of the Romance Writers of America, as well as the International Women's Writing Guild.



Matthew Lloyd Davies is a veteran actor, director, and Audie Award-winning audiobook narrator. Highlights of his acting career include regular appearances with the Royal Shakespeare Company, Royal National Theatre in the West End, on international tours, and in award-winning television shows and films. He has experience in radio, a master's degree in directing, and extensive experience in presenting at corporate events.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0B122VP1W
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Indigo Group (September 22, 2022)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 22, 2022
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3.4 MB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 338 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 1988891701
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 out of 5 stars 605 ratings

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Melanie Summers is a multi-award-winning, Amazon best-selling author of romantic comedies and women’s fiction. She’s written over thirty books for people who have 'had it up to here' with the real world and need to laugh, feel good, and sigh happily. When she’s not writing or reading, she's usually out for a walk with her two adorable dogs, hanging out on the beach with her husband and their three teenagers, or curled up on the couch for family movie night. Melanie resides on Vancouver Island, Canada where her life goal is to become one of those fabulous people who take daily ice baths in the ocean. So far, she can get in up to her ankles, which is not awful, thank you very much.

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Customers find the book entertaining and make them laugh, with one review noting it's a cute story about two opposites. They appreciate the author's realistic writing style and love the series. The book lifts their spirits, with one customer mentioning it had them gripped from beginning to end.

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Customers find the book entertaining and make them laugh, with one customer noting it leaves them wanting more.

"...Summers writes characters who are witty, snarky, and fun to think about. Now combine them with the best romance in history!..." Read more

"...author - swoonworthy moments, lots of sass, and moments that had me laughing so hard! Thank you Melanie for your amazing books :)" Read more

"...They are just always consistently enjoyable...." Read more

"Melanie Summers keeps getting better and better. I got sucked in faster than a frozen cocktail and could not put this book down...." Read more

4 customers mention "Story quality"4 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the story quality of the book, with one customer describing it as the best romance in history.

"...Now combine them with the best romance in history! This one is different because Summers did a fabulous job of giving the story her own spin...." Read more

"...and the personalities were pertinent to the story and it was a good story! Already looking forward to the next one." Read more

"It's really great storytelling. I appreciate that this story isn't like other romances...." Read more

"A cute story about two opposites. You know what they say...obviously they do attract! I love paradise bay books and wish I was there right now!!!" Read more

3 customers mention "Author quality"3 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the author's quality, with one noting the realistic writing style.

"Author really has not disappointed. I read each series and I really enjoyed them all...." Read more

"...Nora and Theo are lovely, flawed, and realistically written and the supporting cast add depth to their lives and the story. A perfect read." Read more

"This is a good writer and normally I like her books but not this one...." Read more

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Customers love the series.

"...This adaptation is clever, subtle, and perfect for the series. I can’t wait for the next one." Read more

"...I love the series it makes me want to visit paradise bay" Read more

"...Very enjoyable and entertaining read. Highly recommend the entire series. Looking forward to the next book." Read more

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Customers say the book lifts their spirits, with one mentioning it had them gripped from beginning to end.

"...have read many an adaptation to Austen’s classic, and this one gave me all the feels...." Read more

"...This enemies to lovers romance will captivate you, tug at your heartstrings and in the end leave you happy as Theo and Nora get their HEA." Read more

"...It had everything I love in a book from my favourite author - swoonworthy moments, lots of sass, and moments that had me laughing so hard!..." Read more

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  • Kristeane Benavides
    5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful adaptation.
    Reviewed in the United States on September 26, 2022
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    I have read many an adaptation to Austen’s classic, and this one gave me all the feels. Summers writes characters who are witty, snarky, and fun to think about. Now combine them with the best romance in history! This one is different because Summers did a fabulous job of giving the story her own spin. Thank you! I get bored when authors blatantly try to follow Austen’s. This adaptation is clever, subtle, and perfect for the series. I can’t wait for the next one.
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  • D.L. Magee
    4.0 out of 5 stars Another great read!
    Reviewed in the United States on August 23, 2023
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    I love how Ms. Summers keeps adding more people to the island and then finding ways to intermingle their lives.

    Theo and Nora are going to have a fabulous life...I just know it!
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  • Mel M
    5.0 out of 5 stars Lifted My Spirits & Made Me Smile
    Reviewed in the United States on September 22, 2022
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    I can always count on a Melanie Summers book to make me smile, laugh and lift my spirits. In the Paradise Bay series you'll be transported to a Caribbean island with white sand beaches, clear turquoise blue waters and lush vegetation. In Pride & Piña Coladas the cast of characters include; a stuffy workaholic CEO who borders on rude most of the time, an resort events coordinator who is trying to earn a big promotion and has to wrangle an eclectic group that includes a TV production crew, the event sponsors management team, and the contestants for the world bartending championship. Yeah, fun times!! This enemies to lovers romance will captivate you, tug at your heartstrings and in the end leave you happy as Theo and Nora get their HEA.
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  • Mom Ster
    3.0 out of 5 stars Meh. Tired of the same book formula
    Reviewed in the United States on January 15, 2024
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    So these books are going downhill fast for me now... They're like Hallmark movie plots...

    Guy and girl have attraction
    Guy and girl fight attraction
    Guy and girl fall in love
    Guy and girl misunderstand each other
    Guy and girl avoid each other
    Guy and girl and others (kid sister) are immature overall
    Guy and girl realize they can't live without each other
    Guy and girl reconcile and get back together

    But guy and girl don't do that til the very end and there's no passion or steamy scenes. Very young adult oriented books that would be more fun to read with some fun bedroom scenes.

    All the character personalities have been similar too. The "be-otch" is such a juvenile term and in all the books it seems.
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  • Marilie
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic! Highly recommended!
    Reviewed in the United States on September 17, 2023
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    This book had me gripped from beginning to end! It had everything I love in a book from my favourite author - swoonworthy moments, lots of sass, and moments that had me laughing so hard! Thank you Melanie for your amazing books :)
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  • Jennifer J DiCenzo
    4.0 out of 5 stars Fun
    Reviewed in the United States on January 25, 2025
    Fun fun fun! This book was such a great break from the books I have been reading lately. It was light hearted and just easy and fun to read. The characters were great and I enjoy this author’s writing. Definitely will be reading more

    I voluntarily reviewed a copy of this book provided by NetGalley
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  • Shanelle
    5.0 out of 5 stars wow
    Reviewed in the United States on November 21, 2022
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    Author really has not disappointed. I read each series and I really enjoyed them all. I can see the author doing a theme of the women being sophisticated strong women and the men except the one in book 5 are jerks (laughs) joking but they do start to humble themselves and embrace their emotions. I love the series it makes me want to visit paradise bay
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  • Louisiana460
    5.0 out of 5 stars Another fun book
    Reviewed in the United States on October 14, 2022
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    I say this every review but I love Melanie Summers books. They are just always consistently enjoyable. I have to admit at first this one I was not loving the characters like I normally do but they came around and the personalities were pertinent to the story and it was a good story! Already looking forward to the next one.
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  • Erin Rangi
    5.0 out of 5 stars another adorable bingey read <3
    Reviewed in Australia on December 20, 2023
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    Your books are just the right blend of anger, fun and the right ending. There are some steamy bits, but not too much I want to flip pages to get on with the book. You have an amazing ability to portray the vulnerabilities of your characters. That is what keeps me coming back. Knowing I only have one more in this series left is already leaving me a little desolate.
    You are a star.
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  • Marian Chawner
    5.0 out of 5 stars Promotion not always the best
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 1, 2022
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    A lovely gentle story that is ideal to read on holiday. Two people attracted to each other but neither wishing to accept it. Well written, with delight characters. A very pleasant read.
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  • KT Walsh
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great read
    Reviewed in Canada on September 27, 2022
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    Another great read by Melanie Summers. She is such an amazing author. I always love her stories, and can never put them down
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  • Greenteabookme
    3.0 out of 5 stars another fun read in paradise!
    Reviewed in Canada on December 17, 2022
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    I always enjoy Melanie Summers books and returning to the Paradise Bay world is a fun treat! I think this book actually marks my fifth book reading in this ‘world’! This one is a standalone in the same world and while it’s fun to see the side characters from other books, you could enjoy it all the same even if you haven’t read another book in the series.

    I can’t say this is my favourite book of Melanie’s though. It was decent, good even, but it missed a bit of something extra I can’t place a name on for me… perhaps because I just read Even Better Than the Real Thing, I’m comparing it too much! Pride and Pina Coladas was quick read, it held the little laughs, cuteness, drama, and love I’ve come to expect in a Melanie book. 3.4 stars
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