The Road to Paradise [Paperback]

Tami Parrington (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 26, 2002

Karen Meade is a content woman At least she thought she was Until she met Isaiah.Out in the country, Karen and her two teenaged children have a new neighbor-Isaiah Highland, who is anything but the farm type.Isaiah is a rock-star looking for peace, starving for privacy, and he's found them both and a whole lot more.Swept into a world of fame, fortune, and betrayal, Karen finds herself in a world far removed from her little farm.Two separate worlds . Worlds bound to collide When they do Isaiah and Karen will have to choose between their own versions of paradise and each other."This story gives new meaning to the phrase 'be careful what you wish for'."-Pamela Kock, Romance Book Reviews "Intrigue, infatuation, and attraction are the setting for this fast paced novel"-Shelia Jordon, Women On Writing Reviews

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About the Author

Tami Parrington is a freelance journalist and romance novelist. She has written and published numerous articles for writers and many short stories as well. She lives in rural Illinois with her husband of nineteen years, her two teenaged children, and a host of animals on their small farm. She is currently the articles editor, and book reviewer at womenonwriting.com and is active with many groups for aspiring authors. To learn more about this author please visit: http://www.geocities.com/tamiparrington

Product Details

• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: iUniverse (April 26, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0595226256
• ISBN-13: 978-0595226252
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,767,152 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Fun to read, June 19, 2002

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T. Miller (San Antonio, TX) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Road to Paradise (Paperback)

While I'm not normally a romance reader, I found The Road to Paradise difficult to put down. Ms. Parrington skillfully describes the drastic changes in a woman's life when she falls in love with a rock star and is swept into his world. The descriptions of the band's rehearsals and concerts make you feel like you are right there back stage.

There is often some type of conflict as the lead characters struggle to adapt to each other's pace of life, enough to keep you from putting this book down. I would read anything Ms. Parrington publishes again and hope to see these characters in future books

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars THE ROAD TO PARADISE rocks it's way into your heart, June 3, 2002

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Karen Lovett (Nauvoo, AL United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Road to Paradise (Paperback)

When Karen Meade takes a welcome basket to her new neighbor, she is hoping to find another woman to talk with over coffee. She never realized how much that one basket was going to change her life. Sure, she gets lonely at times, but she has a nice life with her kids and her farm. She wasn't looking for a man in her life, especially a rock star with a penchant for women more interested in fun than responsibility. 
 
The experience of jetting off to London for dinner and a ballet is something that was totally unexpected. So was life on the road with a rock band and two teenagers. She would be much more comfortable riding the fences in a pair of old jeans and boots, than wearing 3 inch heels and glamorous gowns to the outlandish parties of a rock band and their friends.
 
Isaiah Highland has the life that most people can only dream of. As a rock star on the road to a comeback, the last thing he needs is a woman to interfere with his life of luxury, sex and rock and roll. He isn't ready for the changes in his life brought about by a chance meeting with a neighbor. He is used to glamorous women that are more interested in having fun than living up to some sense of responsibility. He was just looking for a quiet place to get away from the hectic pace every once in awhile, not a new way of life.
 
If they are ever going to find their road to paradise, Karen and Isaiah will have to overcome many obstacles. Groupies, late night parties, long hours traveling, and cameras always stuck in your face would be more than enough to try to any relationship. A few secrets and an image that needs to be maintained are determined to detour the couple onto a road that seems to be going anywhere but to paradise. 
 
Review:
Tami Parrington has succeeded in writing a novel that takes a responsible mother into the glamorous world of a rock star's life. You will find yourself turning the pages eager to find out whether she can get and keep the man that thousands want. You will feel her pain and joy as she struggles to come to terms with the ups and downs of her new dream life. You are left with a new found understanding that you may not always get what you are looking for, but you might find that the road you never expected to travel can be your road to paradise.
 
Recommendations:
This book is a must read for anyone that has ever dreamed of a life that is even a little more glamorous than their own. Tami Parrington has done an excellent job of capturing the readers attention and sharing a multitude of experiences that most people never have the opportunity to enjoy.  
 
After reading this enlightening book, you will want to watch for more books by Tami Parrington. Her style of writing promises to bring even more enjoyment with each book she does. This is one writer that I plan on keeping an eye out for more of their books.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must read!, August 14, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: The Road to Paradise (Paperback)

As an avid reader of romance "The Road To Paradise" is one of the best books i've ever read. If you are looking for a true love story intertwined with highs and lows this is the book for you. I will recommend this book to all of my friends and im glad I discovered it by browsing online.