Title: Paradise Reimagined
Author: Jan Remphrey-Penton
Publisher: Authors’ Tranquility Press
ISBN: 978-1969726804
Pages: 480
Genre: Romance / Literature & Fiction
Reviewer: Tony Espinoza
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Love without passion is often a slippery slope which can lead to ineffective communication and a breakdown in any relationship. Finding that spark and keeping that romance alive is a long and hard path for many couples, but the passion that doesn’t die is the fuel that keeps those relationships alive and thriving when times get tough. Finding that passion is the goal so many people keep close to their hearts as they get older, and those lucky enough to find it fight to hold onto it dearly.

That passion is what drives author Jan Remphrey-Penton’s Paradise Reimagined, a steamy romance as a successful airline pilot falls for a taken flight attendant. As Jake seeks to fill his life of minor wealth and success with a wife, Shannon is struggling in her current relationship, and when they are both thrown together during a flight, Jake and Shannon feel sparks ignite which put everything into question, and forces them to search inward and confront their growing feelings for one another.

A fiery, passionate – will they / won’t they – romance novel, this story immediately captures the spark and heat of two people who meet by circumstance and find themselves constantly drawn to one another. While neither Jake nor Shannon are in a place for new romance, the reluctant friendship they inspire in one another comes with intense emotional baggage and passionate tension that underscores their growing feelings for one another. His confidence and her wit and charm add to that romantic tension as their story grows, and the way they complement one another not only helps them grow as individuals but helps them in dealing with their personal struggles as well.

Readers who enjoy romance novels, especially those who enjoy literary fiction romance that incorporates deep romantic tropes and will-they / won’t-they tones will absolutely love this novel. The slow, steady pacing of the novel gives readers plenty of time to get invested in this world, and the relatability and the engaging characters, both the protagonists and the supporting cast of characters, will help readers feel fully immersed in this narrative.

The powerful imagery in the author’s writing gives an almost cinematic feel to each scene between the two protagonists and allows for a powerful reading experience that will leave readers on the edge of their seats. So buckle your seatbelts, put your seatbacks and tray tables in the upright position, and enjoy your journey to Paradise Reimagined.