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PARADISE ISLAND (18+)

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Summary

[ON HOLD] At thirty-four, Aria has everything: success, independence, and a life most would envy. Everything except the one thing she wants most: a child. Denied that dream throughout her marriage, she refuses to waste another second on the wrong man. This time, she is searching with purpose, for someone who can give her exactly what she needs. But modern dating is not on her side. So when her best friend Savannah offers an escape to the elusive Paradise Island, a destination whispered about but rarely seen, Aria takes the risk. What she does not know is that Paradise Island is not just a getaway. It is a playground for the elite, where desires are indulged and secrets never leave. Damian built his empire from nothing, and Paradise Island is one of his most profitable and dangerous investments. When Savannah brings him an irresistible proposition involving a woman he has only admired from afar, he cannot stay away. Aria fascinates him before they have even met, and once their paths collide, walking away is no longer an option. He knows exactly what she wants. And he intends to give it to her. But Damian is not chasing Aria for the reasons she believes. If he succeeds in giving them both the one thing they desire most, he will be forced to reveal the truth, one that could shatter everything before it even begins. On Paradise Island, fantasies come true. But some desires come with a cost.

Status
Ongoing
Chapters
20
Rating
4.7 10 reviews
Age Rating
18+
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CHARACTERS

ARIA HAYES (34)

Aria Hayes is a successful architect and the owner of Hayes Design Studio. She has built a life defined by ambition and independence, yet she is still missing the one thing she wants most: a child. Denied that dream by her ex-husband, Aria refuses to settle again. As an only child, she has always longed for a big, loving family, one where she would never feel alone. After a decade away from dating, she now finds herself struggling to navigate a world that feels more complicated than ever, searching for a man who wants the same future she does.


DAMIAN LEWIS (37)

Damian Lewis is a self-made real estate tycoon who takes pride in everything he has built. Known as one of Los Angeles’s most eligible bachelors, he works hard and lives even harder. Commitment has never been part of his plan, and he has always preferred relationships that remain strictly physical. But when Aria enters his world, Damian is forced to confront something unfamiliar: the possibility of wanting more.


SAVANNAH THOMPSON (33)

Savannah Thompson is a full-time architect at Hayes Design Studio and a part-time matchmaker with a reputation for bold and unconventional pairings. She has a talent for seeing connections others miss and is not afraid to push boundaries to make them happen. But behind her confidence lies a secret known to only a few, one that could make people question everything about her instincts and intentions.


OLIVER BROWN

Oliver Brown is Aria’s ex-husband, the man who once shared her life but could not give her the future she wanted. His past decisions continue to shape Aria’s present, leaving behind unresolved emotions and questions that may not be as buried as she believes.


JOSHUA OWENS (38)

Joshua Owens, thirty-eight, is a senior architect at Hayes Design Studio and has worked alongside Aria for the past five years. A dedicated professional and a single father to his eight-year-old son, Joshua offers stability and quiet strength. His close working relationship with Aria hints at something deeper, though whether it is friendship or something more remains uncertain.

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