Books like Winter in paradise by Elin Hilderbrand

Irene Steele’s peaceful suburban existence is ripped apart by a late‑night phone call: her husband has been found dead on St. John, a tropical island far from their everyday life. Stopping to process the tragedy, Irene flies to the Caribbean to attend the funeral, only to uncover a shocking new truth—his death may have been staged, and he maintained a secret second family there. Grieving a husband and a husband’s hidden secrets, Irene delves into the circumstances of his death, navigating questions of fidelity, deception, and the bonds that hold families together amid the idyllic backdrop of St. John’s white‑sand beaches. As Irene confronts betrayal and fear, the story examines the fragile nature of love and the weight of silence. The investigation brings to light unexpected alliances and the hidden lives that run parallel to our own.

First publish date: 2018