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An Island Paradise Kindle Edition

by Daniel Balkwill (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 17 ratings
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‘An Island Paradise’ by Daniel Balkwill is a romantic comedy set in the beautiful islands of the Seychelles.
Lewis Reed, a young Briton, jets out to Seychelles after securing a new job at the tourism academy. When he arrives he meets a stunning Seychellois woman called Veronique.
He embarks on a journey of adventure and romance. Fascinating discoveries along the way arrive in the form of a loveable but mischievous dog, unusually shaped coconuts, the erroneously named Seychelles black parrot and the local ladies’ baffling overdependence on animal print clothing. These are only a few of the many quirks and foibles of island life observed from the perspective of an expat living in an extraordinary Indian Ocean nation.
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    143 pages
  2. Language
    English
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  4. Publication date
    June 16, 2017
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    1603 KB
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B071KNQX7R
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 16, 2017
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1603 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 143 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 17 ratings

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Daniel Balkwill

Daniel Balkwill

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Daniel worked in the magazine industry in London for several years before relocating to Seychelles in 2012. He runs a wine business called Kreol Wines at Eden Island on Mahé.

During his time in Seychelles, he wrote a regular column for Seychelles lifestyle magazine, Pot Pourri. He particularly appreciates ice cold sauvignon blanc, going on long walks and friendly dogs.

‘An Island Paradise’ is his first novel.

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4.2 out of 5 stars
4.2 out of 5
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Sandy V
5.0 out of 5 stars One way ticket to Seychelles, please!!
Reviewed in the United States on August 9, 2017
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Find me a travel agent, I’m ready to book a vacation to a hidden gem of an island called Seychelles.

Honestly, I enjoyed reading this book. It was as if the author took a travel brochure and expanded it into a story of beauty and love. I learned the best food to order from various restaurants and which wines to consume while lazing under a palm tree at a nearby beach.

I loved the way the author used the plane trip to describe Lewis and explain his backstory. While looking in a mirror in the airplane lavatory, he assesses himself. Afterward, we learn who he is and how he wound up on the plane to begin with. We get to know Lewis from the inside out.

The book isn’t just about a love connection made in paradise. A rather dubious character has been thrown into the mix. Lewis is certain the problem is corrected after reporting the incidents, but things can’t be that easy in the world of fiction.

I also loved the way the author expressed himself. Each word has been chosen for its specific meaning. The entire story has a natural flow. No extra fluff or unintended terms meant to increase the word count. I am looking forward to reading more from Daniel Balkwill.
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Jim Dyer
4.0 out of 5 stars an interesting glimpse into another life
Reviewed in the United States on August 1, 2017
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a little slow starting, relying more on descriptions than character changing moments, I really likened the book more to Remains of the Day than a romantic comedy. still a good read though :)
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Lana Campbell
5.0 out of 5 stars Love blooms in a dreamy island paradise.
Reviewed in the United States on July 19, 2017
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Love blooms in a dreamy island paradise. Lewis obtains a job on the tropical island of Seychellois where soon after arriving he meets a beautiful, young native girl named Veronique. He's enchanted with her and they start dating. The story is ripe with adventures between the two on the island and the storyteller makes the place come alive. It made me want to go visit anyway. It's a great little love story with a bit of intrigue and mystery woven in. Good job Daniel.
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Carole P. Roman
5.0 out of 5 stars Cute little story that's perfect for a beach read
Reviewed in the United States on July 3, 2017
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Cute little story that's perfect for a beach read. Lewis Reed leaves England and his life behind to resettle in anew job in the Seychelles. Paradise is filled with many unexpected experiences from becoming a "parent" to a new dog, to falling for the beautiful native, Veronique. Balkwill writes a sweet romance, that include both humor and danger, as well as a HEA.
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VB
4.0 out of 5 stars Good holiday read.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 13, 2021
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This book is well-written, with just a few missing words in the narrative. There are good descriptions of the area, scenery, food and way of life. The characters are well-drawn. There are some comical moments, and the romance progresses during the book, but it does not read like a conventional romcom, although it is hard to put my finger on the reason for this. However, it is an enjoyable book, if a little short, and definitely worth a read, preferably on a beach!
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4.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic exotic romcom
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 17, 2017
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Fantastic rom com! A real holiday page turner! Gives that warm happy feeling! Gives you a good idea of Seychelles expat life!
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