Andrew Ashford, a Luton FC player, finds himself offered a mid-season loan to a North Cyprus football club, based in Kyrenia. A city he's never even heard of before! Andrew gets introduced to the laid back life in Cyprus- the Cypriot cuisine- and its mysterious historical locations. He then discovers that it wasn't a coincidence that he was sent to the peaceful island, unaware that for him it would be far from peaceful! With romance, the mob, and the underworld of football on the scene, will this become his most challenging game yet?



What readers are saying about PLAYING IN PARADISE:
"I loved this story told by Andrew, our footballer hero, as he navigates his way in a new club in a new country, but why is he there? What happened to his agent? Will he win the beautiful Aysha? The books builds tension and suspense against the backdrop of beautiful Cyprus. Playing in Paradise is perfect summer reading. I loved it!" Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

"This fictional novel is a history guide, a tourist guide, a local football guide, it has romance and an underlying thriller plot - so it covers everything!" Cyprus Scene ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

"This book has such a mix of genres. That the book does not focus right on one specific genre alone that it goes all over the place. Romance.....with some suspense. It was addicting to read! It was well-formatted and easy to read. I will not say much because I do not want to spoil. It was very well done for it being a sports romance. I highly recommend it for sure!" Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

"A novel that embraces North Cyprus and its culture in a story of romance, crime, suspense and humor." Cyprus Today ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

"The pace and drama of this book is as good as a top game of football, and for those familiar with this small Mediterranean country, it is peppered with references to actual football teams, hotels, restaurants and cafes from North Cyprus." T-Vine ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐