This Side of Paradise Author:Kay Thorpe Gina was embarrassed by her traveling companion's behavior, but she was hurt when author Ryan Barras accused her of coming to the Bahamas to pick up a wealthy man. — Ryan's cynical attitude made Gina despise him - especially after he made ardent love to her, only to change his mind. — Her common sense made her refuse to become his mistress... more ». How could she be happy with a man who wanted her yet did not love her? But her decision didn't stop her heart from aching.« less