Paradise
In the sweltering heat of a New York summer, the small enclave of Paradise pulses with life. For Mimi, Tallulah, and Frankie—the “girls” of Paradise—the tiny drag club has been their home for the past five years. Under the watchful eye of its owner, Big Ted, they’ve clawed, shaken, and strutted their way to keeping, in Tallulah’s words, “this tatty club the last bastion of bad taste.”
But trouble is brewing. The ambitious BlingBling has his sights set on Paradise, seeing opportunity where the “girls” see sanctuary. Now, they’ll have to fight harder than ever to keep what’s theirs—and learn that sometimes, even in heels, you have to walk like a man.
Meet the movers, shakers, fraudsters, and fakers as they navigate the unpredictable twists of life, where hidden secrets, colourful characters, and endless possibilities collide.
The year is 1979. As one decade fades, another looms on the horizon—ready to change everything.
‘It ain’t much, but this corner of New York may be the closest to Paradise I’ll ever get.’ Tallulah
34 Eastside
At the heart of Paradise lies 34th Eastside, a hotel that offers sanctuary to an eclectic mix of guests seeking refuge from a world that demands conformity. From the enigmatic Lady, who has called the hotel home longer than anyone can remember, to the elusive BB, whose shady dealings remain as murky as his past, one thing unites them all—a need for obscurity.
Under the watchful eye of Manager Jackson and the indomitable Birdy, this unlikely family of misfits finds companionship in the most unexpected ways.
When the untimely death of the hotel owner threatens their precarious existence, they must find a replacement before the authorities intervene and shut them down.
In the second instalment of the Paradise series, step into a world where friendships are forged in the most unlikely places, and survival depends on loyalty, wit, and a little creative deception.
‘The good, the bad, and the downright ugly. They all come here, and some never leave.’ Jackson.
Mr Parker
On the snow-covered sidewalks of Paradise, Alex Patree—better known as Preacher—arrives, playing the hottest horn in the coolest clubs. As his hypnotic melodies captivate the residents, only one person knows the real reason he’s here.
Preacher’s music may be heavenly, but his intentions are anything but angelic. Beneath the charm and the sultry wail of his sax, a dangerous game is about to unfold.
Will the residents of Paradise see through his façade before it’s too late?
“When the preacher comes to town, you better be ready.” Mr Parker.
BlingBling
In the final instalment of the Paradise series, the formidable BlingBling—queen of Little Kowloon—faces her greatest challenge yet.
For years, YangSui has ruled Chinatown with an iron grip. Now, he has set his sights on Little Kowloon. But BlingBling isn’t one to surrender without a fight.
With danger closing in, she must rely on every ounce of cunning and wit to protect her empire. The odds are stacked against her, and she may have no choice but to call on the residents of Paradise to stand by her side.
In a world where diamonds are a girl’s best friend and enemies lurk in every shadow, BlingBling must keep her friends close—and her enemies even closer—if she hopes to emerge victorious.
‘Diamonds are a girl’s best friend. Keep your friends close and your enemies closer.’ BlingBling.