What if the perfect proposal doesn't happen in paradise, but in the middle of real life - messy, complicated, and unplanned?Ethan has spent years convinced that men and women will never truly understand each other. Relationships, for him, have always ended in frustration - until Rosa.Rosa is unlike anyone he has ever met: beautiful, confident, and refreshingly direct. With her, Ethan rediscovers laughter, connection, and the possibility of lasting love. But Rosa also carries a truth that could change everything, and Ethan must face his own doubts and prejudices as their relationship deepens.From flirty first dates to awkward family dinners, from secrets whispered to the kind of commitment he never thought he was capable of, Ethan learns that love isn't about perfection or paradise - it's about honesty, courage, and choosing the person who makes your world feel complete.The Maldives Can Wait is a heartfelt contemporary romance, perfect for readers of Nicholas Sparks and Jojo Moyes. If you enjoy emotional, character-driven love stories with warmth, humour, and family drama, this novel will stay with you long after the last page.