Book Review: Fate Accompli by MM Jaye
Monica Mitchell arrives in Athens for a job interview but she has a secret agenda too. Alex Argiros, the owner of the company, is someone who���s been haunting her thoughts since childhood after a couple of humiliating episodes that she had to suffer in his presence. By seeking to prove herself as a competent professional working for him, she���s really looking to redeem her lost confidence.
She gets the job but soon finds out that seeking his approval is not enough; now she���s physically attracted to him as well, in a way that she cannot possibly resist.
Complications ensue when they both succumb to their sexual desire, and what���s more, now Monica has to try harder to disclose her true identity. Being the stepdaughter of Alex���s greatest enemy, she dreads that her intentions will be misread should he find out who she really is.
I was astounded by MM Jaye���s remarkable writing skills. The prose unfolds effortlessly, seamlessly, and generally reads like something an experienced author would write. Therefore, I was amazed that this is a debut novel. Another thing that surprised me greatly is MM Jaye���s proficient command of English despite being a native Greek speaker.
This book is a true delight to read; not only because of the humor that had me laughing out loud (especially the eating scene under the desk but let me not say more and spoil it!), but also because of the freshness of the prose. MM Jaye seems to have a natural gift for bringing scenery to life and that���s a delightful advantage in a story that unfolds in rare corners of Athens that still maintain their old charm; not to mention the breathtaking Greek island of Alonissos.
Fate Accompli is deliciously romantic, funny, sexy, and utterly believable. I found all the characters to be incredibly lifelike, tangible, as if they were people I knew in real life; real Athenians like me, living next door. MM Jaye knows her city well, its people, and the workings of the business world. This comes across very vividly and gives her novel the stamp of truth that is hard to resist, even if this genre is not someone���s favorite.
I���ve read a fair share of women���s fiction and I find this book to be one of the best I���ve read in this genre. It has it all; romance, humor and a satisfactory ending, which MM Jaye delivers with incredible mastery. The secrecy, the guessing game, the sweetness of the romance and the sexual tension between the two main characters are tantalizing elements that had me hooked to the last page. Highly recommended! If you enjoy women���s fiction, this is an author to keep an eye on! Already looking forward to the next book in the series.
My rating:
5-stars
An excellent love story set in Greek landscapes of iconic beauty
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