THE GREEK'S NINE MONTH SURPRISE by Jennifer Faye is the second in her Brides For The Greek Tycoons series. I hadn't read the first before delving into this story -- and it did not matter a bit. Faye made me laugh with her talented use of dialog that was witty and charming. She really got into her characters psyche and shared that with the reader through disarmingly spot on dialog. Moving through scenes it was easy to see the characters change.

I'm sure you can guess what the surprise is. Sofia Moore was attending the wedding of her best friend and caught the eye of Niko Stravos -- the bride's long lost cousin. She was having a great time finally moving past an engagement that was doomed in more ways than one. Niko was a really good looking guy and Sofia decided to be bold and ask him to dance. They were both singles -- why not enjoy this wonderful party. Sofia was tired of following the whims of someone else. This was her way of showing how she was becoming her own person. A woman with a mind who wasn't timid. No more second guessing for Sofia.

Niko is unexpectedly thrust into the position at the helm of his family's trust. Sure he had been groomed for it but when his grandfather suddenly died Niko's world became firmly entrenched in his new responsibilities. Niko had lots of ideas to change the company's focus which meant he had little or no time for a personal life. Then Sofia reemerged from the shadows of a delightful night that still brought a smile to Niko's face. Surprise.

Sofia is determined that this pregnancy wouldn't change her plans to move back home and pursue a degree. At home she had a huge support group. She could do this. But she had to let Niko know about the baby in case he would like to have a role in the child's life. They could co-parent or not -- either way it was only right to let him know.

Niko took the news in a surprisingly positive manner. Sure he would like to be part of his child's life. He would gladly support him but Sofia felt okay on her own. Niko was pretty certain he could convince Sofia that letting him have a greater role would be the smart decision. But Sofia wasn't going to ever let anyone control her life. After all it wasn't as if she and Niko were in love. Without love there was no need to continue any relationship outside caring for their child.

Niko was on a quest to clear out personal items in family holdings that were to be part of a business agreement. With each site his life became enriched with knowledge of his past. He was growing personally. And with each step Niko was seeing his relationship with Sofia clearer and clearer. Now he had to broker the most important deal of his life.

Cinderella had a fairy godmother. Jennifer Faye employed a fairy grandfather of sorts. THE GREEK'S NINE MONTH SURPRISE is a delightful, light-hearted look at finding love when least expecting it.

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