Allison Franklin:Accardi

MainCharacters

Genevieve: Genevieve is a strong-willed and independent woman with a sharp wit. She has a close relationship with her sister Jada and a contentious one with Mallory. Her past is marked by the loss of her mother, which has made her fiercely protective of her family. Matteo: Matteo is a complex character dealing with deep grief after the recent deaths of his mother and brother. He is initially portrayed as brooding and mysterious, but as the story unfolds, his vulnerability and need for connection become apparent. His interactions with Genevieve reveal a softer side, and he has a protective nature. Development: Genevieve and Matteo's relationship begins with a bet but quickly evolves into something deeper. Their night together is filled with emotional revelations and a growing connection. Despite their initial intentions, they find comfort and understanding in each other, leading to a bond that neither expected.

Main Themes

The novel explores themes of grief, healing, and the unexpected connections that can form between people. Through the characters' interactions and personal struggles, 'Accardi' highlights the importance of vulnerability and the healing power of human connection.

Hot Chapters

Chapter Four

Matteo pulled his knees up to his chest. 'I told you at the bar I am not looking for sex. I’ve had a rough couple of… years,' he said with a weighted sigh. He looked up at her and his hazel eyes shown gold in the light from the lamp beside him. 'I just want you to lie with me. Maybe let me hold you so I can get a few hours of sleep.'

Chapter Nine

Gen looked up into Matteo’s handsome face. All at once all the warnings, the paranoia and nerves evaporated in the air around her. 'So I get to see you in your dress after all,' he continued. 'Do you want to come in or would you prefer the slow, agonizing death that goes along with hypothermia?'

Chapter One

Genevieve’s stomach plummeted when Mallory laid her hand of cards down on the table with a smug grin. She blamed the alcohol… and Mallory’s intolerably shrill voice that drove her to join the card game. Normally she was a good poker player. Mallory, however, seemed to be sunglass-wearing, tv-competition good.

Chapter Three

Genevieve stared out the window as they drove through the streets of New York. Bright lights lit up the sky and she sighed, longing for the starry nights she’d grown up with. She never liked New York. When her father moved her there when she was a teenager, he promised it would be a grand adventure. Instead it felt suffocating.

Chapter Two

For a moment, Gen wondered if he heard her. He continued to drink his whiskey with slow deliberate sips broken only by the occasional drag of his cigarette. 'Look,' Gen continued on. 'You don’t have to take me home. Just walk out of the bar with me. It’s not like I have to record our session or…' 'Then how do you expect them to believe you?'