Ndidi is a billionaire widow. She decides, à la MacKenzie Scott, to create a foundation and give away her fortune. But her carefully orchestrated plan hits a roadblock when she starts falling for Geoffrey, the journalist covering the launch of her foundation. Oh, and she has a secret that could throw a wrench in both her work and her budding relationship!
I loved Major Gift. To me, it felt like the least romance-y of the 831 Stories books I’ve read so far, which was a good thing. The story centers first and foremost on Ndidi’s growth. Geoffrey is just part of that journey, which I appreciated. He is a strong male main character, and a good complement to her.
I said this about the last 831 Stories book I read, and I’ll say it again, this is a book about grownups and for grownups. There’s no fake drama created just to make the plot more interesting. Instead, we get two adults with their own baggage trying to find a way to be together. That’s all I really want from a romance.
Highly recommend this one.
Note: Thank you to NetGalley and 831 Stories for providing me with an Advanced Reading Copy.
