what a wonderful book. full of sunshine, food and shining characters. everything was sharp and spot on gorgeous from the views of the local scenery to the views of the local people and main characters. this book was delicious. talking of delicious. yum to the food and descriptions of it! mmmmmm i wish i had the talent to cook the food or the money to go there for it haha.

this is how the author came to write abut her book >>> "hi! It's me, the author! I love this book. It's my debut novel and it was an adventure to write and I am so excited to get it into your hands! I hope you love this story about learning to overcome your past, trust in your future and believe in yourself! I also hope it makes you hungry for baklava and long for an adventure-filled getaway! Happy reading!"

and i couldn't agree more with her words or what she was trying to portray. plus you need to go to the authors Instagram and see her baklava video! its on delightful dish and sits so well with this book. infact it would sit well eaten right alongside it :D Jenni was such a endearing character. you could really see how things had gotten to her and how she felt the way she did. and when Niko stepped in to her world it was like someone was slowly pulling back the curtains on her heart and bravery. not just in what he saw in her but also what he showed and allowed her to see in herself again.
this book was just wonderful. escape into it and just be. just be.

4.5 ⭐️

I was completely swept away by Accidental Getaway — it’s the perfect summer read, but it’s also so much more than that.

First, the setting in Mykonos absolutely stole my heart! The descriptions of the island — the sun, the beaches, the winding alleys, the delicious food — made me feel like I was right there. It’s one of the main reasons I picked up this book, and it did not disappoint. The atmosphere is vivid and immersive, adding a whole new layer to the story.

The characters are just as wonderful. Jenni is such a relatable protagonist — strong yet vulnerable, doing her best to heal and find herself again. I really appreciated how honestly her journey was portrayed. And Niko? He’s the perfect romantic interest: kind, patient, charming, and attentive. I found myself looking forward to every scene he was in! The secondary characters, like Ana and Alexander, were equally delightful and brought so much warmth and humor — I caught myself laughing out loud more than once.

Beyond the sun and romance, this book bravely explores the aftermath of emotional abuse and the invisible scars it leaves behind. It shows how deeply an abusive relationship can cloud your judgment and shake your sense of reality until you no longer trust your own instincts. Jenni’s story highlights how difficult — yet vital — it is to heal, to see the truth, and to rebuild a life you can trust again.

Accidental Getaway balances heavy, important themes with moments of pure joy, laughter, and hope. It’s a heartfelt, beautifully written reminder that sometimes an unexpected escape can lead you back to yourself.

*** Thank you to NetGalley and Victory Editing for kindly providing me with a copy of this book; all opinions expressed are honest and voluntary ***

Congratulations to Molly Gray on an impressive debut! Accidental Getaway is both beautifully written and emotionally resonant.

Quick Opinion 💭: A heartwarming journey of healing coupled with a respectful romance

Why I Read This 📌: I received an ARC via Net Galley and the premise hooked me!

My Summary 📝: Jenni accidentally signs up for what she believes is a business trip meant to revive her stalling career, but upon landing in Mykonos, it becomes clear that this is far more than a professional reset and in fact is a life-altering getaway.

My Review 🇬🇷 : This novel strikes a thoughtful balance between emotional healing and romantic discovery. Jenni’s post-breakup journey portrays the slow, deeply personal process of rediscovering yourself after leaving a toxic relationship. Her growth felt honest and raw, and it mirrored real-life emotional shifts I’ve experienced, making the story incredibly resonant. The romance did not feel like the sole focus, which allowed the characters to develop with remarkable depth. And yet, it’s one of the most respectful and emotionally intelligent love stories I’ve read in a while. Niko was a standout character, and his love was shown through consistent actions rather than declarations, making him feel imaginably real. The novel also weaves in strong feminist themes, a deep sense of female solidarity, and a rare portrayal of a male character who embodies those values with grace. It’s an emotionally rich, quietly powerful read about how healing doesn’t have to be loud to be life-changing.

LOVE LOVE LOVE.
Great read. East read. Cute story. Made me want a getaway.
Loved the leads. I just loved everything about this book

When Jenni accidentally volunteers to take on a hotel client for her pregnant boss, she’s surprised to learn that the presentation is in Mykonos and she has to leave in a few days. She’s hoping she can finally get her life back on track after she got dumped, fired and moved back into her parents house. As Jenni works with Niko, the charming hotel owner, to win over the hotel board, she finds herself drawn more to Niko and the island. What started as a professional trip soon blossoms into something deeper as Niko helps Jenni discover the true Mykonos and, in turn, her authentic self. The question remains, can Jenni secure the deal and keep Niko in her life?

I LOVED Molly Gray’s portrayal of Niko helping Jenni get a real feel of Mykonos. The imagery was beautiful and I was instantly transported to the shores of Greece and wishing I had my own Greek chef! I really enjoyed the way Jenni worked through her lingering trauma from her prior relationship and how she was supported by those around her in Greece.

For me, this was a 4 star read! It was a quick, easy, fun beach read and I would recommend it to friends! Jenni is a FMC you are rooting for and Niko is a MMC that you can’t help but to instantly fall for. I thought the supporting characters fit perfectly into the vibe of the book. I wish Jenni would have had her break through a little sooner, but only because I wanted more time with her and Niko!

Thank you to Victory Editing for providing this book for review consideration via NetGalley. All opinions are my own.

This book is the ultimate rom-com escape — think sun-soaked Greece, career redemption, and slow-burn sparks with a smoldering hotel manager 😍🇬🇷

Jenni Swanson is having a quarter-life crisis 🍕😭 fired, dumped, and stuck in her childhood bedroom. But when she's thrown a once-in-a-lifetime pitch in Mykonos, she grabs her (probably overstuffed) suitcase and takes off ✈️👠

Enter: Niko 😎☀️ the brooding, beautiful hotel manager who serves up Greek charm like it's baklava on a silver platter 🥐✨. He sees Jenni in a way she forgot to see herself strong, smart, and more than enough 💪💕

You’ll adore:
🍋 Breathtaking sunsets + beachy scenes
🍷 Mouthwatering Greek food (you’ll be craving spanakopita by chapter 3)
📈 A heroine rediscovering her voice and confidence
🧿 Flirty moments, accidental adventures, and just the right touch of drama

This book is like a Mediterranean breeze — light, romantic, refreshing, and full of heart 💌🌊

This book simply put was just a lot of fun!
The characters were so much fun, and their chemistry was adorable.
I thought the writing was quick, fun and engaging.
Overall, I very much enjoyed reading this new title.

A fun escape from my normal darker genres. This read was light, but it did have some mention to some darker topics. I found Jenni and Niko to both be quite endearing and it was refreshing to read a closed door romance. This is a great read for romance lovers as well as people who want to test the genre or have a book hangover and need the perfect light read to get out of that hangover slump.

4.5*
Accidental getaway is a fast-paced story perfect for summer. it is a story about a woman overcoming past trauma and learning to love and forgive herself in the atmospheric setting of Mykonos, greece, while maybe finding a little love as well. it is full of fun adventures, loveable characters and so much food it will make you hungry.

i truly enjoyed this story, seeing how far Jenni comes throughout was lovely. Her journey of self discovery was so well done in my opinion. while this is a love story, that wasn't the main focus for me. Jenni learning that she can take a breath and the world isn't going to end and everything is not her fault was. Niko was also a breath of fresh air from all the brooding billionaires i usually read about. His support and respectfulness of Jenni was nice to see.

I do think my only issue with this story isn't really with the story itself but me as a person who cant handle awkwardness. Jenni is a very clumsy character and very anxious. and as an anxious person myself i felt very represented with her thoughts but her actions caused me some second hand embarrassment.

Star rating 4.5
Would I recommend? YES
I was never against visiting Greece but to be honest this story might have moved Greece to my top 5 vacation spots I want to visit. Especially if the food is as amazing as it was mentioned.
The story follows Jenni Swanson, after being fired, dumped, and living back at her childhood home as an assistant in a marketing firm. She is miserable and missing her confidence, but she jumps to an opportunity in the spur of the moment to take over her boss to pitch a marketing plan for a resort in Mykonos. As expected from the cover, Jenni is met with an unreasonably attractive resort manager, Niko, and she gets a personal tour guide to Mykonos in the process. However Jenni will need to fight all the trauma of her past relationship and past job in the process of her gaining her confidence back.
With that said Jenni is a clumsy, mumbling, nervous mess and I love her for it. can you imagine getting stung by a jellyfish while in a topless beach. Yeah, I was secondhand embarrassed and that was only the first half of her experience. Jenni and Niko are surrounded by an array of supporting characters that were adorable including Piper, Jenni’s best friend and Ana, Niko’s cousin.

4.5 ⭐️ As someone who is still a young professional, but also not a newbie in the corporate world, I really enjoyed this perspective. It’s often a looked-over part of your 20s/30s, where you aren’t as naive as you once were (you cringe at who you were), but can acknowledge you don’t know the right answer always. Jenni’s character sums that up well, all while processing grief of a traumatic relationship.

‘Accidental Getaway’ is a warm hug of a book that gives ‘Emily in Paris’ vibes. It’s funny, but it tugs at the heartstrings…the right balance for a good rom com!

I will say this has me extra excited to visit Greece!

A special thank you to NetGalley, Molly Gray, and her team for the ARC.