We Are the Match - by Mary E Roach (Paperback)

About the Book

"Paris is a fixer for mob families on the Grecian islands when a powerful crime lord hires her to investigate a bombing. Insinuating herself into Zarek's circle is the chance for revenge that Paris has been waiting for since she was a child. Years ago, Zarek wiped out everyone she loved. Now it's Paris's turn. Her target? Zarek's beautiful daughter, Helen. Helen wants nothing more than to abandon the violent world in which she was raised--and worse, an arranged marriage to a man she barely knows. In Paris, Helen sees the perfect tool to help her escape. And in Helen, Paris sees a desperate woman who will be the perfect revenge. As the two work together to find the bomber, and their connection becomes increasingly intimate, Zarek's empire grows more fragile and their own bonds of loyalty and purpose are tested. When murder sends them fleeing to Troy, danger only brings Paris and Helen closer together--in love, in fury, and in the will to survive. If Zarek wants a war, Paris and Helen are ready to ignite it"--

Book Synopsis

Two women in love and in danger. Mob families at war. An explosive and enthralling contemporary reimagining of the Helen of Troy myth set against the splendor of the Grecian islands.

Paris is a fixer for mob families on the Grecian islands when a powerful crime lord hires her to investigate a bombing. Insinuating herself into Zarek's circle is the chance for revenge that Paris has been waiting for since she was a child. Years ago, Zarek wiped out everyone she loved. Now it's Paris's turn. Her target? Zarek's beautiful daughter, Helen.

Helen wants nothing more than to abandon the violent world in which she was raised--and worse, an arranged marriage to a man she barely knows. In Paris, Helen sees the perfect tool to help her escape. And in Helen, Paris sees a desperate woman who will be the perfect revenge. As the two work together to find the bomber, and their connection becomes increasingly intimate, Zarek's empire grows more fragile and their own bonds of loyalty and purpose are tested.

When murder sends them fleeing to Troy, danger only brings Paris and Helen closer together--in love, in fury, and in the will to survive. If Zarek wants a war, Paris and Helen are ready to ignite it.

Review Quotes

"Original, clever, deftly crafted, and a riveting read from cover to cover...A prized pick..." --Midwest Book Review

"Ever wondered what would happen if the legendary Helen of Troy story took place in today's world? We Are the Match gives you the answer with a thrilling sapphic twist...The author breathes new life into this classic tale by transforming it into a contemporary LGBTQ+ story about forbidden love and loyalty. The chemistry between Helen and Paris crackles with tension--enemies to lovers at its finest." --ASLesbian

"A dark mafia romance just steaming with secrets and lies and revenge, backed upon a legendary Greek myth...an interesting spin on the Greek myth but also the genre. It's not easy to come across a well written dark steamy FF read, as most are short or just plain erotica. Thankfully, we are taken on an actual thrilling journey with these two, where side characters also gained my adoration and attention. We dive into the rabbit hole of crazy family drama, a world filled with controlling men and total psychos we can't wait to have killed off. Things are explosive in this read." --The Dragon Den Book Blog

"Sapphic, mafia, and Greek mythology-inspired? I absolutely had to check out Roach's newest, and was not disappointed. It's vicious, it's sexy, and the chemistry between Helen and Paris blazes." --Smart Bitches, Trashy Books

"The book straddles many genres. Knowledgeable fans may slot it in the subgenres of 'dark romance' or 'Mafia romance' (yup, that's a thing). But tough-talking heroine Paris could have stepped out of Raymond Chandler-like noir and Match moves as fast as a thriller." --Star Tribune

"We Are the Match is an intense, emotionally charged story that mixes raw action with beautiful writing. With its vivid descriptions, complex characters, and a world full of danger and desire, this book keeps you hooked from start to finish. The journey of Paris and Helen--driven by pain, power, and an unexpected connection--sticks with you long after you've turned the last page. It's a powerful story about survival, taking control, and transformation. I couldn't put it down, and I won't be forgetting it anytime soon. If you're into stories with high stakes, slow-burn tension, and lots of emotional depth, this one's definitely worth a read." --The Lesbian Review

"We Are the Match is a testament to Roach's skill as a storyteller. Her ability to weave complex characters and intricate plots into a cohesive and compelling narrative is truly remarkable. This novel is a powerful reminder of the enduring nature of myths and their ability to speak to the human condition across time and space." --Next Page Reviews

"I was all in for the tension, the flirting, the push and pull of two characters using one another, while slowly falling for one another; Paris' all consuming need for revenge against Helen's own plans and hopes for freedom, the power dynamics between them as Helen and Paris tried to use one another, and the scenes with Zarek where he felt like an honest threat to both Paris and Helen in very different ways...I loved it." --Joyfully Jay