Tempting Fate: A Novel

When desire threatens everything she loves, one woman must face the cost of temptation in this novel from New York Times –bestselling author Jane Green.

What is a woman's greatest temptation? How far will she go to find fulfillment—and how much is she willing to lose? Tempting Fate is an unforgettable, enthralling novel about the risks and rewards of "having it all" from beloved New York Times–bestselling author Jane Green.

Gabby and Elliott have been happily married for eighteen years. They have two daughters. They have a beautiful, loving home. Forty-three-year-old Gabby is the last person to have an affair. She can't relate to the way her friends desperately try to cling to the beauty and allure of their younger years. And yet she too knows her youth is quickly slipping away. She could never imagine how good it would feel to have a handsome younger man show interest in her . . . until the night it happens.

Matt makes Gabby feel sparkling, fascinating, alive—something she hasn't felt in years. What begins as a long-distance friendship soon develops into an emotional affair. Intoxicated, she has no choice but to step ever deeper into the allure of attraction and attention, never foreseeing the life-changing consequences that lie ahead. If she makes one wrong move, she could lose everything—and find out what really matters most.

Praise for Jane Green:

"Jane Green is one of the best writers of women's fiction today." —Marian Keyes

"Jane Green helped define a generation of smart, emotionally resonant women's fiction." — The New York Times

"A writer whose novels consistently combine heart, intelligence, and deep emotional truth." — USA Today

"Green's work stands out for its compassion, insight, and ability to make readers feel truly understood." — Publishers Weekly

"Jane Green has an extraordinary gift for writing about women as they really are." — The Guardian

"One of the most influential voices in contemporary women's fiction." — Entertainment Weekly