
The Break-Up Pact A Novel
Two best friends who haven’t spoken in ten years pretend to date after break-ups with their respective exes go viral, in this delightfully fun and deeply emotional novel.
June and Levi were best friends as teenagers—until the day they weren’t. Now June is struggling to make rent on her beachside tea shop, Levi is living a New York cliché as a disillusioned hedge fund manager and failed novelist, and they've barely spoken in years.
But after they both experience public, humiliating break-ups with their exes that spread like wildfire across TikTok rabbit holes and daytime talk shows alike, they accidentally make some juicy gossip of their own—a photo of them together has the internet convinced they're a couple. With so many people rooting for them, they decide to put aside their rocky past and make a pact to fuel the fire. Pretending to date will help June’s shop get back on its feet and make Levi’s ex realize that she made a mistake. All they have to do is convince the world they're in love, one swoon-worthy photo opp at a time.
Two viral break-ups. One fake relationship. Five sparkling, heart-pounding dates. June and Levi can definitely pull this off without their hearts getting involved. Because everyone knows fake dating doesn’t come with real feelings. Right?
Reviews

Amanda @asteil
Cute rom-com but not super original.

Des@mechaderay
A fake dating, second chance romance with a hint of tragedy, found family, best friend shenanigans, beach runs, scones, and all the butterflies. A perfect summer read with a HEA and plenty of antics to keep you laughing. I enjoyed the characters and all the layers between them over their years of friendships. It was a light, hopeful read. The FMC was relatable and someone you could imagine yourself being around while the MMC was at times a little mysterious, but always swoony. This does give love triangle vibes at times, but it clears itself up.

Cici Pearson@cocoisabird

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