The Christmas Pact
Light hearted
Heartwarming
Sweet

The Christmas Pact

Vi Keeland2020
From New York Times Bestselling authors Vi Keeland and Penelope Ward comes a standalone holiday novella. Eggnog. Check. Roaring fire. Check. Hot romance book. Check! Riley Kennedy's emails keep getting crossed with her male colleague, Kennedy Riley. The infuriating man forwards them along with his annoying commentary and unsolicited advice. At least she never has to see him in person, since they work in different locations...until they come face to face at the office holiday party. As luck would have it, Kennedy turns out to be outrageously handsome...though still a jerk. Yet somehow he's able to charm her out on the dance floor-and convince her to participate in his crazy scheme: he'll go home with Riley for a Christmas party and pretend to be her boyfriend, if Riley agrees to be his date to a wedding. It sounds easy enough. Little by little, however, the act they're putting on starts to feel like so much more than a Christmas pact-and Riley's about to learn there's more to Kennedy than she ever imagined.
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Barbara Williford@barbarawilliford
3 stars
Aug 13, 2023

Riley Kennedy’s emails keep getting sent to Kennedy Riley. When he forwards them, he adds his bit of commentary which is invasive and annoying. When they finally meet, they realize that they can keep each other mutually over the holidays by being each other’s dates to family functions. A cute little rom-com.

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Barbara Williford@barbarawilliford
3 stars
Jan 15, 2023

Riley Kennedy’s emails keep getting sent to Kennedy Riley. When he forwards them, he adds his bit of commentary which is invasive and annoying. When they finally meet, they realize that they can keep each other mutually over the holidays by being each other’s dates to family functions. A cute little rom-com.

+1
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Hyacinthe Karin@hyacinthe
5 stars
Jan 7, 2023

If this was a movie, it’d be the feel-good kind. Cute and sweet story.

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Lover of Romance @addictedtoromance
4 stars
Jan 1, 2023

This was such a darling Audiobook. It was short and sweet and just a nice enjoyable listen. I will be honest in that I normally don't pick up illustrated books, but I really chose this because of the authors that narrators that do this book and its part of the plus audible membership and I really have been wanting to take advantage of this a bit more. I found The Christmas Pact to be an adorable enemies to lovers/office type of romance. It also has elements of letters involved in the story. I really adored the chemistry between the characters, their bantering was adorable and loved seeing how they build their relationship and the brief level of strong emotion that is so vividly portrayed. It was such a satisfying read and if you are looking for a fun Christmas novella, you definitely need to try this one out!

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Ve @ve_xo
4 stars
Aug 26, 2022

Cute and quick audiobook! Super funny :)

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Elisa Bieg@bookishexpat
4 stars
Aug 26, 2022

A bit cheesy towards the end, but lots of funny moments and overall a very enjoyable. The narrators did such a fantastic job! I’m so picky with audiobook narrators but they were great. I don’t usually read romance, but I gave this a shot because it was one of the free audible originals for December and I was in a book slump. I’m really glad I did! Short, sweet, and quite fun. Recommended.

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Tace@bookedonstarlight
4 stars
Aug 10, 2022

A cute, feel good easy rom com read!

+3
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tee@softeyed
5 stars
Jul 25, 2022

*chefs kiss* loved it, mwah! currently has me in tears.

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Shannon Arputharaj@shannonarputharaj
2 stars
May 23, 2022

This is literally the most childish writing I’ve ever read. If you’ve never read a contemporary romance and never want to read one again, I recommend this; it has every trope and cliche you could ever hope to encounter

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Sav Kay@savkay
4 stars
Jan 15, 2022

First Christmas book of the season 😌! Also I know it was short, but they didn’t actually have sex, which i was sad about, because the chemistry was there but no steamy times to really culminate it🥴.

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Tatiana Alvarez @heartoftati
4 stars
Jan 12, 2022

Super cute and fast paced!

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Alexis @alexisdanielle
4 stars
Nov 16, 2021

4/5 Stars I enjoyed this so much more than I thought I would. I read it all in one sitting. It was cute, I enjoyed the romance and the writing was good. I also enjoyed that it was a christmas romance that involved Christmas! Overall a good read and would recommend

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Kim@kimberlyfayereads
5 stars
Oct 6, 2021

This was a really fun way to spend a little over 2 hours. Riley and Kennedy’s enemies to friends with a side of fake it till you make it was too stinking cute. It gave me giggles and a few feels. (And tears.) Loved.

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Amy Arthun Lorton @amyart
3 stars
Oct 3, 2021

I got this for free through Audible and was hoping it would be like a Hallmark Christmas Movie. I found the guy to be unlikeable and that got in the way of things.

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Bailey Corblies@baileycorbs
2 stars
Dec 10, 2024
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Holli Clark@holliloves
5 stars
Dec 18, 2021
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sofia 🥀@booksofia
3 stars
Dec 6, 2021
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Angela kane @angela1014
4 stars
Apr 30, 2024
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Melissa Railey@melrailey
4 stars
Jan 18, 2024
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Kenzi Linton@delicatedayreads
2 stars
Dec 4, 2023
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Zaira A @zai
4 stars
Jul 28, 2023
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loren@dariustory
5 stars
Feb 10, 2023
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Jacqueline Englund@jackiereads
3 stars
Feb 6, 2023
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camilla@alittlelife
4 stars
Jan 18, 2023