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?
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How did I not read this author sooner?
When I picked up The Break Up Pact , I didn't know what to expect because I hadn't read anything by Emma Lord; nevertheless, I had heard fantastic things about her. The story started out a little slow, and it took a few chapters to get into the story. When the story picked up, I realized I was in trouble and would have issues putting the book down. I adored June and Levi from the beginning, and the moment they started talking and hanging out again, you could tell how much history there was between them. I loved how realistic their connection was; unlike some romance novels, it wasn't hurried. I was cheering for June and Levi even before the fake dating began. I hoped they'd realize how much they mean to each other.
I admired how realistic most of the story was. Both Levi and June were dealing with serious adult issues, with both their careers and moving on past their breakups. You feel for both and probably can relate to most of the issues they were dealing with. It made it simpler to identify with both characters. The one thing I didn’t understand was why they became famous after their public breakups. It did make it for a much more interesting storyline, though. There were a couple of instances where I burst out laughing. I adored that it was humorous. In addition to June and Levi, I adored most of the supporting characters, including June's brother and his fiancée, June's best friend. I loved how June and Levi were surrounded by so much love and support. It was very touching.
The Break Up was such heart-warming story. I loved going on the journey with June, Levi, and their friends. I loved how fake dating worked out in this book; it’s one of the best and most believable ones that I have read. I enjoyed Emma Lord's novel so much that I picked up her newest one, The Rival , at the library and can't wait to start reading it! I highly suggest it to anyone who enjoys romance.
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