Author: Emma Lord

Genre: Contemporary Romance

Publication Date: August 13, 2024

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (4/5)

June and Levi are former close friends who have known each other since they were kids traipsing through the woods and playing on the beach, along with June’s sister and brother. They haven’t spoken much in the years since Levi left for a job, and a future with his long-term girlfriend, in New York City. June is back in their hometown after many years traveling the world on crazy adventures with her own long-term partner, Griffin. When both of these old friends are involved in viral social media breakups, they decide to turn the tables on TikTok, reality TV, and all the rest by starting a fake relationship with each other.

I enjoyed both of the main characters and their individual growth throughout the story, as well as the ways in which they were able to come to terms with many different things that happened in their shared past. June and Levi know when to push each other, and when to give each other space, as only those who have a real understanding of each other can do. I loved the supporting characters in this story. Dylan, Mateo, and especially Sana, are the kind of friends and siblings anyone would be fortunate to have in any circumstances.

The Break-Up Pact will be a fun summer read for romance readers, so be sure to grab a copy for your beach bag when it comes out in August!

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for an ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review.