The Break-Up Pact: A Novel BY Emma Lord

In Emma Lord's latest novel, The Fake Date Pact, two estranged best friends, June and Levi, find themselves thrust back into each other's lives under the most unexpected circumstances. After a decade of silence and a series of personal setbacks, June, who is struggling to keep her beachside tea shop afloat, and Levi, a disillusioned hedge fund manager and failed novelist, reconnect in the wake of highly publicized break-ups that have gone viral.

The fallout from their break-ups has led to a whirlwind of gossip, and when a candid photo of June and Levi together starts circulating online, the internet mistakenly believes they're a couple. Seeing an opportunity amidst their respective crises, June and Levi agree to fake a romance. For June, it's a chance to draw attention to her struggling business, while Levi hopes to make his ex regret her decision.

As they stage their relationship with carefully orchestrated photo ops and swoon-worthy dates, June and Levi must navigate the tricky waters of their pretend romance. The more they fake their feelings, the more real emotions begin to surface. With the world watching and expectations mounting, they soon realize that pretending to date might lead to unexpected consequences.

The Fake Date Pact is a charming blend of humor and heart, exploring the fine line between fake and genuine feelings. As June and Levi rekindle their friendship—and possibly something more—they discover that sometimes the best way to heal old wounds is to face them head-on.