pickI think I've read everything by Emma Lorde. This is the first adult romance and wow! It uses the fake dating trope, but does it in a fresh and fun way. I found myself connecting to the main character's grief over losing her sibling. I really enjoyed this.
pick3.5/5
Childhood friends June and Levi both go viral for being very publicly broken up with. When Levi returns to their hometown where June is running a tea shop, they decide to pretend to date to turn the situation around for their own benefit. With all their history, it's hard to for the dating to stay fake.
This was a fun romance that also touched on reconnection, community, and grief.
audiobook: The Break-Up Pact by Emma Lord
e-book: You Had Me at Happy Hour by Timothy Janovsky
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Before I took over Tea Tide, I imagined running a tea shop by the ocean would be like something out of a Hallmark movie.
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so-soEmma Lord‘s adult romance debut is finally here. How does it compare to her YA work? Read my full review here: https://debbybrauer.org/#the-breakup-pact
Publication is expected August 13.
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pickEmma Lord is known for her YA books and this is her adult romance debut. It's got all the right ingredients: a tea shop, scones, a romantic setting and two characters who you feel like you have known all of your life. I received this on audio and the narrator brought the story to life, allowing me to get lost in June and Levi's love story. If you are looking for a swoon worthy book for the holiday weekend, this one should be one you pick up.
The Break-Up Pact: A Novel | 
