'The Pact' by Suzanne Wright is a contemporary romance novel that follows the story of Dax Mercier and Addison Davenport as they navigate a unique arranged marriage pact made years ago. The book delves into their journey of building a relationship based on honesty, loyalty, and mutual trust, showcasing their individual healing processes and growth as characters. The writing style is praised for its slow burn romance, well-developed characters, and engaging plot that includes elements of humor, drama, and sensuality.

Characters:

The characters are relatable and well-developed, showcasing growth in their relationships and connections to previous works.

Writing/Prose:

The writing style features familiar themes and humor, albeit with repetitive phrasing and exaggerated dialogue.

Plot/Storyline:

The plot centers on an arranged marriage between two characters who made a playful pact in their youth, facing predictable drama from past relationships and ex-partners.

Setting:

The setting is in a wealthy community in Florida, featuring interconnected characters from the author's previous works.

Pacing:

The pacing starts slow, allowing for character development, then accelerates as the romance unfolds.

“I don’t know why you keep giving me that look.” Sabrina sat across from me on a leather egg chair, idly picking at the silicone protector attached to the corner of my office desk. “I’m not saying any...

Notes:

The main characters, Addison and Dax, made a pact to marry if they were both single by Addison's 30th birthday.

Addison is portrayed as a 30-year-old single woman, which brings humor and relatability to the story.

The relationship between Addison and Dax is complicated by their past loves, which adds depth to the story.

There is a lot of drama involving ex-partners and family dynamics that the characters must navigate.

The book explores themes of grief, new love, trust, and loyalty.

Dax is characterized as a dominant and possessive 'bad boy' type, adding tension and chemistry to the story.

The story takes place in Redwater City, Florida, linking it to the author's previous works.

Many readers appreciate the lack of miscommunication between the main characters, which is a common trope in romance novels.

The secondary characters are well-developed and include ties to previous stories by the author, creating a sense of a larger universe.

Overall, the book is seen as a mix of humor, drama, and steamy romance, making it an engaging read.

Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings

Triggers and content warnings for The Pact include themes of grief, loss, ex-partner jealousy, and some instances of bullying.

Has Romance?

Yes, romance plays a central role in The Pact, with a strong focus on the relationship development between the protagonists.

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From The Publisher:

She should say no. Addison Davenport figures that most people likely would. But after having her life plans repeatedly derailed, she's come to wonder if her chance at marriage and kids ended with the death of her college boyfriend. So when business powerhouse Daxton "Dax" Mercier-a man who's suffered a similar loss, a man who's her first in every way-asks her to honor the fallback marriage pact they made years ago, she doesn't reject it out of hand.

Their partnership would be no more than a business transaction, but what's the point in holding out for love when it had granted her no guarantees in the past?

Maybe they could make a marriage work. Maybe. One thing is for certain: with the wounds of loss heavy on their souls and the fact that he's given up on finding the big L again, friendship would be all they'd have.

Love would never enter their picture. Ever. Not even for a moment.

Right?

October 2023

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410 pages

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1 comment(s)

Canan.

It Was OK

6 months

Keyifli bir okuma mıydı? Evet. Ama arka arkaya okuduğum için olsa gerek The Favor ile benzerlikler de hissettim.Aslında bu gayet de doğal bir şey haline geldi.Neyse ki canımı sıkan bir durum olmadı.

Dane ve Dax'in sessiz ve kapalı olması ✅

Addison'ın tıpkı annesi Vienna gibi en ufak sorunda kaçmak yerine durumla yüzleşmesi ✅

En önemlisi iletişime açık olmaları en keyif aldığım nokta oldu.

Tartışıyorlar ama uzatmadan durumu çözmeye çalışıyorlar. Karşılarına çıkan zorluklarda birbirlerini destekliyorlar.Şahane

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The Pact

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