Can two childhood friends find love through a marriage agreement?
Luke
Emma is the only woman I ever saw myself with but she sees me only as her best friend and childhood buddy. When I'm confronted by my mentor that my impending promotion is about to go up in smoke, I need to act swiftly for my sake and Emma's.
Emma
When my engagement ends abruptly, I find myself searching for a husband again although I know only one man can make my heart tick faster. Luke is my best friend and neighbor since we were kids. Too bad he doesn't see me as a woman but as his go to person. When he proposes we get married to save his promotion and my inheritance, I jump at the opportunity. I'll have him anyway I can, even as a fake husband.
Will Luke and Emma find the courage to step out of the dreaded friend-zone and finally admit their love for each other?
Love Pact is a later-in-life, friends-to-lovers, low angst with a smidge of suspense sweet and short arranged marriage romance novelette.