The Partner Plot

By: Kristina Forest

Narrated by: Aure Nash, Benjamin Charles

Two former high school sweethearts get a second chance in this marriage of convenience romance by Kristina Forest, author of The Neighbor Favor.

To Violet Greene, fashion is everything. As a successful celebrity stylist, she travels all over the world, living out her dreams. Professionally, she’s thriving, but her personal life is in shambles. After surviving a very public breakup with her ex-fiancé six months ago, Violet is now determined to focus on her career. But life hands her something—or rather, someone—that might derail everything…

Xavier Wright did not expect to run into his high school girlfriend Violet—the girl he once thought he’d marry—on a birthday trip to Vegas. As a high school teacher and basketball coach, he rarely leaves his New Jersey hometown, so what were the chances? But when the initial shock wears off, they decide to celebrate together. They feel young and reckless as they party the night away—and reckless they clearly were when the following morning, they wake up beside each other with rings on their fingers.

Their impulsive nuptials might be a blessing in disguise, though, when they realize that both of their careers could benefit from the marriage. So they play the part of a blissfully wedded couple. Yet when their passion comes hurling back, they realize their feelings are just as real as they were back when they were teens. But are their lives too different to stick it through or will they finally get a happy ending?

©2024 Kristina Forest (P)2024 Penguin Audio

Critic reviews

“The Partner Plot is a top tier second chance romance. The pining! The heartache! The spice! Kristina weaves a love story that feels familiar yet entirely fresh. Xavier and Violet jump off the page and directly into your heart. You’ll be shouting at this book as you read, but all along you’re just rooting for them to get over themselves and fall into each other and when they do… *sigh*. Kristina could write my to do list and I’d read it faithfully. This fantastic book is no exception.”—Erin Hahn, author of Built to Last and Friends Don’t Fall in Love

“The Partner Plot is everything I’m looking for in a romance. Violet and Xavier’s swoon-worthy second chance journey stole my heart—a chemistry-filled and thoroughly satisfying exploration of what it takes to turn first love into forever love. I’ll read anything Kristina Forest writes!”—Ava Wilder, author of Will They or Won’t They

"Forest's novel is a sweet portrayal of first love and second chances. Violet and Xavier are memorable, real, and vulnerable as they struggle with career sacrifices and the fear of more heartbreak. Yet they were destined from the start—and Forest's romance never misses a shot. A second-chance slam-dunk."—Kirkus, starred review

Love black rom-com

I have “binged-listened” this series and enjoyed the love stories from the Greene sisters. The Partner Plot is my fave so far, I can’t wait to check out “The Love Lyric” next.

Sidenote: The Partner Plot received a 5 because the narrators were more aligned with characters and the storyline was everything —all around awesome!

Sweet story

The high school sweetheart tagline and intro will hook you but the slight bumps along the way will keep you. I don’t like saying negative things but the narrations kind of affected this story for me, but overall it was a sweet romance and I enjoyed listening. Finished it in 1 day and a half

A Beautiful Love Story

This was such a great book with a great story line, good flow, and great narrators. There are likable characters and antagonists you can appreciate. I love how the author laid out the story by mixing the timelines together. It was done flawlessly. Listened to the first two books back-to-back. Can’t wait for the third book to come out in February (2025)!

Fun read!

Great read, I love narration for Violet’s POV! Xavier’s was okay, but the story was amazing! Very tropey but the trope was done well so I cannot complain!

A truly wholesome love story

Idek what to say about this one because I literally have no remarks whatsoever. Violet abd Xavier were highschool sweethearts (with matching tattoos) and there is probably nothing I like more than second chance! Except for maybe fake dating and this one had that as well (fake married actually but that's even better). This was a slow burn and they were sweet, adorably in love and as grown-ups, after some reluctance, got much better at communicating their feelings and found their way to each other. I loved how important Violet's job is to her and how it never suffered and she never had to change herself or her aspirations to be with Xavier. And his fears of not being enough for her were understandable but I loved how he worked through it all. It was just so wholesome! And I read it as audiobook which was also a great experience.

So good!

This was such a good installment to this series; I actually kinda forgot that it was part of a series because it stands alone so well, Kristina is a really good storyteller; I look forward to reading the rest in the series (and now I wanna go back and read the first one again)! BRAVA!

True love never dies

I loved Lilly’s story but by far this is my favorite one yet because it took a lot for them to get bs I together

So cute.

Very Sweet, romantic and quick read. Super cute storyline, characters and perfect ending. Onto the next Greene sister book

Lovely Book

Thoroughly enjoyed this book! I hope there’s a sequel. Loved the story line of chasing dreams and not being afraid to be your true self

Love story!

Need a romantic love story?!,? This was it. So sweet andloving. This book was realistic and relatable ,