The Player + the Pact = I Do

By: Louise Bay

Narrated by: Shane East, Erin Mallon

Length: 7 hrs and 37 mins

Publisher's summary

I hate my boss. Like, loathe him. Two years ago, he semi-broke my heart and he still doesn’t remember who I am. Okay so I was covered in electric blue body paint, and wearing a wig, but is that a good excuse to not remember the girl you said was your destiny?

Now I’m stuck working for the jerk because only he can give me the job I really want—manager of his hotel.

When he needs a fake fiancé for business reasons, there’s an easy solution—blackmail. He has to give me a trial run as hotel manager in return for wearing his ring.

It’s a perfect plan until he remembers when we first met.

Things suddenly shift and now he’s looking at me with eyes that see straight through to the real me, touching me with hands that make me weak and kissing me with a mouth that threatens to do things to me they don’t even talk about in movies.

There’s just one wrinkle. I don’t trust him not to break my heart again.

A standalone marriage pact romance from USA Today bestselling author Louise Bay.

©2024 Louise Bay (P)2024 Louise Bay

Another great story with exceptional narration.

Another Louise Bay story that doesn’t disappoint. I could listen to these narrators every day, they are amazing. I never put the book, it was so good.

Fake Engagement Agreement, Slow Burn, Great HEA

While on the surface this seems like a typical fake engagement read, it is so much more. Leo and Jules both carry some heavy baggage. Leo, despite his success, continues to feel like he is not enough and Jules is dealing with some extreme abandonment issues stemming from her relationship with her dad. This story was a slow burn but it was so satisfying to see Leo and Jules stumble into a relationship. I loved how they slowly let their walls down. This was my first book by Louise Bay but ti won’t by my last. I really enjoyed this story and Leo and Jules are everything! The narrators were fantastic. They meshed well together and made the story more interesting. Loved this audio and this story. Can't wait for the next story

Really good book

Another really good book from Louise. I’m such fan. The narration is amazing. I’m looking forward to the next book

Great Story!

Three of my favorite people involved in this audiobook! Louise, because she is an awesome writter!!!! And Shane and Erin are ALWAYS great!!!!!! A must listen!!!!!

fun determination

this was a fun story the main character was definitely determined in what she was going to do she wanted to be in charge of that hotel and was determined to do whatever it took and well he was also very determined hence the pack this was a fun story with their pack and how they it all played out the I enjoyed both narrators they did a good job with the story I always feel that the good narrator elevates the story and it did do that

Sweet and Heartwarming!

I read it, and loved it. The audiobook version is great. Leo and Jules's story is sweet, and heartwarming story. They are both interesting characters. This is a beautifully written billionaire boss romance. I liked the fake engagement, the slow burn romance, the banter, the humor, the friendship, and the sizzling chemistry. The supporting characters are great. Shane East and Erin Mallon did an excellent job bringing this story to life. This is a great team author/narrators. I enjoyed it. Louise Bay never disappoints.

4 chili peppers

The 2 major spicy scenes were great, but I wish there were more. Characters had great chemistry!

a delightful fake relationship book

Leo and Jules start with a meet cute for history books that goes sideways. 2 years later they meet when she's good assistant. He needs a fake fiance she needs an opportunity. although the story is as old as the twists are fun and make the story fresh.

Female narrator issues

I don’t mean to be so harsh, but I am not sure why authors use Erin Mallon especially for male voices and accents. Her British accent was terrible. I almost returned the audible but stick with it because of Shane East. I would give Shane five stars because he is always charming and believable with his narrations plus he does a great American accent. I like that cast narrations are becoming popular even if it is just two narrators. You avoid having one gender voice the opposite gender. I enjoy Louise Bay’s books but this one had no spark or chemistry between the characters.