The Dating Pact

Synopsis

He's acting royalty. She's a nurse at The Royal hospital. What happens when their scripted romance starts to feel too real...?When Ellie bluffs her way into a high-end party with her best friend, the last thing she expects is to end up going home with infamous actor Alex King, because he's too drunk to remember what hotel he's staying in. When the paparazzi catch them together the morning after, their new friendship suddenly becomes the tabloids' front page!Alex needs a plus-one. Not only is his brother marrying his ex, but he has become the villain in the eyes of the press. With a loved-up date by his side, the public might finally see him as moving on and his new play might finally get the ticket sales it needs.But a wedding in the Bahamas, surrounded by gorgeous celebrities, with the paparazzi lurking everywhere, is plus-sized Ellie's worst nightmare. Even as Alex's displays of affection become more real and less fake, will she lose a part of herself during their pact?Lucy lives in Essex, UK, with her husband, two children, and two cats. She is a director for the RNA where she has volunteered for 4 years and has published 10 historical romances for Mills & Boon which have been translated into German, French and Italian.Kathryn Drysdale is best known for role in Netflix’s Bridgerton. Her distinctive and versatile voice brings characters to life with her ability to do accents. She has narrated books by Daphne Du Maurier and well known YA series Slated by Teri Terry.Josh Cowdery is known for his role in films and TV series in particular Wrath of Man. He also voice acts on a lot of video games including Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga. This is his first audiobook narration. © Lulu Morris (P) 2025 DK AudioThese files have been updated on the 5th March 2026, please re-download the files if you have previously downloaded them. ‘A fabulous fake dating page-turner with a relatable heroine and a flawed hero you cannot help falling in love with. Absolute swoon!’ - Virginia Heath, bestselling author of Never Fall for Your Fiancée??'At the intersection of Notting Hill and The Proposal, you’ll find this plus-size gem, packed full of heart and humour.' - Laura Carter, author of Brits of Manhattan series??'The world's most relatable East End heroine meets Hollywood royalty in this hilarious fake dating romp with all the feels. It's full of chemistry and real heart, along with the laughs. Lulu Morris has written a banger!' - Leonie Mack, author of A Year in Venice series?'An absolute page turner of a romcom that will have you laughing and crying at all the right moments!' - Annabel French author of The Chateau series