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The Love Contract
- Author
- Steph Vizard
- Narrator
- Hannah Fredericksen
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing
- Publish Date
- 24 September 2026
- Run Time
- 7 hours 35 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
What to expect
Can she (pretend to) love her neighbour?
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I didn't know the guy next door. And given he was now my daughter's manny and my fake boyfriend, I needed to find out.
Single mum Zoe had the parenting thing all figured out with little Hazel until a childcare drought derailed her plans to return to work. Enter Will, Zoe's nemesis and frustratingly handsome neighbour. When Will's boss mistakenly assumes Will is Hazel's father and insists he take parental leave, it seems like a simple white lie could get Zoe out of a jam and help Will to make partner at his law firm.
But life with an adorable toddler – and a growing attraction between Will and Zoe – is never as tidy as their agreement's bullet points and dry clauses suggest. As they get deeper into the lie, the lines between truth and fiction blur. But Zoe's hiding a secret and when it comes out, the consequences for all of them could be devastating.
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Perfect for fans of:
Fake dating
Enemies to lovers
Forced proximity
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Readers LOVE The Love Contract:
'A delightful page turner that had me laughing and feeling all the feels. A must read.' - Amazon reviewer, 5*
'Witty, sharp, warm, highly observant, and very relevant.' - Amazon reviewer, 5*
'Witty writing, amazing characters, some topical themes but also a timeless rom-com.' - Amazon reviewer, 5*
'Loved the characters in this, the dialogue, the undertones of serious beneath the comic aspects and loved the easy flow of writing.' - Amazon reviewer, 5*
Critics Review
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A witty, warm page-turner about love, friendship and the glorious chaos of new motherhood. We're officially Steph Vizard's biggest fans.
Ali Berg and Michelle Kalus, authors of The Book Ninja
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Crisp, sweet and delicate, The Love Contract is pure indulgence. Vizard's writing sucks you in and wrings you out. An ideal cosy weekend read.
Genevieve Novak, author of Crushing
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A snappy fun read about juggling your love life with motherhood and how messy it can all get in the best possible way.
Saman Shad, author of The Matchmaker
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A delightful, heart-warming read that left me with all the feels. Steph Vizard's engaging writing and endearing characters had me jumping headfirst into the story. Adorable and realistic, this is an absolute gem of a rom-com.
Karina May, author of Duck à l'Orange for Breakfast
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Details
- Author
- Steph Vizard
- Narrator
- Hannah Fredericksen
- Duration
- 7 hours 35 minutes
- Release Date
- 24 September 2026
- ISBN
- 9781035926077
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing
- Genre
- Narrative theme: love / relationships, Modern and Contemporary romance, Romance: fake or pretend relationships, Romance: enemies to lovers
Synopsis
Bloomsbury presents The Love Contract by Steph Vizard, read by Hannah Fredericksen.Can she (pretend to) love her neighbour?***I didn't know the guy next door. And given he was now my daughter's manny and my fake boyfriend, I needed to find out.Single mum Zoe had the parenting thing all figured out with little Hazel until a childcare drought derailed her plans to return to work. Enter Will, Zoe's nemesis and frustratingly handsome neighbour. When Will's boss mistakenly assumes Will is Hazel's father and insists he take parental leave, it seems like a simple white lie could get Zoe out of a jam and help Will to make partner at his law firm.But life with an adorable toddler – and a growing attraction between Will and Zoe – is never as tidy as their agreement's bullet points and dry clauses suggest. As they get deeper into the lie, the lines between truth and fiction blur. But Zoe's hiding a secret and when it comes out, the consequences for all of them could be devastating.***Perfect for fans of:Fake dating Enemies to loversForced proximity***Readers LOVE The Love Contract:'A delightful page turner that had me laughing and feeling all the feels. A must read.' - Amazon reviewer, 5*'Witty, sharp, warm, highly observant, and very relevant.' - Amazon reviewer, 5*'Witty writing, amazing characters, some topical themes but also a timeless rom-com.' - Amazon reviewer, 5*'Loved the characters in this, the dialogue, the undertones of serious beneath the comic aspects and loved the easy flow of writing.' - Amazon reviewer, 5*
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