The Pact is everything I want in a romantic comedy: hilarious, steamy, heartfelt, and so entertaining I couldn’t stop smiling (or fanning myself). Max Monroe delivers big with this fake marriage romance between a buttoned-up, broody biker and a chaotic, lovable mess of a woman who crashes into his life—literally and emotionally.
Daisy is in trouble. Her work visa is about to expire, and unless she finds a way to legally stay in the country, her dream job in the U.S. is toast. Enter Flynn Winslow—strong, silent, and way too sexy for her own good. After a random meeting in Vegas, he offers her a solution: a quickie marriage to keep her in the country, no strings attached. Totally simple, right?
Wrong.
From the second they say “I do” at the Happy Chapel (officiated by a six-foot Marilyn Monroe impersonator, because of course), it’s clear that these two are in way over their heads. What starts as a green card agreement quickly spirals into something real. Flynn may be the “responsible” Winslow brother, but watching him unravel for Daisy is one of the absolute best parts of this book. His quiet intensity, his loyalty, the way he really sees Daisy when others don’t—it’s swoon overload.
And Daisy? She’s a breath of fresh air. Open-hearted, anxious, funny, and fiercely independent. Her background in the foster care system makes her hesitant to trust easily, but her journey into the Winslow family (and into Flynn’s heart) is emotional and deeply satisfying. She’s a mess in the best way—and Flynn falls for her because of it, not in spite of it.
Their chemistry is off the charts. Whether it’s a tension-filled moment in the kitchen or a certain scene involving a newspaper (whew), their connection is electric from the beginning. But what makes it work is that it’s not just about the heat—there’s true emotional intimacy too. Flynn may not say much, but when he does? Prepare to melt. (“Some part of me offered to save her because, deep down, I knew she’d save me.” Cue tears.)
The Winslow family is another star of the show. The sibling banter, the chaotic group chat, and the fortune-teller thread woven throughout the series bring humor, warmth, and a touch of magic to the story. If you’ve read the other books in the series, this one will feel like a warm reunion. If you haven’t, The Pact works perfectly as a standalone—and might just make you want to binge the rest.
This is Max Monroe at their very best: funny without trying too hard, sexy without being over the top, emotional without straying into melodrama. It’s low-angst but full of feelings, and it never takes itself too seriously.
Verdict:
If you’re looking for a swoony, spicy, fake marriage romance with humor, heart, and a hero who will quietly ruin you for all others, The Pact is a must-read. It’s one of Max Monroe’s strongest books to date—and Flynn Winslow? Officially top-tier book boyfriend material.
