The Partner Plot

By: Kristina Forest

Narrated by: Aure Nash, Benjamin Charles

Length: 10 hrs and 19 mins

Publisher's summary

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

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!

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

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

I love the Greene Family!

I read the neighbor favor about 4/5 months ago and I fell in love with Lily! I was so excited when I searched and found that Kristina Forest had a book coming out but with Violet Greene! I am so engulfed in this family lol, Kristina, please pretty please write a book on Iris!!! That’s all my heart wants for Christmas 🤣

The Narrators.

The narrators did not do well with the different pitches of different characters. That scene when Xavier was talking to Eddy, sounded like he was talking to himself. The book was really good. Slowed towards the end but caught up and ended great.

I was waiting for this to drop!

As always I love Kristina’s storytelling and the way she's able to breathe life into her characters.

The Neighbor Favor is still my all-time favorite title by her but I'm not at all disappointed by The Partner Plot

Narration: The female narrator was great but I did struggle a bit with the male voice-over artist. His voice fluctuated from a grisly older man to a middle-aged man. I didn't quite feel the voice matched how I heard Xavier in my head.

Spice: It was 2 out of 4 on the spice & tension scale for me. But the chemistry and dialogue between the two main characters was believable.

Congratulations to Kristina and the folks who worked to bring this book to life. Give her your coin, y'all!

Very cute

Fantastic narrators bring this cute second chance rom-com to life. A great follow up to The Neighbor Favor.

I loved it like enjoying my favorite dessert!

I loved it like enjoying my favorite dessert -- with characters that were familiar and a story that was incredibly satisfying. This was lovely follow up to The Neighbor Favor with the wonderful introduction of swoon worthy Xavier. Violet and Xavier had a nice slow burn, which I wasn't expecting given that they were 2nd chance loves. Moreover, I was pleasantly surprised how Vi and X's "adulting" was written as their new lives collided; I think that's a testament to how Ms. Forest is also growing as a writer. The narration matched the characters perfectly as well. I definitely recommend this read! Can't wait for the next installment!

Great love story

Loved everything about this book. I need the story on the other sister now. Great read. Highly recommended

the characters

I loved the pace and the love between Xavier and Violet. so sweet. I am definitely excited to hear iris story next!