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What’s that saying? What can go wrong will go wrong?

I think that should be the saying for my life.

I’m Pippa Chase. I was about to become Pippa Snothead, but then my fiancé cheated on me, and I called off the wedding… I’m heartbroken, but at least I avoided a horrible last name.

And now, I’m on my way to Paradise Valley, Montana, to lick my wounds and figure out what’s next in my life. I’m going to live with my childhood best friend, TJ Wyatt, on a ranch he bought. Ever since we were young, we had a pact that if one of us needed the other, we would be there for each other.

Granted, TJ and I haven’t seen each other since we were thirteen, and we stopped our barrage of letters and emails when we were eighteen. However, we still send Christmas cards yearly, and in one of them, he did say, “If you’re ever in this part of the country, drop in.” I don’t think he meant it as literally as I took it.

So, that’s how I ended up living on a remote ranch, in a log cabin with a man who didn’t seem quite as happy to see me as I thought he would be. But maybe it didn’t help that I showed up in my wedding dress, and everyone in town thought I was his new bride. Oops!

This may not have been my best decision, but I’m hoping that Paradise Valley can help to mend my broken heart.

368 pages, Kindle Edition

First published October 12, 2023

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1,877 reviews53 followers
January 5, 2026
The Forever Pact by Jaimie Casey is a sweet, friends‑to‑lovers contemporary romance about Pippa Chase, a woman whose neatly planned life is splintered when she catches her fiancé cheating just before their wedding, and her decision to flee to Paradise Valley, Montana, to seek refuge with her childhood best friend TJ Wyatt, a pact they made years ago promising to always be there for each other. What begins as a balm for a broken heart slowly grows into something deeper as old friendships rekindle and new love takes root against the wide‑open backdrop of ranch life, small town charm, and quirky local characters.

From the moment Pippa arrives at TJ’s ranch wearing her wedding dress, the story wraps you in that warm, gently hilarious small town atmosphere that makes you chuckle and sigh with comfort. Pippa’s exuberance and vulnerability made her feel achingly real, someone learning to let go of painful expectations and discover who she truly is again, while TJ’s guarded kindness and quiet depth offered a comforting counterbalance that made their connection feel both heartfelt and earned. I adored how the author used old letters they wrote as children to open each chapter, giving tender insights into their past and the foundation of trust that still quietly binds them, even after years apart.

Rating: 4 out of 5

I savored the slow‑burn romance and the emotional growth of both Pippa and TJ as they navigated old hurts and new possibilities. The ending felt sweetly satisfying, and the blend of humor, found family, and genuine affection left me with that warm, cozy feeling you hope for in a countryside romance. While parts of the pacing feel light or familiar, the emotional heart and gentle humor carried me through with a smile.
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1,170 reviews
October 28, 2023
“Don’t fear jumping. I will always be there to catch you.”

This was such a cute and sweet beginning to The Bachelors of Paradise Valley series.

When Pippa catches her fiancé cheating on her, she calls off the wedding and heads to Paradise Valley, Montana. Her childhood best friend, TJ Wyatt, owns a ranch there, and she’s planning on living with him while she figures things out.

In their youth they made a pact that if one of them needed the other, they would always be there for each other. When TJ moved away, their friendship continued as they wrote to each other for years.

But when Pippa unexpectedly shows up, TJ doesn’t seem all that happy to see her. TJ went through some heartbreaking things, and between a meddling family member and Pippa missing all the clues, she wasn’t there for him like she’d promised.

They get off to a rough start with each other, but that soon changes as they spend time together and open up about things. Their relationship and connection became so strong, and the ending was the sweetest!

A favorite part was the letters that they wrote to each other, letters that are used to start each chapter. It was a wonderful way to see their individual personalities, struggles, and inner feelings.

What I loved:
🐐 childhood best friends to lovers
🐐 he falls first
🐐 small town romance
🐐 forced proximity
🐐 letters written but not sent
🐐 bracelet
🐐 hidden tattoo
🐐 goat yoga fail
🐐 supportive friends
🐐 found family
🐐 Montana setting

This was a sweet, feel-good romantic comedy, and I’m looking forward to Jack and Emma’s story.

Many thanks to the author for a gifted copy!
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3,529 reviews333 followers
October 24, 2023
A small town, friends-to-more is the sweetest kind of story.

I loved how each chapter started with a letter written from the past by either TJ or Pippa. As childhood best friends, they made a pact to be there for each other no matter what and it was interesting to watch Pippa take TJ up on that promise.

Although these two are nearing thirty, they seemed younger at times--especially Pippa. I wanted to see more depth to her character, as she had a lot of potential, but I did enjoy the growth she did go through. Parts of the story happened a little too fast for me, especially near the end, but I did like the emphasis on moving on and having a found family.

A dog named Apple and a goat named Donkey were the big bonuses to this book.

Content: very mild romance (no details to a cheating situation, kissing)

*I received a complimentary copy. All thoughts and opinions expressed are my own and were voluntarily given.*
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221 reviews69 followers
October 16, 2023
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

✨️Friends to lovers
✨️He falls first
✨️Small town
✨️It's always been you

When Pippa finds out she was cheated by her fiancé, she needs a place to escape all the drama and reconnect with herself. So, she reaches out to her best friend, TJ, I mean, the guy who used to be her best friend. Pippa and TJ haven't talked in years, but they always promised to be there for each other when they needed it. But TJ is no longer that boy; now he's a man, a handsome man who makes Pippa's heart race.

I wasn't ready for how much I'd love this book. Pippa and TJ are fantastic characters that I immediately connected with. I loved that each chapter started with a letter they exchanged over the years. Their connection is evident, and I loved witnessing Pippa's journey to self-discovery; she was finally surrounded by people who supported her for who she was, not who they wanted her to be.

TJ is the perfect book boyfriend, and it's clear how much he cares for Pippa. When they start getting involved, it's so sweet to read. The supporting characters are also a great addition to the story, and I loved each one of them; I can't wait for their books.

I really enjoyed the plot twist at the end; when Pippa began investigating, I had my theories and was eager to find out how it all concluded.

I genuinely loved this book and highly recommend it. If you're looking for a sweet romance with plenty of funny moments, and a group of friends who are like family, this book is for you.

I received an advanced copy in exchange for my honest review, but all opinions are my own.

Thank you, Jaimie Casey for sending me this ARC.
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1,134 reviews117 followers
November 11, 2023
Pippa and TJ were BFFs all through their childhood, making a pact that they would always be there for each other. About 10 years ago, at the age of 18, TJ started to pull away from their friendship but Pippa still believed their pact was in place.

When Pippa finds out her fiancé was cheating on her, she flees NYC weeks before her wedding to find TJ.

This wonderful story takes place in small town Montana. It was so atmospheric, and sounded so wonderful, I'm trying to figure out how I can orchestrate a visit very very soon.

There is a fantastic cast of characters which sets this book up nicely as the start of her new series,The Bachelors of Paradise Valley.

If you are looking for a sweet clean romance full of wonderful characters,including furry friends, this book is for you.
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Author 3 books46 followers
November 30, 2023
The Forever Pact is Jamie Casey’s debut novel and the start of her new series. It was cute, cute, cute! I found it fun, very easy to read, and I flew through it pretty quickly!

When Pippa finds her fiance cheating on her she leaves the city life and heads to Montana where her childhood best friend, TJ lives. Although TJ and Pippa haven't seen or heard from one another in years, Pippa still remembers the pact they made to always be there for each other no matter what. Taking the pact to heart, Pippa shows up at TJ’s ranch in her wedding dress and TJ doesn’t seem too happy to see her.

This was a childhood best friends to lovers story that I just loved. TJ and Pippa started off on pretty shaky grounds after not seeing each other for 10 years, but their relationship builds and they get comfortable with each other again from there. They have a beautiful foundation; they started as kids and that turned into this beautiful romance. One of my favorite parts of this book is the letters that TJ and Pippa wrote to each other as kids at the beginning of each chapter. They were a fun way for us to get a sense of what their relationship was like and who they were to each other back then as the chapters told their present story. TJ is so caring and sweet to Pippa and just what she needs after her bad breakup. Pippa has a pretty negative mindset that stems from her relationship with her mom and TJ has a secret and a heartbreak of his own that unfolds. I love how the two are there for each other. The ranch is the perfect place for Pippa to clear her head and find herself again. Pippa and TJ not only help each other realize their true dreams but also help make them happen for each other. The book is filled with many sweet moments and also some hilarious ones, some involving a goat named Donkey and goat yoga. Apple the dog is a wonderful addition to the story as well.

Favorite Moments:
•Letters at the beginning of every chapter
•Apple and Donkey
•Mail order bride
•TJ buying the bracelet
•TJ’s tattoo
•Goat yoga
•Bookstagram mention
•The ending

I received a complimentary copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Content Awareness - infidelity, talk of Pippa drinking after her breakup, mild swearing
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1,476 reviews56 followers
December 13, 2023
I have really liked reading a variety of Rom-Coms lately. The Forever Pact is the first book in the new series, The Bachelors of Paradise Valley. Childhood friends Pippa and TJ were besties for many years. They grew apart when TJ moved away. Ten years later Pippa needs somewhere to run to after she catches her fiance cheating on her right before their upcoming wedding.

I liked how Pippa and Tj had made this pact to always be there for each other when needed. It was fun to have all of the chapters start with letters that Pippa and TJ wrote to each other once TJ had moved. When Pippa finds TJ in Montana it is a shock for him and the small town and its people are a shock for this New York City gal.

Some of the things I liked in this novel were, a dog named Apple, a goat named Donkey, the gossipy older women in town who thought Pippa was a Mail Order Bride, the small town feel and the story taking place in Montana, and how TJ and Pippa work through their past and grow and change together for the future.

This cute book was fun and had a shocking twist at the end. It was nice how many things are set up for the other four books that will be part of The Bachelors of Paradise Valley.
3.5-4 Stars
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701 reviews335 followers
October 19, 2023
- Clean Romance
- Childhood Best Friends
- Pen Pals
- Runaway Bride
- Close Proximity
- Small Town Montana

This is the first book in a brand new series called The Bachelor's of Paradise Valley and in it we meet a lot of characters who I am sure are going to be featured in the next 4 books in the series.

l'I be honest, I am struggling a bit with this review. On one hand I loved the storyline of two estranged childhood best friend’s reconnecting after ten years, but then on the other hand, for Pippa and TJ to be almost 30 the way they talked and acted felt a bit juvenile to me. I personally crave angst and tension in my reads, but this one was a bit diluted by the miscommunication trope. With this being a longer-ish romance novel the ending felt rushed and I was left wanting to dive deeper into the big reveal.

With all that said, I didn't hate the book and I do believe a lot of people would really enjoy it if they are looking for a clean, sweet, lighthearted romcom.

I received an eARC in exchange for my honest review.
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189 reviews41 followers
May 18, 2024
Such a cute a fun book! Loved reading this one!
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299 reviews9 followers
October 24, 2023
Favorite parts:
🐐 Seeing each other for the first time in 10 years.
🐐 Emma on the phone
🐐 Meeting Mindy Messina
🐐 Breakfast at the coffee shop
🐐 Trivia night
🐐 Donkey
🐐 Seeing Benji the bear
🐐 Goat Yoga 🤣
🐐 The Marley family

This is a childhood best friends, close proximity, he falls first, small town romance. I liked reading the letters that helped us see into their past friendship.

I liked how the relationship that Pippa and TJ have builds on the relationship that they had as kids. I liked how they communicated with each other to to overcome the break in their friendship the last 10 years.

I really liked how caring and respectful TJ is of Pippa. I also really liked all of his friends in Paradise Valley.

This is the first book in the Bachelors of Paradise Valley series.

Thanks to the author for the advanced copy in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.

Content warning: mild swearing
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962 reviews17 followers
October 12, 2023
I absolutely loved TJ & Pippas heartachingly beautiful, sweet, caring,funny, loving, swoony story!!!
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3,152 reviews16 followers
November 2, 2023
Okay so I will admit that I was not a fan of Pippa at all. She was self-absorbed, self-centered and continually butting into TJ's life. She shows up in Montana out of nowhere, decrees that she is staying with him and then has no issue taking his bed? Um, no. Just no. She brought nothing to his life but drama and her idiotic thoughts and schemes. She wanted to be a writer, but was working for a lord doing something in the movie industry, but not her passion. She gets on a plane with nothing for the trip and then wonders why everyone was staring at her in her dirty wedding dress? She was a hot mess. When she decided to try and help TJ get some answers - I was done. She should have left TJ alone. I found not one redeeming thing about her. I will probably not read any other books in this series since I am getting the impression all of the h's are just like her. I wanted to like this one, but wound up loathing it instead. Really would have liked for her to have done something to TJ and not her parents. She acted like a toddler and I wanted someone to call her out. The whole goat yoga fiasco should have had everyone calling her out.
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March 31, 2024
I will not be providing a star rating for this book because I did not finish it.

I tried to get through this one, but I genuinely couldn't stand the fmc. For her to show up out of the blue and expect perfect accommodations from someone she hasn't had a relationship with in years is just ridiculous, I couldn't get passed the way that she spoke to the mmc after so much time apart. As a result of this interaction, I couldn't enjoy the dialogue between the characters. I won't be continuing this series.

Thank you so much to Jaimie Casey for reaching out to me and providing me with an arc to review honestly.
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121 reviews1 follower
December 15, 2023
DNF at 80%…Pippa is delusional. She decides after no longer being a doormat for her toxic mother that she can just be a director on Broadway. With 0 experience. Flirting with a married man in front of his wife…come on. He might be older be not dead. She has no thoughts other than herself. TJ could do so much better. And the writer makes sex sound bad and uses gross to describe it. She is just another superficial character that an author wanted to give dimensions and fell flat.

Romance books don’t have to have spice but this book is worse than a bad romance to black one.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
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657 reviews25 followers
November 11, 2023
I struggled with this one. I didn’t like the themes of infidelity and the controlling issues of the mom. Things do all work out in the end which I appreciated it but I just had a hard time getting into this one past the halfway mark. Ended up skipping to the end.

Content: infidelity
Romance: kisses, innuendo
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434 reviews9 followers
October 22, 2023
Pippa Chase was about to become Pippa Snothead, but after her fiancé cheats on her, she calls off the wedding and runs to Paradise Valley, Montana. She has to figure out what’s next in her life and she plans to live with her childhood best friend, TJ Wyatt on the ranch he bought. They have had a pact since they were young that if one needed the other, they would be there for each other. Granted, they haven’t seen one another since they were thirteen and stopped their letters at eighteen. However, they still send Christmas cards and he did say “if you’re ever in this part of the country, drop in”. Now Pippa is in a remote ranch, in a log cabin with a man who doesn’t seem quite as happy as she thought he would be. It didn’t help that she came in her wedding dress… and now everyone in town thinks she is his new bride. Will Paradise Valley help mend her broken heart?
I had so much fun with this book! Pippa was so full of life! She was exuberant, cheerful, at times impulsive, but so sweet. She was in a period of discovery for herself. I did feel her impulsiveness at times and felt a bit irritated with it. Pippa was so expressive and emotive, though it did come with times where she led her decisions with emotion first. It did make it a bit difficult for me with her sometimes, but her vibrancy made her overall charming and likable. She was in a transition season and learning about herself. There was a lot to relate to with Pippa!
TJ was a sweetheart! He also had some things to work through. He thought that his friendship with Pippa had changed and become more of a thing in the past. Now he was dealing with having her in his space 24/7! I enjoyed getting the opportunity to see his POV as well! I loved getting to know him throughout the book. I loved seeing him open up to Pippa. They were adorable together! I loved how they found confidence together and how comfortable they were together. The childhood friendship was adorable and I love the letters!
It was fun to read about this adorable small town setting as well! It was so fun to see the cast of characters and I am excited to see more in the coming series! Both of the main characters had a lot of hurt to work through and I was excited to watch them do so! This is a closed-door romcom with some PG-13 language and innuendos.


I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book which I received from the author. All views expressed are only my honest opinion, I was not required to write a positive review.
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998 reviews
October 25, 2023
Reader’s Notes:

– this is part of a series, but can be read as a stand-alone

– this is told from Pippa & TJ’s points of view

– Pippa catches her fiancé cheating on her (not a lot of description, just enough to get the point across)

– there are about 5 curse/not nice words

– TJ deals with feeling abandoned & betrayed by his dad (after his parents divorced – past event, current hurt)

– Pippa’s mom has very high standards for Pippa & tries to control her life

Review:

This was such a sweet childhood friends/crushes to more romance! I enjoyed getting to know the current and past Pippa & TJ. It was fun to get a peek into their past selves through the letters at the beginning of each chapter, especially as the things they won’t say would come out in their point of view (even if they hadn’t said anything out loud to the other yet). I loved that though TJ was likely flabbergasted at Pippa’s unexpected arrival, he still wanted to care for him friend and was willing to care for and house her for however long she needed. I also loved that Pippa was aware of how her entry into town affected TJ’s life and tried to help alleviate some of that (sometimes successfully and other times not). I really enjoyed getting to know the residents of Paradise Valley, but especially the characters I believe were hinted at as getting stories! I’m excited to find out more about this friend group’s dynamics and why certain people acted the way they did with others in the group.

Summary:

Pippa grew up thinking that she wanted to marry into money so that she could go shopping and live a comfortable life. But when her fiancé cheats on her the week before the wedding, Pippa understandably goes into an emotional tizzy. The only thing she can think of is she needs to get out of New York and go see her childhood best friend. She and TJ made a pact to always be there for each other, and though he hasn’t responded to any of her letters the past couple of years, Pippa hopes that the pact will still hold true. Because she needs to figure out who she is, and the last place she saw that person was with him…

TJ is shocked to pull up on his land to find a blast from the past sitting on one of hay bales in a dirty wedding dress and cowgirl boots. Pippa was TJ’s best friend, even after he moved to Florida with his mom. But he severed communication with her just before they had planned to get together in person again with all the things coming up in his life at the time. TJ doesn’t understand why Pippa would still come to him after all these years, especially since she doesn’t know why he stopped replying to her letters, but he isn’t about to leave her on her own either. As long as Pippa needs a place to land, TJ is willing to give her that safety. Even at the risk of losing his heart to her once again, not knowing how long she plans to stay in Paradise Valley with him…
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Author 1 book24 followers
October 10, 2023
A year ago I would have told you I can't read this because I can't stand friends to lovers. I used to hate this trope because it DROVE ME CRAZY that they couldn't see the love they shared for each other but now it's one of my favorite tropes. I still get the urge to shake some sense into the characters from time to time but overall, I love seeing their friendship switch from friends to lovers.

Pippa is looking for love from the wrong man. Deep down she knows this but thinks that she's following the path that was meant for her-the penthouse in NYC, a rich boyfriend (soon to be husband), etc.

TJ is enjoying life on his ranch in Montana but he's dealing with his own troubles. His parents divorced when he was younger and he'd been dealing with that loss while also trying to find himself now that he was in a place that made him happy.

They haven't talked in ten years and a lot has gone on in those ten years-for both of them. I wasn't sure whether to laugh or cry when they saw each other for the first time in a decade. TJ wasn't open to her being there but Pippa had no idea why. She thought he had grown away from her but when she learned the truth, it was so much sadder than that.

Donkey the goat and Apple the dog were such adorable characters as well. I love reading stories where animals are a big part of it and The Forever Pact didn't disappoint.

I loved the bond that Pippa and TJ had, even after not seeing each other for so long it seemed to still be strong. I loved how caring TJ was of Pippa's wants and needs, how he put her first.

The side characters were all great, too. I really liked reading about the relationship that the friend group had. The fun game nights and just time spent together sounded amazing. It would be the perfect friend group to be a part of.

I would love to read more of Pippa and TJ's story and even some of the other characters. I can't wait to see what book 2 and the others have going on.

Thank you to Jaimie Casey for the ARC of The Forever Pact.
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57 reviews19 followers
October 22, 2023
This was my first ever arc, and let me tell you it was not a disappointment. This is the best sweet romance book that I've read in a while. It kept me on the edge of my seat throughout the whole thing, which was what I needed because I was in a reading slump of all reading slump.

The story starts off with Pippa, the FMC getting ready to marry her fiancé but she unfortunately finds out that she was cheating on her. So she decides to go visit her childhood friend, TJ the MMC on his ranch. When TJ and Pippa were younger, they created this pact that meant that they would be there for each other whenever they needed something. Pippa went to live on TJ's property and the rest was kind of history. You'll have to read it for yourself because otherwise I will give spoilers.

This book was incredible. Everything was incredible about it. There was a portion towards the end of the book that really made me feel like this was going to be a five star read for me.

Pippa loves to read and she even has a Bookstagram account. I love books when they have little portions where they talk about the characters liking books. Books about books is honestly one of my favorite things.

You can find your own copy of the forever packed on Kindle unlimited and you can get your hands on paper back with this link The Forever Pact (The Bachelors of Paradise Valley): Casey, Jaimie: 9781940218441: Amazon.com: Books

Thank you again for including me on the arc team for this book I truly feel honored and grateful for this experience.
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338 reviews73 followers
November 1, 2023
The Forever Pact is Book 1 in Jaimie Casey's new series The Bachelors of Paradise Valley. I look forward to reading the rest of this series!

I really have conflicting feelings about this book!!!

Pippa finds out that her fiancé is cheating on her so she leaves NY with the wedding dress that she was wearing and nothing else to go to Montana to find her long lost bestie, TJ. To say that he was shocked was an understatement.

What I Love…
✨️ I absolutely love the story itself! It really is such a sweet romance
✨️ I adored the letters at the beginning of each chapter. The text messages between them.
✨️ The Forever Pact they made as children was so sweet
✨️ Even though TJ is somewhat rude at the beginning, he was a saint dealing with Pippa
✨ ️ Love, Love, Love the hidden tattoo!

What I didn't care for…
✨️I felt that Pippa was entitled, assuming TJ was going to let her stay AND took his bed after not speaking for 10 years
✨️At times they seemed very immature for their ages
✨️ The whole goat yoga situation
✨️Pippa's mom!
✨️Ending was a little rushed, some parts dragged out

𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐢𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞…
Childhood Best Friends
Small Town Romance
Miscommunication
Friends to Lovers
Forced Proximity
Found Family
Pen-pals
Dual POV
Clean Romance

Thank you to @jaimiecaseyauthor for the gifted copy of this book (plus all the goodies) in exchange for my honest review.
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114 reviews4 followers
October 18, 2023
Thank you to Jaimie for my ARC copy in exchange for my honest review! 🩷

When Jaimie reached out to me to see if I’d be interested in reading her book, it was a resounding YES! The description was too cute to pass up, and her promises of a rom com in Montana with a goat named Donkey was too enticing.

Pippa just discovered her fiancé has been cheating on her, so she does what every jilted bride does: runs off to Montana, in her wedding dress, to reconnect with her childhood best friend. Well, that just might be a Pippa thing… 🤭

TJ, her childhood bestie who she communicated with through letters while growing up, now owns a ranch and isn’t super thrilled to see her there. He takes her in and shows her around Paradise Valley, as part of their friendship pact: if one of them needs the other, they would be there for each other. Armed with a crew of fun friends and cute ranch animals, can Pippa and TJ rekindle their friendship, or will it lead to more?

I love the friends-to-lovers trope, and I especially liked the added bonus of seeing some letters written between the two of them during their friendship. They were so adorable together, and who doesn’t love the idea of your soulmate being your best friend?

While this was such a sweet story, I do feel like it was rushed and not as fleshed out as I would have liked it to be. There were a lot of plot points I wanted more info on, and some that I felt could have gone unmentioned. I also would have loved to meet more of the other characters, but I guess that’s what the next books in the series are for!

The Forever Pact is out now (and earlier than expected!), so make sure you grab it on KU! ⭐️

Read if you enjoy:
🐐 Friends-to-lovers
🩷 Close proximity
🐐 Small towns
🩷 He falls first
🐐 All sweet, no spice
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453 reviews53 followers
October 18, 2023
THE FOREVER PACT by Jaimie Casey is available now on Kindle Unlimited and is the first in a new Bachelors of Paradise Valley small town series.

I loved the friendship between Pippa and TJ when they were younger. starting off each chapter with a letter they exchanged while growing up was a cute way to show us it. I wished that we could have gotten a little more development of that friendship in their present interactions, especially since they hadn’t talked in ten years. I wish there was more emotional depth at times, in particular when it came to Pippa thinking about her relationship with her ex. that said, I liked the little growth that we did see in Pippa and how sweet TJ was.

I thought it was a fun introduction to Paradise Valley, it was a great set up for the next book.

what to expect:
💌pen pals
💕childhood best friends to lovers
🐻small town
🥵forced proximity
🐴fun animal side characters
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8,470 reviews430 followers
November 27, 2023
3.5 rounded up

A sweet childhood best friends to lovers romance that sees two friends reunited after a long falling out. When Pippa discovers her fiance cheating on her she calls off her wedding, leaves NYC in her wedding dress and travels to Paradise Valley, Montana where she finds T.J. the boy next door who mysteriously stopped writing her letters after they graduated high school.

This story has a great friend group, complicated parental relationships, a family mystery, spunky farm animals and lots of swoony moments, not to mention sweet letters included at the start of each chapter that were written by the two MCs as kids. A heartwarming story perfect for fans of authors like Juliana Smith and Savannah Scott. I voluntarily read and reviewed an early copy and all opinions are my own.

Steam level: kissing only
Profile Image for Sonia N..
1,005 reviews65 followers
October 7, 2023
This was a fun and sweet read!
Pippa and TJ have been childhood friends. He has lived in Montana for years, Pippa still lives in New York and is engaged. Pippa has stayed in touch with TJ through letters and then emails.
One day she’s in Montana waiting to see TJ! So much happens in between! But when you read this book you will know why and love it!
When they see each other after so many years they are attracted to each other. As the story goes on so much happens and the secondary characters are just awesome! They add to this well written storyline. Which is really good for me because I am looking forward to reading the other books in this series. Jaimie wrote another 5 Star ⭐️ romance and I of course absolutely loved it!
Profile Image for Antonia Mancinelli.
92 reviews
October 4, 2023
I read and loved this book! It is a sweet romance with quite a bit of laughter. The main characters are Pippa and TJ. Pippa is a rather confused woman who ends up at her childhood best friend ranch. That is, in her wedding dress straight from a very disappointing discovery of her fiancee in bed with his neighbor! She didn't know it at the time, but she was on a path of self discovery and TJ well he may or may not have always known what he really wanted but was way too afraid to admit it to himself!

This is an amazing book and it is book one of five! It has a release date of October 24
Profile Image for Amy Kent.
59 reviews3 followers
October 18, 2023
*I was sent this book as an e-ARC from the author, in exchange for my honest review!*

Pippa hops on a plane in what was supposed to be her wedding dress; fleeing from New York after catching her fiancé cheating on her, wothnone person on her mind. The only person she truly felt like could help her find herself while giving her space to do so. It is almost like her soul knew she needed to get to her childhood best friend, knowing know matter mad they were at each other, their forever pact was just that- they would be there for each other, no matter what, forever.

When Pippa lands in Montana, she's brought face to face with TJ, the boy who had been her best friend for most of her life. Even after he moved to Florida when his parents split, they still wrote letters constantly. Until his letters stopped abruptly.

Pippa and TJ both begin to pick up right where they left off. They are both healing, in ways neither truly knew about, and they are healing their friendship. Healing the friendship becomes realizing they both have always loved each other. TJ and Pippa both are afraid to take their friendship to the romantic lev, I truly believe it was denial for Pippa; and TJ was afraid to become too attached to her, because he knows she will return to her life in Mew York, single. Pippa falls right in with TJ’s life, ranch and friends; will she be able to leave TJ and the life full of love they could have together if they gave it a chance?
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789 reviews12 followers
October 14, 2023
Loved this one! This was my first book by the author and I’m so excited to read more in this series! TJ and Pippa haven’t seen each other in ten years so it’s a surprise when she shows up at his cabin in Montana. I loved them renewing their friendship and her falling for him❤️ secret feelings, small town nosiness, great group of friends, a sweet little plot twist, and a mischievous goat-this book has it all🥰
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24 reviews
July 13, 2025
Safe to say I was obsessed! It was so cute! About childhood best friends and a cow boy. I will say that the beginning when she showed up was a little much but still it was really cute! Can’t wait to read the second one about Jack!
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1,431 reviews13 followers
November 5, 2023
A Montana kind of story with all the little things in a town that are expected. I liked the friends and the country life. The letters at the beginning of each chapter helped us get to know the back story of the characters better.
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