The Marriage Pact debuted in June 2011 as a self-published novel. It will be re-released from Thomas Dunne/St. Martin’s Press in association with Macmillan Entertainment on November 3, 2015.
Early praise for The Marriage Pact:
“M.J. Pullen brings clever quirkiness to romantic comedy!”
~ Penny Reid, International Bestselling Author of Neanderthal Seeks Human
“All five stars for The Marriage Pact; a roller-coaster ride through love, friendship and self-discovery. Well done!”
~ Valerie Joan Connors, author of In Her Keeping and Shadow of a Smile
“THE MARRIAGE PACT is compulsively readable, populated with beautifully flawed characters who come alive on the page. So much to root for here: friendships drawn with depth and heart, complex family dynamics, and a romance to swoon over. Be prepared to laugh out loud, cringe with recognition, and fall completely in love.”
~Becky Albertalli, Author of Simon Vs. The Homo Sapiens Agenda
“The Marriage Pact is an emotional story of a woman following her heart even as she tries to understand those feelings. M.J. Pullen offers guidance on the quest for true love and lessons about the detours and dead ends we all have experienced on that journey.”
~ George Weinstein, author of The Caretaker
“A fun, frothy read with an artfully crafted main plot that draws the reader in and won’t let go.”
-Elle Filz, www.chicklitwriters.com“A cute story that’s perfect for a lazy day or beach read.”
– Reads 4 Pleasure Book Blog“There are times you laugh so hard at the antics between Jake and Marci, then there are times that you just have to sigh at the romance of it all….This story is a must read that will have you eagerly awaiting the next installment in the series!”
– Faerie Tale Books“The character development will keep you reading to the end (probably in one sitting like I did). Well done!”
– Let’s Get Booked!“I recommend this novel to anyone who believes in love, family, and enjoys reading stories of self-discovery.”
– The Book Faery Reviews
The Marriage Pact is the story of what happens when two college friends, who promised to get married at 30 if they aren’t committed elsewhere, reach that critical age while living in different cities. Of course Marci adores her friend Jake, and may even have feelings for him beyond friendship. But when she receives his email with a scan of the cocktail napkin on which their promise is written, things in her life aren’t exactly simple. She’s stuck in a dead-end job, and a passionate relationship with seemingly no future. Will her decade-old promise to Jake be laughed off as a joke? Or will they risk their long-time friendship and take the plunge?
