The Love Contract

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.

Winner of The Banjo Prize 2022

'Crisp, sweet and delicate, The Love Contract is pure indulgence. Vizard's writing sucks you in and wrings you out.' -- Genevieve Novak, author of No Hard Feelings
'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
'We're officially Steph Vizard's biggest fans.' -- Ali Berg and Michelle Kalus, authors of The Book Ninja

Steph Vizard is an Australian writer and lawyer. After studying literature at Oxford University, she worked in publishing in London. Her debut romantic comedy, The Love Contract, won the 2022 HarperCollins Banjo Prize. She is a connoisseur of salt and vinegar chips and lives with her family in Melbourne. Hannah Fredericksen is an actor and vocalist who has worked broadly across film, TV, theatre and musical theatre. Her notable stage credits include appearances in Harry Potter & The Cursed Child, Dreamlover: The Bobby Darin Musical and Assassins. On screen, Hannah has featured in Informer 3838, Playing for Keeps, Olivia Newton-John and Wake in Fright. Hannah has narrated Rachel Treasure’s Milking Time and The Grazier’s Son by Cathryn Hein.

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