The Cupid Contract - by Julie M Ferris (Paperback)

About the Book

An ambitious spirit in a corporatized purgatory works as a Cupid to repent the damage she caused love during her first life. Once she arranges enough successful love matches, she'll get a second chance at life and her own happy ending. But after her nemesis coworker fulfills his term and is sent back to Earth, she's given her final assignment: to make the perfect match for the former Cupid she despises.

Book Synopsis

The Hating Game meets The Good Place in this romantic comedy where an ambitious spirit stuck working as a Cupid in a corporatized purgatory must find the perfect match for her former nemesis co-worker turned revived final client if she ever hopes to get her second chance at life back on Earth.

Serena Weston once owned her happy ending, at least until a philandering fiancé and a faulty revenge spell led to her unfortunate death. Now in limbo, she works for By-and-By as a Cupid. Every practical, painstakingly arranged match brings her closer to a second life. Too many Cupids breach their contracts by falling in love, but that's no risk for Serena. Once she satisfies her debt, she'll never deal in love again. In the meantime, she'll tolerate office politics, team check-ins, and her work nemesis Daniel Hayes. He has no respect for the mission, fulfilling his obligations through shortcuts and drunken hook-ups. And he's doing it in half the time Serena is.

When Daniel completes his contract first, Serena is thrilled to be rid of him. Then Daniel becomes her final client. Now Serena's happy ending requires her to match Daniel, and Daniel's having none of that. To succeed, Serena must learn what Daniel truly needs. But as they evolve from rivals to friends to something confusing, and Serena realizes what they truly need might be each other, she'll have to choose: a second chance at life, or a first chance at love.

Review Quotes

Full of heart, wit, and plenty of twists, The Cupid Contract will absolutely delight Romance lovers. The Hating Game meets a grown-up version of The Afterlife of Holly Chase in this remarkable debut about a woman playing cupid after she failed at love in her first life and the infuriating coworker whom she's forced to help. Author Julie M. Ferris has my attention! --Amanda Linsmeier, author of A Dance With Death

"The Cupid Contract shot an arrow straight into my heart as I laughed, cackled, and squealed! Julie M. Ferris's debut rom-com is a witty, sexy, thoroughly delightful take on romance and matchmaking. A must-read!" --Swati Hegde, author of Love Beyond Reasonable Doubt

"Clever, sexy, and utterly charming, The Cupid Contract will sweep you off your feet! This magical workplace rom-com is pure enemies-to-lovers, forbidden romance perfection with chemistry that crackles right off the page and romance that would make even the most staunch skeptic believe in true love. It's simply SO much fun! I fell head over heels for Serena and Daniel (and every single one of the characters I met on the way), and I can't wait to read what Julie M. Ferris writes next!" -- Isabelle Engel, author of Still Falling for You

"Bitingly witty and utterly charming, this novel swept me off my feet and made me cheer for true love's kiss!" --Beth Revis, New York Times bestselling author of Dragon of the Deep

"Addictive. Whimsical. Disgustingly sweet. The Cupid Contract leaves you kicking your feet and twirling your hair. Oh, and cackling. You will be in agony, and you will love every single second of it. Ferris, you beautiful, evil genius. Alexa? Play The Cure." --Amelia Markley, author of Headfirst (Canyon Creek #1)

"A match made in purgatory: two rival Cupids who spend forty years getting under each other's skin until they have no choice but to play nice. Inventive, fun, and unexpected -- it's a slow burn worth waiting lifetimes for." --Lexi Alexander, author of Dead Set on You

"A rivals-to-lovers romance that shoots straight through the heart in the very best way, The Cupid Contract is a lively and earnest story about two matchmaking Cupids aiming for a second chance. This book left me lovestruck!" --Lauren Kung Jessen, USA Today bestselling author of The Fortune Flip

"Julie M. Ferris's quirky corporate take on the Cupid myth had me charmed from start to finish. With a twisty enemies-to-lovers plot and a dash of spice, The Cupid Contract is a delight." --Gloria Duke, author of There's Something Fishy About My Boyfriend

"The Cupid Contract by Julie M. Ferris is a refreshing speculative take on a rivals-to-lovers workplace romance. Beneath the corporate red tape and many first dates lies a swoony, heartwarming story of finding true love not only in this life, but the next. You won't be able to resist falling in love with this fantastic debut!" --Rosie J. Potter, author of The Tinsel Twist

About the Author

Julie M. Ferris is a benefits consultant based in Austin, Texas. She spends her workdays pondering mortality and writing technical guidance for actuaries specializing in pensions. When she's not using the math-oriented side of her brain, she obsesses over Broadway musicals, fermented foods, and weight-lifting while writing romantic comedies about everyday women with slightly supernatural problems.