The Balcony Pact

THE BALCONY PACT (Fake Dating Romantic Comedy) — by Velora Fox

One shared balcony. One shattered teacup. And a fake relationship everyone believes is real.

THE BALCONY PACT is a spicy, banter-heavy fake dating romantic comedy featuring grumpy/sunshine chemistry, neighbors-to-lovers chaos, forced proximity, and “everyone’s watching” pressure. If you love slow-burn tension that turns into real feelings (and real heat), this book is for you.

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Sneak Peek from THE BALCONY PACT

“All I did was drop one teacup,” I say, staring at the shattered porcelain on his perfect balcony. “That’s not a crime.”
Noah Blake’s gaze lifts—cold, calm, devastating. “It’s a violation of peace. And possibly common sense.”

Maya Ortiz is sunshine with a camera phone: loud laugh, messy life, and an audience that loves every chaotic second of it. Meanwhile, Noah Blake is the opposite—private, controlled, and allergic to attention. Their apartments are separated by a few feet and one shared balcony that quickly becomes a front-row seat to every accidental collision.

After one very public incident—thanks to a falling teacup—their nosy building decides they’re basically in love. Maya’s family pressures her to finally bring someone to the next event. At the same time, Noah’s work expects him to look stable, settled, and not like a man married to his job.

So they make a pact.

Fake dating. Strict rules. No feelings.

At first, it’s simple—just enough pretending to fool everyone else. But the more they perform, the more real it begins to feel. Late-night balcony talks turn into stolen smiles. “Just for appearances” touches linger longer than they should. And slowly, the one rule they promised not to break becomes impossible to ignore.

Because when your worst enemy lives next door, pretending is easy.

Falling? Not so much.

About THE BALCONY PACT

Maya Ortiz has never been subtle.

She’s the kind of person who laughs too loudly, records everything on her phone, and accidentally turns small moments into viral chaos. Her life is messy, public, and unapologetically bright—and her audience loves her for it.

Noah Blake is the opposite.

He’s quiet, controlled, and built for privacy. He likes clean lines, closed curtains, and a life so calm it feels curated. Attention isn’t just uncomfortable for him—it’s a problem. He avoids it. He manages it. He shuts it down.

Which is why living next to Maya Ortiz feels like a curse.

Their apartments are separated by a few feet and one shared balcony that becomes a front-row seat to everything: accidental run-ins, overheard conversations, and the kind of tiny disasters that only Maya can create. Noah wants silence. Maya wants fun. Noah wants boundaries. Maya keeps tripping over them.

Then Maya drops a teacup.

It shatters on Noah’s perfect balcony in front of the worst possible audience: their nosy building neighbors, a few phones, and a crowd that loves a good story.

In less than a day, the building has decided on a narrative:
Maya and Noah are a thing.

Maya laughs it off—until her family hears about it.

Now she’s being pressured to bring someone to the next family event, and she’s tired of showing up alone while everyone asks questions like romance is a required hobby.

Noah has his own problem.

At work, he needs to look stable, settled, and not like a man who lives inside spreadsheets and deadlines. People talk. Bosses assume. A “normal” personal life becomes a silent expectation, and Noah is tired of being judged for choosing focus over dating.

So when the gossip gets loud enough, Maya makes a suggestion Noah should refuse.

He doesn’t.

Because fake dating is clean. It’s controllable. It has rules.

They make a pact:

• Fake dating, public enough to be believable

• Strict boundaries

• No feelings

• No jealousy

• No crossing lines that can’t be uncrossed

At first, it’s easy.

A hand on the waist for the neighbors.
A smile that lasts two seconds too long at a family event.
A “boyfriend” appearance that makes Maya’s relatives stop interrogating her.

And for Noah, it’s the perfect solution: stable optics, quiet respect, fewer questions.

Except the balcony doesn’t stop being shared.

And late-night balcony conversations—half jokes, half honesty—start to become the best part of their day. “Just for appearances” touches start to linger. The acting starts to feel less like acting.

Because Maya isn’t just loud and chaotic. She’s warm. She pays attention. She makes people feel included. And Noah—under the calm control—starts to relax around her in a way he never does around anyone.

Meanwhile, Noah isn’t just cold and private. He’s steady. Protective. Safe. He listens when Maya talks like it matters. He shows up when she needs it, without making a big deal out of it.

And eventually, they face the one rule they promised not to break:

No feelings.

Because the truth is, pretending is easy.

Falling is the problem.

Why You’ll Love THE BALCONY PACT

Perfect for readers who love:

• Neighbors to Lovers / Shared Balcony Chaos

• Grumpy x Sunshine

• Fake Dating Pact

• Forced Proximity + “Everyone’s Watching” pressure

• Family pressure + workplace image stakes

• Banter-heavy romantic comedy

• Slow-burn tension that turns spicy

Steam Rating: 🌶️🌶️🌶️

What to Expect

✅ Fast, funny pacing with cozy rom-com vibes
✅ Banter, butterflies, and “oh no” chemistry
✅ Forced proximity with constant tension
✅ A grumpy hero who softens in private
✅ A sunshine heroine with real depth under the chaos
✅ A fake relationship that becomes real in the best way
✅ A satisfying emotional + romantic payoff

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FAQ

Is THE BALCONY PACT a standalone?
Yes, it can be enjoyed as a standalone romantic comedy.

Is it more funny or more spicy?
Both—banter-heavy and cute, with 🌶️🌶️🌶️ heat as the slow burn pays off.

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About the Author — Velora Fox

Velora Fox writes romance filled with sharp banter, high chemistry, and characters who fall hard after swearing they won’t.

Connect with the author: https://www.instagram.com/authorvelorafox/

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