Breakout sensation Monica Murphy takes the romance genre by storm with the deeply emotional, completely addicting story of Drew and Fable. Temporary. That’s the word I’d use to describe my life right now. I’m temporarily working double shifts—at least until I can break free. I’m temporarily raising my little brother—since apparently our actual mother doesn’t give a crap about either of us. And I always end up as nothing but the temporary girlfriend—the flavor of the week for every guy who’s heard the rumor that I give it up so easily.
At least Drew Callahan, college football legend and local golden boy, is upfront about it. He needs someone to play the part of his girlfriend for one week. In exchange for cash. As if that’s not weird enough, ever since he brought me into his world, nothing really makes sense. Everyone hates me. Everyone wants something from him. And yet the only thing Drew seems to want is . . . me.
I don’t know what to believe anymore. Drew is sweet, sexy, and hiding way more secrets than I am. All I know is, I want to be there for him—permanently.
Praise for One Week Girlfriend
“A sweet and sexy read with a dash of angst. It will hook you from page one!”—Under the Covers
“The author had me hooked within the opening pages. What a great debut novel by Monica Murphy! . . . All I have to say is pick up the book and be prepared for the roller coaster you are about to get on. . . . You will not want to miss this book and this author.”—Shh Moms Reading
“I chose this book to be the book. The perfect book that would make the world stop for a few hours and suck me into another universe completely. The perfect book that would make my heart race and stop all at the same time. This book is that book! This book is perfect!”—The Obsessive Reader
“A deep and thought provoking story . . . Be on the lookout for Monica Murphy because I’m sure you’ll be hearing more great things from her!”—Mostly YA Book Obsessed
“A delicious read, hot romance, complicated characters and intense drama.”—Literary Cravings
“An emotional and heartbreaking storyline . . . Monica Murphy pulls the reader in and won’t let go.”—The Reading Cafe
“An amazing read! . . . [I] can’t wait to continue the emotional journey of Drew and Fable.”—A Bookish Escape
Drew must return "home" for Thanksgiving, but dreads all the ghosts he will need to deal with while there. He decides he needs a buffer and invites Fable to be his girlfriend for one week. Fable knows Drew from the bar she works in and is none too interested in spending time with him, however, he makes her a monetary offer she cannot refuse. During their visit, their feelings towards each other (and themselves) changes. Drew will release some of his demons, Fable will learn what it feels like to be valued, but will it last?
Things I liked: 1. The style of the book - each chapter is a day or part of a day of their one week relationship, and split into Drew and Fable's perspectives. It really allows you to gauge the growth in their relationship, as well as, enabling one to get into each characters' head.
2. Fable - there is a lot more to her than you initially think. I like strong, feisty females and although she has many things to feel sad about, she never goes there.
3. Drew - that boy is so broken. His family life is so FUBARed. I just have no words.
I have a desperate need to read the next book as the ending is a cliff-hanger!!!!
