SYNOPSIS:
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.
REVIEW:
This story is told from alternating POV's and executed
perfectly.
Drew is star football player, good looking, exceeds in
school, and has a ton of friends. From
the outside Drew's life looks perfect.
However, his life is FAR from perfect.
Two years have passed since Drew has stepped foot in his father's home. His father insisted that he come home for Thanksgiving. Desperate times call for desperate measures. Drew needs a distraction while he is home. What could Drew possibly need to make this visit home bearable? Well, Drew needs a girlfriend… Drew needs a girlfriend for 1 week to face his father and step mother."I shut myself off to make my life bearable. I'm like a damn machine sometimes. Unfeeling. Uncaring. Emotionless." ~ Drew
Drew approaches the one girl in town that he believes can
keep just as much of an emotional distance as he can. A girl that he has heard is an easy
score. A girl that won't expect anything
from him. A girl that he knows can not
turn down his offer.…. That girl is FABLE…..
Fable was wise beyond her years. She is more of a mother to her younger
brother, Owen, than a sister because her mother is an alcoholic and is pretty
much absent from their lives. Fable is
doing her best to make ends meet to support her family. Her world revolves around her little
brother. Fable does her best to act like
she is a "hard ass", but it doesn’t take long to see that she has a
vulnerable side. Fable has a very jaded
perception of herself.
"There is no room for romance in my life. It's so stupid, but I let guys use me because for that one feeling moment, when he's focusing all of his attention on me and no one else, it feels good. It helps me forget that no one really cares" ~ Fable.
Drew has a proposition for Fable, one that she can not
refuse. All Fable cared about was the
money. Fable is determined to be the
best "fake girlfriend" she can be.
As soon as they arrive at Drew's parents' home, you quickly
sense the tension. Things become
increasingly uncomfortable for both Dew and Fable. Fable comes up with a plan to save Drew if he
should need to be rescued for any reason, a "safe word". This "safe word" can be spoken or
he can text her when he needs her to come to his rescue.
….MARSHMALLOW….
Drew is hiding something and Fable is determined to find out
what it is. She doesn't want to push him
to tell her, so she is forced to figure it out on her own, or hope that Drew
will trust her enough to tell her. Drew
has a lot of secrets and he comes with a ton a baggage. Fable begins to put the pieces of the puzzle
together. What happened to Drew in his
past has shaded his entire life…Ruined it.
Drew is tired of letting it rule him.
As they begin to know each other, their insecurities begin
to show. Can they help each other
heal? Can they help each other overcome
their pasts?
"Like souls find each other, you know. As corny as it sounds, I'm starting to believe we were brought together for a reason." ~ Fable
Lines begin to blur while they both begin to develop
feelings for each other. Neither know if
the other is just playing the role or if their feelings are real.
"Hell, I've craved this sort of connection with someone for years, always afraid to believe in it."But I'm a believer now. Thanks to my one week girlfriend." ~Drew
Once Fable discovers what Drew has been hiding, will she
turn her back on him?
"This man came into my life for some reason. Just as I cane into his. Maybe we're supposed to help each other cope.Or give each other hope." ~ Fable
I absolutely LOVED
this book. You immediately feel the connection between the two characters. I was emotionally vested in this book. Reading Drew's heart ache unfold right in
front of my eyes just about broke my heart.
I loved how Fable was there to help Drew cope with his demons of his
past. And at the same time, Fable was
learning to trust Drew. To see Fable
open her heart to Drew was heartwarming…
I recommend this book to everyone who is looking for a great story
addressing deep issues. I am not going
to tell you what the deep issues are, you are going to have to read the
book.
This book was reviewed by Heather.
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"ONE WEEK GIRLFRIEND"
BY MONICA MURPHY
BY MONICA MURPHY
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