Six Weeks
About
Steamy Friendship to Lovers Romance Novel
“When a lie is your only lifeline, the last thing you should do is fall for the fake.
Financial analyst Richard Lewis has his entire life calculated down to the last dollar and cents-driven formula. Reserved, meticulously organized, and forever single, he lives in tailored three-piece suits and thrives on solving multi-million-dollar corporate disasters. But when a routine business trip to Los Angeles leads to a chaotic mix-up at his rented villa, his strictly ordered world collides with Skyla Parker.
Skyla, a high-flying investment analyst, is reeling. On the eve of her fiancé’s birthday—and right after planning his surprise party—she was blindsided, dumped, and left homeless. Stranded without a deposit for a new place and humiliated, she’s forced to temporarily share the villa with the stoic, outrageously wealthy consultant who is her complete polar opposite.
He likes absolute silence, strict structure, and eating at the dining table. She thrives on chaotic blenders, spontaneous banter, and watching TV on the couch.
Yet, as forced proximity turns tense living arrangements into late-night confessions and shared wounds, an unexpected alliance forms. When Skyla faces a family gathering she can’t escape—and a pushy boss demanding to meet her "fiancé"—Richard steps up to play the part.
It was supposed to be a simple transaction: fake the relationship, survive the family, and walk away clean. But somewhere between playful banter, fake touches, and accidental intimacy, the line between playing a role and feeling the real thing begins to blur.
In a world where numbers never lie, Richard and Skyla are about to discover that the heart follows its own unpredictable math. A sharp, steamy, and heartfelt contemporary romance featuring forced proximity, a billionaire fake-fiancé, and a hilarious strangers-to-lovers dynamic!
Praise for this book
This book cleverly juxtaposes capitalism and emotion. Richard’s transformation from profit driven to emotionally open is a subtle commentary on the cost of ambition. Skyla’s character, with her hard earned grit, embodies modern feminine resilience. This is not just a romance, it’s a leadership case study in empathy, vulnerability, and human connection.
This story had me swooning. I love when two broken people find each other just when they need someone the most. Their awkward, tender beginnings fighting over the same rental made the blossoming romance all the more touching. You root for them because they're real, flawed, and just trying to make sense of love in the chaos of life.
I usually avoid romance novels, but Six Weeks surprised me. It doesn’t drown in melodrama. Richard’s arc successful but emotionally stuck felt relatable. The romantic tension felt natural, not forced. Edwards lets the characters grow into each other instead of rushing the spark. I'd actually recommend this to any guy curious about the emotional dynamics of modern love.
If this book were a film, it would be the lovechild of The Holiday and Love & Other Drugs. There’s drama, tension, chemistry, and that ticking clock sense that makes romantic stakes high. Skyla and Richard are written with cinematic flair each scene plays out like a screenplay, complete with scenic moments that beg for visual
Beneath the romance is a compelling study in emotional healing. Skyla’s heartbreak and Richard’s emotional detachment offer a dual character study in grief, self worth, and resilience. Their forced proximity isn’t just a plot device it’s a crucible for emotional growth. A surprisingly therapeutic journey disguised as a steamy romantic tale.
Skyla is the kind of female lead I wish we saw more of. She's ambitious, wounded, and smart not defined by the men around her. And while Richard starts as your classic high powered alpha, his willingness to soften and listen feels refreshing. Edwards writes their power dynamic with respect and balance. Skyla isn’t saved she chooses.
Set with a quiet charm reminiscent of British countryside romance tales, Six Weeks blends wit with longing. There’s something Austenian about two prideful individuals being forced into each other’s orbits, unraveling slowly through shared space. Edwards may write in a contemporary voice, but his pacing and emotional intelligence nod to classic romantic tension.
Listening to Six Weeks felt like eavesdropping on an intimate love story. The characters inner dialogues are vivid and textured, making it ideal for narration. Skyla’s emotional struggle and Richard’s guarded intensity are captured with precision. It’s a romance that listens well especially during slow walks.
There’s an underlying commentary on social mobility and gendered power structures here. Richard represents the top of the financial pyramid, while Skyla battles her way up in a man’s world. Their convergence isn’t just romantic, it’s symbolic of worlds colliding, and how emotional connection can bridge even the deepest divides.
The shared accommodation setting adds more than tension, it’s a character in itself. Edwards' descriptions of space, minimalism vs. maximalism, and how personal surroundings reflect emotional states Deliciously layered.
I didn’t expect much, but I was wrong. Despite its premise sounding like every rom com ever, the emotional stakes felt earned. These weren’t perfect characters they made dumb mistakes, said the wrong things, but that made their connection feel real.
You could actually guess what was good to happen. Brad broke up with Skylar which let to her meeting her next love. Good read but so predictable.