Books Only for the Week Natasha Bishop

"Only for the Week" by Natasha Bishop is the first book in The Forever Falling series. The story revolves around Dr. Janelle Cross, who is the sister of the bride and the ex-girlfriend of the groom at a destination wedding in Tulum. Janelle is struggling with her maid of honor duties, her sister’s bridezilla behavior, and the complicated feelings she still has for her ex. To let off some steam, she agrees to a one-week friends-with-benefits arrangement with Rome, the best man, under the condition that it lasts only for the week.

Despite agreeing to keep it casual, the undeniable chemistry between Janelle and Rome grows deeper. Rome has always considered Janelle off-limits due to his loyalty to his best friend, but he can no longer ignore his feelings. Their relationship unfolds amidst family drama and a vacation romance full of sexy banter, forced proximity, forbidden love, and the journey from fling to forever.

The novel is praised for its Black love representation, messy family dynamics, humor, and a balance of sweet and spicy romance. It features strong themes of friends with benefits, forbidden love, and family drama.