Six Weeks: Steamy Friendship to Lovers Romance Novel

by Leon M.A. Edwards

When Paths Cross: Sparks Ignite

In a bustling city where ambition is the currency of success, Richard, a millionaire financial capitalist, thrives on reviving failing businesses. Yet, beneath his polished exterior lies a man yearning for deeper connections, struggling with the chains of wealth.

Enter Skyla, a driven stockbroker on the cusp of a coveted promotion. Her life was meticulously planned—a husband, a white picket fence—until an unexpected heartbreak leaves her reeling. Determined to forge a new path, she finds herself searching for answers, and a place to stay, away from the haunting echoes of her past.

Fate, with its peculiar sense of humor, leads these two determined souls to double-book the same idyllic accommodation. Neither is willing to relinquish their claim on the perfect sanctuary, and thus begins an unexpected cohabitation that challenges their perceptions and stirs emotions they never anticipated.

As Richard and Skyla navigate the complexities of their shared space, they discover more than just the quirks of one another’s routines. Each interaction is charged with tension and chemistry, leading to questions that neither is prepared to face.

Can Richard let go of his financial obsessions to embrace a life filled with love?

Will Skyla see beyond her heartbreak to realize that sometimes, love finds you when you least expect it?

In this irresistibly steamy romance, delve into a world where the boundaries between business and pleasure blur, and where two hearts must decide if they're willing to risk it all for a chance at forever.

Will they or won't they find the courage to seize the love that destiny has thrust into their path?

202 pages, Kindle Edition

Published June 1, 2022

About the author

He has authored and published numerous steamy/ erotica titles and box sets, spanning popular tropes like strangers-to-lovers, romantic suspense, and athletic romance. His published works include the Jane Knight series (featuring titles such as Jane Knight: Rogue Officer, Jane Knight: Fair Game, Jane Knight: A Spy Among Us, and Jane Knight: Tomorrow’s World) and the female boxing sports romance Chance series (By Chance, Second Chance, and A Chance), alongside various standalone romance and thriller novels.

Merging genres like romantic suspense, espionage, and corporate conspiracies, his books pull readers into fast-paced, high-stakes plots filled with danger, tension, and unexpected twists. Stories like the Chance series, he takes characters from vulnerable or overlooked positions (such as working grueling supermarket shifts or surviving trauma) and tracks their grueling, realistic journeys toward physical and mental resilience—allowing readers to experience genuine empowerment and “champion’s origins”. His romances are designed to feel raw rather than easy or glossy. They explore complex relationship dynamics, messy timings, and deep vulnerability, leaving readers feeling deeply invested, emotionally moved, and occasionally drained by the passionate upheaval. Through themes of overcoming grief, betrayal, or personal stagnation, his narratives often mirror real human pain and recovery, helping readers find comfort, validation, and a belief in second chances in their own lives.

He primarily writes for lovers of gritty romantic suspense, fast-paced espionage thrillers, and high-intensity contemporary romance who want more than just a quick escape. Readers drawn to his underdog and recovery arcs—such as the physical and psychological rebuilding seen in the Chance series—often report feeling deeply seen. Reviewers frequently note that his honest depictions of how trauma isolates, how self-doubt lingers, and how recovery happens in heavy, hard-fought layers provide real emotional validation.

For readers who appreciate strong, gritty protagonists thrust into dangerous or overlooked circumstances (like the corporate conspiracies in the Jane Knight series or the grueling athletic training in Chance), his stories offer a potent sense of agency. The protagonists aren’t magically rescued; they fight their way out, giving readers an empowering template of survival and grit.

Fans of mature, slow-burn, or messy relationship dynamics appreciate that his romances reject tidy clichés.

By tackling imperfect timing, grief, and complex emotional architecture, his work appeals to an audience that wants high-heat passion balanced with psychological depth and realistic relational friction.

Readers who love watching characters climb out of difficult, overlooked, or painful circumstances through sheer hard work, physical training, or tactical survival (such as the athletic and psychological grind found in the Chance series).

Audiences who enjoy fast-paced plots involving corporate conspiracies, international espionage, and high-speed threats—exemplified by series like Jane Knight—where the stakes feel genuinely lethal and immediate. Readers who prefer romances that are “messy” rather than easy. They want to read about imperfect timing, trauma recovery, past betrayals, and slow-burning vulnerability paired with high heat and strong passion. Readers who want a story that makes them feel deeply—balancing white-knuckle adrenaline with the raw, rewarding satisfaction of characters fighting tooth and nail for their hard-won second chances. Looking for fast-paced, edge-of-your-seat thrillers involving corporate conspiracies, international danger, and tactical action.

Enjoy sports romance and character arcs focused on rigorous physical training, survival, and hard-fought personal transformation (such as the journey seen in his Chance series). Prefer slow-burn, emotionally complex relationships over tidy, predictable tropes—apprecia

Reviews

[Claire Trickett · Rating 2 out of 5]

This was the first book I've read from this author and I wasn't keen on it.

The story seems duplicated with the writing style in that it explains what the characters are doing, then the characters say what they're doing.

The book also switches between characters within the same paragraph with no spacing or way of knowing its switched, making it difficult to read.

It also focuses too much on the skin colour of the characters. To me, I don't care about this. What difference does it make if someone has black, white or even purple skin?!?

Not my cup of tea at all.

[Eve Ellington · Rating 5 out of 5]

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.

[F. Scott · Rating 5 out of 5]

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.

[Théo Marchand · Rating 5 out of 5]

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.

[Cécile Aubert · Rating 4 out of 5]

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 adaptation.

[Marine Lefebvre · Rating 5 out of 5]

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.

[Nathaniel Hawthorne · Rating 5 out of 5]

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.

[Henry David · Rating 5 out of 5]

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.

[Edgar Allan · Rating 5 out of 5]

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.

[Ralph Waldo · Rating 5 out of 5]

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.

[Marc Delacroix · Rating 5 out of 5]

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.

[Camille Girard · Rating 5 out of 5]

As a queer reader, I appreciated that this heterosexual romance didn’t rely on toxic gender roles. Skyla is strong without being cold Richard is masculine without being emotionally unavailable. Their dynamic felt balanced and respectful.

[Mark Twain · Rating 4 out of 5]

Richard’s gradual emotional unmasking is compelling. It shows how emotional repression, often rewarded in business, hinders intimacy. Watching him unlearn this with Skyla’s help feels like witnessing successful inner work.

[Heath Chandler · Rating 5 out of 5]

Edwards uses the forced proximity trope smartly, but what stood out was the character dialogue. It’s natural, snappy, and reveals inner motivations without dragging. I bookmarked whole conversations as writing references.

[James R. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Skyla’s modern struggles career ambitions, emotional exhaustion, independence felt relatable. It didn’t gloss over how messy life can be in your 30s, and I appreciated that. Plus, the sexual tension Very well done.

[Caleb Donovan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Though not overtly spiritual, Six Weeks touches on themes of redemption, forgiveness, and timing. The characters’ growth reminded me of divine alignment how sometimes the right person comes when you stop striving.

[Camden Rowe · Rating 5 out of 5]

Bingeable. I finished it in one sitting. The pacing is tight, the tension palpable, and the romance rewarding. Perfect weekend read for when you want something escapist but grounded.

[F. Scott · Rating 5 out of 5]

This reminded me that love can bloom at unexpected times and in unconventional ways. Age doesn’t dampen the thrill of connection, and this book had me rooting for both leads as if they were family.

[Tylia · Rating 2 out of 5]

This definitely felt like a poorly narrated book. It just wasn't my jam, and with it also being poorly edited, I just couldn't get into it. And then with the tiny comments like...

If I was black, I would date you. Not that I like you in that way, but you are genuine and don’t use your money or status to win people over.’ I joke with her, ‘You can always sit under a tanning bed until you are totally black.’

‘You know what? I do not know. You will have to come to my future retreats to keep up the pretence. Until I retire.’ I burst out laughing with her. ‘I will tell my wife I am away on business. Leave her with the kids.’ Skyla laughs uncontrollably. ‘I will tell my husband and kids that no husbands are aloud.’ We continue laughing at the thought.

They just really turned be off

[Stephanie Glass · Rating 2 out of 5]

Needs work

While the overall story was great, this novel needs a lot of work. There are numerous grammatical errors, spelling errors, punctuation errors, and just flat out wrong words and phrases. I hate leaving bad reviews, but if it was my novel and someone didn't let me know of all the issues I would be hurt and upset more. I would definitely fire my editor for missing as much as they did. Keep pushing through and things will get better.

[Patti Summers · Rating 2 out of 5]

Okay

I gave two stars as I got the concept behind the book but lousy writing. Even more so was the proof reading. It seems like there was none. There was countless paragraphs that were not in there proper order. Still can't believe that I continued till the end. If rewritten and proof read you would have a great book with interesting love story.

[Damien Rousseau · Rating 5 out of 5]

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.

[Sera · Rating 1 out of 5]

Read it in one day. Premise was good, characters might have been interesting if the writing was better. This book needed a good editor to even make it worth the read.

[Patricia A. Atterberry · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ready to Continue

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.

[Z · Rating 1 out of 5]

I had high hopes for this book but unfortunately gave up reading it. It has many grammatical errors including issues with tenses that are incredibly distracting. What a shame.