I don't read cheating stories AT ALL. But.... this book is presented differently. The hero doesn't remember the night in question and the night with the other woman was in Vegas so they will not come into contact again so in some ways it makes it a different issue. Also the disloyalty is said and done (if it happened) so it is dealing with the consequences of cheating.
There are issues to the story, you never know if he really cheated as he can't remember, there is not mention of STD testing, and i would have liked an epilogue, but the series continues as it is based on a group of friends so i assume we will see how their different relationships continue through the books about other couples. If you can accept the other issues then this is an excellent book.

Cal is adorable and so so sorry, not that it makes it okay but you do feel for him. I found it moving, its the first book i have read from this author and i would definitely read more.
The author builds a good atmosphere between the group of friends and there are some funny moments.


After you have read his I recommend you read the book One Night which reveals whether he cheated or not.

Spoiler



He didn't. ( )

This new adult romance was not what I expected. It was raw and honest, realistic while at the same time not. A very enjoyable read.

Wow....I'm not really sure how to rate this one. On one hand I really loved the overall story, the author's voice and writing style. On the other hand the lead female character annoyed me so much it was frustrating. Putting my own personal frustrations aside though, I must say it's a great story of betrayal, love, and an undying belief in that love. After one drunken night in Vegas, Cal wakes with a major league hangover, no memory of the night before, and to his utter disgust, a naked woman strolling out of his bathroom. Returning home later that day, Cal knows he has to tell his wife. Knows she'll be hurt and disappointed, but never does he expect her to pack up and walk out on him. After much begging, he gets her to give him eight weeks to show her why they belong together! I would recommend this one.

I received this book from the author in exchange for an honest review.
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I eagerly await the release of any of Bethany Lopez's books. I just love her writing style and how it evokes so many emotions in me when I read them and this book, 8 Weeks, was no different.

Cal committed the ultimate betrayal by waking up in a hotel room in Vegas with an unknown blonde and no memory of what happened between them. All he knows is that he has cheated on his wife, the love of his life, and now has to face the music and watch their relationship be torn to shreds. What ensues is a story of the power of love and whether or not Shelly can forgive Cal. He asks for 8 weeks to prove that they are meant to be together.

Right from when I read the synopsis of this book I was really intrigued as to how the author was going to make me feel anything other than disgust for Cal. I mean, I was cheated on in my much younger years and had vowed to never give anyone a second chance if they did it to me again. This book was going to be a hard sell for me but damn it if I didn't start feeling other emotions for Cal from the first few chapters. Don't get me wrong, I wanted him to suffer, I wanted him to feel the same amount of pain that he had inflicted on Shelly, I wanted Shelly to be strong and stand up for herself. Well I got all that and more.

I really felt connected to both of these characters from the beginning. I felt the emotion in every interaction and I totally understood Shelly's reactions and, from the first page, I firmly implanted myself in Shelly's corner. I felt a whole range of emotions while reading this book - anger, betrayal, love, longing, hope and faith. Surprisingly I felt for Cal nearly as much as I felt for Shelly and it was a beautifully written heart-felt story of forgiveness, trust and the power of friendships, love and connection.

It was so easy for me to slip into this book and I loved all of the secondary characters and the dynamics of their friendship group added so much to the story. The next two books in this series will be about other members of this group and I am eagerly awaiting their release.

Although just short of 200 pages, 8 weeks was the perfect blend for me of angst, love, romance and emotional storyline and at no time did it feel rushed or unfinished. I would have loved to have kept reading about Cal and Shelly but at the same time the length of the book perfectly told their story while leading us into the next two books.

8 Weeks stayed with me for a long time after i read the final page and this book is another reason why I stalk Bethany for her new releases and why she is an automatic go-to author for me.

copy kindly provided by the author for an honest review ( )