Josephine is in desperate need of inspiration for her romance book, but feels uncomfortable approaching just any man to help. When Caleb, her best friend, proposes a fake relationship in exchange for helping her with the research for her book, she sees it as a win-win situation. But the lines between fiction and reality blur as their fake romance turns into something scorching hot. Caleb, a star football player with a promising career ahead of him, finds himself at a crossroads. Desperate to protect his image and get in the good graces of his sponsors, he proposes his fake dating plan to Josephine. He's determined to keep things platonic, but as they explore each other's bodies in the name of research, his resolve begins to waver. The Writer's Block is a fast-paced, friends to lovers novella following Josephine and Caleb as they navigate the uncharted waters of fake dating, secret desires, and hidden fears.