RoomiesAuthor: Christina Lauren
Published by: Gallery Books
Publication Date: December 5, 2017
Format: eARC
Pages: 368
Source: Publisher
Marriages of convenience are so…inconvenient.
Rescued by Calvin McLoughlin from a would-be subway attacker, Holland Bakker pays the brilliant musician back by pulling some of her errand-girl strings and getting him an audition with a bigtime musical director. When the tryout goes better than even Holland could have imagined, Calvin is set for a great entry into Broadway—until he admits his student visa has expired and he’s in the country illegally.
Holland impulsively offers to wed the Irishman to keep him in New York, her growing infatuation a secret only to him. As their relationship evolves from awkward roommates to besotted lovers, Calvin becomes the darling of Broadway. In the middle of the theatrics and the acting-not-acting, what will it take for Holland and Calvin to realize that they both stopped pretending a long time ago?
What have I been missing out on? This is my first Christina Lauren book and I’m hooked! Roomies is so stinkin’ cute and an all-around good time!
Gotta love the fake marriage/relationship trope! There’s just something highly entertaining about two people attempting to navigate their lives and feelings when forced together under unconventional circumstances. Then to watch them develop a genuine love is the best!
Holland and Calvin’s journey in matrimony brought all the feels and laughter. They are adorable and absolutely swoony. I couldn’t get enough of Calvin and all his sexy guitar-playing Irishness! Not to mention he’s a sincerely good guy who treats Holland right. They’re both great characters with an undeniable connection. It’s impossible not to fall for them! It isn’t only about the romance, though. There’s some nice personal growth with Holland that’s done really well.
The secondary characters are just as enjoyable, especially Holland’s uncles and brother. Her relationship with them warmed my chilly heart. Plus the Broadway setting and the way music is incorporated is wonderful.
I’m so glad I read Roomies! It’s a total delight that has me craving more from these authors.
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The fake relationship ones are usually so fun. I love that trope, too.
I have heard nothing but good things about this one and have it on my list for sure. I read my first book from these authors and loved it so definitely need to get to more!! Great review!
I have this on my list to request for audio. I love the marriage/arrangement trope. I am glad to see you loved this too.
I could kick myself, I almost grabbed this and didn’t because I’ve never read the author and this just really hasn’t been my genre lately but…crap, I so should have grabbed it. So glad it was a good one!
I almost picked this one up, too. I was waffling b/c of the fake marriage trope and yeah, we’ve seen that before but damn, YOU liked it and thought it was cute so the authors must of pulled it off pretty good so I’m sort bummed I didn’t pick this up right away. It’s going on my wishlist now… love those Irish men 🙂
So stinkin cute…I guess that is a great recommendation. 🙂
I have read a couple of Christina Lauren’s recent books and really enjoyed them, Christy. I loved Roomies – so much sweetness, and I adored the music references, too 🙂 I’m glad your chilly heart was warmed up 😉
I have the audiobook on hold at the library. You need to read Autoboyography!
Great review, Christy! I enjoyed this one, not as much as many people but the second half of the book was such a delight for me. I ended up loving both Holland and Calvin. I adored Holland’s uncles and her brother too. Her best friend? Not so much. Haha.
I have not read anything written by this author. I have heard good things about this book. Glad you liked it. Great review.
Well, Simon and Schuster sent me a finished copy so I guess I will be reading it.. LOL
I need to try this author. I keep hearing so many great things.
I don’t think that I have read Christina Lauren yet. I have been hearing great things about this book and it does sound like a lot of fun. I do enjoy the fake relationship trope so I may have to give this one a try. Great review!
I can *feel* your joy about this book just from your review! Glad you loved it, it sounds super cute!
This sounds so good! I need to pick this one up and soon!
Oh this sounds good. Plus I do love good secondary characters!
This on my list to read as I adore them and the troope is one my faves. I’m glad you loved it as I can’t wait for the paperback to be released here
You need to read Sweet Filthy Boy by them, it would be right up your alley.
I’m currently reading this book, Christy. Yay, glad that you loved it. Awesome review, my friend. ❤️😁👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
I agree that fake marriages stories are very entertaining! and… sexy guitar-playing Irishness??? HAHA! when you put it like that who can resist??? 😉
fake marriage/relationship?! I need this. I’ve heard of her, but never read her.. I hear her recent books are a bit more tame?
I am SO happy that this worked for you. I have it on request from my local library so hopefully I will have it soon. I haven’t always enjoyed this author though, but I love the fake marriage trope, it just has some unique dynamics that you don’t see in other bookish tropes right?
Lovely review darling and hope you are well.
I like the fake marriage/relationship trope as well! This sounds like a cute story. I’ll definitely keep my eye out for this one.
I love this sort of trope! I have never heard of this author before now but it sounds great!
Thank you for sharing.
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Thanks for sharing! Happy reading!!!
I’ve been telling you to read them! About time! I loved Calvin too… He was so damn cute at times! And I loved the growth in Holland too! Fab review!