Roomies

by Christina Lauren

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Things You'll Love About Roomies

• Holland Bakker is a smart, kind-hearted wannabee writer, who works for her Uncle on Broadway. While not musically inclined she has a passion for music. I adored the setup regarding a talented young Irishman and could identify with her on so many levels. Lauren allowed us to be a part of this young woman's growth and I cheered from the sidelines.


• Calvin McLoughlin is a gifted musician whose passion is evident with each strum of his guitar. An Irishman with an accent that will melt your panties, and a shyness that makes him endearing I loved how Lauren peeled back his layers.


• While both characters grabbed my interests neither is perfect and both have secrets which made the arrangement trope work wonderfully. It isn't often we see the marriage arrangement in modern-day romances, but Lauren made it not only work but feel real. I loved seeing these strangers go from awkward to sizzling. Lauren allowed their relationship to slowly develop giving it depth and friendship. In doing so she allowed the reader to experience all the firsts and fall in love right along with them.


• Secondary characters added humor, warmth, interference and were well developed. This combined with the settings of the music house, subway, coffee shops and a tiny New York apartment brought the story to life. The performances were wonderful and my only regret is that we couldn't hear the performances, but Lauren gave us all the feels.


• The conflict(s) felt realistic and with them, we saw character growth.


• This is a standalone romance so the reader is rewarded with a resolution in their quest for happily ever after.

This review was originally posted at Caffeinated Reviewer