Published by Boldwood Books Genres: Fiction, Rom-Com, Romance
Format: ARC, eBook
Charming, cute, and fun, Camilla Isley delivered with The Roommate Experiment. This book worked perfectly as a stand-alone book for me as I have not read the first two books in this series. I enjoyed the two main characters, their banter, and their journey. I also enjoyed their group of friends who I assume were featured in the earlier books in this series.
Hunter has been in love with her best friend Nina’s brother, Dylan for years. When he becomes her roommate after her spare bedroom becomes available, she knows she will need to keep her feelings in check. She has lusted after him for so long and now they live together but there is one small hiccup – he has a girlfriend! I had a feeling when I read the blurb of this book that there was going to be some bumps in the road and this became a major one.
I enjoyed Hunter, who I feel readers become more acquainted with throughout the book. She is smart and savvy. I enjoyed seeing her step up to the plate at work while trying to keep her feelings in check at home. Dylan is also enjoyable but, and this is big BUT, he did have a girlfriend for most of the book. Sure, he tries to untangle himself from this relationship on multiple occasions but come on, grow a pair already.
There were some fun scenes in this book, some aggravating scenes, and some where I wanted to have a private chat with Dylan (about growing a pair to name a few). Yes, he is a nice guy and doesn’t want to hurt anyone’s feelings but……
It’s all about the journey with romance books. fI enjoyed these character’s journey despite their bumps in the road. I enjoyed the tension, reading Hunter’s thoughts, cheering for Hunter as she rocked self-confidence at work, and enjoyed watching Dylan get his head out of the sand. I also cheered for Dylan when he opens up and shares something with Hunter that he does not share with others. I was smiling and clapping for his openness and vulnerability in that moment. Plus, the epilogue was fantastic.
Fans of Camila Isley will not be disappointed. This was a cute close proximity, roommates-to-lovers book, which was charming, cute, and enjoyable.
Thank you to Boldwood Books and NetGalley who provided me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All the thoughts and opinions are my own.
