I've been in love with the roommate trope since Flat Share. Although this is a very different book and a bit lighter and more comedic, it still makes the best use of a trope with so much potential. Added that it's a sex positive book that tackles the inherent problems in the porn industry? Definitely interesting. I know that might seem like a tough sell for a rom-com but trust all the 5 star plus reviews on this one and give it a try.

This book is a lot better written that I thought it would be. I thought it was going to be more of an erotica, but I was pleasantly surprised with the well thought out plot and the deep characters. Very well executed plot and the spice was spicy, it just did not take over the whole book. Loved the work-up to Josh and Clara's eventual relationship and again, was not overrun with erotic scenes or over the top smut.

I’m not sure how I feel about this one still. I liked it while I was reading it but I found it very forgettable. I did really like the characters and the story line.

| BOOK REVIEW |

Title: The Roommate
Author: Rosie Danan
Format: 🎧
Rating: ✩ ✩ ✩

I enjoyed this premise- it was unique and different from any romance I've read before. I really enjoyed how sex positive the book is and how it explores the sex industry in both its potential and its downfalls.

As with many romances, the core conflict holding the main characters back felt contrived at times, and the characters weren't necessarily the most fully fleshed out. That being said, I left my read happy and with good vibes- I recommend reading it you just need a cute and fluffy read!

Key Points:
• Unique premise
• Forced proximity
• Sweet and respectful romance
• Sex positive!

I can see how this would be seen as a feminist spicy book, and I appreciate that in some ways. But something about it didn't sit right with me, maybe the degree of "innocence" or prudishness of the main character. It felt a bit formulaic.

A light, fun, laugh-out-loud read full of banter, heartfelt moments, and a ton of sizzle in this book that is a great beach read.

Clara Wheaton has lusted after her childhood friend in hopes he might finally desire her. When she moves across the country to stay with him in LA he informs her that he's got a gig and found a roommate on the internet. What will she do when she has to live with a total stranger?

Josh Conners needs a place to stay while he sorts out his future. Can he find a way to salvage his career from the horrible business deal he had? What will he do when his new roomie discovers what he does for a living?

This story is about acceptance, awareness, empowerment, trust, and overcoming assumptions. Who will find love? Who will be able to defy the expectations and live the life they were meant to be with no judgement?

A scorchin hot read that has a strangers to lovers, forced proximity, opposites attract, and sex positive theme. The next time you find yourself with a new roommate ... you'll have sooo many questions to ask that spark a whole new list of rommate rules.

Thank you Berkley Publishing for the advance reader copy for review consideration. All opinions are my own.

The spice! Is immaculate!

What happens when a WASP moves to LA and ends up rooming with a porn star? This beautiful, sex-positive book, that’s what.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for giving me an ARC of this book to read and review.

My Rating: 4
Loved the Romance, Spice and all in-between! Great book to unwind and dive into!

Thank you so much for this advance copy! I enjoyed this in the end more than I thought and I definitely appreciate the sex positive message - but this seemed to me to be a thin plot designed to write a whole bunch of sex rather than a romance. The connection between the mc's was silly fast. An easy short read but not one that will stay with me.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for giving me a free advanced copy of this book to read and review.

Really loved it!!
Josh and Clara are amazing together <3
They really fit each other<33
Can’t wait for Naomi’s book<33

If I ignore how irritated I was at Clara towards the end, this was mwah mwah mwah lovely. This book surprised me, I wasn’t expecting to adore it as much as I did but Josh really stole the show and made the book lovely.

This was such a lovely read. I loved the growth of Clara and Josh as individuals and as a couple. The steamy scenes were incredible, but there was so much more to this. Their love was so wholesome and lovely, and I am so happy with the way this book was tied up in the end. Highly recommend! Such a great rom-com :)

This book was so fun! I enjoyed the banter between the 2 main characters and their chemistry was undeniable. I went into this book blind and honestly I am glad I did. I feel like everything was a surprise and it was just so enjoyable. Definitely recommend!

This was a very steamy, fun romance, which I quite enjoyed. I appreciated the focus on female sexual pleasure and the way the characters interacted with each other. One of my favorite aspects was the friendship between Clara and Josh's ex. I also like seeing Clara's aunt.

This was SO much fun! I always a fan of sex-positive novels and was really glad with the way this novel handled sex and the topic of pornography and sex work. Rosie Danan has an easy writing style and you just find yourself flowing through her books without needing to stop. This was a true blast!

*actual rating: 4.5 stars*

Smart, sexy, and so much fun -- Rosie Danan made a mark with this debut novel!

When I see a book making waves on bookstagram, I start to wonder if it's too good to be true! It's hard to talk myself into reading it once the hype hits. Self-sabotage always gets the best of me, but after finally reading THE ROOMMATE, I'm kicking myself for not reading it sooner!

Rosie Danan gave me a quirky heroine and charming hero, great angst and steam, and so much humor and heart against a sex work positive landscape. This book is simply entertaining!

For me, the character development is the best part! I know, it probably sounds crazy because the hype-train always toots its horn about how sexy it is (and I can't argue with the A+ sexiness), but the growth in Clara and Josh is really what kept me coming back for more.

I originally came for the heat, but I stayed for the off the charts chemistry of the main characters, the bright light Rosie shines on the porn industry, and the overall fun story. THE ROOMMATE is a must-read!

Spice: 4/5 Story: 2/5 - character choices didn't make a lot of sense here for me. And while it's a trope in romance, the miscommunication/he-can't-possibly-like-little-old-me trope is getting kinda old.

The Roommate was a fun and enjoyable read. The characters were well written and I loved their time together. It was fun watching Clara and Josh’s banter. They were absolutely so cute together, and I couldn’t get enough. It was also wonderful watching both characters grow, especially seeing Clara get out of her family’s thumb and come into her own. Highly recommend this one!

Loved this book so much. Lots of representation and steam. Loved the chat yet development too! I have also read the next in the series and hope there are more to come.