I loved getting to know Graham and Claire! I enjoyed both of them in the Would You Rather, but this gave them so much more depth.

This was a mostly closed door romance with some steamy make out scenes. There was amazing banter between the two of them.

While I didn’t like that Graham was injured, I did like that it was her taking care of him. I LOVED the journal emails that Graham sent to Claire to an email address she never uses.

Their hang ups for not dating each other made sense but the entire time I was hoping they’d be mature enough to realize they could get over their fears. So while I was bothered they even had to break up, at least the redemption scene was really good and I loved how they immediately fell back into their snarky banter.

I’d highly recommend this to anyone.

I adored Claire and Graham. I loved how they each had valid reasons for not jumping into a relationship, and how they dealt with those reasons in a timely and reasonable matter (rather than just getting over it like in other books). I especially loved how both main characters are first responders. Being able to see Noah and Mia was a plus, as well as getting to know the main characters' families more. I think this book tops "Would You Rather," but only slightly.
Okay, but can we talk about when Graham got hurt and Claire had to take care of him? I'm used to the "he takes care of her when she's sick" trope, but to have it reversed? I loved it. And I especially loved how they each stayed true to themselves while compromising in their relationship. An amazing read, and I'll for sure buy the physical version when it comes out.

ALSO: this is considered a closed door reading because it doesn't show/describe anything explicit, and yet the spice is wonderfully done. It's honestly better than most open door books I've read. If you're a fan of a little heat but don't want too much, this book is for you, for sure.

This book was sweet and steamy and made me smile. The Roommate Pact by Allison Ashley is the perfect companion to Would You Rather. I liked Graham and Claire's chemistry and tenderness toward each other more than the characters in the first book.

Read if you're interested in friends to lovers, excellent 'sick bed' scenes, a fresh take on 'only one bed' and a six pound dog that will make you smile.

It was a cute friends to lovers romance. I enjoyed the insert of emergency service workers in this and the work that they do along with all the crazy stuff they are bound to see at their jobs.

4.75 stars (really would’ve been 5 if it hadn’t been open-door romance, read on for why).

Claire and Graham were fun side characters in Would You Rather but WOW did they take on a life of their own in Ashley’s follow up book. I didn’t think I could like them more than I loved Mia and Noah…but I definitely do 🫢

What you get
-Grumpy girl & sunshine guy (they both had opposite moments too)
-Tangible characters that were relatable
-Realistic life scenarios that were believable
-A 3rd act breakup that actually works (honestly it was past the 75% mark so technically does that make it a 4th act)
-A feisty terrier
-He falls first
-Nurse x Firefighter
-Adventure and romance
-Open door romance that crossed into slightly spicy territory (I needed the spice to make it 5 stars but that’s just my opinion. I was always left a little thirsty, wanting more, but for those who like romance without the spice, this book is great)

I definitely want to check out this author’s other books now! Thank you immensely to NetGalley and Harlequin Trade Publishing for the advance copy in exchange for my honest review.

I didn't know Allison Ashley until now, and let me tell you, I am NOT disappointed! I really loved this book. Read it in a day, couldn't put it down. The banter between Claire and Graham was so cute and I LOVED the emails Graham would send to Claire when she was at work. I also really liked to see Graham's evolution. I will now look into the other books from this author, and can't wait for future books from her as well!

Loved the cover and the title! The story was really cute and I enjoyed the characters and their development.

This book had some of the best banter I have read in a while. The storyline for the characters felt so real and I found myself rooting for them to be together even though they were not sure. I enjoyed the characters and found them to have great chemistry.

I love Allison Ashley’s writing and this book reminded me why. It is heartfelt, humorous, engaging and a quick binge. She uses her knowledge of working in the medical field and brings this background into her work, and what can be better than a heroine who’s a nurse and an outdoorsy firefighter hero. Claire and Graham had not only the most beautiful chemistry but also strong character growth. One of my favorite parts was reading the emails Graham sends to Claire’s unused email address as a form of therapy. I am also a big write to no one person and there was something special about seeing Graham open up in these letters and how much it helped with the healing process.

I love how this story started off with the two characters Claire and Graham having banter back and forth that developed their relationship quicker than the slow burning romance novels. The dialogue and plot kept me engaged through the entire story. It was a hard book to put down and now has me wanting to read more of Allison Ashley’s books.

"The Roommate Pact" is a pitch perfect romantic comedy about roomates who realize they want to be more. Claire, a nurse, and Graham, a firefighter, have a crackling romantic chemistry and make a promise to be together when they turn 40, as long as they're not with anyone else. A climbing accident brings them together much sooner than that and "The Roommate Pact" really excels at selling the pair's attraction to each other. This is a great read to anybody who likes contemporary romance.

Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC.

Last year, I came across “Would You Rather” before it released. I requested an ARC & didn’t get one. I remember being so excited for it to release…yet I had never read an Allison Ashley book before. Sometimes you are drawn to a book that you just know is going to be good. I had the same feeling about The Love Hypothesis before it was released. Call it “booktuition” (you know, intuition for when a book will be good). Anyways…I read WYR & fell in love with Noah and Mia. I loved the storyline it lifelong friends falling for each other. In this book, we get Graham & Claire…Mia & Noah’s friends…with their own story! Totally could be read as a stand alone, but you’re missing out if you skip WYR.

Graham is a firefighter & Claire is an ER nurse/NP. They’re also roommates because Denver rent is pricey! They make a pact to get married when Graham turns 40 if neither of them are in a relationship. There’s an attraction and chemistry between the two of them, but he’s a commitment-phobe and she’s got zero interest in being with someone who seeks adventure after the way she lost her dad. All of this gets thrown out the window when Graham is in a terrible accident & Claire helps with his recovery. They connect and start a platonic “relationship,” but they soon catch feelings. Initially, neither of them are willing to compromise…they have feelings, but they think they’re not right for each other. Proximity and the situations they find themselves in keep forcing them together & it’s hard for them to deny what they have.

The banter and snark between these two? Next level. Lovvvvved it. The way they go back and forth with each other is so easy and natural. So well written by Allison Ashley. Their relationship is based on mutual trust and respect, so it reads as very mature. Even when they hit a snag, they weren’t immature about it. I loved that they knew what they wanted (which is what resulted in the conflict). Ashley let her characters tell the story here. Nothing felt forced or unnecessary. It all just worked.

Bonus points for the setting being in Colorado! 🏔️

“Sometimes love likes to mess with us and remind us we’re not the ones in control.”

Thank you to NetGalley and MIRA Books for the advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. (Can I always be approved for future books by Allison Ashley?) All thoughts and opinions are my own. This book will be released August 1, 2023. Be sure to pre-order or check this book out from your local library when it releases!

Thank you Netgalley and the publisher for the ARC.

I absolutely love Allison Ashley. I’ve met her at a book signing and she’s the most down to earth, sweet funny person.

I fell in love with her book Would You Rather, and was so happy to read her upcoming release earlier than pub day.

The Roomate Pact was a sweet roommates to lovers book. It’s a clean, funny romance, that I really enjoyed.

This was such a cute story. This idea has been done in movies before, but it is rare that I've seen it in a book. Claire and Graham are roommates and decide that if they are both single when they are forty, they will get together in a friends with benefits type situation. When Graham gets injured and needs Claire to help nurse him back to health, their friends with benefits plan begins a little sooner. I loved these characters and really enjoyed this story.

The Roommate Pact is an adorable follow up to Allison Ashley's "Would You Rather." Firefighter Graham is the third roommate who replaced Claire's best friend. Fun banter and supportive characters who do not create awkward situations make this a fun, quick read.

Thank you NetGalley and Mira books for the advanced copy!

Love this book so much is amazing like the first one the characters are great and I just loved the chemistry between the 2 I'm definitely reading this again

The Roommate Pact, by Allison Ashley, is a perfect summer read, especially if you love a few steamy scenes peppered with laughable moments. These roommates have suffered trauma and their past makes them find a commitment to be difficult. They make a pact that if they haven't found someone to love by the time they turn 40, they will become friends with benefits.  Their journey progresses as their past unfolds. Thanks, NetGalley and the publisher, for providing me with an ARC ebook in exchange for my honest review.

Claire and Graham are roommates. They make a pact that if they are both single when Graham turns 40 they will get together. However, things happen a little sooner than planned. Graham ends up injured and Claire, a nurse, helps him while he is essentially on bedrest. Graham, at Claire's suggestion, starts journaling during this time and his introspection brings some things to light that neither of them expected or planned for. They both have issues from their past that throw a wrench into the situation and I have to admit this one had me worried in those last few chapters.
Overall this was a fun and emotional read. The banter between Claire and Graham and their understanding of each other was perfect. I highly recommend this book.

Thank you to NetGalley, Harlequin, and the author for the opportunity to read and review this ARC.

Thanks to NetGalley for an arc in exchange for an honest opinion.

This book was super cute. I'll admit, I didn't read Would You Rather (although I definitely will be now), but it isn't necessary to read it in order to understand this story.

I loved the different tropes -- friends to lovers, forced proximity, one bed, sort of fake dating. This book had some of the best banter I've read in a long time. For a book that isn't explicit, it has great sexual tension between the two characters and a few fade to black scenes. I really liked how both characters had past experiences to overcome before they could be together. We see Mia and Noah from the first book and I think they help Graham and Claire see what they need to see within each other and themselves. The storyline felt genuine. It was heartwarming and cute and you definitely rooted for them to be together despite their reservations.

Overall, I enjoyed the premise. It was still a unique storyline. The characters had depth and it was a quick read.

The Roommate Pact is a sweet and sassy story about a nurse and a firefighter (who doesn't love that?!?) that make a pact to marry if single at 40. The pact changes to something more immediate - more of a friends with benefits type situation.
I thought the characters were believable, as were their respective challenges. Claire has a fear of falling for someone with a dangerous job due to the way in which her father died. Graham has closed himself off entirely because of a past love. Their is significant build up to each of their pasts but written well enough that it keeps your interest. The author does a great job of slowly allowing you to get to know the characters.

Many times in this type of trope, it gets repetitive with respect to the character trying to decipher the others' feelings. However, I felt that this book did a good job of creating that suspense without getting annoying.

I really enjoyed this light read. It is funny, spicy and sweet.