the roommate experiment
A ROOMMATES TO LOVERS ROM-COM
Hunter has secretly loved her best friend’s brother, Dylan, for years—not that he’s ever noticed. But when he moves into her spare room, living together should be a dream.
Except Dylan brings more than just boxes—he brings complications. And resisting him becomes a daily struggle. She just has to avoid ogling him in a towel. Definitely don’t imagine what’s under the towel. And try not to swoon when he bakes cookies.
But after he saves her from a terrible date and they’re forced to share a sofa bed, Hunter has to decide: move on or move out. Will she tell him the truth—or lose him forever?
What I love most about this book: the counter seduction scheme 😈
All tropes: ROOMMATES TO LOVERS, ONLY ONE BED, STEMINIST, BEST FRIEND’S BROTHER, FORCED PROXIMITY
Part of a series? Yes, but can be read as a standalone.
IF THE RING FITS
A marriage of convenience, age gap, millionaire MMC rom-com
When fate throws these two hot messes into a meet-cute of epic proportions, it’s a match made in rock-bottom heaven. They say love is blind, and with nothing to lose, Adrian gets down on one knee… and Rowena says yes!
The rules of engagement are simple:
Pretend to be madly in love
Keep their real lives separate
Absolutely, positively do NOT catch feelings
A heartwarming tale of two strangers who said “I do” before they even said “Hello.” Because sometimes, the worst day of your life just might lead to the best mistake you’ll ever make.
What I love most about this book: Adrian is such a cinnamon roll, and this is such a slow burn… but when the f*ck it moment arrives ❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥
All tropes: FAKE RELATIONSHIP, AGE GAP, ONLY ONE BED, MILLIONAIRE MMC, STEMINIST
Part of a series? Yes, but can be read as a standalone.
THE LOVE ALGORITHM
A STEMinist, Billionaire, Office Romance
At 28, Reese leads Research and Development at Mercer Robotics, valuing her career over personal life. Tasked with mentoring the CEO’s inexperienced yet stunningly charming son, Thomas, during his lab rotation, Reese faces a challenge beyond her professional expertise. As they grow closer, Reese must navigate the complexities of attraction and professionalism, risking her principles for a chance at unforeseen romance.
What I love most about this book: The love notes they exchange and K-2P!
All tropes: STEMINIST, only one bed, Workplace romance, BILLIONAIRE, reverse grumpy sunshine
BABY, ONE MORE TIME
An Enemies to Lovers, Second Chance Romance
Driven and smart, Marissa Mayer has worked her way to COO at a major Fintech startup. Now what she wants more than anything is a baby. And having given up on love after her heart was broken by the boy next door, she’s prepared to do it alone.
But when John introduces himself as Marissa’s doctor, sparks fly, and not in a good way. Because Dr John Raikes is no he’s her teenage sweetheart all grown up. Marissa knows she should keep John at arm’s length, lest she have her heart broken again… But there’s something about a man in a white coat. And with John determined to show Marissa he’s changed, can she keep saying no when her heart is saying yes?
What I love most about this book: The Taylor Swift’s references and John!
All tropes: Enemies to lovers, Second chance, SINGLE DAD, FIRST LOVE, NEIGHBORS TO LOVERS, STEMINIST
THE LOVE THEOREM
A Celebrity Rom Com
Megastar Christian is used to women who only want him for his fame — but when he meets geeky Lana, a rocket scientist who has no idea who he is, how long can he conceal his life in the spotlight? A fun-filled romantic comedy!
What I love most about this book: The meet-cute ad the fact that Lana is an engineer and super smart!
All tropes: CELEBRITY ROMANCE, OPPOSITES ATTRACT, STEMINIST
IT STARTED WITH A BOOK
A STEMinist, Billionaire, Cowboy Romance
After another Tinder ghosting, Leighton swears off dating, turning to her romance novels for comfort. One night, she discovers a book that transports her to Lakeville Hills, where she dreams of billionaire cowboy Killian St Clair. Leigh escapes her daily frustrations through her dreams, but one morning, she wakes up to find Killian in her apartment. Now, she must help him navigate the real world while guarding her heart.
Can she resist falling for her book boyfriend come to life?
What I love most about this book: That I lived my dream of making a book boyfriend become real…
All tropes: ENEMIES TO LOVERS, STEMINIST, only one bed, BILLIONAIRE, Cowboy Romance, Magical realism, fake dating, small town
Part of a series? No, standalone.
Camilla Isley 