Roomies

Goodreads Choice Awards Nominee Best Romance of 2018

From Variety: Andy Fickman will direct and produce the music-driven romantic comedy “Roomies” with Jenna Dewan via her company, Everheart Productions.

Marriages of convenience are so . . . inconvenient.

From subway to Broadway to happily ever after. Modern love in all its thrill, hilarity, and uncertainty has never been so compulsively readable as in New York Times and #1 international bestselling author Christina Lauren’s new romance.

Rescued by Calvin McLoughlin from a would-be subway attacker, Holland Bakker pays the brilliant musician back by pulling some of her errand-girl strings and getting him an audition with a bigtime musical director. When the tryout goes better than even Holland could have imagined, Calvin is set for a great entre into Broadway—until he admits his student visa has expired and he’s in the country illegally.

Holland impulsively offers to wed the Irishman to keep him in New York, her growing infatuation a secret only to him. As their relationship evolves from awkward roommates to besotted lovers, Calvin becomes the darling of Broadway. In the middle of the theatrics and the acting-not-acting, what will it take for Holland and Calvin to realize they both stopped pretending a long time ago?

The descriptions and imagery, especially of New York City and Calvin’s music, are fresh and sensual, and the lyrical language creates atmosphere that sets this novel apart from others of the genre. Lauren’s standalone brims with authentic characters and a captivating plot. ~ PUBLISHERS WEEKLY STARRED REVIEW

Christina Lauren’s modern tale of a heroine’s search for real meaning in her life will make readers sigh, laugh and cheer. Holland is a young woman whose talents and strength are obvious to everyone except herself, and watching her come into her own is a delight.~ Booklist

The story is so intriguing that readers will find it hard to step away. ~RT Book Reviews

Great writing and well-turned plot twists kept me hooked. This contemporary romance doesn’t disappoint: Holland’s journey ultimately isn’t so much about getting the guy, but becoming an interesting, independent and lovable person she can love (and Calvin, too, of course). ~NPR

Let Roomies author Christina Lauren take you on the wild ride. ~ Cosmopolitan Magazine

Delightful. ~ People

A playful, sexy romp. ~ Buzzfeed

This dynamic author duo writes memorable, passionate romances, and I predict Roomies will land on my keeper shelf. ~ USA Today

Christina Lauren’s take on a marriage of convenience is absolute perfection. ~ Hypable

The queens of contemporary romance. ~ Hello Giggles

A triumphant tale of self-love and discovery as one woman finds her independence and inner strength. ~ EW