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Roomies
by Christina Lauren
4.5 stars
My first love has always been musical theatre, and I’ve now read two books in a row centering around the lives and loves of Broadway performers. It could be that I’m in a sentimental mood, but reading Roomies released mega endorphins and, quite simply, it made my heart happy.
It was so easy for me to connect with Holland and her struggle to find passion in her stagnant life. With the support of her uncles—one a famous Broadway composer—she is able to live a comfortable life in Manhattan. Comfortable doesn’t mean happy or even satisfied, though. With her Masters degree gathering dust, she feels like an uninspired spectator to the achievements of those around her.
Calvin is a street—or in this case, subway—performer as well as Holland’s longtime secret crush. He’s Irish—bonus sexy points for the accent—and musically gifted, but he’s also in the United States illegally. Holland is normally very cautious; however, there are several motives behind her impulsive decision to marry Calvin so that he can get a Green Card. I loved all the different angles.
Holland is extremely giving and patient, and Calvin is artistically passionate with an overall easygoing nature. The humor, the camaraderie, and the peek at life behind the velvet curtains really help sell the story. I simply adored Holland’s two uncles. I wanted them to adopt me.
This book re-affirmed my affection for Christina Lauren’s storytelling. Filled with tenderness, delicious tension, wit, and impeccable timing, Roomies is a highly charming romance that kept me reading until the wee hours of the morning.
Recommended for fans of:
Musical theatre
Irishmen
Fake marriages
Subways
My first love has always been musical theatre, and I’ve now read two books in a row centering around the lives and loves of Broadway performers. It could be that I’m in a sentimental mood, but reading Roomies released mega endorphins and, quite simply, it made my heart happy.
It was so easy for me to connect with Holland and her struggle to find passion in her stagnant life. With the support of her uncles—one a famous Broadway composer—she is able to live a comfortable life in Manhattan. Comfortable doesn’t mean happy or even satisfied, though. With her Masters degree gathering dust, she feels like an uninspired spectator to the achievements of those around her.
Calvin is a street—or in this case, subway—performer as well as Holland’s longtime secret crush. He’s Irish—bonus sexy points for the accent—and musically gifted, but he’s also in the United States illegally. Holland is normally very cautious; however, there are several motives behind her impulsive decision to marry Calvin so that he can get a Green Card. I loved all the different angles.
Holland is extremely giving and patient, and Calvin is artistically passionate with an overall easygoing nature. The humor, the camaraderie, and the peek at life behind the velvet curtains really help sell the story. I simply adored Holland’s two uncles. I wanted them to adopt me.
This book re-affirmed my affection for Christina Lauren’s storytelling. Filled with tenderness, delicious tension, wit, and impeccable timing, Roomies is a highly charming romance that kept me reading until the wee hours of the morning.
Recommended for fans of:
Musical theatre
Irishmen
Fake marriages
Subways
**ARC received in exchange for an honest review.**