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The American Roommate Experiment

From the bestselling author of The Spanish Love Deception
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In The American Roommate Experiment by Elena Armas, the story centres around a writer in need of inspiration who finds herself unexpectedly living with a charming and adventurous man. As they navigate their forced cohabitation, sparks fly, leading to both comedic and romantic situations that challenge their perceptions and push them towards unexpected self-discovery. The book weaves a tale of unconventional roommates who must learn to balance their own aspirations with the growing connection between them.
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You might enjoy this book if you love a mix of humour and heart in a romantic setting. This story dives into the excitement and chaos of unexpected living arrangements, offering a charming exploration of love, friendship, and the awkward yet delightful quirks of sharing close spaces. Perfect for fans of sweet, character-driven romance with witty dialogue and relatable, endearing protagonists.

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Elena Armas is the undisputed queen of slow burn, steam, deliciously swoony rom-coms. – Ali Hazelwood, bestselling author of The Love Hypothesis

From the author of the Goodreads Choice Award winner The Spanish Love Deception, comes the eagerly anticipated follow-up featuring Rosie Graham and Lucas Martín, who are forced to share a New York apartment.

Rosie Graham has a problem. A few, actually. She just quit her well-paid job to focus on her secret career as a romance writer. She hasn’t told her family and now has terrible writer’s block. Then, the ceiling of her New York apartment literally crumbles on her. Luckily she has her best friend Lina’s spare key while she’s out of town.

But Rosie doesn’t know that Lina has already lent her apartment to her cousin Lucas, who Rosie has been stalking—for lack of a better word—on Instagram for the last few months. Lucas seems intent on coming to her rescue like a Spanish knight in shining armour. Only this one strolls around the place in a towel, has a distracting grin, and an irresistible accent. Oh, and he cooks.

Lucas offers to let Rosie stay with him, at least until she can find some affordable temporary housing. And then he proposes an outrageous experiment to bring back her literary muse and meet her deadline: He’ll take her on a series of experimental dates meant to jump-start her romantic inspiration. Rosie has nothing to lose. Her silly, online crush is totally under control—but Lucas’s time in New York has an expiration date, and six weeks may not be enough, for either her or her deadline.

"A frothy, playful delight... a god-tier forced-proximity romance that had me literally grinning so hard at the pages! Delicious fun from start to finish!" – Christina Lauren, bestselling author of The Unhoneymooners

‘It’s great on crushes and longing and the deep satisfaction of a slow-burn romance eventually reaching boiling point. This romcom is fresh, funny and highly enjoyable.’ – Daily Mail

The American Roommate Experiment feels like an homage to all things romance, bringing together so many of the genre’s favourite tropes, nods and scenes in a book that is just as heart-warming and emotional as it is fun and sexy. And best of all, it’s also packed with the most delicious kind of slow-burn tension that will keep readers turning the pages and eager for more.’ – Culturefly

‘A delicious romance’ – Woman’s Own

‘A light-hearted dose of fun and flirtation for die-hard romantics’ – Heat

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The American Roommate Experiment by Elena Armas receives praise for its engaging slow-burn romance featuring characters Rosie and Lucas, whose chemistry and deepening connection are highlighted. The book offers a delightful mix of comedy, romance, and the friends-to-lovers trope, with relatable character dynamics and humour. Armas's writing is celebrated for its ability to draw readers in, making it a satisfying follow-up to her previous work while also functioning well as a standalone story. Overall, reviewers enjoy the book's light-hearted yet steamy narrative and the evolution of the characters' relationship.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781398515642

Publisher: Simon & Schuster Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 September 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Simon & Schuster Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 416

About the Author

Elena Armas is a Spanish writer, self-confessed hopeless romantic and proud book hoarder. Now, she’s also the author of the New York Times bestsellers The Spanish Love Deception, The American Roommate Experiment and The Long Game. Her latest novel is The Fiancé Dilemma. Her books are being translated to over thirty languages—which is bananas, if you ask her.

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