When Clara’s childhood crush invites her to move cross-country, the offer is too much to resist. She cursed her wicked ancestors as she glared at the pineapple-scented air freshener hanging from the rearview mirror of Everett Bloom's Jeep Wrangler. Relax and have fun. Some of the most fun I’ve had while reading a book was spent within the pages of The Roommate by Rosie Danan. ", After a few seconds, he blew out a breath. Some of the most fun I’ve had while reading a book was spent within the pages of The Roommate by Rosie Danan. Josh and Clara seemed to be total opposites in their lifestyle choices, but very similar in their openness to trying new things and their ability to be flexible and make a difficult situation work for them. The heavy thump of Everett's car stereo pounded in her ears as he pulled out, but Clara didn't turn to watch him drive away. It is just so good and I am just sad that Rosie Danan is a debut author so I can't devour more! Clara accepted this small form of mercy from the universe. The society pages were going to have a field day with this one. this delectable rom-com is both red-hot and fiercely feminist‘ Publishers Weekly ‘One of the steamiest romances of the year. Not this time. The urge to run, primal and nonsensical, sang under her skin. He leaned against the door frame. Clara's response came slowly, comprehension dawning with each syllable. Cute but not handsome, she reminded herself. Posted on 9 November 2020 9 November 2020 by Sophie. You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. "Er . I loved the banter. No one would believe she'd earned two advanced degrees from Ivy League institutions only to end up this stupid. Review: The Roommate – Rosie Danan. "I rented the master. it would have been very easy (and boring) to write her as a caricature or a stereotype. You'd think decades of old money and carefully monitored good breeding would weed out the Wheatons' notorious inclination toward destructive behavior, but if the recent arrest of her brother, Oliver, was anything to go by, the longer their lineage grew, the grimmer the consequences of their behavioral missteps. I didn't rent your room." It only took me one paragraph to fall in love with this book, so I had to buy it. I LOVE Josh character the most. He strode into the kitchen and returned a moment later to press a cold can of beer into her hands. The band got an offer to go on tour last minute. The strength of The Roommate truly lies in the characterization and chemistry between Clara and Josh. "Wild. . The New York Times calls Rosie Danan’s debut novel, THE ROOMMATE “a book about people expanding into their best possible selves…warmly funny and gorgeously sexy.” (PDF/READ) The Roommate By Rosie Danan (PDF/READ) The Roommate By Rosie Danan House Rules: Do your own dishes Knock before entering the bathroom Never look up your roommate online The Wheatons are infamous among the east coast elite for their lack of impulse control, except for their daughter Clara. This book has a few laugh out loud moments, and over all very fun to read. ), Reviewed in the United States on October 12, 2020, I think the best description of this book that I've seen is Raunch-Com. House Rules: Do your own dishes Knock before entering the bathroom Such a quick read for me!! “Gloriously soft and joyful, a sex positive manifesto inside a deliriously romantic, wickedly shameless love story” —Entertainment Weekly, “I can't even begin to describe how much I love The Roommate by Rosie Danan.” —Buzzfeed, “This is a downright revolutionary story about modern women owning their desire…" —Popsugar, “With vividly drawn characters, steamy sexy times and a fast paced plot, this is a fun read to finish the summer.”—NPR, “Rosie Danan’s The Roommate is seriously sexy, seriously smart.”—Helen Hoang, USA Today bestselling author, “Genuinely swoonily romantic.”—Rachel Hawkins, New York Times bestselling author, “What an incredible debut! Their attraction was immediate and their responses to it were humorous and touching at the same time. Don't worry. He didn't stick around to get you settled? I love how the character of Naomi was written. Clara sat up slowly. Posted on 9 November 2020 9 November 2020 by Sophie. no." Clara tried to inhale through her mouth. Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free. Danan’s writing, like her characters, is funny, seductive, and full of heart. "L.A. is summer vacation from real life. £6.42: £11.96: … She hated the note of pleading that bled into her question. "I'm Clara Wheaton," she said when silence lingered. Ever since I saw the description on social media back in April, I have been begging to read this book. Reluctantly, she completed the unspoken request. If he hadn't been driving, and her mother hadn't made her memorize the etiquette of Emily Post in her adolescence, she might have lunged at him. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. The Roommate by Rosie Danan. Reviewed in the United States on September 15, 2020. "Your body destroys and replaces all of its cells every seven years.". Reviewed in Germany on September 25, 2020. An odor of decay wafted from abandoned take-out containers littering the coffee table. Plus, it puts the fight for female pleasure front and center. They looked warm, like they'd spent time simmering over an open flame. The Roommate by Rosie DananStandaloneContemporary RomanceBerkley | September 15, 2020 About the Book: House Rules:Do your own dishesKnock before entering the bathroomNever look up your roommate online The Wheatons are infamous among the east coast elite for their lack of impulse control, except for their daughter Clara. Danan gives us strangers to annoyed-roommates to kinda-friends to angsty-pining to finally-lovers with humor, wit, and just a hint of pathos. . His careless words sent her straight back to high school. She s the consummate socialite: over-achieving, well-mannered, predictable. After five seconds, Josh raised an eyebrow and Clara released his hand with a sheepish smile. Stay in this city she didn't know, live with a man she'd never met, without a job or friends, without the clout her family name commanded on the East Coast. This move, California, getting out from under your mother's thumb . Even compared to generations of storied Wheaton family scandals, surely this nosedive into misadventure could claim a land speed record. He had a spattering of freckles across the bridge of his nose. See all formats and editions Hide other formats and editions. She ran a fingertip through the blanket of dust coating a bookcase in the corner. She’s the consummate socialite: over-achieving, well … We work hard to protect your security and privacy. “Rosie Danan’s The Roommate is seriously sexy, seriously smart.”—Helen Hoang, USA Today bestselling author “Genuinely swoonily romantic.”—Rachel Hawkins, New York Times bestselling author “What an incredible debut! No matter how many times she considered the lengths she would go to in her quest to finally win Everett Bloom's affection, she'd never imagined this. Rosie Danan writes steamy, big-hearted books, articles, and tweets about the trials and triumphs of modern love. She could already picture the headline. She focused on the one at the very center and spoke to it. Surprising, funny, sexy and original, The Roommate is on my shortlist of favorite books of 2020. . It’s excellent. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 7, 2020. ", "So you're telling me in seven years, I'll forget the fact that I uprooted my entire life and moved across the country because a guy who's not even my boyfriend encouraged me to, and I quote, 'follow my bliss'?". House Rules: Do your own dishes Knock before entering the bathroom Never look up your roommate online The Wheatons are infamous among the east coast elite for their lack of impulse …