“Roomies” by Christina Lauren tells the story of Holland Bakker, a woman who leads a somewhat uneventful life, working for her uncle’s Broadway musical productions and living with her long-time boyfriend, Keith. However, everything changes when she stumbles upon a musician playing in a subway station and becomes infatuated with him.

The musician, Calvin McLoughlin, is an Irish immigrant who is struggling to make a name for himself in New York City. When he faces the possibility of being deported back to Ireland, Holland impulsively offers to marry him in order to help him stay in the country. Thus begins a whirlwind of events that ultimately lead to them becoming roommates.

As the two start living together, they discover that they have a lot more in common than they initially thought. Calvin helps Holland find her true passion and pushes her to pursue her dreams of becoming a writer. Meanwhile, Holland helps Calvin rediscover his love for music and supports him as he tries to land his big break.

However, their arrangement becomes more complicated as they start to develop deeper feelings for each other. Holland struggles with her guilt over her relationship with Keith, while Calvin is haunted by his past mistakes. Can they overcome their personal obstacles and find a way to make their unconventional relationship work?

“Roomies” is a heartfelt and engaging story about love, friendship, and pursuing one’s dreams. The characters are well-developed and lovable, and their chemistry leaps off the pages. Christina Lauren does a fantastic job of weaving together humor, romance, and emotional depth in this novel.

Overall, “Roomies” is a delightful read that will make you laugh, cry, and root for the characters till the very end. It is a perfect blend of romance and self-discovery, and a must-read for fans of contemporary romance novels.