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Only in Atlanta #1
The Roommate Situation
Conor Brady is the hottest man I have ever laid eyes on. Ever. He’s also my new roommate. In the past few days, I became jobless, homeless, and boyfriendless.
So, I did what any 28-year-old woman with her life together would do: I ran. Far, far away from my life in New York and straight to my big brother’s house in Atlanta.
Only, it turns out that my brother is away on a business trip. And, he failed to tell me that a full-on, godlike hottie—who happens to be a premier house flipper—has taken up residence in the spare bedroom while his enormous new house is being renovated.
There’s a million reasons why I shouldn’t fall for Conor.
But our chemistry is undeniable.
Which means I have a teeny, tiny situation on my hands…
So, I did what any 28-year-old woman with her life together would do: I ran. Far, far away from my life in New York and straight to my big brother’s house in Atlanta.
Only, it turns out that my brother is away on a business trip. And, he failed to tell me that a full-on, godlike hottie—who happens to be a premier house flipper—has taken up residence in the spare bedroom while his enormous new house is being renovated.
There’s a million reasons why I shouldn’t fall for Conor.
But our chemistry is undeniable.
Which means I have a teeny, tiny situation on my hands…
278 pages, Unknown Binding
First published June 15, 2021
About the author
Katie Bailey
24 books2,965 followersKatie Bailey is an Amazon top 25 bestselling author of rom coms with relatable characters and tons of chemistry. Her aim with every new love story she writes is to give readers a good laugh, maybe even a bit of a cry, but definitely leave them with a new book boyfriend.
When she’s not busy writing, Katie spends her time chasing twin tornado littles, cursing the cold Canadian winters she endures each year, chugging coffee by the bucketload, and crushing on her husband, who’s the real life inspiration behind all of the fictional men she’s written.
You can connect with Katie on Instagram @authorkatiebailey
When she’s not busy writing, Katie spends her time chasing twin tornado littles, cursing the cold Canadian winters she endures each year, chugging coffee by the bucketload, and crushing on her husband, who’s the real life inspiration behind all of the fictional men she’s written.
You can connect with Katie on Instagram @authorkatiebailey
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August 20, 2021
This one had so much potential. I'm left disappointed.
The first 16% of the book was a page turner. After that it kinda went downhill because by that time the main characters had already decided that they were in love. That realization was a bit too rushed for me. But that's just me. I prefer when the characters become friends then gradually fall in love.
I also felt no connection to any of the characters. There was far too much flirting between the MCs before actually getting to know each other. Their "connection" to each other felt superficial.
It felt like all they spoke about were their feelings for each other. It was the same thing over and over.
There were a lot of cringe moments, especially after the 50% mark. It became so cliché.
Another thing I didn't enjoy was reading Conor's part. He spoke in hindsight and it felt like reading a journal entry.
As for Jess, she's pretty immature for a 28 year old. Very quick to jump to conclusions and it's annoying.
So much potential to be a cute/adorable story. But it fell flat.
The first 16% of the book was a page turner. After that it kinda went downhill because by that time the main characters had already decided that they were in love. That realization was a bit too rushed for me. But that's just me. I prefer when the characters become friends then gradually fall in love.
I also felt no connection to any of the characters. There was far too much flirting between the MCs before actually getting to know each other. Their "connection" to each other felt superficial.
It felt like all they spoke about were their feelings for each other. It was the same thing over and over.
There were a lot of cringe moments, especially after the 50% mark. It became so cliché.
Another thing I didn't enjoy was reading Conor's part. He spoke in hindsight and it felt like reading a journal entry.
As for Jess, she's pretty immature for a 28 year old. Very quick to jump to conclusions and it's annoying.
So much potential to be a cute/adorable story. But it fell flat.
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March 4, 2025
1⭐
dnf at 27% (content warnings to this point)
spoiler free
13+
romance: 5/10 (honestly the romance was weirdly physical, focusing on each other’s bodies and things. It rubbed me the wrong way and was one of the main reasons why I didn’t finish this book. There were mentions of a past relationship that was hinted at being sexual. And a few of Conor’s friends sleep around and are known as playboys)
cursing: 1/10 (Just hell and damn up to 27%)
violence: 0/10 (none)
other: mentions of drinking/drunkenness
tropes: Brother’s best friend? Idk
first person, present tense
– OVERVIEW –
Okay guys, don’t get me wrong, I LOVE Katie. She is such a kind and sweet human being and I’m fortunate enough to have had conversations with her in the past.
But UNfortunately, this book just didn’t hit.
Honestly, I would rather bang my head against a brick wall then have to read this book again
There are quite a few reasons as to WHY I didn’t like this book, but I’ll start with my least favorite and the leading factor.
1. In my biased opinion this book is too sexual
Before you jump the gun, no, there isn’t any spice. BUT there doesn’t have to be spice for attraction between the characters to be based mostly, if not, entirely off of physical appearances. This kind of main attraction is a turn off for me. When I read a book, I’m here for the emotional connection. I don’t want to hear every two seconds about Conor’s strong jaw or Jess’ full figure. No. I want the characters to bond and be drawn to each other in ways that have nothing to do with outward appearances.
This could totally just be a me thing, but it is a big deal for me. Also one of the main reasons why I couldn’t stand Powerless. Lust in books just isn’t it.
It went like this
Jess (internally): Oh my gosh, my brother has a roommate?!? Why didn’t he tell me? Better question, why is he so hot?!
Conor (internally): Yo, where’d this psycho chick and her potted plant come from? Yk what? Who cares, she’s hella fine.
Jess: So, uhm, you single?
Conor: Oh, yeah. I just imagined that we’re married.
Jess: Oh cool.
Like help? ✋😭
2. It read like Wattpad
Katie, you know I love you, you know I do. But the difference between this book and So That Happened or I Think He Knows is staggering. Compared, this book is a dumpster fire.
The attraction was rushed, the dialogue was choppy, the characters were like blank sheets of paper.
3. The Characters were dull
There's only a certain amount of same old same old I can stand. And this was the most unoriginal thing I've ever consumed. Now it's not like I expect a masterpiece from a romcom, that would be unfair, but I can't stand when every character is like every other one I've seen in a different font.
Once, it's good.
Twice, it's meh.
Thrice, it's please just stop.
I want emotional attachment. I want to feel connected to characters. I don't want it to feel like I'm reading about two mannequins act out a sorry excuse for a love story
If you’re considering reading one of her books please, oh, please start with So That Happened. If I had read this book of hers first I never would have picked up another of her works again, that’s for sure.
- BUDDY READ WITH -
⤷Violet sorry another one of our buddy reads was a flop, also sorry it took me so long to try and finish only to dnf lol
her review
⤷Lon I'm so so glad you loved this book babe! hopefully next time our buddy read will be loved by all three of us!
her review was lost when she deleted her acc...
– PLOT –
What plot? 🤡💅
– CHARACTERS –
Jess
⤷ She’s an annoying pick me
Conor
⤷ He’s the male version of Jess, they’re truly made for each other
Mindy
⤷ babe was done so dirty in this book, my gosh
– CONCLUSION –
If you’re wanting to get into Katie Bailey, maybe just skip this one 💀
dnf at 27% (content warnings to this point)
spoiler free
13+
romance: 5/10 (honestly the romance was weirdly physical, focusing on each other’s bodies and things. It rubbed me the wrong way and was one of the main reasons why I didn’t finish this book. There were mentions of a past relationship that was hinted at being sexual. And a few of Conor’s friends sleep around and are known as playboys)
cursing: 1/10 (Just hell and damn up to 27%)
violence: 0/10 (none)
other: mentions of drinking/drunkenness
tropes: Brother’s best friend? Idk
first person, present tense
– OVERVIEW –
Okay guys, don’t get me wrong, I LOVE Katie. She is such a kind and sweet human being and I’m fortunate enough to have had conversations with her in the past.
But UNfortunately, this book just didn’t hit.
Honestly, I would rather bang my head against a brick wall then have to read this book again
There are quite a few reasons as to WHY I didn’t like this book, but I’ll start with my least favorite and the leading factor.
1. In my biased opinion this book is too sexual
Before you jump the gun, no, there isn’t any spice. BUT there doesn’t have to be spice for attraction between the characters to be based mostly, if not, entirely off of physical appearances. This kind of main attraction is a turn off for me. When I read a book, I’m here for the emotional connection. I don’t want to hear every two seconds about Conor’s strong jaw or Jess’ full figure. No. I want the characters to bond and be drawn to each other in ways that have nothing to do with outward appearances.
This could totally just be a me thing, but it is a big deal for me. Also one of the main reasons why I couldn’t stand Powerless. Lust in books just isn’t it.
It went like this
Jess (internally): Oh my gosh, my brother has a roommate?!? Why didn’t he tell me? Better question, why is he so hot?!
Conor (internally): Yo, where’d this psycho chick and her potted plant come from? Yk what? Who cares, she’s hella fine.
Jess: So, uhm, you single?
Conor: Oh, yeah. I just imagined that we’re married.
Jess: Oh cool.
Like help? ✋😭
2. It read like Wattpad
Katie, you know I love you, you know I do. But the difference between this book and So That Happened or I Think He Knows is staggering. Compared, this book is a dumpster fire.
The attraction was rushed, the dialogue was choppy, the characters were like blank sheets of paper.
3. The Characters were dull
There's only a certain amount of same old same old I can stand. And this was the most unoriginal thing I've ever consumed. Now it's not like I expect a masterpiece from a romcom, that would be unfair, but I can't stand when every character is like every other one I've seen in a different font.
Once, it's good.
Twice, it's meh.
Thrice, it's please just stop.
I want emotional attachment. I want to feel connected to characters. I don't want it to feel like I'm reading about two mannequins act out a sorry excuse for a love story
If you’re considering reading one of her books please, oh, please start with So That Happened. If I had read this book of hers first I never would have picked up another of her works again, that’s for sure.
- BUDDY READ WITH -
⤷Violet sorry another one of our buddy reads was a flop, also sorry it took me so long to try and finish only to dnf lol
her review
⤷Lon I'm so so glad you loved this book babe! hopefully next time our buddy read will be loved by all three of us!
her review was lost when she deleted her acc...
– PLOT –
What plot? 🤡💅
– CHARACTERS –
Jess
⤷ She’s an annoying pick me
Conor
⤷ He’s the male version of Jess, they’re truly made for each other
Mindy
⤷ babe was done so dirty in this book, my gosh
– CONCLUSION –
If you’re wanting to get into Katie Bailey, maybe just skip this one 💀
November 27, 2023
3.5⭐
Genre ~ romantic comedy
Series ~ Only in Atlanta #1
Others in the series ~ The Neighbor War
Setting ~ Atlanta, Georgia
Publication date ~ June 15, 2021
Est page Count ~ 278 (31 chapters)
Audio length ~ 7 hours 24 minutes
Narrator ~ Julia King, Christopher Rourke
POV ~ dual 1st
Featuring ~ characters in their late 20's, a bit of insta~love, roommates to lovers, brothers best friends, best friends sister, close proximity, no steamge
Jess & Conor
Jess is moving into her brother's house after her breakup. She wasn't expecting it to already be occupied by her brother's friend, Conor.
Within 5 minutes of us meeting Conor he vacuumed and 7 minutes later dinner is on the table. Sounds like a keeper to me. He's really sweet, too.
Jess has a tough time trusting since her ex boyfriend cheated on her. She could have used a bit more confidence.
Regarding the insta ~ blah because obviously this is usually based on looks alone.
Overall, it had some fun and cute moments, but we have the dreaded 3rd act crap per usual. I could've went without the Carla drama, too. (I've returned the book now, but I think that was her name)
Narration notes:
I'm happy with the narration. Julia actually sang, which I don't think I have ever heard a narrator do.
Connect with me ➡ Blog ~ Facebook ~ Twitter
Genre ~ romantic comedy
Series ~ Only in Atlanta #1
Others in the series ~ The Neighbor War
Setting ~ Atlanta, Georgia
Publication date ~ June 15, 2021
Est page Count ~ 278 (31 chapters)
Audio length ~ 7 hours 24 minutes
Narrator ~ Julia King, Christopher Rourke
POV ~ dual 1st
Featuring ~ characters in their late 20's, a bit of insta~love, roommates to lovers, brothers best friends, best friends sister, close proximity, no steamge
Jess & Conor
Jess is moving into her brother's house after her breakup. She wasn't expecting it to already be occupied by her brother's friend, Conor.
Within 5 minutes of us meeting Conor he vacuumed and 7 minutes later dinner is on the table. Sounds like a keeper to me. He's really sweet, too.
Jess has a tough time trusting since her ex boyfriend cheated on her. She could have used a bit more confidence.
Regarding the insta ~ blah because obviously this is usually based on looks alone.
Overall, it had some fun and cute moments, but we have the dreaded 3rd act crap per usual. I could've went without the Carla drama, too. (I've returned the book now, but I think that was her name)
Narration notes:
I'm happy with the narration. Julia actually sang, which I don't think I have ever heard a narrator do.
Connect with me ➡ Blog ~ Facebook ~ Twitter
February 15, 2022
"I guess, sometimes, everything's gotta get broken before you can start fresh and build what you want."
March 1, 2022
The Roommate Situation is a sweet cute romance. I want Miss Bailey to pick up the plot with more jazz. Such as more sassy banter, quirky and perhaps more in depth characters development. Alas, the plot, the cuteness just stuck.
I have to admit, I am bit bored. Especially in the middle. Connor is too sweet to everyone. Jess seems to stuck being cute awkward. The plot is also stuck. No hidden plot not exciting twist.
Overall I do not hate nor like the book. My impression is: standard.
3 stars
I have to admit, I am bit bored. Especially in the middle. Connor is too sweet to everyone. Jess seems to stuck being cute awkward. The plot is also stuck. No hidden plot not exciting twist.
Overall I do not hate nor like the book. My impression is: standard.
3 stars
January 4, 2022
I would rather floss my teeth with barbed wire than stay in either of my brother's rooms for even an afternoon. Brother's are disgusting little trolls that crawl from whatever sewage heap they've taken up residency for the week to use your bathroom unannounced because they've desicrated their own beyond repair. And I love them. But under no form of torture would I subject myself to step foot in their bathroom and willingly take a shower.
That being said... I hated everything about this book. I think I have a legitimate problem. I think I've really just found out that I'm an unhappy hag looking for romance in Kindle unlimited and just finding things that other people see as endearing to be unbearable.
This book promised insta-love and boy, did it deliver. I actually wasn't too mad about this since the author didn't try to hide it at all but wow, was it quick. Conor's first line was about how her eyes reminded him of some kind of Gelato that he wanted to dive into. Which is honestly the quickest I've seen an auther go for the main plot.
The MC just... She just irritated me. Her main complaint is that her boobs are too big to fit in bras? Idk. She says that a lot in the first chapter. This wouldn't be too bad if she didn't completely downplay the fact that her ex cheated on her and basically kicked her out for a young blonde. It was almost like her list of shitty things started off with her boobs, then the heat, then moving and then finally the destruction of her six year relationship.
Jess made so many excuses for the woman that her boyfriend cheated on her with that I actually started to want to hear a story from her POV. I mean she sounded like a Rockstar. She's like this successful financial consultant who's nice and cute and apparently a lot more put together than Jess who screams and throws plants at every available moment. While I don't think that the other woman should be the focus of your anger, I do think that if she knew what she was doing than she should have some blame directed at her. She did a shitty thing. Let's not gloss over it because she's attached to someone even shittier.
This whole books just seemed oddly out of focus. The romance was rushed, the emotions were strangely off mark and the clear setup for the next installation with Courtney and Aiden was handled poorly in my opinion. The first time we meet her, Courtney basically slut shames Jess at Aiden's doorstep because she thought Jess was one of Aidens lovers. And then proceeded to not apologize when she realizes that their siblings. Yummy. Let me jump right into that book.
That being said... I hated everything about this book. I think I have a legitimate problem. I think I've really just found out that I'm an unhappy hag looking for romance in Kindle unlimited and just finding things that other people see as endearing to be unbearable.
This book promised insta-love and boy, did it deliver. I actually wasn't too mad about this since the author didn't try to hide it at all but wow, was it quick. Conor's first line was about how her eyes reminded him of some kind of Gelato that he wanted to dive into. Which is honestly the quickest I've seen an auther go for the main plot.
The MC just... She just irritated me. Her main complaint is that her boobs are too big to fit in bras? Idk. She says that a lot in the first chapter. This wouldn't be too bad if she didn't completely downplay the fact that her ex cheated on her and basically kicked her out for a young blonde. It was almost like her list of shitty things started off with her boobs, then the heat, then moving and then finally the destruction of her six year relationship.
Jess made so many excuses for the woman that her boyfriend cheated on her with that I actually started to want to hear a story from her POV. I mean she sounded like a Rockstar. She's like this successful financial consultant who's nice and cute and apparently a lot more put together than Jess who screams and throws plants at every available moment. While I don't think that the other woman should be the focus of your anger, I do think that if she knew what she was doing than she should have some blame directed at her. She did a shitty thing. Let's not gloss over it because she's attached to someone even shittier.
This whole books just seemed oddly out of focus. The romance was rushed, the emotions were strangely off mark and the clear setup for the next installation with Courtney and Aiden was handled poorly in my opinion. The first time we meet her, Courtney basically slut shames Jess at Aiden's doorstep because she thought Jess was one of Aidens lovers. And then proceeded to not apologize when she realizes that their siblings. Yummy. Let me jump right into that book.
August 5, 2025
Me reading this goes against the 8th amendment.
October 11, 2021
This is totally Wattpad vibes in every possible way.
Our main character Jess is really not like the other girls, and while she doesn’t purposely put down others, she constantly makes snide comments that paint other women in a negative light. The author also seems to rely on traditional high school mean girl tropes for some of these other women, but for actual adults. It’s honestly unrealistic of how women actually act.
Our love interest, Conor, also has similar revelations about women in general, except for Jess of course. She has “girl next door” energy and that just makes her soooo different and deserving of his love.
Personally, I cannot stand this trope, and it makes me think that the author has not talked to another woman in 10 years.
Conor and Jess are also just boring. They have the personality of a wooden spoon, so I guess they deserve each other?
Another failure, this book is way to instalove. They fall in love so quickly that it’s unbelievable. And with the final chapter, an epilogue if you will, taking place only 10 months later, a little ridiculous if you ask me.
The writing also just felt really corny, like I said, Wattpad vibes. There were tons of jokes that felt millennial trying to imitate gen z, which did not come across well. I found myself laughing not out of humor, but out of pity.
I felt like I only finished this book out of obligation. It was sitting in my kindle unlimited and I felt like I had to keep reading. Did I like this book? No not really. I was simply curious on where it was going most of the time.
Our main character Jess is really not like the other girls, and while she doesn’t purposely put down others, she constantly makes snide comments that paint other women in a negative light. The author also seems to rely on traditional high school mean girl tropes for some of these other women, but for actual adults. It’s honestly unrealistic of how women actually act.
Our love interest, Conor, also has similar revelations about women in general, except for Jess of course. She has “girl next door” energy and that just makes her soooo different and deserving of his love.
Personally, I cannot stand this trope, and it makes me think that the author has not talked to another woman in 10 years.
Conor and Jess are also just boring. They have the personality of a wooden spoon, so I guess they deserve each other?
Another failure, this book is way to instalove. They fall in love so quickly that it’s unbelievable. And with the final chapter, an epilogue if you will, taking place only 10 months later, a little ridiculous if you ask me.
The writing also just felt really corny, like I said, Wattpad vibes. There were tons of jokes that felt millennial trying to imitate gen z, which did not come across well. I found myself laughing not out of humor, but out of pity.
I felt like I only finished this book out of obligation. It was sitting in my kindle unlimited and I felt like I had to keep reading. Did I like this book? No not really. I was simply curious on where it was going most of the time.
February 7, 2023
I’m about to do a deep dive on the internet to find out if this author has a brother IRL because I would have to be pretty desperate to sleep in my brother’s bed (without washing the sheets when he didn’t know I was coming?! 🤢) but I would NEVER ask either of my brothers to stand in for my husband to help me birth a baby. Give me ANY female or a literal stranger first. This just wasn’t a good book and I’m unlikely to read another book by this author. Another reviewer said that the book felt “out of focus” and I think this about sums it up. Something was off and it just didn’t work.
May 24, 2024
I normally don't read "clean romances", but this was my book club book this month. I actually enjoyed it!
June 20, 2022
"𝑰𝒏 𝒍𝒊𝒇𝒆, 𝒔𝒆𝒂𝒔𝒐𝒏𝒔 𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝒊𝒏𝒆𝒗𝒊𝒕𝒂𝒃𝒍𝒆, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒔𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒕𝒊𝒎𝒆𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒈𝒔 𝒉𝒂𝒗𝒆 𝒕𝒐 𝒇𝒂𝒍𝒍 𝒂𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒕 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒑𝒍𝒆𝒕𝒆𝒍𝒚 𝒕𝒐 𝒚𝒊𝒆𝒍𝒅 𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒍 𝒈𝒓𝒐𝒘𝒕𝒉. 𝑨𝒏𝒅 𝒏𝒐 𝒎𝒂𝒕𝒕𝒆𝒓 𝒉𝒐𝒘 𝒕𝒐𝒖𝒈𝒉 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒇𝒆𝒆𝒍𝒔 𝒊𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒎𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕, 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒖𝒂𝒍 𝒈𝒓𝒐𝒘𝒕𝒉 𝒊𝒔 𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒉 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒑𝒂𝒊𝒏 𝒐𝒇 𝒍𝒐𝒔𝒔. 𝑩𝒆𝒄𝒂𝒖𝒔𝒆 𝒃𝒆𝒚𝒐𝒏𝒅 𝒍𝒐𝒔𝒔 𝒍𝒊𝒆𝒔 𝒔𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒏𝒆𝒘. 𝑨 𝒏𝒆𝒘 𝒃𝒆𝒈𝒊𝒏𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒊𝒏 𝒍𝒊𝒇𝒆"
September 2, 2021
This. This book is the definition of what a RomCom is to me. From the moment the story opens with Jess fleeing a bad relationship with her little potted plant to the moment the final scene ends, my heart and attention were captured. The humor, the banter, and the sizzling attraction were sweet and fun, and kept me laughing and smiling.
Jess and Conor have a hilarious meet cute and the awkward encounters just kept coming. Jess is the type of girl who doesn't realize who she is and what she has because she's down on her luck and hasn't had the kind of man who builds her up. Conor is perfection--sweet, with a glint of mischief, and a loyal, gentlemanly nature.
I loved their interactions and enjoyed every minute of how the story developed--especially when the challenges popped up. Such a fun, darling story!
Content: mild+ romance (kissing, innuendo, but all closed door); mild language
Jess and Conor have a hilarious meet cute and the awkward encounters just kept coming. Jess is the type of girl who doesn't realize who she is and what she has because she's down on her luck and hasn't had the kind of man who builds her up. Conor is perfection--sweet, with a glint of mischief, and a loyal, gentlemanly nature.
I loved their interactions and enjoyed every minute of how the story developed--especially when the challenges popped up. Such a fun, darling story!
Content: mild+ romance (kissing, innuendo, but all closed door); mild language
May 27, 2025
How adorable was this story?! I flew through it — it’s light, fluffy, and set in such a fun world with a cute backstory. This was my first Katie Bailey read and I’m officially hooked! Conor and Jess were such a fun duo, and their dynamic kept me smiling the whole way through. If you love a good close proximity trope with sweet, closed-door romance vibes, this one’s for you. Totally a feel-good, everyone-can-enjoy-it kind of read!
March 24, 2024
𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐑𝐎𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐄 𝐒𝐈𝐓𝐔𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍
𝙾𝚗𝚕𝚢 𝚒𝚗 𝙰𝚝𝚕𝚊𝚗𝚝𝚊 #𝟷
ʀᴀᴛɪɴɢ: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
💞𝙲𝚕𝚘𝚜𝚎𝚍 𝙳𝚘𝚘𝚛 𝚁𝚘𝚖𝚊𝚗𝚌𝚎
🏠𝙲𝚘𝚗𝚝𝚎𝚖𝚙𝚘𝚛𝚊𝚛𝚢
💞𝙱𝚛𝚘𝚝𝚑𝚎𝚛’𝚜 𝙱𝚎𝚜𝚝 𝙵𝚛𝚒𝚎𝚗𝚍
🏠𝙵𝚛𝚒𝚎𝚗𝚍𝚜 𝚝𝚘 𝙻𝚘𝚟𝚎𝚛𝚜
💞𝙵𝚘𝚛𝚌𝚎𝚍 𝙿𝚛𝚘𝚡𝚒𝚖𝚒𝚝𝚢
🏠𝚁𝚘𝚖𝙲𝚘𝚖 𝚅𝚒𝚋𝚎𝚜
Jess was dumped by her serial cheater ex and to make sure she wouldn’t fall back to him again, she thought to crash at her brother’s home for the time being. But turns out her brother was out of state and he already has a roommate, a Greek God-like handsome man. But this is not the time to get involved with a new man when she’s jobless and homeless, but boy is he yummy…
I know right? Who am I reading a close-door romance 🤣 But this was so fun! I want to thank Shay for suggesting this book and buddy reading it with me, I truly enjoyed this book. Jess is so relatable and funny, she was in a vicious toxic cycle with her ex, and moving out of state is the best move she ever made. Connor my man, is just so stinkin’ cute and good boyfriend material. They both have chemistry from the start, but each has reason to not pursue something right away. I love the progress of their relationship from practically strangers to friends and then lovers, their banter is so much fun!
If you like sweet and funny romcom with no spice (cause you don’t need it!), this is for you. I will keep picking Katie Bailey’s book, as her writing is just so witty and fun, love it!
𝙾𝚗𝚕𝚢 𝚒𝚗 𝙰𝚝𝚕𝚊𝚗𝚝𝚊 #𝟷
ʀᴀᴛɪɴɢ: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
💞𝙲𝚕𝚘𝚜𝚎𝚍 𝙳𝚘𝚘𝚛 𝚁𝚘𝚖𝚊𝚗𝚌𝚎
🏠𝙲𝚘𝚗𝚝𝚎𝚖𝚙𝚘𝚛𝚊𝚛𝚢
💞𝙱𝚛𝚘𝚝𝚑𝚎𝚛’𝚜 𝙱𝚎𝚜𝚝 𝙵𝚛𝚒𝚎𝚗𝚍
🏠𝙵𝚛𝚒𝚎𝚗𝚍𝚜 𝚝𝚘 𝙻𝚘𝚟𝚎𝚛𝚜
💞𝙵𝚘𝚛𝚌𝚎𝚍 𝙿𝚛𝚘𝚡𝚒𝚖𝚒𝚝𝚢
🏠𝚁𝚘𝚖𝙲𝚘𝚖 𝚅𝚒𝚋𝚎𝚜
Jess was dumped by her serial cheater ex and to make sure she wouldn’t fall back to him again, she thought to crash at her brother’s home for the time being. But turns out her brother was out of state and he already has a roommate, a Greek God-like handsome man. But this is not the time to get involved with a new man when she’s jobless and homeless, but boy is he yummy…
I know right? Who am I reading a close-door romance 🤣 But this was so fun! I want to thank Shay for suggesting this book and buddy reading it with me, I truly enjoyed this book. Jess is so relatable and funny, she was in a vicious toxic cycle with her ex, and moving out of state is the best move she ever made. Connor my man, is just so stinkin’ cute and good boyfriend material. They both have chemistry from the start, but each has reason to not pursue something right away. I love the progress of their relationship from practically strangers to friends and then lovers, their banter is so much fun!
If you like sweet and funny romcom with no spice (cause you don’t need it!), this is for you. I will keep picking Katie Bailey’s book, as her writing is just so witty and fun, love it!
October 12, 2021
the perfect feel-good romance.
this book has the lovely trope of 'Hero falls first', i love that!
he's her brother's roommate and the moment they met sparks fly, after that they start a flirty friendship that was so cute to read
if you want a cute romantic comedy this book is for you.
this book has the lovely trope of 'Hero falls first', i love that!
he's her brother's roommate and the moment they met sparks fly, after that they start a flirty friendship that was so cute to read
if you want a cute romantic comedy this book is for you.
July 16, 2022
Sweet and adorable, with cute characters and a semi-fine plot!
June 28, 2021
Well here we go folks another go-to Romcom author added to our lists 😁 Author Katie Bailey has snatched herself a place by showing off the world her love for writing by releasing an amazing debut novel
Jess is such a sweet person
You know she's the kind of girl you get attached immediately because there's a string of connection that connects us to her immediately as we all have a similar part of herself in us
Conner is absolutely everything a girl wants and someone who knows what and how valuable true love is and also how valuable ppl are
The continued banter, fun, and jokes crack you up throughout the book... I enjoyed Courtney and Aidens fun part too.. all of them together just hit the book off...I can't wait to read the next book in this series
And BTW from this book I've learned that I should never go an Octo - date 🤣🤣
Their romance is absolutely swoony and also clean - a fact to appreciate and enjoy
You'll definitely enjoy reading this fun rom-com
Jess is such a sweet person
You know she's the kind of girl you get attached immediately because there's a string of connection that connects us to her immediately as we all have a similar part of herself in us
Conner is absolutely everything a girl wants and someone who knows what and how valuable true love is and also how valuable ppl are
The continued banter, fun, and jokes crack you up throughout the book... I enjoyed Courtney and Aidens fun part too.. all of them together just hit the book off...I can't wait to read the next book in this series
And BTW from this book I've learned that I should never go an Octo - date 🤣🤣
Their romance is absolutely swoony and also clean - a fact to appreciate and enjoy
You'll definitely enjoy reading this fun rom-com
September 8, 2021
2.5 stars
First part was ok but they were in love super fast.
First part was ok but they were in love super fast.
October 25, 2021
this felt like christian propaganda
March 28, 2022
not me reading this book for smut to get out of my reading slump, spoiler alert: there was no smut💀 WHY did no one mention this in any review? why? WHY?
3.5,anyways enough rant, this book was very cutesy, lovie-dovie book, some things were unnecessary in this book. it lowkey reminds me of sarah adams's books, but for a debut book this book is a good start indeed!!
jess
jess was cute, literally so adorable & you instantly get attached to her. i blame FUCKING JOHNNY(on a side note: if u name a character johnny, i will laugh hard idk why its nonsensical) &his piece of shit bestfriend MARK to always destroying jess's personality & confidence.johnny was a big red flag fr, . regardless, so jess was an artist and basically homeless(hence the roommate-shifting), from the way connor appreciated her paintings swoons literally got me all in the feels🎀. i didn't like that she didn't seem to care abt her health in the beginning but glad she was improving & also jess is a plant lady, LOVE THAT🥺
connor
just the way connor is described in this book, OMG SO FUCKING HOT😩. his pov🦋🦋🦋 dude was literally such a simp & whipped over jess. my man is literally so sexy & brooding, has OCD(i appreciate a man who is clean😭), also cooks and his worth ethic has me head over heels in him. he's literally so caring of his loved ones and always protecting them. his love language is acts of service and words of admiration & I'm here for it🙌 WHAT CAN THIS MAN NOT DO?!
aiden literally want to read abt him, he gives me possessive & grumpy vibes🤠
courtney i literally wanna know more abt u, color me intrigued i mean she literally works in a dog company GURL YOU'RE LIVING THE DREAM💅
mia u are literally so charming & RIGHT all the time, ily💕
ollie kid, i love you so much. YOU ARE A LITERAL CUTIE & A 2YEARD GODDAMMIT! HE HAS BETTER MOVES THAN ME😏 contact me pls!
jess&connor
connor was the moment in this relationship. he literally cared so much abt jess. jess having trust issues becoz of her ex and acting it out on connor(UGH HATED IT🙄) their relationship was literally so cute & was literally like high school romance. the fact that they literally were alone & aiden was gone to L.A literally 75% of the book, i didn't like it becoz we want TENSION & forbiddness !! nevertheless, their dates & them working together & appreciating each other were literally my FAV MOMENTS from the book <3
courtney&aiden
i literally don't know if i want to read abt them, the reason for them fighting is so stupid💀 LMAO
overall, fluff book read it if u want to!!
3.5,anyways enough rant, this book was very cutesy, lovie-dovie book, some things were unnecessary in this book. it lowkey reminds me of sarah adams's books, but for a debut book this book is a good start indeed!!
jess
jess was cute, literally so adorable & you instantly get attached to her. i blame FUCKING JOHNNY(on a side note: if u name a character johnny, i will laugh hard idk why its nonsensical) &his piece of shit bestfriend MARK to always destroying jess's personality & confidence.johnny was a big red flag fr, . regardless, so jess was an artist and basically homeless(hence the roommate-shifting), from the way connor appreciated her paintings swoons literally got me all in the feels🎀. i didn't like that she didn't seem to care abt her health in the beginning but glad she was improving & also jess is a plant lady, LOVE THAT🥺
connor
just the way connor is described in this book, OMG SO FUCKING HOT😩. his pov🦋🦋🦋 dude was literally such a simp & whipped over jess. my man is literally so sexy & brooding, has OCD(i appreciate a man who is clean😭), also cooks and his worth ethic has me head over heels in him. he's literally so caring of his loved ones and always protecting them. his love language is acts of service and words of admiration & I'm here for it🙌 WHAT CAN THIS MAN NOT DO?!
aiden literally want to read abt him, he gives me possessive & grumpy vibes🤠
courtney i literally wanna know more abt u, color me intrigued i mean she literally works in a dog company GURL YOU'RE LIVING THE DREAM💅
mia u are literally so charming & RIGHT all the time, ily💕
ollie kid, i love you so much. YOU ARE A LITERAL CUTIE & A 2YEARD GODDAMMIT! HE HAS BETTER MOVES THAN ME😏 contact me pls!
jess&connor
connor was the moment in this relationship. he literally cared so much abt jess. jess having trust issues becoz of her ex and acting it out on connor(UGH HATED IT🙄) their relationship was literally so cute & was literally like high school romance. the fact that they literally were alone & aiden was gone to L.A literally 75% of the book, i didn't like it becoz we want TENSION & forbiddness !! nevertheless, their dates & them working together & appreciating each other were literally my FAV MOMENTS from the book <3
courtney&aiden
i literally don't know if i want to read abt them, the reason for them fighting is so stupid💀 LMAO
overall, fluff book read it if u want to!!
February 24, 2025
Honestly 2 stars is generous. Also I didn’t even finish it, but I figured 78% of it should count towards my reading goal.
I understand this is the author’s debut novel, so there is some grace, but not enough grace to make up for the atrocity that is this book.
The romance is cringy insta-love, and the second hand embarrassment I got from Jess was very annoying.
The narration was awkward and not enjoyable. Especially Conor’s POV.
It’s clean besides a handful of light curse words (d*mn, h*ll, and *ss) and then some intense kissing scenes and lots of sexual comments and jokes. I can’t say if there’s any fade-to-black in the last 22%, but based on other reviews I doubt it.
Side note: the amount of times Jess and Conor used the word “sexy” to describe each other was so obnoxious. If I had to guess, I’d estimate it was used 60+ times. C’mon, you couldn’t find a better way to describe someone other than “hot and sexy”?
I’ve heard this author’s more recent writing is better, so I might try her again, but this book was atrocious and I would not recommend it to anyone.
I understand this is the author’s debut novel, so there is some grace, but not enough grace to make up for the atrocity that is this book.
The romance is cringy insta-love, and the second hand embarrassment I got from Jess was very annoying.
The narration was awkward and not enjoyable. Especially Conor’s POV.
It’s clean besides a handful of light curse words (d*mn, h*ll, and *ss) and then some intense kissing scenes and lots of sexual comments and jokes. I can’t say if there’s any fade-to-black in the last 22%, but based on other reviews I doubt it.
Side note: the amount of times Jess and Conor used the word “sexy” to describe each other was so obnoxious. If I had to guess, I’d estimate it was used 60+ times. C’mon, you couldn’t find a better way to describe someone other than “hot and sexy”?
I’ve heard this author’s more recent writing is better, so I might try her again, but this book was atrocious and I would not recommend it to anyone.
April 3, 2024
I want to read everything Katie Bailey publishes! She has such a great, easy, fun, sizzling writing style and I just really love it!
I really loved Jess & Connor! Separately & together. The forced proximity, roommate situation was a fun reading experience. Especially when they tried so hard to both ignore their feelings.
I wish Jess had had a bit more confidence in herself, but her growth was amazing, especially with such a GOOD man behind her.
I loved the house flipping aspect! And the “friends that feel like family” theme that ran throughout the story.
It really was just an adorable book and I can’t wait to read the next book.
I listened to this in audio, and really enjoyed it! (I don’t normally do audiobooks.) But the narrators did a great job bringing the characters to life!
4.5/5 stars
*clean, closed door with mild language*
I really loved Jess & Connor! Separately & together. The forced proximity, roommate situation was a fun reading experience. Especially when they tried so hard to both ignore their feelings.
I wish Jess had had a bit more confidence in herself, but her growth was amazing, especially with such a GOOD man behind her.
I loved the house flipping aspect! And the “friends that feel like family” theme that ran throughout the story.
It really was just an adorable book and I can’t wait to read the next book.
I listened to this in audio, and really enjoyed it! (I don’t normally do audiobooks.) But the narrators did a great job bringing the characters to life!
4.5/5 stars
*clean, closed door with mild language*
July 1, 2021
Such a cute, fun summer read! ☀️❤️ Had me giggling and falling in love with all the characters. If you love Sarah Adams type romcoms, you will adore this one too! 😍 can’t wait for Aiden and Courtney’s book next
May 28, 2024
I actually liked this book a lot, it's not a masterpiece but it's cute and a very easy read.
November 17, 2025
This was a cute no spice rom-com. I wasn’t super crazy over it, but it was a quick cute read.
✨ T r o p e s ✨
Multiple POV
Roommates to Lovers
No Spice
Rom-Com
Forced Proximity
First Person
✨ T r o p e s ✨
Multiple POV
Roommates to Lovers
No Spice
Rom-Com
Forced Proximity
First Person
February 24, 2026
I was looking for a short and sweet romance audiobook and this one did the trick. It was definitely insta-lovey, which isn't usually my go to trope, but I love a good brother's best friend and roommates story. Jess and Conor were adorable. I enjoyed their quirks, Jess with her creative language, and the funny moments throughout the story. I didn't realize going in that this was more of a light and fluffy closed door romance, which isn't usually my type of romance book. I probably should have realized that, but the spice wasn't too missed for me since it was cute.
June 18, 2021
I love a good rom com and this has all my favorite aspects. Lol moments, swoony romance, and fodder galore! I can't wait to read book two and I'm so glad I discovered Katie Bailey's books.
August 6, 2021
Dear God that was painful to get through.
January 28, 2022
misogyny ain't cute
September 1, 2022
EXCUSE ME !!! You have have have to read this omfg it was so incredibly amazing i loved it more than anything conner brady is a new book boyfriend that we should all love and appreciate. Such a cute funny story i would definitely recommend
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