Roommate

By: Sarina Bowen, Heart Eyes Press LGBTQ

Narrated by: Teddy Hamilton, Stephen Dexter

Wanted: One roommate to share a three-bedroom house, split the rent, and ideally not be the guy I can’t stop thinking about.

I’m a man with too many secrets, so the last thing I need is a new roommate with a sexy smile and blue eyes that see right through me. Eight years ago, Roderick left town after high school. We’re not friends. I owe him nothing. But back then, I let one of my secrets slip, and he’s the only one who noticed.

Part of me knows I should run far, far away. But the other part wants him to come upstairs and spend the night. But if I let him in, I could lose everything.

Seeking: a room to rent in town. I’m tidy, have no pets, and I will feed you homemade bread.

I should probably add: gay AF, and has no filter. It’s no wonder my new landlord is so wary of me.

A smarter man would ignore those hot glances from the broody lumberjack. He may want more from me than another fresh-baked pretzel. But if I push my luck, I’ll end up back on the street.

Too bad I’ve never been smart with my heart....

©2021 Sarina Bowen (P)2021 Sarina Bowen

Beautiful!

Sarina Bowen writes beautiful m/m books tackling difficult and realistic hurdles to happiness. Roderick and Kieran came from very different backgrounds and experiences but found that opposites do attract. Their relationship grew very organically and slowly until they finally admitted their attraction. Their story is a study in common themes experienced by the LGBTQ community. Stephen Dexter and Teddy Hamilton were brilliant and brought these two characters and their extended families to life perfectly. Definitely worth a credit. Bravo Sarina Bowen!

Hot, Sexy and Emotional Romance!

Never settle for less than everything you deserve. This M/M story was emotional, sexy and downright HOT. I love a good roommate, forced proximity romance and this story definitely hit the mark! Plus add in all the delicious breads, pretzels and other recipes that had me hungry just from listening to them being described. Double YUM!⁣
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Kieran and Roderick were quite the opposites, one broody and quiet and the other out and talkative, but together they complimented each other and brought peace and love into their lives. Kieran has never really explored his sexuality but always knew that he was drawn to men, especially Roderick. The vulnerability they both showed with each other, opening their hearts and showing all the hurt inside had tearing up several times and wanting to wrap them both in a hug. Roderick and his bad luck with family and past boyfriends especially made my heart squeeze, an amazing man like him didn’t deserve to be shunned or hidden from the world. ⁣
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I really enjoyed the “lessons” Roderick gave to Kieran, using his skills to show him to cook and be with a man, and in turn Kieran was able to give Roderick a family who would support him through anything. ⁣The chemistry and sex between them was scorching hot, listening to this book definitely took the experience to the next level, Teddy and Stephen were phenomenal. Overall I would highly recommend this on audiobook, it left me smiling and cheerful and oh so happy to be back in Vermont!

A good listen

It’s really good and it was definitely worth it! It’s a little slow at first but I’m super glad I stuck with it! The narration is great too. They both do an amazing job voicing these characters and bringing them to life. The story over all 10/10. And the spicy stuff was definitely spicy 😅

Another masterpiece

Sarina’s story telling never disappoints. Totally worth the credit. This book was emotional, had big reveals that I did not see coming. Really good 👍

Love them!

I read this book when it released in 2020, but I can't believe it's taken me 2 years to listen to the audiobook, considering these are 2 of my favorite narrators!
Here's my review from my first read:

Ahhh, I love Roddy and Kieran!

What a completely engaging story featuring two compelling characters. Roderick (Roddy) and Kieran have stolen my heart and I don't want it back. These two will tug at your heartstrings, with their vulnerability. But then they'll have you swooning and laughing, and sighing in pure delight.

Roommate was fantastic, but I'd expect nothing less from Sarina Bowen. She's one of the best at what she does- and that's writing engrossing stories set in worlds you want to get lost in, with characters you wish were friends.

As I said, Teddy and Stephen are 2 of my favorites and I think they were perfectly cast for this book.