I really enjoyed this book! It was super cosy and cute and soooo adorable! I’ve never read anything by this author before so when I got this audiobook from NeyGalley I was intrigued. I loved the narrators and how the story went, I will definitely go back and read the other books in this series some time in the future as this one gives you a good glimpse at all the other couples in this book series and makes you want to get to know them more.

Thank you NetGalley, Dreamscape Media and Annah Conwell for giving me an advanced listener’s copy of this cute book 🥰

Cute. Short. Sweet. Cheesy. Very enjoyable. Loved the friendship to relationship between the main characters
Can’t beat it.

Thank you NetGalley, Annah Conwell, and the publishers for the ARC to review.

3.5 ⭐️

I liked the sweet second chance romance plot line. I especially liked the inclusion of Ev having a baby from a previous marriage as a way to show how much Mav cares for her. The book had good romantic build up as a slow burn and all *romance* is closed door. I have not read any of the other books in the Carter series before this book and while it wasn’t needed for the plot I think I would have ended up rating it higher. You can understand everything in the story without having read the previous books, but there are A LOT of names and plot lines mentioned that feel rushed if you haven’t read the other 3. The book was a bit slow for me at first because of this, but once I got into it (a bit less than halfway through) I finished it really quickly.

In terms of the narration of the audiobook, I liked that it was a dual pov with a male and female narrator. I listened to the audiobook at 1.25 speed and it was a good pace without making the voices sound too rushed. I did notice a couple of times where the narrators used the wrong pronouns when referring to the other main character (e.g. Mav saying “he” when referring to Evie and vice versa). But otherwise I liked the narration.

I'll start by saying I've not read any books in this series but I don't feel like I missed anything.

Now, I liked this until I didn't. The story is okay but it's so low stakes that everything just resolves in one sentence and nothing really developed. I don't want to spoil it with examples but it was just so tidy and relationships are complicated.

So, if you are looking for this kind of book I think this series will be just right for you. I just wanted more from it.

Thank you so much to NG, the author and Dreamscape Media for this audio ARC. I attest that I'm leaving my review voluntarily and honestly.

📖But He’s My Roommate is the fourth book in a series about brothers by Annah Conwell. I haven’t read the first three, but will definitely be adding them to my TBR after this!

The story centers around a dual POV from main characters Maverick and Evie. The author described it on her IG as “a sweet and cozy brother’s best friend romance featuring a single mom and her new roommate who happens to be a fighter who owns a bakery.”

📸One aspect that set this book apart from others on my shelf was Conwell’s use of vivid imagery and simile:

“Gold at the bottom of a riverbed”

“Lemon juice in a cut”

“Fades like a vintage photograph”

“Like a child outgrows shoes”

🎧I’m always a fan of a dual POV, especially when listening to audiobooks with alternating voices for the main characters. Not for the nothing—I think the fmc’s voice actor struck the perfect tone of slightly exhausted leading into peacefulness as the book went on.

Maverick and Evie are a couple you can’t help but root for, especially given everything each of them has been through ♥️

But He’s My Roommate is available on January 28, 2025!

Clean (Non-Explicit), Complicated & Cozy

Audiobook Narration:

5 stars for the recording and execution of the book.

Kim Churchill- Kim didn’t have any particular accent in her performance. She delivers the performance as Evie in a very girl next door tone that is easy to listen to. Her reading was delivered with authentic fluctuations and vulnerability where appropriate.

John William Maddux- John also performed without any distinct accent. Embodying Maverick, he sounds like the quintessential brother’s best friend: a solid figure, steady tone and caring pitch.

The duos voices were a complimentary pairing together. The audio of this book was such an easy but engaging book to take in. I tend to increase the speed on my audiobooks. I preferred to listen to this recording between 1.75-2.00 (2.50 max) speed.

But He's My Roommate:

3.75 stars for the story itself.

A sweet story sans any explicit scenes.

Annah tackled real life adversities with infidelity and starting over as a new single mom.

“My family, we are spoiled goods. A shattered picture frame that cuts you whenever you try to retrieve the original photo.”

I found it weird Evie’s brother, Drew, didn’t know Beckham’s name or even had a photo text to him when he was born. Or that her family didn’t have her address for over 7 months while she was having a baby. Most people would have something mailed to them with some sort of registry item for the baby. These contradicted a brother that flew into town (a week after the bold red flags) but nonetheless to do a wellness check in person on his sister.

Maverick and the Carter family built such a wholesome world that magnetizes you into their family. I definitely see the appeal of consuming the other three books in this series.

Thank you to Annah Conwell and Dreamscape Media for providing this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own.

3.5 stars, this cute second chance romance follows a single mother recovering from a nasty divorce when her overprotective brother and his best friend show up on her doorstep, determined to fix everything. Suddenly, she's living with her brother's best friend, realizing maybe he was mister right all along.

If you want a sweet romance, this book is for you. No smut, just poor adoration from the boy next door. This book is sweet, funny, and healing all at once. I recommend it to anyone just wanting a clean second-chance romance. The male and female narrators of the audiobook where perfect at their job.

This book had all the tropes, I love the single mom, brother’s best friend, roommates tropes but the execution didn’t do it for me. The slow burn was way too slow, to the point where I was bored and zoning out. There wasn’t enough emotional depth or drama to keep me hooked, and the closed-door romance made the story feel a little too safe.

I’m all for sizzle with no spice, but the burner was completely off here. While I liked Maverick’s character and how supportive he was, the pacing and overall lack of excitement made this book feel like a chore to get through. If you’re looking for a super low-angst romance with a sweet ending, you might enjoy it more than I did.

Thank you NetGalley for the arc

I enjoyed listerening to this on audiobook. I didn’t realize until the Epilogue that this is the 4th book in the series because I received the ARC through NetGalley. Reading it as a standalone didn’t give it enough time to develop the characters like I would have hoped but that’s my own fault for not realizing it was a series. The plot was cute, and overall I enjoyed it but it didn’t invoke a ton of emotion or feelings in me the way I hoped it would.

Annah Conwell once again delivers a captivating and heartfelt addition to the Carter family series with But He’s My Roommate. This story effortlessly draws readers in, blending themes of love, family, and emotional connection while introducing yet another Carter family member to adore.

The strength of the Carter family is beautifully showcased in this installment. Their decision to fly out and support the heroine isn’t driven by a belief that she can’t handle her challenges but by their deep love and intuition that something isn’t quite right. It’s a touching reminder of the power of family and the importance of being there for the people we care about, no matter the distance.

The romance between Maverick and the heroine is tender and heartwarming. Maverick’s quiet, steadfast feelings create a beautiful foundation for their relationship, and watching their bond grow from friendship into something more is deeply satisfying. Conwell captures the delicate process of love blooming, likening it to a flower unfolding—a metaphor that feels perfectly apt for their journey.

As with the rest of the series, the writing is rich with warmth, humor, and emotion. The characters feel real and relatable, and their struggles and triumphs are both compelling and inspiring. Conwell’s ability to balance family dynamics with romance creates a story that feels as much about connection as it is about love.

But He’s My Roommate is a must-read for fans of the Carter family series. It’s a story that will leave you smiling, swooning, and appreciating the beauty of love in all its forms. Annah Conwell has once again proven her talent for crafting stories that resonate long after the final page.

*opens book, tips book upside down, shakes book, 'no spice?'* I'm just kidding, it says this is a closed door romance in the bio... which I totally read.

This was an adorable romance between protective, semi-grumpy Maverick and badass, single mom Evie. This is the fourth instalment in a series full of swoon-worthy tropes. This series includes; a hot stalker romance, the one that got away, a fake fiancé, and now *drum roll for the finale* brothers best friend! All of the characters of the previous books make a cameo in this book. The author finishes this book with a short catch-up on where all the characters are now. I really appreciate this and I think all stand-alone romance series authors should do this.

One thing about me is that I need to listen to a cozy romance audiobook in order to fall asleep. This is exactly the type of book I would listen to before bed. I am totally adding the rest of this authors books to my insomnia list (I'm not saying it's so boring it'll put you to sleep, this is a compliment I swear).

Tropes:
Brothers Best Friend
Single mom
Childhood friends/ crushes
Protective MMC
Roommates/ forced proximity
Closed door romance

Thank you to NetGalley and Dreamscape Media for an ARC of the audiobook in exchange for my honest review! For my audio friends, this audiobook will be available to listen to 1/28/2025.

But He's My Roommate is the fourth and final book in the But He's a Carter Brother series by Annah Connell. It's a bit bittersweet to see the series come to an end, as I've truly enjoyed following each of the brothers' love stories. This final installment focuses on Maverick and Evie, two incredibly sweet characters you'll find yourself rooting for from the very beginning. A special thank you to NetGalley for providing early access to the audiobook. The story is narrated by Kim Churchill and John William Maddux, and I thoroughly enjoyed their performances.

I’m excited to see what future books Annah Connell will release!

Publication date- Jan 28 2025
#ButHesMyRoommate #NetGalley

This book was simply adorable. Evies life has fallen apart and she is raising her baby by herself. Her brother and his best friend come to see her in New York and bring her home. She ends up moving in with maverick. They have a sweet friendship that grows into a loving relationship. There is no third act breakup and minimal drama. If you are looking for a clean romance. this is the one for you.

I didn’t realize this was book 4 in the series but that didn’t stop me from loving this book and wanting to go back and read the rest of the series. Eve and Maverick’s love story was everything I didn’t know I needed. A single mom romance where he’s been in love with her since they were kids? Absolutely obsessed

This story is so heart warmingly sweet! It's full of struggle and learning to accept help. I really enjoyed it.

Maverick Carter is a bakery owner who has been protective of his best friends sister his whole life.

Evie Walker is new mom who recently divorced her cheating ex. She is forced by circumstances to rely on Maverick for help and he is only too happy to do so.

There are no swears, very minimal alcohol mentions, and level 2.5 descriptive kissing only. Dual POV.