Thank you Boldwood Books for arc I have now read a few books of Camilla Isley always enjoyed reading her books

This didn’t disappoint me I love it, I like the fact it was a slow burn and they getting to know each other instead of other romance books I’ve read and It was fun reading and good paced enjoyed the characters and plot 4 stars

This book was cute but I had a couple of problems with it. First off, how the heck is this a romance when the MMC is with another girl for the majority of the book? I was so annoyed that it kept going on and on. Then when Hunter and Dylan finally get together it's only for like 30-40ish pages? Ugh, so frustrating. I get that the author was building their relationship in the background but this was a real turn off for me. The writing was good and the overall story was good but this would have been much better if Olivia wasn't in the picture for so long.

Thank you NetGalley and Boldwood Books for access to the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC!

This is my first Camilla Isley book, and unfortunately, I don't think her writing style is for me. Something felt off, not sure if the sentence structure just felt a bit elementary to me?

The romance of this book was also not my cup of tea. Though I do love a forced proximity, best friend's brother trope, this book dragged on. There's a solid 70-80% of this book where nothing has really changed between the two characters and the conflict of him having a girlfriend just drags on and on! Sadly, by the time they did get together, their relationship went from 0 to 100 REAL fast that it did not feel realistic nor genuine.

I will also say I love me a pathetically in love man, but I do not like when the girl is pathetically in love. She was almost too desperate for him, that I didn't really sympathize with her situation at all.

Also sorry I am Team Olivia! The girl has a right to mourn her dog!!!!

This book had everything I love in a rom-com: forced proximity, the "best friend’s brother" trope, and characters with real chemistry. I found Hunter to be a relatable heroine—smart, funny, and just awkward enough to feel real. Dylan is charming, a little oblivious (in the best way), and completely lovable. What made this story shine for me was how naturally their relationship evolved. I enjoyed Camilla Isley’s writing style and look forward to read more of her books.

When your best friend’s brother who you are secretly in love with becomes your roommate…nothing will go wrong, right? This is by far my favorite trope and then you throw in a one-bed situation? Yes PLEASE!

I really feel for Hunter and found that she was a very relatable character! Dylan is the traditional “I’ve finally opened my eyes” male character but it wasn’t written in that annoying “DUDE she’s been there the whole time” way which can really make or break a book. I devoured this book in a day! My only critique which knocks it down a star is how long it took for the mains to finally get together. While Dylan finally realized Hunter was the one for him it still felt like the actual moment they got together was a bit dragged out. But otherwise this was a great read!

First and foremost, if you love slow-burns and used to read fan fiction which was thousands upon thousands of words long only to have the characters kiss for the first time at the very end, you'll love this. This puts the "slow" in slow-burn, and, my god, does it do it well.

I haven't read any of the previous books of Camilla Isley - a mistake I should probably quickly fix - and wasn't even really aware that this was a 3rd in a series (can be read as a complete standalone without any problem whatsoever), so it's safe to say I didn't know what to expect. I wasn't counting on anything groundbreaking, but clearly, I'd been mistaken. This was soooo good.

I was so enthralled and into the story that I was almost late for a few classes (I'm a teacher). The characters were fun, sure, but the pining, the longing, the realizations, the soft intimacy, the tension, the awkwardness, the dynamics, the mishaps, the jokes and the quotes were just *chef's kiss*.

Do I wish a thing or two went down a little differently? Yes. But that's absolutely my personal preference, and I'm not holding it against it. I loved it.

Huge thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for letting me read this!

I loved this book from its funny, awkward roommate scenes to the inclusion of infertility and dyslexia, to funny dog socks that made me laugh out loud. Overall. The amount of tropes and character depth makes this a quick, fun, warm-hearted read and reminds us of why we should never give up on love!

This book starts off with Hunter and Dylan becoming roommates. They have known each other for years due to Hunter being best friends with Dylan’s little sister. We quickly learn that Hunter has lots of unrequited love for Dylan, she fantasizes about how moving in can lead to sparks between them. Hunter quickly discovers that Dylan is in a new relationship and is disappointed to say the least. We also quickly learn that Dylan‘s new relationship isn’t built to last. That’s where my biggest complaint with this book begins because from about 35% to 75% of this book you’re just waiting for Dylan to man up and break up with Olivia like he says he’s going to. In the end, Olivia ends up breaking up with him and he doesn’t even have to deal with the fact that he’s been wanting to break up with her for weeks. Essentially half the book is wasted, waiting for Dylan to follow through. Fresh off a break up Hunter and Dylan are finally able to explore feelings that they both have for each other. From going 80% of the book with the male main character in another relationship to in one chapter professing their love for each other. And then that was literally it that’s the book.

Hunter has been in love with her best friend's brother, Dylan, for years. When their respective roommates fall in love and move in together, Hunter and Dylan decide to move in together also. Hunter thinks this will finally be her chance to express her feelings for Dylan, when he introduces his new girlfriend. Devastated, Hunter does her best to avoid being at home and get over her crush. But then Dylan saves her from a horrible date and the two end up going on a vacation and having to share a bed together. Is is possible Dylan feels the same way or will Dylan have to move on?

This was a cute romance but started to feel almost like a porno. Hunter even says it feels like they're in a daytime soap opera, with endless amounts of cheesy lines. Both Hunter and Dylan seem like teenagers with their first crush, getting horny from a hint of shoulder, a long neck, muscles, and long legs. It became very cringey.

*** I received this book as an ARC from NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own. ***

Hunter and Dylan are moving in together since her two best friends are moving out, one of which is his sister. Hunter has had a crush on Dylan since they met, and finds out he has a new girlfriend. While navigating a new living situation, she has to keep her feelings under wrap.

This was the slowest burn romance I have ever read, and honestly it made it feel more rushed than I would have liked. While I do enjoy the lack of third act breakup, I wish we had more of them together! Overall, I loved this series!

Thanks @netgalley and @Camillaisley for the opportunity to review this book. I’m usually a fan of @Camillaisley stories but this one too a while to read maybe because it’s a slow burn. This is a slow burn roommates to lover sister best friend read. FMC has feelings for her new roommate and the lm the roommates relationship is a little awkward because they have feelings for one another and neither knows about.

The Roommate Experiment, by Camilla Isley, is a light, fun read with laugh-out-loud moments. This rom-com is a fast-paced novel that is easy to follow, even if you're in a distracting setting (cruise). The characters are relatable, and the storyline keeps your interest. This is the third in a series, but it was great as a standalone. I'll definitely be going back to read the other two.
I appreciate NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with the ARC ebook I read and reviewed. All opinions are my own.

Thid was such a cute as romcom and an easy read. It was a great end to a three series book. I like that they are can all be stand-alone books but are part of a friend group series.

I have not read a Camilla Isley book before this one, but I'm a new fan!✨This book was funny.

This might be different from person to person, but I found the main characters to be very relatable.
There were moments while reading their inner thoughts/POV where I caught myself saying "that's me! omg I do that too, same!".

I adore me some sloooowwww SLOW burn so this was right up my alley!
I just personally wish we got more chapters on the main characters after they ended up together as a couple.

All in all I really enjoyed this and will be going back to read the other interconnected standalones in this series!
The side characters were super interesting (ESPECIALLY Rowena and Adrian!!) I want their story too🫶🏼

Camilla’s books are always a go-to for a light, enjoyable read, and while this one had its moments, it didn’t quite hit the mark for me. The premise was cute—a childhood crush turned roommate—but I found Hunter’s reaction to Dylan having a girlfriend a bit over-the-top and immature. She had built up this romantic fantasy in her head without really knowing where Dylan stood, which made it harder to connect with her at times.

That said, I did enjoy watching their friendship develop as they spent more time together at home. There were some sweet, quieter moments where Dylan’s protectiveness toward Hunter added a nice layer to his character and helped shift the dynamic between them.

Overall, a decent read, but not my favorite from this author.

Thank you to NetGalley and Boldwood Books for this free advanced copy. I am leaving this review voluntarily.

I loved this book. It was funny, romantic and entertaining. Can't wait to read more by Camilla Islay. I'm definitely going to go back and read the others in the same series, although this was perfectly good as a stand alone novel too.

I love Camilla Isley as an author and I loved this book all the same! It was Whitty, romantic, easy reading.

The Roommate Experiment is a charming, feel-good romantic comedy from Camilla Isley. Hunter has been harbouring a secret crush on her best friend's brother Dylan for years, but she discovers it's going to be a lot more difficult to keep her feelings in check when he becomes her new roommate. The forced proximity brings an element of humour to the story, and I enjoyed seeing Dylan start to notice Hunter in a different light too.

As with the first book in this series, This Is Not a Holiday Romance, the friends and family bring a lot to the story and I loved seeing their stories progress in this book too. The book made me laugh and it was an easy read, but be prepared for a slow burn and a bit of exasperation at Dylan taking so long to finally make a move.

Thanks to NetGalley and Boldwood Books for the e-ARC.

3.5 stars. Thank you to NetGalley and Boldwood Books for the ARC. The Roommate Experiment is a light, feel-good read with a charming setup. It was my first time reading this author, and while I appreciated the cozy vibe, the pacing didn’t quite hit the mark for me. The romance is an extremely slow burn—so much so that I found myself losing interest at times, wishing things would move along. By the time Dylan and Hunter finally came together, the book was nearly over, and their relationship felt rushed. I would’ve loved more time with them as a couple.

3 stars.

I really like Camilla Isley's books. I like her writing style, characters, story lines. Sadly this book was not the best for me, but that's because of me - I don't like love triangles. Most of this book main characters are not together (they are roommates though) and MMC has a girlfriend. I struggled with that a lot! I even skimmed a bit when I got too annoyed. However - I still liked this book, because the last 25 % were SO GOOD.

So I'd say that the pacing was a bit off - the first 75% were too long and slow, and the last 25% too short and very intense and a bit rushed.

WHAT I LIKED: the last 25%!

WHAT I DIDN’T LIKE: Well, Dylan having a girlfriend most of the book was difficult for me. I felt that the good part was way too short and rushed.

WHAT TO EXPECT:

Pov: dual, 1st person
Heat: closed doors
Pacing: sloooooowburn
Communication: ok I guess?
Third act: smooth sailing
Ending: HEA with a lovely epilogue

Main characters:
* Best friend's big brother
* Cinnamon roll hero
* Roommates to lovers
* Opposites attract

What?
* Forced proximity
* One bed

Where?
* New York

Drama?
* Love triangle (MMC has a girlfriend)

Other vibes:
* It has always been you