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This is giving "my best friends brother is the one for me" in this Rom Com.

- Forced proximity
- Enemies to lovers ish
- Best friends brother
- Rom Com
- One bed trope

~The book is fun, its hilarious and a good time to be had by all.
I must admit some of the Hunters Crush on Dylan as boarding on cringy but it kind of worked ?
It is a very very very slow burn romance and when they finally did i was shouting FINALLY

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"When I'm with Hunter everything feels... right. Like this is where I'm meant to be!"

As much as I loved this standalone series, for this to be the final book in the series…i feel a little disappointed? We knew from book 1 that Hunter had a crush on Dylan, so I had high hopes. But to me it was very meh. Sad to say that this was my least favorite. But it was so nice to see everyone else in the gang. Still can’t wait to see what she comes out with next!

I really wanted to give this book a higher rating, it had it's lovely moments and witty banters, but I could not understand why Dylan was such a pushover. like really dude, you know dating Olivia is wrong for you, but instead of saying something, he just going on and on about not hurting her. But he was hurting Hunter deeply by his lack 9f courage.

Hunter put up with a lot and her emotional stress was written very well.

This book was a solid 3 stars for me

3.75 stars

I've always loved funny and dramatic FMCs and Hunter is exactly that. After 11 years (yes, eleven!) of hopelessly pining for her best friend's brother, she finally gets a chance when Dylan becomes her new roommate. Unfortunately, being roommates is no longer the fairytale she has long dreamed of but a daily struggle when she discovers he has a girlfriend.

This is the third book in the Funny Feelings series and while it holds its own as a standalone, I wish I read the initial books before this. The timeline of the second book overlaps with this one and it'd have been nice to see Hunter and Dylan from the eyes of their friends before finally reading their story.

Nevertheless, The Roommate Experiment was a fun and simple read. Hunter's extra dramatic and effortlessly funny nature was a good match to Dylan's chaotic, messy and nice guy persona. I love the dynamics of their relationship from the banter to the simmering tension. The slow burn and constant yearning were just right up my alley.
Hunter's struggles with her one-sided feelings were relatable, and I liked that I got to see the shift in Dylan's emotions through the dual pov.

While it wasn't a major part of the book, I also found their career choices interesting. It's not every day you see an engineering consultant FMC paired with an investment banker MMC.

And finally, I adore chaotic friendship circles, and this one was no exception. I was genuinely intrigued by the few scenes they appeared in — enough to want to read their own stories, which to me is an indication of well-crafted characters.

Unfortunately, the ending felt abrupt and the romance rushed, barely giving me time to savour their relationship's shift before it wrapped up. It left me feeling frustrated and like the story was cut short.


Anyway, I'm glad I got to read it. It's my kind of cliché, perfect for anyone who loves a good friends to lovers story with slow burn, lots of banter and the most wholesome friend circle.

The Roommate Experiment by Camilla Isley is the perfect blend of charm, chemistry, and heart. From the moment the forced proximity trope kicks in, I was hooked. The dynamic between the main characters crackles with tension and humor—every interaction feels natural, flirty, and just the right amount of awkward.

What I loved most was how authentically the romance unfolded. It wasn’t rushed; it simmered slowly in the best way, making each moment of closeness feel earned and swoon-worthy. Isley’s writing is light and witty, with emotional depth tucked between the laughs. Both protagonists are relatable and lovable in their own way, and their journey from strangers to something more felt genuine and satisfying.

If you’re a fan of cozy, feel-good romances with strong character development and a big dose of heart, this book is for you. The Roommate Experiment is the kind of story that leaves you smiling long after you’ve turned the last page.

The Roommate Experiment is a light-hearted and sweet read by Camilla Isley.

We follow Hunter who has been in love with her best friend’s brother Dylan who has recently moved in to be her roommate. Complicated is an understatement for their relationship, and it means Hunter can’t show any of her feelings for him. I really liked their chemistry and the funny moments they had, and the romance.

Its such an easy read and would definitely recommend for someone who fancies a fast paced, forced proximity rom-com.

The Roommate Experiment is the third book in the Funny Feelings series by Camilla Isley. If you like storylines with forced proximity and roommates-to-lovers you'll enjoy this one!

Blurb: Hunter has secretly been in love with her best friend’s brother Dylan for years, despite barely registering as a blip on his radar. She’s not even in the friend zone—more like friend zone adjacent. But her luck is about to Dylan is taking over her spare room, and she's being promoted to roommate. Could this be the moment Dylan finally notices her? Not so fast. When Dylan moves in, he carries more than just boxes—he brings complications. Suddenly, the dream of living under the same roof turns into a daily struggle. Dylan is off-limits, for reasons Hunter couldn’t have anticipated, and the closer they get, the harder it becomes to ignore her feelings. But Hunter’s determined to keep her heart in check—no matter how difficult the task. She just has to avoid ogling him in a towel. Definitely don’t imagine what’s under the towel. And try not to swoon when he bakes cookies. But after he saves her from a terrible date and they’re forced to share a sofa bed at his parents’ house, her emotions reach a breaking point. She’ll have to either move on or move out. Will she tell him the truth—or lose him forever?

My thoughts: This was a slooooow burn. It seemed like it took forever for anything to happen. I did enjoy some humerous parts that made me laugh, but they were few and far between. I didn't love the characters and since it took a while to warm up to them, I found I wasn't invested in what happened to them. Overall this was a cute read, but not one where I'd go back and have to read the rest in the series. There are a great number of higher reviews, so I know that many people did enjoy this more than I. If you're a fan of friends-to-lovers and slow burn romance, then you'll enjoy this!

Thank you to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for an advanced copy of this book in exchange for my honest thoughts.

I’m a huge fan of the tropes in this book! The writing was nice, it was absolutely hilarious in places. I just needed a little more tension to make the slow burn hit harder.

First of all thank you for approving my request!

I thoroughly enjoyed this book! The authors writing style had me hooked throughout this book.

I didn't want it to end, a book I really couldn't put down.

I loved the connection between Hunter and Dylan. Even when he was still with Olivia, they had a really sweet friendship and I loved watching them lower their defences and be vulnerable with each other.

It’s a pretty low angst book overall and it was a lot of fun. I really enjoyed the dynamic of their friendship group as well and it’s made me particularly want to read Adrian and Rowena’s book!

A flirty slow burn with all the messy feels, "The Roommate Experiment" is rom-com comfort food—with just a bit of spice and a dash of frustration.

Even though I hadn’t read the first two books in this series, I jumped right in and had no problem keeping up. Camilla Isley crafted a fun, standalone vibe with characters that feel familiar even if you’re new to the world. The friend group was great background color, and I’m guessing they had their own love stories in earlier books (which I now want to check out).

Let’s talk setup: Hunter has been harboring a long-time, very not-so-subtle crush on her best friend’s brother, Dylan. So when he moves in as her new roommate, she’s forced into the ultimate "pretend I’m cool with this" situation. There’s just one tiny issue—Dylan has a girlfriend. Yikes.

Hunter was a standout for me—ambitious, relatable, and trying her best not to let her feelings derail her life (or her job). I loved watching her boss up at work while juggling the emotional chaos at home. She’s witty, grounded, and someone you genuinely root for.

Dylan… well, he had me yelling at the page a few times. I get it—he’s a "nice guy" who doesn’t want to hurt anyone, but man, he took forever to address the very obvious elephant in the room (read: his girlfriend). Every time he almost said something, I wanted to shake him and yell, “Use your words!”

Still, the tension was great. The close quarters setup delivered plenty of will-they-won’t-they energy, and once things started to unravel (in a good way), I was all in. The emotional payoff—especially when Dylan finally lets his guard down—was totally worth the wait. And the epilogue? Perfection. Totally swoon-worthy.

If you're into the roommates-to-lovers trope, emotional slow burns, and heroines who hold their own, this one’s for you. It's sweet, funny, occasionally maddening, but ultimately really satisfying. Camilla Isley fans will definitely enjoy this ride.

unter has had a crush on her roommate’s brother, Dylan, for years. When her roommate moves out and Dylan moves in, the fun starts. Told in alternating story lines, this slow burn follows the two friends on their path to becoming lovers.

A very slow burn and a quick read! I’d categorize this as a beach read - a happy ending without a lot of depth. Unfortunately, the ending went from 0-100 for me and completely lost me.

Thanks to NetGalley and Boldwood Books for the ARC in exchange for a fair review.

Really enjoyed this last book in the series. I felt like it had the least.chemistry. But it was good wrapping it up. Liked the epilogue to catch up on all the characters.

Can you be in love with someone who barely qualifies as a friend? Hunter has been in love with her best friend's brother Dylan since they were introduced and it's been years of pining on her end while he just treats her like an acquaintance. So when Nina moves out to live with Dylan's best friend and roommate, he takes over the lease. Living together as roommates means spending time together and she dreams of finally having a shot... until he mentions a girlfriend. Suddenly she's forced to spend more time avoiding her home and the heartbreak of seeing them together.
This is a slow burn, but the tension and attraction are a great buildup. I loved the humor and the comfortable times they had as roommates building a friendship and great foundation for more. This is a fairly clean romance with no explicit scenes.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advance copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

The Roommate Experiment is Camilla Isley’s third book in her Funny Feelings series. This story takes place in the aftermath of Nina Thompson moving in with her boyfriend Tristan Montgomery while simultaneously Rowena Taylor moves in with investment banker Adrian West under unusual circumstances, leaving the third of the three friends Hunter Brolin on her own in their three bedroom apartment. Meanwhile Dylan, Nina’s brother and Tristan’s best friend, has been displaced. The group of friends decides that Dylan should move in with Hunter. Excited by the prospect, Dylan offers to pay 2/3 of the rent so that he can also set up a home office in the third bedroom. Not excited at all by the prospect but in instant need of a roommate, Hunter agrees. Having carried a torch for Dylan since first meeting eleven years ago, he has never shown an interest more than passing friendliness in Hunter. How will Hunter deal with the situation, especially since he has Olivia in his life?

This is a fun story of friends, friendships, and finding your one. With charming characters and a well plotted book, and series, I very much enjoyed it and do recommend it!

The Roommate Experiment is the third book in the Funny Feelings series. Since Hunter's friends Rowena and Nina are working on their happily-ever-afters, that leaves Hunter as the sole occupant of her 3-bedroom apartment. Dylan, Nina's brother, unexpectedly offers to move in and pay rent for both unoccupied rooms.

Moving day is upon them in the opener of The Roommate Experiment and Hunter can't believe her long-time crush is just down the hall. She's elated, nervous, and anxious all at the same time, but comes crashing back down to earth when Dylan becomes off-limits. Living together platonically becomes harder each day as Hunter tries to hide her feelings and Dylan tries to figure out his.

The only real issue I had with the book was how slow Dylan was in recognizing his feelings. The length of time Dylan spent with his girlfriend, Olivia (who was not a favorite of mine) diminished the romance we could have seen with Hunter instead. Many scenes clearly pointed to Dylan having feelings for Hunter but he had a hard time letting go of Olivia.

Hunter and Dylan are wonderfully written in a story that is sweet and tender, sexy and romantic, and full of laughter and love. Their tale is realistic and emotional. I enjoyed their journey from roommates to lovers. I was pulled into The Roommate Experiment from the start and the author's writing style, the story's pacing, and wonderfully written characters kept me engaged.

⭐️⭐️⭐️ (3/5 stars)

The Roommate Experiment is a sweet, slow-burn romcom full of tension, awkward encounters, and cookie-baking swoon! The roommates-to-lovers and forced proximity vibes were strong, and Hunter’s long-time crush on Dylan made for some hilarious (and cringey) inner monologues. I appreciated the relatable moments and the slow build of their relationship, even if some of the drama felt a bit drawn out. It’s light, funny, and ideal if you’re looking for an easy, cozy romance with just the right amount of angst. A solid summer read for fans of classic romcom tropes!

Hunter has been in love with her best friend and roommate’s brother, Dylan, for YEARS, and he’s never seen her as anything more than another little sister. When said sister and roommate moves out, Dylan moves in, and all the fun starts. Hunter doesn’t know if she can handle living in close proximity to Dylan without turning into a swooning puddle. Or angry/sad when his girlfriend comes over. And then they end up sharing a bed at the family summer house (because who would suspect them of having any feelings).

Such a fun and super cute romcom with some fantastic tropes: best friend’s brother, roommates to lovers, only one bed, the list goes on! The Roommate Experiment was light, fun, and just flew by. There were tons of cute moments, others where I wished the characters would figure it out (especially Dylan—I could’ve done without Olivia for 99% of the book). The banter was cute, and I loved seeing the characters from the previous books in the series.

4.5* - Rounded up to 5...

Hunter and Dylan's story was a fun, quick(ish) read that had me laughing out loud at times, and clearing tears from my eyes at others. How do you survive having your crush become your new roommate, and they appear to be almost oblivious to the true you? Hunter and Dylan can teach you what to do. And while you may cringe at some situations, you're left with a truly great HEA and a fabulous romance...

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When I started this book I didn’t realise that it was part of a series so I’m going to get the other two books as I enjoyed this one. I loved this book.
It’s definitely friends to lovers trope

Hunter has always had feelings for Dylan but Dylan has no idea.

When Dylan moves in with Hunter because there a room going. hunter thinks this could be her shot with Dylan but then finds out Dylan has a girlfriend.

Hunter then tries online dating but struggles to connect with any of her matches. When Dylan and his girlfriend break up is Hunter finally going to get her man!!