I have heard good things about Sarah Adams so I was excited to receive an advance copy of this book however it is hard to comprehend that one main character is a successful doctor and the other is pregnant with a baby on the way as they both act so childishly and stupid. It really put me off as I dislike reading childish characters in serious settings. Also if I had known this was part of a series I would have read the first book before this as I really felt dropped into the story. The writing is decent but this is the first time I've dnf'd cause the character are so dumb and childish.

I enjoyed this book a lot more than the first in the series. It’s a very cute and wholesome read with lots of flirting which we love to see. I know that this was advertised as enemies to lovers, but I would say it’s more hate to love because Jessie only really hated Drew for his perfection.

Speaking of Drew, he really made the story for me. We love a man who knows how to love and care for the woman he’s with and that’s what made him so perfect. He was there for her and her baby even though she annoyed him with her fake engagement revenge plan. He stuck around and that showed how much he cared for her.

I actually found Jessie quite annoying for about 70% of the book, frustratingly. I didn’t like the way she treated Drew most of the time, like when she humiliated him in front of everyone; it felt like he deserved better at times.

The romance, however, was very sweet. I loved that there wasn’t a third act breakup! I think it would have been great to have seen them talk more openly about their feelings a little earlier in the book, I think it would have connected me more to the story and the characters.

Overall, this felt like a very easygoing rom-com. It was quite light and fluffy but it would have been rest to see more emotional depth to the characters.

I tried so hard to like this story but just found Jessie was quite insufferable as a character. Drew was fine but it just wasn't enough to keep me interested. Also they were quite immature with their pranks

Not for me!

The chemistry between Drew and Jessie was well developed and I enjoyed their prank war, but at times Drew’s persistence in pursuing Jessie presented some potential consent issues even though Jessie was always interested in Drew because she was actually saying no to him and at times he wasn’t taking no for an answer. I admired the Grandfather’s boldness in giving Drew a lie detector test to ensure he was serious about Jessie & I liked that Lucy and Cooper were such loyal & supportive friends. The prank of Jessie pretending Drew had asked her to marry him at the fundraiser was cruel and going much too far and I was surprised he got over something so mean spirited that was intended to humiliate him so quickly even with being in love with Jessie given that he didn’t have the full story at that point as to why she’d acted that way… I didn’t entirely buy that to be honest. I did really enjoy the story but these were some of the weaknesses for me in plotting that made it a four star for me rather than a five star read.

The TemporaryRoomie is not as good as I expected. The beginning of the story, it looks really good then the middle part becomes boring and the last part is flat.
There is no fundamental condition why Drew and Jessie hate each other. With that lack of fundamental, the character is not develop well. Sorry but this was not one of my favourite reads and I probably would not recommend it. Thankyou for the read netgalley.

3.5 ⭐️

Thank you to Headline and Netgalley for the ARC of this book!
I am a big Sarah Adam’s fan, having read some of her books before she republished them, but I hadn’t actually read this one. I feel I connected the least to the characters in this book compared to her other works, but once they started becoming more vulnerable as the book went along, it became easier to read.

4.5⭐️ | 1🌶️

WHAT TO EXPECT:

• Closed door
• Enemies to lovers
• Forced proximity
• Fake dating
• Best friend’s brother


REVIEW:

What a fun and clever romcom this is! The Temporary Roomie was just as much a treat the second time around, especially with the new expanded version!

Jessie and Drew are stuck in a hilarious, prank-filled enemies-to-lovers situation. Drew, who’s Jessie’s best friend’s brother, has always rubbed her the wrong way, but when Jessie’s unexpected pregnancy and a house mishap leave her needing a place to crash, Drew’s her only option. What follows is a romcom dream, with pranks escalating hilariously and giving way to the sweetest tension.

Jessie, pregnant and trying to keep it together, might come off a little immature, but her vulnerabilities are relatable. The way Sarah Adams handles her journey, keeping it light without being too fluff makes you root for her all the way. And Drew? For a guy with an infuriating streak, he sure steps up in the most tender, heartwarming ways. Their chemistry crackles through every prank, every reluctant glance, and each quietly shared moment.

Though it’s a closed-door romance, it’s brimming with real emotion and sparkle. If you’re a fan of playful, heartfelt romcoms that dig into characters’ growth alongside romance, this one’s a must-read.

DNF 50%

.Enemies to lovers
.Fake dating
.Forced proximity
.Pregnant FMC
.Roommates

Let me start by saying I love Sarah Adams. I’ve read many of her books, and most of them have been absolute hits for me. Practice Makes Perfect is a favourite. It’s also incredibly rare for me to DNF a book, but this time I just couldn’t get past the pettiness and immaturity. The FMC was so annoying, and the MMC wasn’t much better.

That said, I’m still excited for Beg, Borrow, or Steal coming out soon! Here’s hoping it’s a return to form.

As the owner of Honeysuckle Salon, Jessie Barnes usually has everything managed and on track, but now in her third trimester of an unexpected pregnancy, she feels a bit lost and increasingly desperate after faulty plumbing floods her apartment. Unfortunately, her knight in shining armor is actually Dr. Drew Marshall, her best friend’s brother, and he’s also the man she chewed out not too long ago for being a chauvinistic dirtbag.

I loved how the prank war began. Took Drew a minute to realize but once he did, he gave it just as good as he got it. All the gloating and pettiness was perfection 😂 I couldn't decide who to root for with how good they got each other back.

Jessie had been dealt a bad hand with the men in her life. Her grandpa was the only constant. It made sense for her to keep Drew at arm's length especially as starting a relationship while expectant would be tricky.

Drew went out of his way to show her he cared for her. I loved how they both complimented the other. He needed a reprieve from being everyone's go-to fix-it man. She needed a man who would show up for her and her unborn child.

I loved the road they took to get together. This reread reminded me of other things I loved about the story. Her grandpa and his military-style inquisition of Drew, their banter, and Lucy and Cooper from the previous book.

Thank you to Netgalley and Publisher for an ARC in exchange for an honest review. This new edition is out now!

Rating: 4.5⭐
Steam level: 1.5🌶️ Closed door

You just can’t go wrong with a book by Sarah Adams, you can always guarantee a smile on your face and 10/10 banter.

Thank you for the ARC.

I would like more background on why they disliked each other so much at first... but I do adore happy endings!! Lots of animosity and pranks between them, I do wonder if adults do really prank others so much? I did enjoy the book a lot, it was fast paced and funny.

4.5 stars
The temporary roomie is the perfect cosy romance. Best friends brother, forced proximity, slow burn and loathe to love being together all the best tropes and make this another Sarah Adams winner. There’s a great supporting cast, but the focus remains on Jessie and Drew. This is my second read of this book but I enjoyed it just as much as the first and felt myself flying through desperate to get to the next page!

I went in blind because I never read the pre-revised version so I cannot comment on that aspect of the book!

I'm a huge Sarah Adams fan but this one was definitely not her best, but I know I have to take in account the fact that this is one of her earlier books, so I'm grading it more lenient!

I just did not vibe with the FMC and some of the tropes used were not my favourite as well. Overall it was a quick read, and I did at times found it funny and wholesome to read!

sarah adams can do no wrong! i absolutely adored this book, the tropes in this book were right up in my alley, and i devoured it in one sitting! thank you netgalley and headline for gifting me this arc in exchange for an honest review.

I read this one when it was self-published but I was so excited to see it re-released by Headline with new bonus material, so I had to read it again! This book is such a great introduction to those who may be new to Sarah Adams or a great bridge from The Cheat Sheet to her When in Rome series! The characters are great and so is the romance, so I highly recommend this one to romcom fans!

I love Sarah Adams writing, her books are always a good time.
I love the quirky personalities and depth she gives her characters. This book had me smiling and laughing out loud.
I loved Drew and Jessie and their playful dynamic throughout
I know this is some of her earlier work and I would say my only criticism of this book is the pacing of the relationship at the end, something that has improved with her more recent book. 3.5 🌟

This is book 2 however I didn’t read book 1 first and didn’t struggle for any context at all. So I think it’s fine to be read as a standalone!
My fave trope of all time FAKE DATING! Im a sucker for a fake dating romance book! However I not a huge fan of a pregnancy storyline. Jessie is already heavily pregnant when the book starts.
Jessie and Drew hate each other with a burning passion but there is a fine line between love and hate when these two agree to help each other out that line begins to blur!
I love Sarah’s writing style and this book is so funny, I love the implied spice rather than actual spice that this book gives. Not going to lie as much as I hated the pregnancy thing I did shed a tear at the end I am 100% going to go back and read book 1 as the things I learnt about Lucy and cooper in this book have really made me want to read their story too!
🌟🌟🌟🌟
Release date - 5th November

As I’ve loved Sarah Adams’ latest books, I am taking advantage of the re-release of her back catalogue to discover her earlier work. You can definitely recognise her style, it’s funny, witty, very light but in the best sense of the term that will make you smile all throughout the book.

I’m not the biggest fan of insta love / lust nor insta hate so I was a little bit thrown off by the beginning of this book and how wild both Jessie and Drew were in their feelings which was very much « I hate him/her for absolutely no reason but I also want him/her at the same time ». It was just a bit lacking of building up in the beginning for me for them to get to that point. However, they were both so funny. Their characters were a bit ridiculous but also very cute, their dialogues and pranks are hilarious; the whole book as the cutest romcom vibe and I was here for it.

I think Sarah’s latest work are much more my style as her writing has evolved and the stories and plot are stronger, but this was a good fun and light read.

*I received an ARC of this book, this is my honest opinion*

This book has pregnancy trope (not accidental), forced proximity, enemies to lovers, and fake dating. It is all the stuff that should make a romance book good. Unfortunately, this one isn't. I found both Jessie and Drew childish, especially at their big age. I don't care if it's "enemies to lovers" because it wasn't giving that at all. They were both annoying, and the pranks they pulled on each other were not even funny or clever. I also feel like only Drew went through a character development that made sense. Jessie didn't have one at all. It was like she woke up one day and realized, "Oh wait, I actually like and love you." She was unlikeable at times, and her pregnancy wasn't even an excuse. I wished there were more of them actually liking each other and not left in the last 90% of the book because that just indicated the lack of development as characters and as a couple. The epilogue was sweet, though; I'll give them that.

Thank you, NetGally, for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Somehow I didn’t realise this was a second book in a series - so I missed out on character introductions from book one. However, the start of this book did a good job of bringing me up to speed on who the characters were, I’m assuming what happened in book one and the fact that the two main characters in this book are ‘enemies’. Whilst reading book one would have been good for context, I didn’t think it was 100% necessary and I still found this enjoyable as a standalone.

This book features some of my favourite tropes - fake dating and forced proximity.

I know it’s immature, but there was something about them pranking each other that I liked. Especially when it was low level pranks that didn’t do any harm. I love how they got more comfortable with each other and their lives got more intertwined as the book progressed - to the point where they were basically domesticated and didn’t even know it.

I did think her ‘prank’ at the gala went too far. Humiliating him in front of all his colleagues, which would ultimately damage his reputation and make work harder for him, was way too far for a prank. I only accept pranks if they don’t do lasting damage and that went too far for me.

Yes, Jess was immature and sometimes slightly too mean to Drew. But I think that was her insecurities getting the better of her. There was moments where it was clear they obviously cared about each other despite proclaiming they hated each other.

I LOVED Drew! He’s a sweet cute doctor, who handled Jessie’s animosity with tact and equal fire. He seems like such a nice guy and he has such a good sense of humour.

Overall I enjoyed this book - yes, they were sometimes immature, but overall I liked their pranks and the way they teased each other. It was a cute closed door HEA romance.

ARC copy provided by Headline & NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.