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Roommates romance books

Shared walls, shared bathroom, thin doors. Forced proximity's domestic cousin. 6 books so far, including Funny Story, Behind the Net and The Flatshare.

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  1. Funny Story

    Emily Henry

    Spice 3/5 · Steamy

    Her fiancé left her for his best friend, so she moves in with the best friend's ex. Revenge fake-dating at its finest.

    • Fake dating
    • Roommates
    • Cinnamon roll hero

  2. Behind the Net

    Stephanie Archer · Book 1 in Vancouver Storm

    Spice 4/5 · Spicy

    A goalie with a twenty-year crush and the team physical therapist who has no idea. Pining hero supremacy.

    • Workplace romance
    • Roommates
    • He falls first

  3. The Flatshare

    Beth O'Leary

    Spice 2/5 · Simmer

    They share a bed, at different times: he works nights, she works days. Post-it note romance.

    • Roommates
    • Only one bed
    • Cinnamon roll hero

  4. Mr. Wrong Number

    Lynn Painter

    Spice 3/5 · Steamy

    She texts the wrong number for months. It is her brother's best friend. Who she is now living with.

    • Brother's best friend
    • Roommates
    • Secret identity

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Roommates books: FAQ

What are the best roommates books?

Reader favourites include Funny Story by Emily Henry; Behind the Net by Stephanie Archer; The Flatshare by Beth O'Leary; Mr. Wrong Number by Lynn Painter. Use the spice filter above to narrow it to your heat level.

What are the spiciest roommates books?

For explicit roommates romance, try Behind the Net by Stephanie Archer. These are rated 4 or 5 out of 5 on our spice scale.

Are there low-spice or clean roommates books?

Yes: The Flatshare by Beth O'Leary are rated 1 or 2 out of 5, closed door or kisses only.

Are there standalone roommates books?

If you do not want to commit to a series, try Funny Story by Emily Henry; The Flatshare by Beth O'Leary; Mr. Wrong Number by Lynn Painter.