Accidentally moving in with a billionaire. And ex-crush.He was my first kiss… my first love. But he also stomped all over my heart in high school. I clearly never learned my lesson. Because I’m back at his doorstep. I desperately need a room—and his penthouse is my best bet. Ethan’s smirk still melts me. His chiseled chest is my eye candy.And he touches me like he owns me.This is going to turn … touches me like he owns me.
This is going to turn into a wild adventure.
Especially when my brother finds out.
They’re best friends, and I’m in the middle of their conflict.
Do either of them realize that it’s my heart on the line?
From USA Today Bestselling Author Jolie Day comes Accidental Roommate, a stand-alone romance for fans of second chance romance plots dripping with sexual tension. Be prepared for one hot bedtime story!
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*I received an arc from the author for an honest review*. This is the first book I’ve read by Jolie Day & I really enjoyed it!! I liked the main characters, Ethan & Maya and am happy they got their HEA five years after he leaves town without a word. They meet again unexpectedly when Maya goes looking for apartments in NYC & sees him because he was looking for someone to rent to & take care of his apartment when he was traveling on business. They each had issues to work through with themselves & each other but they finally did & got their HEA. I will definitely be reading more of this author’s books!!
Everything that happens in this book is amazing. You’ll be on the edge of your seat the whole time. I had a great time reading this book and I hope you do too. The characters in this book are great. You won’t believe how everything goes down in this amazing page turner. I received a free copy of this book from the author and reviewed voluntarily.
I had a hard time with this book in the beginning. It was a little boring and it seemed like all they did was talk about work. The second half was better and I’m glad I pushed through it. This was my first Jolie Day book and I’ll definitely be reading more.
Maya is looking for a place to live when there is an opportunity to share a penthouse. Her new roommate would be Ethan, her brother’s ex-best friend and her first kiss, first crush and first heartbreak.
Ethan and Maya have a ton of chemistry and their banter is engaging and fresh. Nice storyline, fast read, great characters and an HEA. If you love brothers best friend or second chance romance, this is a great read. (I voluntarily reviewed an ARC).
There are tons of romance tales involving accidental roommates, and several books that are actually titled “Accidental Roommate”. It’s hard to know which ones are worth reading. Well, Jolie Day’s Accidental Roommate is more than worth the read. Not just because the yummy guy here, Ethan is a wealthy alpha (though that is a weakness of mine) but because both leads, Maya and Ethan, are wonderfully crafted and their romance is totally hot deliciousness. This well-written book is easy to highly recommend.
I really like this book and it’s a solid four stars but, I do have a couple of things that bothered me while reading.
First, the title is confusing and I thought the storyline would go down a whole different path. It is not by accident that Mia becomes Ethan’s roommate. It is more like happenstance that Mia is in search of a place to live after graduation and Ethan, her brother’s friend, whom she hasn’t seen or heard from in five years after sharing a heart-stopping kiss, is renting out his spare bedroom. Mia is hurt and has decided in her head not to like Ethan but, she is in a dilemma. It is more like the ‘Reluctant or Desperate Roommate’ that Maya becomes because she needs to find a place to live instead of her friend’s sofa.
Second, Ethan is only two years older then Maya and yet, there are mentions of age gaps, Maya’s too young to understand Ethan’s choices and Maya has yet to live her life and therefore, Ethan is no love match. I could understand this line of thinking if there was at least five years or more age difference. Maya is eighteen and Ethan twenty when they shared that first kiss. It just throws the balance of the story off for me.
Third, the story does start out with Ethan being so private and somewhat secretive which, made him a bit annoying. He knows Maya wants answers and he keeps stonewalling her and refuses to talk about their past. It also, takes a while for Ethan to give glimpses into his professional life as well. It seems odd when he has climbed his way out of poverty into New York’s wealthy elite and globetrotting to meet his clients and partners. He is so closed off by it that he seems guilty for how he has come by his money.
Fourth, Maya holds on to her grudge with such a tight grip that it makes her look like a five year old not getting her way. She tries to seal herself off from her re-emerging emotions for Ethan and backs off from him. However, their next encounter she flirts with him. Maya’s confusion and hot/cold with Ethan is a bit overplayed.
Aside from my little quirks about the book, I do really like it. Ethan becomes the man wothy of Maya’s love and Maya finally realizes that Ethan is not out to hurt her. My favorite scene in the book is when Maya can’t sleep and she has read all of her own books. She goes to one of Ethan’s book shelves for something and she finds more than a book. It made my heart melt and it turns their whole story in the right direction.
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Ethan was Maya’s first kiss and she never forgot that tender moment. Years later life brings them together again. The story is cute as they navigate the minefield in front of them and try to move past the abrupt changes from five years earlier. I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.
Maya’s desperate to find good, affordable lodging, but is she desperate enough to accept being a roommate with her brother’s ex-BF and her HS crush, who broke her heart when he disappeared without a word? Ethan’s a successful businessman with no personal attachments, and that’s the way he likes it. But when Maya comes back into his life, will he get the 2nd chance he recognizes to keep her in his world?
The interaction between Maya and Ethan is extremely engaging and intriguing. Their chemistry is hot, and their passion is steamy. It’s a fast-paced, absorbing tale with well-drawn characters, and a storyline that will grab your interest from the beginning, tug at your heartstrings throughout, and keep you involved until the end. It’s a wonderful love story with some real captivating moments. I found it to be an extremely enjoyable read.
Acciental Roommate is a second chance and a heartwarming love story. This is a delightful story about Maya and Ethan. I enjoyed reading about these two characters. Its a well written and has a good storyline. I look forward to reading more stories by this author.
I read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review. All thoughts and opinions are of my own.
Ethan was Ricky’s best friend, Maya’s older brother. One day Ethan gives Maya a ride in the rain and they share a kiss, Maya’s first kiss. Then, Ethan disappears without a goodbye. What’s up with that? Five years later, Maya is searching for an apartment and guess who is looking for a roommate/house sitter? Yep, that would be Ethan. Will Maya and Ethan reconnect or will they just be roommates only? Grab your copy and see what happens in this fast read.
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I really enjoyed this book,it was such a delight to read.
A brothers bestfriend/Second chance romance,Ethan and Maya have known eachother for a long time Maya harbouring a crush for her brothers bestie and sharing a kiss,which only leads to Ethan disappearing,only to emerge 5 years later.
Events lead to Ethan and Maya being roommates and then the entertainment begins,there is so much chemistry between them it sizzled.
This was a very pleasurable endearing romance about 2 people getting to know one another again and falling in love in the process.
A wonderful must read by Jolie Day that I highly recommend.
This is a well written friends to lovers second chance romance between Maya and Ethan,her brothers best friend. The author does a great job building their story and pulls you in with all the drama,secrets,twists and turns as well as the hot and steamy chemistry and sizzling passion. She brings it to life with her detailed scenes and had me hooked from start to finish reading.
I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book. All opinions in this review are my own and freely given.
This is a well written that engaged me the only reason for the four stars is that it tended to bog down a little in some parts but otherwise it was a great read
Five years earlier Maya shared a steamy kiss with her brother Ricky’s best friend Ethan but then he upped and left and none has heard from him since. That has broken Maya hearty as she has always had a crush on him Ricky is just angry that is friend has walked away without a backward glance. Now Maya is working as a barista in a museum waiting for a job as a tour guide at said museum but she needs to find a flat she can share. She heads to an interview for a share place and discovers Ethan is the man who has a room available after making his money on Wall Street he needs someone to be there when he is away rather than for the money. The attraction between them is still there but will Ethan and Ricky’s ex friendship be a stumbling block to a future between them.
Maya is in need of housing when she reconnects with her brother’s best friend. He left with a mystery behind him and now that they are roommates. He was her first kiss then he left her with heartache. Will Maya be able to embrace her fantasy about Ethan or better yet work on getting a happily ever after with him this time around? This story will catch you up in their story having you front and center as this one unfolds. I voluntarily agreed to receive an ARC of this book for an honest review.
Maya’s first kiss was everything she had dreamed of. She’d wanted to kiss Ethan for as long as she could remember. What she couldn’t figure out is why Ethan disappeared? Maya wondered if she’s ever know the reason.
Ethan wanted Maya more than anything. Their kiss was simply amazing. He smiled when he remembered how Maya had looked that day. Then his best friend tells him to stay away from Maya.
Would Maya and Ethan ever get the chance to see where that kiss would lead?
Light hearted and an easy read. This book is well plotted and has characters you can relate to. Ms Day takes you on a magnificent journey of youth and experience. Past and present. You will find yourself thinking back to when you were eighteen. I enjoyed the fact Ms. Day didn’t follow the usual path. She twisted the story just enough to keep you guessing. This one should be on your TBR list.
I found no issues with this one.
I gave this one 5 cheers out of 5 because it is so well written. copy of book provided by author and I voluntarily reviewed it.