Roommates & Thieves

Not my favorite in the two linked series (Iron and Works, starting with [b:Free Hand 44752509 Free Hand (Irons and Works, #1) E.M. Lindsey https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1554153249l/44752509.SX50.jpg 69385197]; and Breaking the Rules, starting with [b:Renegades 49258119 Renegades (Breaking the Rules, #1) E.M. Lindsey https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1576457669l/49258119.SY75.jpg 74701601]), but then GFY/OFY is one of my least favorite tropes. I appreciate the fact that Lindsey didn't give in to the urge to provide cameos for every single MC from the other books; I've seen final series books in which the main couple are crowded out by appearance by fan-favorite previous MCs. And who can resist a meet-cute that involves baby bunnies? Arlo and Elliott were perfectly fine, two more of the author's bent but not broken MCs who support each other through grief and loss. It's hard to say if this book didn't move me as much as some others because I was burnt out on the author or if it just wasn't one of the stronger entries. I think they were smart to move onto a new set of characters. We'll always have re-reads if we miss these guys.

This book is charming. If you're looking for something fun to read, this will fit the bill. Nina and Travis have history. Unfortunately, Nina's brother knows nothing about it, so when he suggests his best bud, Travis moves in to help them both out, little does he know what he's setting in motion. The ups and downs of their relationship are funny and charming and sweet. This is a great story about never getting over your first love and second chances.

Poor writing, as is sadly common with this sort of romance novel, but I've given it one star instead of two for the rushed ending which then introduces an issue on the 2nd last page which is never resolved. Just...what?