Books like Roomies by Christina Lauren
Holland Bakker, an aspiring music teacher, rescues Calvin McLoughlin from a subway threat and widens his opportunities by helping him secure an audition with a prominent musical director. When Calvin’s student visa expires, Holland offers to marry him so he can remain in the United States. Their arrangement transforms from a quirky, convenient partnership into a passionate relationship as they navigate the challenges of the theater world and the possibility of a real marriage. Together they face the demands of Broadway, the risk of immigration issues, and the uncertain territory of love, ultimately questioning whether their pretense can or should end.
First publish date: 2017
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Christina Lauren
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