by Cara Bastone
First published 2020
Cat LaFievre finishes another school year and craves something simple. Summer stretches ahead, and she knows exactly what she wants: casual hookups with no complications. The perfect candidate lives right across her hallway. He's attractive, somewhat silly, and reportedly excellent in bed according to building gossip. There's just one problem. Quentin Foster has been interested in Cat for months now. They connected easily when they first met, bonding over their shared love of neighborhood exploration. He finds her intelligence and humor irresistible. Quentin thinks he might have a real chance with her until Cat reveals her true target: his oblivious roommate who effortlessly attracts women. Cat believed she wanted something temporary and physical. But spending time with Quentin changes her perspective completely. She discovers their bond runs much deeper than she expected. Quentin might actually be exactly what she needs for the long term. The catch is devastating: her initial confession about wanting his roommate may have destroyed any possibility of a real relationship with him.
Genres: romance, contemporary-romance, new-adult-romance, romantic-comedy
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
61 pages · Kindle Edition · HQN Books