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The American Roommate Experiment
Elena Armas

The American Roommate Experiment

Quick Answer

Read "The American Roommate Experiment" as the 2nd book in the Love Deception sequence. This follows the recommended publication order to preserve character development.

Sequence Warning

⚠️ Do NOT read before "The Spanish Love Deception" (Book 1)

❓ Can I skip this book?
❌ No — Required

This book is essential to the core narrative and character development.

Verdict Insight: As the 2nd installment, this volume is critical for following the central narrative progression and plot development.

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<b><i>NEW YORK TIMES </i>BESTSELLER</b><br> <br><b>A Most Anticipated Book of 2022 by <i>Cosmopolitan</i>, <i>Goodreads</i>, <i>PopSugar</i>, and more!</b><br> <br><b>From the author of the Goodreads Choice Award winner <i>The Spanish Love Deception</i>, the eagerly anticipated follow-up featuring Rosie Graham and Lucas Martín, who are forced to share a New York apartment.</b><br><br>Rosie Graham has a problem. A few, actually. She just quit her well paid job to focus on her secret career as a romance writer. She hasn’t told her family and now has terrible writer’s block. Then, the ceiling of her New York apartment literally crumbles on her. Luckily she has her best friend Lina’s spare key while she’s out of town. But Rosie doesn’t know that Lina has already lent her apartment to her cousin Lucas, who Rosie has been stalking—for lack of a better word—on Instagram for the last few months. Lucas seems intent on coming to her rescue like a Spanish knight in shining armor. Only this one strolls around the place in a towel, has a distracting grin, and an irresistible accent. Oh, and he cooks.<br> <br>Lucas offers to let Rosie stay with him, at least until she can find some affordable temporary housing. And then he proposes an outrageous experiment to bring back her literary muse and meet her deadline: He’ll take her on a series of experimental dates meant to jump-start her romantic inspiration. Rosie has nothing to lose. Her silly, online crush is totally under control—but Lucas’s time in New York has an expiration date, and six weeks may not be enough, for either her or her deadline.

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Complete Series Reading Order

Publication Order

Preserves character reveals and plot twists exactly as the author intended.

Chronological Order

May spoil surprises but improves timeline clarity for deep lore fans.

Order Confidence

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Why this order?

Our team of curators analyzes publication history, author interviews, and internal narrative continuity to establish the definitive reading sequence. This ensures zero spoilers and maximum narrative impact.

Why This Order Is Confusing

Many reading lists for Love Deception conflict because early publishers often labeled short story collections as standalone novels, or rearranged internal chronologies for marketing. This guide follows original author intent and narrative continuity to settle the debate for good.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I skip reading The American Roommate Experiment?

This book is essential to the core narrative and character development.

Can I read The American Roommate Experiment before The Spanish Love Deception?

No. We recommend reading The Spanish Love Deception first. The American Roommate Experiment is the 2th book in the series and follows the core narrative established in earlier volumes.

Is The American Roommate Experiment required reading for the Love Deception?

Yes, it is a core installment in the series reading order and contains critical character development and plot progression.

What comes after The American Roommate Experiment in the reading order?

Currently, The American Roommate Experiment is the latest entry listed in our database for this series guide.