The Roommate Arrangement
by Jae
A feisty comedian. A former cop with a wounded heart. An unusual roommate arrangement... Comedian Stephanie Renshaw hopes to finally get her big break in LA. A chance encounter lands her the perfect apartment close to the comedy clubs, but it comes with a catch: she needs a roommate to afford the rent. Enter Rae Coleman, a former police officer working the door at one of the top comedy clubs. After getting injured in the line of duty and losing her job with the LAPD, Rae guards her wounded soul behind a tough exterior. At first, the two clash horribly before a tentative friendship develops. Bit by bit, Steph manages to break through the walls Rae has built around her. But Steph has never been in a relationship, preferring casual flings, and Rae isn't sure she's ready to be happy again. Will they find the courage to open themselves up to love? Falling in love is not a laughing matter in this opposites-attract lesbian romance with a bit of a fake relationship thrown in.
About This Book
The Roommate Arrangement is a lesbian romance novel by Jae, first published in 2019 by Ylva Publishing. Readers can expect opposites attract.
At a glance
- Genre
- Lesbian
- Trope
- Opposites Attract
- Published
- 2019
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Why You May Love This Book
You may love this if…
- A struggling comedian and a former cop with a guarded heart find their lives—and hearts—intertwined through an unexpected rooming arrangement.
- Fans of character-driven contemporary romance
- Readers who enjoy emotional healing arcs
- Emotional
- Features Opposites Attract
The Romance
Tropes, dynamics, and the chemistry that drives this story.
Tropes
Relationship Dynamics
Details
Type: WLW Romance
Pairing: F/F
Power balance: Relatively equal, though Rae carries significant emotional weight.
How It Feels
The emotional landscape you'll move through while reading.
Moderate angst.
Heat Level
Based on available metadata and editorial review.
Who Is This Book For?
Best for
Reading mood
Recommended audience: Adults
The Story
Spoiler-Free Synopsis
Stephanie Renshaw, a comedian chasing a big break in Los Angeles, faces a financial hurdle that forces her to find a roommate. She crosses paths with Rae Coleman, an ex-LAPD officer now working club security, who is emotionally closed off following a line-of-duty injury. Despite an initial clash, the two navigate their living situation, moving from animosity to friendship, and eventually confronting their respective fears about intimacy and vulnerability.
Central Conflict
The tension between Stephanie’s need for closeness as she explores her first relationship and Rae’s emotional walls and hesitation to move forward from her past trauma.
Setting
Los Angeles, comedy club scene
Strengths
- Compelling contrast between the protagonists
- Clear emotional stakes
Discussion Guide
Questions to deepen your reading experience or spark a book club conversation.
- 1
How does the central conflict shape the relationship between the main characters?
- 2
How does the setting influence the characters' decisions and their relationship?
- 3
How do the relationship dynamics evolve throughout the story?
- 4
Who would you most want to recommend this book to?
- 5
How did the pacing affect your reading experience?
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Which aspect of the story did you find most compelling?
How This Profile Was Created
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- Editor reviewed:
- Yes
- Last reviewed:
- September 28, 2026
- Confidence:
- High confidence
- Profile version:
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About the Author
Jae
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Publication Details
- Publisher
- Ylva Publishing
- Published
- 2019
- Language
- English
- ISBN-13
- 9783963242793
- ISBN-10
- 3963242795
The Roommate Arrangement: quick answers
- Who wrote The Roommate Arrangement?
- The Roommate Arrangement was written by Jae.
- When was The Roommate Arrangement published?
- The Roommate Arrangement was first published in 2019 by Ylva Publishing.
- What genre is The Roommate Arrangement?
- The Roommate Arrangement is a lesbian romance novel, with opposites attract.
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