Under One Roof
The STEMinist Novellas
Environmental engineer Mara Floyd inherits half a house in Washington, D.C. The other half belongs to Liam Lawson, a lawyer for big oil. Roommates from hell turn into something much hotter. A STEMinist novella.
About This Book
Under One Roof is a contemporary romance novel by Ali Hazelwood, first published in 2022 by Penguin Publishing Group. It is part of the The STEMinist Novellas series and runs 164 pages. Readers can expect forced proximity, enemies to lovers.
At a glance
- Genre
- Contemporary
- Trope
- Forced Proximity
- Length
- 164 pages
- Format
- Ebook
Where to read or listen
Get Under One Roof by Ali Hazelwood
These store links are affiliate links (Amazon, Audible, Bookshop.org and Libro.fm). As an Amazon Associate, Eikna earns from qualifying purchases, at no extra cost to you. Learn more.
Why You May Love This Book
You may love this if…
- When an environmental engineer and a big oil lawyer are forced to share a house, their mutual antagonism sparks into something much hotter.
- Features Enemies to Lovers
- Clear, high-stakes premise
- Roommates dynamics
This may not be ideal if…
- Short novella format may limit character development
The Romance
Tropes, dynamics, and the chemistry that drives this story.
Relationship Dynamics
Details
Type: Contemporary Romance
Pairing: unknown
Power balance: neutral
How It Feels
The emotional landscape you'll move through while reading.
Heat Level
Based on available metadata and editorial review.
Who Is This Book For?
Recommended audience: Fans of STEM-focused contemporary romance and workplace/professional rivalry tropes.
The Story
Spoiler-Free Synopsis
Mara Floyd, an environmental engineer, unexpectedly inherits 50% of a home in Washington, D.C. Complications arise when she discovers the other half of the property is owned by Liam Lawson, a man who works as a lawyer for big oil. The two are forced into close quarters, transitioning from adversarial roommates to romantic partners.
Central Conflict
The forced cohabitation of two individuals with diametrically opposed professional values and initial personal animosity.
Setting
Washington, D.C.
Strengths
- Clear, high-stakes premise
- Distinct professional rivalry
Consider before reading
- Short novella format may limit character development
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
How did the pacing affect your reading experience?
- 5
Which aspect of the story did you find most compelling?
How This Profile Was Created
Eikna uses book metadata and AI-assisted analysis to create structured romance profiles. Public profiles are reviewed and approved by an editor before publication.
- Editor reviewed:
- Yes
- Last reviewed:
- October 13, 2026
- Confidence:
- Moderate confidence
- Profile version:
- eikna-public-book-intelligence-v1
About the Author
Ali Hazelwood
What Readers Say
No reviews yet
Be the first to share what you thought of this book.
Publication Details
- Publisher
- Penguin Publishing Group
- Format
- Ebook
- Length
- 164 pages
- Language
- English
- ISBN-13
- 9780593437810
Under One Roof: quick answers
- Who wrote Under One Roof?
- Under One Roof was written by Ali Hazelwood.
- When was Under One Roof published?
- Under One Roof was first published in 2022 by Penguin Publishing Group.
- What genre is Under One Roof?
- Under One Roof is a contemporary romance novel, with forced proximity, enemies to lovers.
- How many pages is Under One Roof?
- Under One Roof is 164 pages long (Ebook).
- Is Under One Roof part of a series?
- Yes — it is part of the The STEMinist Novellas series.
Are you the author? Verify your author profile to manage this book.
This is my book — sign inWhere to read or listen
Get Under One Roof by Ali Hazelwood
These store links are affiliate links (Amazon, Audible, Bookshop.org and Libro.fm). As an Amazon Associate, Eikna earns from qualifying purchases, at no extra cost to you. Learn more.
Want more books like this?
Let Lyra help you discover lesbian romance books that match your exact mood, favorite tropes, and reading style.