Lost Roommates Series by Hillary Slaughter

After he broke her heart, Mallory Roberts thought she’d heard the last of Ridge Matthews... moreAfter he broke her heart, Mallory Roberts thought she’d heard the last of Ridge Matthews. Now, forced to work together to save their friend’s wedding, will these former high school friends part as friends, enemies, or something more? After a chaotic school year, all fifth-grade teacher Mallory Roberts wants this summer is to renovate her fixer-upper apartment bringing her one step closer to financial independence, and proving to her family once and for all that she is no longer that little love struck teen. But first, she must survive being a bridesmaid for her cousin, Livvy. As Mallory helps pack up Livvy's belongings, she discovers a sealed letter addressed to herself tucked in Livvy's yearbook. Mallory opens it, only to discover the letter is from Ridge Matthews, her lifelong friend and possible true love who ghosted her after senior prom. Surprised by the letter, Mallory confronts Livvy who confesses to hiding the letter several years after Ridge ran away to protect Mallory from additional heartbreak. When Livvy’s wedding reception falls apart, Mallory agrees to step in to save the day, because it’s what family does. Not to mention, it might finally prove to her family that she can stand on her own two feet. Unfortunately, in a misguided attempt to make amends Livvy’s recruited Ridge. Mallory wants to keep him as far away from her—and her heart—as possible. But with the wedding fast approaching, Mallory and Ridge are forced to set the past aside and work together to save Livvy’s big day. Now, instead of fixing her apartment, Mallory must confront hurts from the past and decide if she’s ready to love again. less

The only thing worse than being dragged on a vacation you don’t want to go on is having a near-stranger acting as chauffeur. Audrey is content with her life—she really is. Her job is going nowhere. Her car is one pothole away from falling apart. Her bank account is closer to zero than she cares to admit. But she’s fine! At least that’s what she tells everyone. If Audrey was honest with herself, she’d admit she’s not so much fine with the way things are as much as she’s afraid of change... moreThe only thing worse than being dragged on a vacation you don’t want to go on is having a near-stranger acting as chauffeur. Audrey is content with her life—she really is. Her job is going nowhere. Her car is one pothole away from falling apart. Her bank account is closer to zero than she cares to admit. But she’s fine! At least that’s what she tells everyone. If Audrey was honest with herself, she’d admit she’s not so much fine with the way things are as much as she’s afraid of change. After a childhood filled with uncertainty, the only thing Audrey is keen on is security. She is big on comfort zones. As evidenced by the fact that she won’t quit her job, despite being passed over for promotions repeatedly. When Audrey’s former college roommate Tory invites her to a birthday cabin vacation, Audrey is sure her car will get her out of the trip. Instead, it lands her a spot riding up with Grey, an acquaintance with a propensity for fast food and spontaneity, a combination guaranteed to make their five-hour car ride even longer. Between pit stops, detours, and prying questions, Grey manages to push every one of her buttons. Audrey has just about had it with Grey and is an inch away from giving up on the trip altogether, when a flat tire and limited space at a friend’s home forces them even closer together. Through their forced proximity and late-night conversation, Audrey realizes that there just might be more to life than a safe steady customer service job and eight hours of sleep every night. If only she can convince her heart to be brave enough to make room for Grey and the possibilities he invites. less

Finding a job out of state and building a new life away from loss and family expectations was supposed to be the easy part. Unfortunately for Chloe, the universe didn't get that memo. Now she's a jobless college graduate, trying to figure out what's next. When her best friend Derek drags her to a friend's Halloween party, she's ready to call it an early night so she can return to wallowing on her couch. What she doesn't expect is to meet her perfect guy... moreFinding a job out of state and building a new life away from loss and family expectations was supposed to be the easy part. Unfortunately for Chloe, the universe didn't get that memo. Now she's a jobless college graduate, trying to figure out what's next. When her best friend Derek drags her to a friend's Halloween party, she's ready to call it an early night so she can return to wallowing on her couch. What she doesn't expect is to meet her perfect guy. He's attractive, gainfully employed, and can carry a conversation. The only he's obsessed with Halloween, Chloe's least favorite holiday. Now, thanks to a bet with Derek (the world's worst wingman), Chloe's forced to attend every Halloween activity she's invited to. On the up side, this means she gets to see a lot of her dream guy. But it also means she and Derek are spending a lot of quality time together and it has Chloe reevaluating her choice to stick Derek in the friendzone. However, letting Derek in means being vulnerable and opening herself up to pain she's fought for years to bury. Can Chloe find the courage to face her past and allow love in, even when it means letting go of her daydreams and embracing reality and all its complications? Lost Daydreaming is a friends-to-lovers contemporary romance packed with autumn vibes, swoony moments, and a cinnamon role hero who will capture your heart. This interconnected standalone is perfect for readers who love their humor mixed with a large helping of heart! less