Roddy is "Gay AF," unfiltered, and in desperate need of a place to stay after being kicked out of his home. He moves in as Kieran’s roommate, offering to pay rent and provide homemade bread in exchange for a room. As they navigate their new living arrangement and work together at a local coffee shop/cider bar, the long-dormant tension between them evolves into a deep, emotional connection. Key Characters
: A talented baker who is openly gay and unapologetically himself. He is described as vulnerable, honest, and giving. Book Details Cover Reveal – Roommate by Sarina Bowen Roommate by Sarina Bowen
The story centers on , a quiet, hardworking man living on his family’s Vermont farm who has spent years hiding his true self from his traditional family. His life is upended when Roderick "Roddy" Waites —the guy who accidentally discovered Kieran's secret eight years ago in high school—returns to town. Roddy is "Gay AF," unfiltered, and in desperate
Roommate is a standalone contemporary M/M (male/male) romance by Sarina Bowen , first published on January 12, 2021. Set in her popular "True North" world in Vermont, the story follows a slow-burn, forced-proximity romance between a broody farmer and a cheerful baker with a complicated past. Plot Summary Key Characters : A talented baker who is
: A "broody lumberjack" type who works on the family farm. He is deeply closeted and fears losing his family's support if he comes out.