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The Spare Room: the absolute must-have forced proximity, friends to lovers romantic comedy to read this year!

Author:
Laura Starkey
Read by:
Fran Burgoyne
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Ratings
Book
255
Narrator
173
Release Date
February 6, 2024
Duration
11 hours 14 minutes
Summary
Two unexpected flatmates. One shared space. Will they cross the line into love?

Rosie had the perfect evening lined up: she'd come home early, slip into a sexy dress and surprise her boyfriend with date night. What she was not expecting was to find his bags packed and herself unceremoniously dumped.

But she can't even think about her heartbreak when she faces the more pressing matter of making rent this month. And in desperate times, she agrees to let out her spare room to her elusive upstairs neighbour.

Aled needs somewhere to stay while his place is being renovated, and she gets to keep her home. It's a win-win situation... At least in theory.

For Rosie has sworn off men indefinitely, and never saw herself living with one so soon after her breakup. But being in Aled's company day in, day out has this annoying habit of playing havoc with her heart...

On paper they're just flatmates, but could there be room for more between them?
Reviews
Profile Avatar Mandy Stephens Oct 2025

This was such a lovely story. The relationship that develops between the two main characters feels genuine. The narration was spot on. I'll be looking for more from this narrator. If you're looking for a feel good, gives you giggles kind of book, then definitely check this one out.

Profile Avatar David P. Oct 2025

Came across this title and was thinking it may be a little different than my normal. Loved this audio book. Great story and narrator. Give it a try .

Profile Avatar Kristina K. Oct 2025

Loved this book!

Profile Avatar Kristen Nov 2025

I absolutely loved this book!

Profile Avatar Maren W. Nov 2025

Just a lovely journey

Profile Avatar Susie G. Feb 2026

Loved the whole thing from start to finish.

Profile Avatar Rippleno Jan 2026

A light, easy story to listen to. It grabbed my attention and kept it. Great narrator too.

Profile Avatar Aneta D. Jan 2026

Captivating, charming and enjoyable.

Profile Avatar Anonymous May 2026

Great read, the narrator was great with all the different accents, it was a good flow.

Profile Avatar Lee K. Apr 2026

I LOVED this story! For a VIP pick, I can say, without hesitation, this was my favorite VIP pick ever. Most of them I do not even finish. I really do not read too many rom com books, but once in a blue moon, I need a good romance story. I think the reason that I loved this story so much, I loved the main characters. They were both so honest, such good hearted people. They were both those kind of people that don't have a need to put on any airs, they are not trying to impress anyone. Rosie is a tell it like it is kind of girl, but not in a nasty way, she just says what she feels. She reminded me of myself a bit. Same with Aled. How rare it is to find a guy who is smart, handsome, but doesn't let him get involved in relationships that he does not see going anywhere. He is not shallow. He is not wasting his time with someone who is just a pretty face but lacks the qualities of someone he can see being with long term. I was not crazy about Rosie's mom initially, but that part ended well too. I have never read a story that I just wholeheartedly loved the charachters so much. I was cheering, and hoping for them right to the end. Thank you Laura Starkey, what a beautiful story. And the narrator was perfect, simply perfect. I often pick up audio picks based on the narrator, and this one was lovely, and I hope that she reads more stories. This book was an A plus. When I get into a rut and am not happy with anything in my giant collection of audiobooks, this will be one that I go back to and listen to again.

Profile Avatar Ohood Nov 2025

Endearing slow burn with a fictional MMC…but just overall cute!

Profile Avatar Ulrike H. Jun 2026

A very sweet story!

Profile Avatar Lisa H. May 2026

LOVE LOVE LOVEEEEEE THIS BOOK! This book made me a fan of Laura Starkey! Obsessed with this book— I’ve listened to it so many times

Profile Avatar Wendy D. May 2026

It as a pleasant listen. Predictable and sweet.

Profile Avatar Anonymous May 2026

Absolutely love this one..

Profile Avatar Donna S. May 2026

This is a lovely, funny, heartwarming story! I fell in love with the characters, so absolutely different, but perfect together ️

Profile Avatar Terry L. May 2026

A pleasant, satisfying, easy listen.Most of the time the narration was great but the accents were a bit awkward. Still worthy of 5 stars though!

Profile Avatar Zella May 2026

This book was very good , if you're looking for spice , I won't recommend this one , but it was still an amazing read !

Profile Avatar Marlyn B. May 2026

Sometimes you just need a feel good book to read. Enjoyed listening to this story.

Profile Avatar Anonymous May 2026

Book was really fun! Narrator was the best audio book narrator i’ve ever had - her accents were exceptional.

Profile Avatar Margaret C. May 2026

Loved the narration

Profile Avatar Frogantha May 2026

Loved it!

Profile Avatar Lola Apr 2026

Took a chance as it was a freebie and really enjoyed it.

Profile Avatar Ejatu Apr 2026

I really enjoyed this book it had some really laugh out loud moments. I love that the female main character found herself and her own voice in this book. If you just want a book that is both fun and could also make you think I would pick this one up.

Profile Avatar Jackie V. Apr 2026

This story was absolutely fantastic! I’m a new fan of the authors work.

Profile Avatar Tammy S. Apr 2026

This was a great book, I really liked the story

Profile Avatar Nicole H. Apr 2026

Pretty good, i loved all the details

Profile Avatar Dilla Mar 2026

A cute easy read ….a touch predictable / as most easy romance books are

Profile Avatar Hoshi Mar 2026

Predictable but pleasant read

Profile Avatar Anonymous Feb 2026

Adorable brain rot. Read it twice.

Profile Avatar Vicki K. Feb 2026

I really liked this book; it’s such a sweet story. The characters are so likable and the narrator is wonderful. Highly recommend this one!

Profile Avatar Norah Feb 2026

A fun easy read.

Profile Avatar CatA Feb 2026

Loved it!

Profile Avatar June M. Feb 2026

A sweet innocent’s and finding yourself anew. Loved it.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Jan 2026

I loved the narrators and the British accents and slang. Great, light read.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Jan 2026

avoid! the narrator has an awful voice and the book was predictable and boring. The author had to keep bringing up that the main character was overweight at every chance which was a very odd choice. I struggled to finish listening. This romance books is pg-13 so if youre looking for romance smut with plot this isn't it. What a waste of a credit.

Profile Avatar Sally H. Jan 2026

I became quite attached to the characters. Enjoyed the narration … an easy to listen too and enjoyable book

Profile Avatar Natalie S. Jan 2026

Predictable, I loved the conclusion at nearly the end of the book of Lucy's friend: Becoming a mother does not change you, you become a different person.If you love Bouquet Reeks, u will love this book

Profile Avatar Storytellerdt Jan 2026

Really lovely, fun story that hooked me from the beginning. I literally laughed out loud as well as got emotional. I was rooting for Rosie from page one. The narrator was great as well.

Profile Avatar C. McIntosh Jan 2026

A great listen!

Profile Avatar Krista P. Jan 2026

Great rom com book! Thoroughly enjoyed it.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Jan 2026

This ended up being on the narrow selection of books that I had to choose from to use my VIP audiobook credit. Talk about do not judge a book by its cover! This book had such depth wrapped up in moments that will make you laugh, cry, and even inspire you. It was exactly the book I needed at this time of my life. if you are going through any kind of breakup, divorce, or feel lost in life… definitely give this a read. Guaranteed to cheer you up. IMO

Profile Avatar Samantha F. Dec 2025

Really enjoyed this. a very easy and comforting listen

Profile Avatar Anonymous Dec 2025

The quirky main character made the story.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Dec 2025

Quirky and heartfelt; the narrator was fantastic and the story gave us compelling complex characters. My first Starkey, but certainly not my last.

Profile Avatar Brenda R. Dec 2025

A fun read!

Profile Avatar Anonymous Dec 2025

Such a cute read! I loved following the two main characters fall for each other in the cutest way.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Dec 2025

A fun “read”!

Profile Avatar Rachel M. Dec 2025

Such a good book! Loved the sweetness of the story and its well written

Profile Avatar Tina Dec 2025

Lovely book with some great laughs.

Profile Avatar Lynda I. Dec 2025

A cute, light read!

Profile Avatar Amy J. Nov 2025

It was a light and cute book. I enjoyed the characters and the storyline. I liked the narrator as well!

Profile Avatar Anonymous Oct 2025

it was a very easy listening. slightly predictable, but nonetheless, very adorable. loved the narration.

Profile Avatar Maria G. Oct 2025

A very kind story. Every girl hopes to meet her Prince Charming. It doesn’t happen in real life. But the fairy tale continues. Narrator is really good.

Profile Avatar Lorry S. Oct 2025

Enjoyed

Profile Avatar Judy D. Oct 2025

First book I've read by this author. I was very pleasantly surprised by the depth of the characters. Loved it; the narration and pace of the story was great. It wasn't so heavy, yet it wasn't simplistic either. I looked forward to listening to it; problems and personal issues were resolved beautifully and quite realistically. I'm going to check out other books by Laura Starkey. Try it. I think you'll like it if you want substance, but a lighter read than some.

Profile Avatar Tiffany J. Oct 2025

I appreciated the fact that when the couple eventually ends up in bed together, we don't have to hear all about it. This is more of G rated RomCom and I knew that going in after reading other reviews. It's a cute story and I love that the main character is a clutzy, voluptuous, 32 year old. I also love that she gets stuck in her own head at times. Because of those characteristics, she seems more believable, it really is a wonderfully written and put together RomCom.

Profile Avatar John S. Oct 2025

So much fun! I wish I could somehow forget it so I could go back and listen again for the first time!!

The Spare Room: the absolute must-have forced proximity, friends to lovers romantic comedy to read this year!

The Spare Room: the absolute must-have forced proximity, friends to lovers romantic comedy to read this year!

Author: Laura Starkey
Read by: Fran Burgoyne
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