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From the author of The Mendoza Family Series comes a new college/NA enemies-to-lovers romance. Welcome to Hillside U and meet the alpha boys who rule it.⁣

𝐑𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐧⁣

She’s both a liar and a thief.⁣
But she’s in my world now.⁣
She can run, but she can’t hide.⁣
Hope she’s ready to play...⁣

𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐨𝐝𝐨𝐫𝐚⁣

Hillside University was supposed to be my fresh start.⁣
Unfortunately, karma had other plans, the night I ran into Roman Martinez again.⁣
Football star. Popular. Wealthy.⁣
The boy who’d once captured my heart⁣
was now set out to make me his pawn.⁣
Good luck with that.⁣
He would learn that I wouldn’t bow so easily.⁣
Once upon a time, I was living my fairy tale with my knight in shining armor.⁣
Now I knew fairy tales were just pipe dreams cloaked in false hope and dipped in deception.⁣
⁣⁣

279 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 16, 2020

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Profile Image for Lady Raven RAVE!.
1,827 reviews1,347 followers
January 4, 2021


4 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Style: Enemies to lovers Romance (College)
Story: 3/5
Sexual: GOOD
Enjoyment: 4/5
Male: Alpha, Popular and Football
Series: Book 1
Pages: 279
Kindle Unlimited: Yes

This should have been a dark stalker romance, Roman is CRAZY! He is so intense, possessive and obsessive, and I love it.

Roman’s past has come back to haunt him, and she is causing havoc on his mental and physical state. Roman was so affected by Theodora, he almost came off crazy to me. Was he perfect? No, but his personality was just right for this story. Theodora was a mixture and balance of weak and strong, which is the prefect fit for Roman’s actions and personality. Their chemistry was good and the intensity of Roman gave it that extra push for me and that’s my personal taste.

Loving the secondary characters, Nick, Dmitri and Axel. We got a bit of their personality which gets you a little excited and pumped for their stories. Which I don’t know since they are all man w***s haha.

Overall, this is your typical blueprint of a bully/enemies to lover romance, popular guy, the friends and the girl he loves to hate. However, I like the way it was done. The intensity from the MMC and a little mystery thrown in kept my interest.

***I don’t equate these stories to real life. It’s definitely about personal taste and what you would or want to tolerate with the stories you read. I know we all have different opinions and taste with what we read and hope this review was helpful.








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5,090 reviews7 followers
October 31, 2020
One of my favorite things about finding an author I click with is watching how far they come as they progress their craft. That has been most assuredly been the case with this author. Every book that she has written has gotten better and better and the characters she creates become more than just fictional characters, and instead become my friends.

There is a complexity to both Roman and Theodora. Watching these two traverse hurt feelings of betrayal as they fought the chemistry between them had me 100% invested in their road to happily ever after. There were times that I was more sympathetic to one over the other but both had me falling in love with them over and over. Their chemistry was palpable and exciting. They both loved as fiercely as they hated and it was a pleasure to watch the feelings grow and change.

For anyone that fell in love with the Mendoza family (if you haven't then get on that immediately because that family has me wanting to holler Viva La Mexico and claim them as my family), this is sure to be another collection of interconnected standalones that is a hit. I highly recommend this new series and also anything that this author writes. I am still amazed at how far she has come from her debut book.

I had the privilege of beta reading this book and watching it go from just an idea into a full book.
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390 reviews41 followers
November 11, 2020
MY ROMAN BY Rose Croft IS AN ANGSTY, ENEMIES-TO-LOVER NA ROMANCE THAT HAD ALL THE FEELS AND THE RIGHT AMOUNT OF DIRTY STIRRED IN IT.



THIS IS A NEW TO ME AUTHOR AND I DIDN'T KNOW WHAT TO EXPECT OR HOW THE STORY WILL HOLD MY HEART, TO SAY I NOT ONLY LOVED THE BOOK BUT ALSO READ IT IN ONE DAY ( yes that's a big feat for me )
ROMAN & THEO HAVE A HISTORY THAT IS TAINTED WITH LIES AND BETRAYAL AND HEARTBREAK, BUT BOTH ARE THROWN TOGETHER BY FATE (OR IS IT? ) AND ROMAN IS SET TO MAKE HER PAY.



ROMAN IS THE GUY, BORDERING ON OBSESSIVE AND WITH HIS STALKERISH WAYS, HE STILL MANAGED TO SHOW US HIS SIFT CHARMS WHEN IT CAME TO THEO.
THEO IS THE GIRL WHO IS NAIVE BUT CAUTIOUS, WHO IS SHY YET VERY FLIRTY IF WANTS TO BE,
BOTH THE CHARACTERS AND THEIR CHEMISTRY WERE WELL WRITTEN AND I LOVED EVERY TIME ROMAN GOT JEALOUS ABOUT NICK & THEO.

THE LAST HALF WAS A BOMB DROP, WITH THINGS EXPOSED & I DIDNT SEE THE STORY TAKING THIS TURN WHICH MADE ME SURPRISED TO SAY THE LEAST.

STEAM LEVEL- 🔥🔥🔥🔥

SO DEFINETLY A HOT READ.
A GOOD READ.
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Author 5 books406 followers
December 4, 2020
What an intense and memorable ride this book was!

Theodora, in my eyes, was the hero in this book. She may have come off as shy and quiet just trying to blend into the crowd, but that girl has grit. She had a past she wanted to forget, but her past resumed to stay in the past.

Roman’s a total book boyfriend. I did have have mixed feelings about him at first but by the end, he also had my heart.

Their story had me at the edge of my seat because both mc’s are so complex. They went through so much and their HEA was deserving.

My Roman is a magnificent read, filled with twists, angst and so well-written. I’m excited for the next book and intrigued to know more about the Martinez family.
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266 reviews42 followers
April 2, 2022
I did enjoy this one, generally speaking. However, I thought the bad blood between Theodora and Roman was dragged out for far too long, considering it could’ve been resolved within the first 100 pages (the first 50 even, honestly) if they’d have communicated with each other properly. It can become quite frustrating after the sixth or seventh time that they had the opportunity to clear things up but… just didn’t open their mouths. On the other hand, Roman was a bit of a psycho when it came to Theodora bad I can’t deny that I was here for it.
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817 reviews17 followers
November 5, 2020
Yes! Yes! Yes!!! Another amazing book by Rose Croft!! Loved it! I absolutely loved every part of it! I loved the twists and secrets I didn’t see coming, I love bully romance which what it started out as , I love second chance romance which is a big part of the book, I loved the side characters and can’t wait for their books! Roman was sexy as sin and Theo seemed shy, quiet and somewhat reserved but she was a silent firecracker. These 2 were perfect for each other and don’t get me started on the steaminess! HOT! This is a must read!
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529 reviews84 followers
June 30, 2022
3.5 ✨

If you like enemies to lovers trope this is a good book for you.
Every book in that trope is the same, this one was no different.

Female MC and Male MC have falling out due to misunderstanding resulting in them hating each other. Randomly end up at same college, male mc tries bullying her to get info from her about something.
Sees other men interested in her and switched tactics to forcing a relationship between them, she pushes back at first then gives in and then boom explosive relationship/family drama is spilled.

Exact same storyline every single enemies to lovers trope, just different names and a different misunderstanding 😂

Either way, you know what you’re going to get from this trope, it did deliver exactly that.
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915 reviews171 followers
September 15, 2022
• Bueno, permítanme comenzar diciendo que este libro no es perfecto por todos los medios, como no en absoluto! Usted puede ver las banderas rojas izquierda y derecha, ahora me cuido? Por supuesto que no, es lo contrario, para ser honesto, he devorado este libro en una sola sesión, y romano para mí es uno de los últimos malos chicos, que son tóxicos y una sacudida, sin embargo, su disposición hacia Theo lo comí! 😌🔥

• Siempre voy a ser un sucker de odio al amor / enemigos a los amantes trope, es como mi santo grial en el género romántico 😍. Y si somos amigos en Goodreads lo más probable es que vea mi biografía diciendo 'Dame todas las relaciones/parejas tóxicas ficticias en mi libro romántico.' Así que sí, eso lo resume todo. Aprender a suspender sus creencias, chicos! pero sólo de vez en cuando...😈

PS: ECHÉ DE MENOS ESCRIBIR EN ESPAÑOL *RESEÑAS* 😁🤩
1,017 reviews12 followers
November 6, 2020
Another fantastic read by Rose! My Roman was so worthy of 5 stars if not more! This story had my attention from the start to the end! This had suspense, secrets, twists and turns, and the tension! Then there was Roman & Theo l adored these two, they fought for what they wanted and their chemistry was off the charts! Loved the boys each one so different and can't wait for book2! If you haven't read one Rose Croft book before l say give her go!
November 14, 2020
Betrayal meet heartbreak in this angsty NA second chance romance. A little bit of bully, a dash(flood) of overbearing Alpha male, a pair who’s done some wrong, and the need for vengeance wrap this one up in a tidy little bow.
I wasn’t prepared for the Whodunnit portion, and was pleasantly surprised.
I am completely fascinated by the teammates, and can’t wait to find out about each of them.
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2,322 reviews323 followers
December 2, 2020
Average bully story. Plenty of convoluted motivations and a few that didn't really get resolved and that weren't all that believable but likeable MC's.
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1,523 reviews34 followers
November 16, 2020
Roman and Theo.
These two absolutely captured my heart. They will stay with me for a long time.

Their connection was intoxicating and I found myself waiting for the green eyed monster to emerge. It was addicting, waiting to see how they would bait one another.

Through lies and deception they are torn apart.
Through lies and deception they are reunited.
When all the truths come out, who will be left standing?
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3,930 reviews40 followers
November 18, 2020
5 MY ROMAN STARS!! PHENOMENAL....This book had it all from secrets, twists and turns to sexy times. Theodora and Roman will take you on one memorable ride that you will never forget. This author is always a 1-Click for me and should be for you too.
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677 reviews
January 6, 2021
Time seemed to jump around. Not a lot of character development. They seemed to become different people from one page to the next. Some questionable situations but it was enjoyable. I didn’t skim too much of the book.

My main problem was with the setting. It was set in central Texas at the beginning of the school year and it is HOT as HELL here that time of year but these people were walking around like you couldn’t boil an egg on the sidewalk. Just a little thing but it bugged me.
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659 reviews9 followers
November 15, 2020
I am in love with My Roman! The enemies-to-lovers college romance packs a punch and was highly entertaining. Also incredibly steamy!

Let talk about... Roman and Theodora. Wow! The chemistry between these two was on fire. With Theodora's stubborn feistiness and Roman's wicked charm, their love/hate relationship was explosive. I loved every interaction between them, and even I was seduced by Roman's devilish charm.

Roman. I didn't know whether to love him, hate him or punch him. He was charismatic, intense, charming and wicked. I loved getting to know his Jekyll and Hyde sides, more Jekyll than hyde. I loved seeing him vulnerable as much as I loved seeing his darker side. We got a well-balanced view of him, and I fell in love pretty quickly with him.

With Theodora, I couldn't help but love her. She was feisty and could hold her own. She gave as much as Roman did and sometimes didn't mind the taking *wink wink*. She was tenacious and intelligent and wasn't afraid to stand up for herself. I loved how loving, and caring and strong she was.

The story was steamy with elements of darkness. It heated up pretty quickly between Roman and Theodora, but that doesn't mean it didn't have plenty of angst and plenty of secrets. It was addictive finding out all these secrets, and they weren't really what you thought they'd be, well for me, they weren't anyway.

There were also a few characters that surprised me and intrigued me. Nick was one who surprised me, and I loved his carefree nature, but there's an air of mystery to him. It's easy to gravitate to him. And Antoni intrigued me. Please don't ask why. Maybe, MAYBE you'll understand when you read the book. Axel, such a charmer. And Dimitri, what a mystery waiting to ve unravelled.

I could talk about this book all day, I loved it so much! I could not stop reading from start to finish. It was incredible! One of my favourite reads of 2020!

My Roman was steamy, angsty with darkness all swirled into one. The story and the characters were addictive and intriguing, and I could not stop reading once I started. If there is one book I'd recommend to read right now, it's this one. A book I'd most definitely recommend!
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818 reviews22 followers
November 17, 2020

Oh My Roman!!! this book was perfection from page one to the very end. There was never a moment when I didn't love the story and I can honestly say I devoured this book in one sitting.

This story was pack with so much emotion, there is drama, suspense, twist and turns I wasn't expecting and some super hot scenes, what else do you need?

Roman was the perfect antihero, the bully and the tormentor you just can't resist to fall in love with because besides all the darkness and pain surrounding him, he wanted to protect the people he love and care for.

Theo was just a sweet girl that got cut in the middle of the storm. She paid for something it wasn't her fault but her determination to move forward and look for a future made me absolutely adore her.

This bully/second chance/enemy to lovers is something you don't want to miss reading because it's just that good!!!
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669 reviews
November 11, 2020
Are you ready for the Boys on the Hill? Trust me, you need to be!

Oh my...Roman...WOW! A bully romance turned second chance romance with mysterious secrets, revenge, and a whole lot of steam.

I started out hating Roman and have to admit that I was conflicted for a very long time...should Theodora give him another chance? What was he up to? Should she trust him? Their history was all kinds of complicated, and Theo always ends up feeling like the poor girl living in a rich Kingdom where Roman rules...where once he protected her, he now seems to want to destroy her! “She thought she was built to play this game, yet she didn’t even know the rules.”

She’s his obsession, he’s her addiction...their attraction causes chaos in every aspect of their lives, but they’re unable to stay away from each other.

Rose Croft spins a web of deceit that had me frantically flipping pages, unable to stop reading! Well played, Rose, well played. I’m addicted! Now I need the next book in this new series of standalones ASAP.
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387 reviews31 followers
November 25, 2020
So freaking hot! This read is angsty and suspenseful and grips you like no other! A second chance, enemies to lovers, with a dash of bully romance, all combined to make a flawless and captivating story. I'm in love with these characters and I crave what comes next in this series.

Roman is all protective, alpha, demanding, and broody. I love all his rough edges and the way he takes control. He hates just as hard as he loves and its intoxicating. I'd gladly kneel at his feet and be his obedient girl and take everything he gives me.

Theodora is the shy and quiet girl who tries to blend into the crowd. She's trying to make the best out of what's been given to her. She has a past, a past she'd rather forget. But that's become hard to do when her past comes barreling toward her and crashes into her. Secrets and undeniable feelings bubble at the surface and its only a matter of time before they overflow.

I'm enamored again with another read from Rose. Everything she writes gets better and better. It was a fantastic escape that I absolutely loved getting lost in. You need to read this book...seriously, one click this read ASAP because I know you'll love it just as much as I do.
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1,696 reviews45 followers
November 11, 2020
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️5 MUST READ STARS!

Get ready for your new addiction...the Boys on the Hill are here!!

A bully/second chance romance with mysterious secrets, revenge, and a whole lot of steam.

I started out hating Roman and have to admit that I was conflicted for a very long time...should Theodora give him another chance? What was he up to? Should she trust him? Their history was all kinds of complicated, and Theo always ends up feeling like the poor girl living in a rich Kingdom where Roman rules...where once he protected her, he now seems to want to destroy her! “She thought she was built to play this game, yet she didn’t even know the rules.”

She’s his obsession, he’s her addiction...their attraction causes chaos in every aspect of their lives, but they’re unable to stay away from each other.

Rose Croft spins a web of deceit that had me frantically flipping pages, unable to stop reading...well played, Rose, well played!
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207 reviews4 followers
September 18, 2023
“Or what if I nibbled on your clit while I shoved my tongue in your pussy, would you be dripping wet for me?”

THE SEXUAL TENSION… crazy crazy crazy.

i had to get popcorn just to digest the drama in this book… good god.

the enemies to lovers, the underlying tension, the ending made this book come to a close in an ending we all wanted and needed. i love books that have an underlying secondary plot rather than just the couple getting together.

roman is literally a i will die for u man. like he is all for theo and I’ve never been more happy…

“She stared down at the table like I’d stolen her sunshine, the moon, and the stars.”

im a lover of second chance especially when he knows the second time to never let her go…

“It felt perfect. If she was my downfall, I was willing to embrace the risk because I was on the brink of heaven.”

I TRULY BELIEVE AND THIS MIGHT BE MENTALLY INSANE BUT IF I WAS IN LOVE W SOMEONE I FEEL LIKE ALL MY ISSUES WOULD BE SOLVED…

pls let me be and keep being delulu abt this 🫶🫶
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252 reviews1 follower
November 13, 2020
Angsty enemies to lovers romance .

You start off by meeting Roman . Three years his senior to Theodora (his first love whom he thought betrayed him) this man is angry , impulsive, sexy , stubborn and making his life for himself on his own terms .

Then We meet Theodora A strong female lead with an innocence about her . She still holds on to her first love but knows it's not what it was before tragedy struck .


This stroy was a whirlwind of angtsy scenes , alot of Alphahole an emotion with a crazy twist you would never see coming! The events of this stroy had me wanting to flip every page just to figure out what really happened . Like edge of my seat , once things started slowly coming together . This author did an amazing job with story telling !

My Roman is a 5 star read! GO check it out !
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2,719 reviews50 followers
November 8, 2020
My Roman how you played my heart. You pulled, you pushed and you had me second guessing your every move. Theodora how your world spun but girl you held your head high. A love that was entwined with such intensity that it was hard to distinguish between love and hate. Their story took you on a journey between the past and the present, lies and truths and finally freedom. It was intense, emotional, drama filled and overflowing with chemistry. The sparks that ignited between Roman and Theo were electric and had you feeling the burn on every inch of your skin. The back and forth, the secrets and the overwhelming desire to protect was all part of the trust that was needed. My heart ached, it pounded and it raced, as these two stole my heart for an ending that left me breathless.
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1,798 reviews95 followers
November 16, 2020
My Roman by Rose Croft is a second chance romance. This is the first book in the Boys On The Hill series.

This is the first book of Rose's that I have read and it definitely won't be my last. I was hooked from the first chapter. The chemistry between Roman and Theodora was off the charts. I really enjoyed that we got Roman and Theodora's points of view throughout the book. It really brought the story to life.

I can't wait for the next book in the series Dear Nicholas to be released so we can Nick's story and more of Roman and Theodora!

I would highly recommend this book if you love second chance romances, enemies to lovers, sports romance, or romantic suspense. This book is a MUST read!
Profile Image for Erin Figueiredo.
3,061 reviews65 followers
November 16, 2020
Amazingly thrilling and twisted story!

I absolutely loved every freaking part of this amazing story! With so many secrets, suspense and twists and turns throughout, I was utterly captivated right from the very start! I did not want to put this book down and I hated when it was over. I definitely need more Roman and Theo. Their connection was intense and the sexual chemistry between them blew me away. SO FREAKING HOT!

Phenomenally written story that will hook you right from the start, frustrate you throughout, make you scream and shout (a lot), and definitely melt your panties along the way.

Highly recommend.
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1,125 reviews6 followers
September 19, 2021
I enjoy reading Roman and Theodora's love story because I love second chance, enemies to lovers, and sports romance which this book has them all. This is the first book of the author I read and I find it is well written and I also enjoy her writing style and the plot she created. Their love-hate relationship is entertaining even if I am a little bit confused by Theo's behavior at first because the author describes her as a shy one but her behavior with Roman is so feisty and sassy. The story is intense with secrets and lies and it gives a dark and dangerous vibe too. Usually I would think all those things are too much but the author combines them very good and I am distracted by substory about their friends... in a good way. At the end, I enjoy reading the book and can't wait to read Dear Nicholas because Nick is growing on me from this book as well.
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924 reviews66 followers
November 15, 2020
Guys! I’m not saying that MY ROMAN by Rose Croft should be on your TBR. I’m saying you need to run and read this ASAP! If you love enemies-to-lovers/second-chance romances, insane amounts of chemistry, delicious angst, perfect amount of feels, of course all the yummy smexy goodness you can want. This book was freaking FAB! Don’t even get me started on Roman because that man is just...*bites fits and wipes off drool* yummmmm! This book literally had everything and then some. I lost sleep over Roman and Theo and I can say is it was soooo worth it! GET THIS!! 5 stars.
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646 reviews33 followers
November 17, 2020
Jealous, Possessive Alpha-hole anyone?

Yes please, I'll take a Roman.

My first Rose Croft book and she's got talent. She knows how to write the perfect J/P dude that will make you hate and love him at the same time. I wanted to scoop Theo up and hug her for all that she has been through.

Roman and Theo get a second chance at love but will his bullying ways push her away or win her over and allow her to realize that he truly does love her and he is exactly what she needs? Hmmm?? I don't know...guess you'll just need to read and find out.

Can't wait to read Nick's story.
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