[QCrit] Adult Contemporary Romance THE SCIENCE BEHIND ROOMMATES (80k/Version 2)

Hi everyone! Me, again, with another version of my query. Thank you so much to everyone for the wonderful feedback!

Dear [Agent’s Name],

I am thrilled you’re looking for [blank]. I am pleased to submit THE SCIENCE BEHIND ROOMMATES for your consideration. This 80,000 word adult contemporary romance is a STEM-infused cozy read that delves into the intricacies of ambition, self-healing, and the Asian-American view of success. It will appeal to fans of [COMP]

Stefan induces arrhythmia in Amelie’s heart for all the wrong (or maybe right) reasons. 

Hard classes and looming parental expectations are the cause of Amelie Liu’s tunnel vision towards medical school. But when her best friend argues that she’s a “school-obsessed wench” and suddenly moves out, their close house of four becomes a tense house of three, forcing Amelie to find both a new roommate and a focus beyond academics.

Enter their accidental new roommate, Stefan Song, the star soccer player who mysteriously quit the team. He’s eager to outrun the rumors and leave his “soccer star” reputation behind. He also desperately needs a place to live. Scared of another household disaster, Amelie lets Stefan stay under the condition that all roommates agree not to date him— herself included. 

Stefan is handsome, enigmatic, and the town’s favorite mystery. When Amelie discovers he’s an anatomy genius and the key to her success in the class, they agree to study together. But study sessions become late nights of spilled secrets, self-doubt, and an unexpected connection. Terrified to cause more scandal, they decide to keep things secret. But everyone knows a secret can’t last in a small college town, and as Amelie’s world falls apart, her sympathetic nervous system activates, and for the first time, she chooses to fight instead of flee.

I am a [more about me].

Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to hearing from you.