Absolutely fantastic plot! Could not put the book down once I began reading it. Cannot wait for it to be released. Will recommend it to everyone I know!

This was so good! It was sweet and funny and entertaining to read. I loved Lana's second chance at love with Seth but also her own journey of self-discovery.

Kindly received an ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Thank you Net Galley & Penguin Group Putnam for the ARC!

In this second chance romance follows- Lana Parker, a dating advice columnist and serial monogamist. Things take a turn when in less than 24 hours. Recently broken up with, walks into work the next day learning her boss has set up a competition. Featuring the one that got away, Seth Carson- a journalist and serial dater. They will be competing against each other for a column in the LA Chronicle similar to “How To Lose A Guy In 10 Days” style. Switching their dating approach. They have 10 weeks to check off their lists and post articles about their experience with each challenge. Whoever gets more viewer interactions wins.

This book was interesting, it had surprisingly a good amount of troupes: enemies to lovers, second chances romances, workplace love, forced proximity, slow burn, miscommunication, pop culture references, and most importantly some baby spice. 🌶

There was good MC development with Lana learning how to unlearn becoming a people pleaser, finally going for what she actually wants. Also loved the inclusivity of the therapy sessions with a professional, talking with her friends, or simply by working out. Showing the importance of mental health. My main beef was the miscommunication troupe between the two main love interests after all these years. There was parts that felt a bit like a high school immaturity given their age. Also side characters felt jibbed, they could of been condensed and delivered the same purpose. So many times I saw a name pop up and I was like why are you relevant?

Besides those little quirks, it’s a decent read. I would recommend this to the avid rom-com reader.

Unfortunately I think Falon Ballard is just not my type. I didn’t love her last book and wanted to give her another chance with this new book, I didn’t love it either.

I think her writing has improved since Lease on Love but I never enjoy her FMCs and feel that the side characters always get sidelined.

Thank you to NetGalley and Penguin Group Putnam for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Wow, I truly enjoyed every minute of this sweet second chance romance! Just My Type tells us the story of Lana, a writer in LA who is issued a challenge in the form of an article series about learning to be single and enjoying it. Her competition? Her ex from high school, of course. Seth has been unattached for years while traveling and freelancing but has now made the move to LA. Lana and Seth come up with 10 challenges for each other that correspond to the articles they write, and the winner will receive their own column at the end of the competition.

The concept of this story was so fun and I could easily see this one being adapted for a movie. The main characters are well developed and relatable, and we get Lana’s POV as she learns how to trust herself and her own strength. There were so many little details that I loved, like the mention of Lana’s rolling book cart full of TBR books and the pop culture references to Marvel and Ted Lasso. And the ending? Perfection!.

I both flew through this book and didn’t want it to be over since I loved it so much. Thank you to NetGalley and Penguin Group Putnam for this fantastic ARC in exchange for my honest feedback.

This was so amazing. I wish there were 1000 other books from her, I would read and recommend them all. Love, Dr. Martino

I loved Falon Ballard’s debut Lease On Love so I jumped on the ARC of Just My Type.

This one is filled with tropes that keep it moving quickly. Is it enemies to lovers? Second chance romance? Workplace? Childhood friends? YEP all of that plus a cute cast of side characters. Just My Type didn’t hit for me quite as much as Lease On Love though. The FMC, Lana, was a little hard to root for at times and really leaned on being quirky. A solid 3.75 stars rounded up.

Thanks to NetGalley for the early read in exchange for an honest review.

⭐️ 4.5! Big thank you to the author and publisher for the ARC. All my second chance romance girlies listen up…you’re going to LOVE this book. Because 1. The characters are so well developed 2. The reason/history makes sense and it’s not something that is unforgivable for either of the characters. It’s the perfect give and take for a second chance romance. I also want to say that I really enjoyed Lease on Love but this was so much better. You can really tell how the author has matured in her storytelling ability. Plus this is an office romance…need I say more?!?

So why isn’t this 5 stars? A few reasons. For one, at times it’s really hard to root for our female MC. I hope this gets fixed in some of the last minute editing. The last 30% of the book, I was really annoyed with the main character’s reasoning of why the romance wasn’t progressing and it felt very woe is me/everybodys out to get me vibes. And I wasn’t here for it. I wanted her to own her shit, grow differently from mistakes in her past, and then go after her man. Also the other reason is that some of the list challenges felt a little unnecessary and sometimes cringe. But I still really enjoyed most of them and the book overall. Highly recommend everyone pre-order this!

I loved loved loved this book. Falon Ballard is now an automatic read for me. She’s fantastic. I loved Seth and Lana. Their love story wasn’t an easy one. It took a lot of self discovery. It was fantastic.

Well that was freaking delightful 🥹 Falon Ballard is one of those authors that I can’t skim. There’s something about her pacing and phrasing that has me gobbling up every word and loving the ride. Who cares if it’s a slow burn if I’m freaking entertained the entire time?

Second chance, enemies to lovers, childhood friends, workplace nemesis, slow burn. So many tropes and it’s all executed to perfection 👌🏻

Lana has gone from serious relationship to serious relationship after her high school sweetheart broke her heart 12 years ago. After a break up, Lana is given a chance to get out of her dead end column an onto something awesome. All she has to do is beat another writer’s series on building a long term relationship with her series on staying single. The catch? Her competition is her ex…THE EX.

Dun dun duuuuuuuuuunnnnn.

This is about as women’s fiction as you can get but it still be a true romance. Single POV, therapy, discovering oneself. It’s a true journey for Lana to sort through some issues but the driving force of the story is still her relationship with Seth 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 There isn’t too much going on that pushes the romance out of the primary spotlight and for that, I’m giving this 5 stars.

This book basically has all the things I’m looking for in a contemporary: quick pace, steam, an 80% mark that makes sense and isn’t a colossal waste of time, emotional intimacy, and humor.

Loved this book! Preordering and raving to come!

I received the ARC from the publisher, review is my own.

I really loved this book!! I loved the concept and how the storyline flowed. I loved the witty banter and the Marvel references! I quickly fell in love with the characters. This was such a fun, sweet and entertaining rom com. Thank Thor!

Falon Ballard can do no wrong in my opinion. This story was pithy and I was hooked from page 1! You will not be disappointed if you read this!!

This is my first read by Falon Ballard and I enjoyed it very much. At times I felt like their break up mentioned was so repetitive it felt like being hit over the head. This one is a slow burn enemies to lovers which is one of my favorite tropes.

When I tell you I squealed with delight when I got this @netgalley notification from @putnambooks and @falonballard! Clearly, I’m terribly excited given that I’m writing this almost five months before it’s #PubDay! 💜

If you loved LEASE ON LOVE earlier this year, JUST MY TYPE will not disappoint! I haven’t stayed up past my bedtime reading in quite some time - but this second chance, workplace romance was everything I needed.

The competition-based premise, the banter, the steamy scenes, the opening Elle Wood-inspired scene. It was just the perfect combination of heartfelt emotion and romantic swooning.

Falon Ballard, I loved it and am excited to celebrate it’s release. I loved LEASE ON LOVE. And, I just am so so excited to see where you go next!

The first thing I thought about when I started this book was: oh, how we have all been there, especially in our 30s.
We all somehow realize that the worst parts of our lives is similar to our favorite movies/books, thus why we like them. We relate.
An ah-ha moment, if you will, of: I’ve seen/read this before and an even bigger, am I being punked?
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The story swoops right into Lana Parker, a popular romance journalist, getting dumped Elle Woods style, but has her best friend on speed dial to come save her.
We learn that Lana has issues being alone, so she finds another man, or friend, to fill that gap because of the fear of being alone.
We end up meeting the reason Lana has this relationship gap when Seth Carson, her high school love/serial dater after their break-up, comes back into her life through a little professional competition.
A dating competition.
Lana must stay single, and Seth must move toward a lasting relationship.
Things heat up in this slow burn as each challenge pulls them closer and tears them apart simultaneously.
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Lana is every single one of us bookish ladies: Imperfect, quirky, stuck in her head, thinks in movie/book quotes, wants the silver screen romance, but will face plant when you try the cute leg lift during a kiss.
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Seth is our dream man, if not a bit of a pain, like most: Has actual emotions and struggles with showing them, broody but cocky, soft under his armor he built on miscommunication, knows what he wants and cultivates it like his sunflowers.
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I fell in love instantly with the pop references; I snort laughed when Seth named his fish Harry and later got another fish and named it Sally.
Nora Ephron, all the way!!
Her mommy issues hit me hard because same. I feel that’s a struggle for many of us girls with similar mothers. The not knowing what love is healthy vs. what isn’t. We learn that we’re not good enough but spend our lives searching for people to fill the gaps these women left in us until it’s a crater. She shows us that no one can fill it but ourselves through acknowledgment and healing.
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I cannot recommend this book enough to us 25-38ers who have or are still going through the process of finding themselves after similar circumstances.

This was such a sweet and fun romcom! I enjoyed the "How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days" vibes. I look forward to reading more from this author.

Thank you NetGalley for the early read for a honest review.
This is my 2nd Falon Ballard book and it won’t be the last I read! Former guest loves Lana and Seth are pitted against each other as they are both up for the same job. Her task is to not jump into a long-term relationship and explore different activities on her own by casual dating and then writing about her experiences. His task is to do activities that are supposed to get him closer to a long-term relationship. As they take on these challenges and spend more time together, sparks fly. Who will win the new column? Do they want to change? Why did they break up? Are they still interested in each other? You’ll have to read the book to find out! :)

What a fun read! This book gave me major “How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days” vibes. This book follows Lana who is a serial monogamist. She moves from long term relationship to long term relationship, but she is unable to ever truly be herself or fight for what she really wants. All of that changes when she’s reunited with her high school sweetheart and tasked with staying single for a work competition. This book was predictable and cheesy in all the right ways.

This book was enjoyable from start to finish! Falon Ballard has become an author that is an automatic read for me.

- Second chance romance
- High school sweethearts
- Writing competition
- Self growth

Plot line bullet: Lana is a dating/relationship writer in LA. She is looking to grow her career and branch out from her current role. After a bad break-up her high school sweetheart (Seth) and the “one who got away” shows up. Not only are they forced to work at the same place. They are thrown into a competition for Lana’s dream job. Comedy, drama and sec ensue ;)

Falon Ballard is quickly becoming on of my favorite authors! Loved her first novel, A Lease on Love, was great and her second did not disappoint. Honestly the stand out for me is the MMC - Seth. Everything we all love. Lana is a fun FMC but found it harder to connect with her. Overall the banter and other characters really helped set the story apart.

Can’t wait for her next book!