Thank you to Emma St. Clair, Victory Editing NetGalley Co-op, and NetGalley for an eARC of Just Don't Fall!

4/5 Stars

I enjoyed Just Don't Fall so. much! It was a cute rom-com with lots of laugh out loud moments. Parker was super relatable and the relationship she had with the hockey team was heartwarming. I loved how protective they were of her and also how wary but accepting of Logan they were. I finished this book in just a couple of days because I couldn't stop reading. It is low-spice, which is normally not my style, but it was well written and funny enough that is kept me entertained. I would definitely recommend for anyone who like low-spice rom-coms!

Emma St. Clair delivers a heartfelt, funny, and swoon-worthy small-town romance in *Just Don’t Fall*. The story revolves around Logan Barnes, a hockey star nursing an injury, and his return to Harvest Hollow, where he must face both his professional challenges and the unresolved feelings between him and his childhood friend, Kelsey.

Kelsey, now the social media manager for the local hockey team, is a relatable and endearing protagonist. Her determination to keep things professional with Logan, despite her lingering feelings, makes her journey emotionally engaging. The fake dating trope is executed with charm and plenty of humor, especially as Kelsey ropes the reluctant Logan into quirky TikTok trends for her job. Their chemistry feels genuine, with a delicious slow-burn quality that keeps readers invested.

Logan’s growth from the bad boy with a complicated past to someone grappling with his vulnerabilities adds depth to his character. His connection with Kelsey—full of tension, teasing, and heartfelt moments—is the heart of the story. St. Clair does a great job balancing the humor and emotional weight, making the characters’ struggles feel authentic.

The small-town setting of Harvest Hollow is vividly described, adding warmth and charm to the narrative. The secondary characters, including the hilarious hockey team and Kelsey’s family, enhance the story without overshadowing the central romance.

While the book is a delightful read, there are a few predictable moments typical of the genre. Additionally, the resolution, while satisfying, wraps up a bit too neatly, leaving some minor threads unexplored.

Overall, *Just Don’t Fall* is a fun, cozy romance that perfectly blends humor, heartache, and happily ever after. Fans of the fake dating and second-chance romance tropes will thoroughly enjoy this book. Emma St. Clair continues to excel at crafting stories with humor and heart, making this a solid addition to her repertoire.

Just Don't Fall is a great brother's best hockey romance. When Logan is recovering from an injury and playing on the minor league team, he ends up working with his best friend's sister, Kelsey, the team's social media manager. Things get heated when they end up fake dating, and it becomes harder to decipher what's real. It's a sweet, entertaining, closed-door hockey romance.

I really this hockey romance. I loved how it was a brother's best friend romance. It was a feel good romance. That was fast read but also a perfectly feel good vibe. It was full of laughs, ups, and downs, character development, kind of a forbidden romance interest. I've found that the main girl in the book was where I enjoyed reading the most. The romance in the way that the Author had her fall for the guy in the book was heartwarming, and also just perfect for the two of them.

Book Review: “Just Don’t Fall” by Emma St. Claire

“Just Don’t Fall” by Emma St. Claire is a lighthearted, witty, and utterly charming romantic comedy that will appeal to fans of fake dating, sports romance, and lovable, quirky characters. St. Claire masterfully combines humor, warmth, and just the right amount of tension to create a delightful read that’s hard to put down.

The story centers on Logan, a rugged, confident hockey player with a heart of gold, and Kelsey, a bookish, down-to-earth woman who suddenly finds herself in need of a pretend boyfriend. To get through a family wedding without endless questions about her single status, Kelsey reluctantly recruits Logan to play the role. Logan is more than willing to help, especially since he’s been harboring a secret crush on her, making the fake relationship arrangement a win-win in his eyes.

St. Claire has a real gift for banter, and the chemistry between Logan and Kelsey is electric from the start. Their interactions are filled with snappy, often hilarious dialogue that keeps the story’s tone fun and engaging. Yet, beneath the playful surface, there’s a genuine connection that builds gradually, giving the romance depth. Logan’s charm and charisma are balanced by his vulnerability, and Kelsey’s self-doubt is handled with a mix of sensitivity and humor, making her feel like a relatable protagonist.

The pacing is quick, with just the right amount of romantic tension and a few heartwarming moments that let readers see the softer sides of both characters. One of the highlights is the family dynamic — Kelsey’s family is endearing, nosy, and slightly over-the-top, adding an extra layer of comedy and warmth. The book does an excellent job exploring themes of self-acceptance, loyalty, and the courage to pursue real connections, even when the stakes feel high.

Though “Just Don’t Fall” doesn’t dive deeply into heavy issues, it doesn’t need to. St. Claire keeps the focus on the humor, romance, and swoon-worthy moments that make this story a comforting escape. It’s perfect for readers looking for a feel-good romance that’s fresh, funny, and satisfyingly sweet.

Verdict: “Just Don’t Fall” is a delightful romance filled with humor, chemistry, and charm. Emma St. Claire has crafted a feel-good love story that’s perfect for fans of witty banter, sports romance, and the fake dating trope. With its lovable characters and warmhearted plot, this book is sure to leave readers smiling long after the final page.

Fake dating with hockey and fall vibes are a great combination. This book was a definite slow burn but the author had good character development and for young adults this book is fantastic.

Logan Barnes is back in town to play hockey after leaving to go pro, Parker is the team social media manager looking to do her job and ignore Logan, who ghosted her years ago when he left to go pro.

Thank you to NetGalley, Emma St. Clair and the publisher for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Overall, this book is a heartwarming journey that captures the essence of romance, making it a perfect choice for anyone looking to lose themselves in a love story. Whether you’re a die-hard fan of the genre or just looking for a feel-good read, this novel is sure to leave you with a smile.

This book was a great way to have fall Romance but also clean romance. I would have loved to see less of the MMC povs and more of the FMC pov. A lot of authors on kindle write really well and I love that they team up for series like these, but I want to see single POV series.

This is the kick-off to the Sweater Weather series; it's multiple authors and each book is a standalone. This story, set in the charming town of Harvest Hollow, brings together the thrill of hockey with the warmth of small-town romance, making it a thoroughly enjoyable read.

Logan Barnes, isn’t just a hockey star; he’s also the boy who broke Parker’s heart years ago. Now, he’s back in town to recover from an injury and some unfavorable media coverage. The tension between Logan and Parker, the social media manager for the Appies, is tangible from the start.

I loved Parker's role as the team’s social media manager. It added a fun twist to the story. Watching her get a reluctant Logan to participate in TikTok trends—provided plenty of humor and light-hearted moments. Logan is the classic tough guy with the gooey center that does unexpected sweet things that make us swoon.

Things I loved:
*Fancy Chair
*Logan’s dancing
*Appies shenanigans
*Parker's sticky notes

This is a great start to a what looks like a fun series. If you’re a fan of second-chance romances with a sports twist, this book is a must-read. I received a complimentary copy from NetGalley. All opinions in this review are my own.

This is a 5 star read if you are a 15 year old who wants to wait 270 (out of like 300) pages for a professional NHL player to kiss the love of his life. But, if you are a 25 year old women who loves fake dating, hockey romances and older brothers ex best friend tropes… nope

In my opinion i really like the book, its easy to read and it was fun but i think it takes a lot of time for the main characters to just have a kiss.

I'm aware they ate different premises. But there were so many of the same vibes that this book gave me to a Hallmark Christmas movie this past year. And I absolutely am here for it!!! Haha.

I am such a sucker for the whole Brothers best friend trope. And I immediately found myself struggling to put this beauty down haha.

It was everything I wanted and more. Plus any hockey romance is a plus in my book haha. Then add in a grumpy brooding man... SOLD!

I really enjoyed the pacing of this book though too. It was a an easy read for me agter so many heavy fantasy books. And I needed that change of pace. And the "low spice" was a welcome change up as well too. I know... crazy hahha. But I do enjoy less spice as much as I do high spice if the relationships are done right. And this one was just that.

Plus I adored all the characters.

It isn't hard to see if you follow my reviews that I don't particularly like a lot of FMC, but as have been a lot of the ones lately (hopefully that's a good thing showing a change up of FMCs here lately) but I really liked Parker.
And Logan wasn't hard to like too haha.

I would definitely suggest this one to anyone looking for a good low spice romance.

5 stars from me!

It was a cute romance books, nothing major happened. If you are need of a palate cleanser this is your book! I don’t think I’ll be reading the other books in the series, unless I am in the mood of cuteness overload.

Thank you to Netgalley and Victory Editing for allowing me to read this ARC.🏒

This book was cute enough and a quick read when I finally got hooked in. It was maybe a little outlandish to have never kissed someone by age 25 in this day age and then the whole book slow burned to a kiss was maybe a little unusual, but the dialogue was cute. I think maybe being in my 30's this was probably a little flat for me and the undertones of occasion prude thoughts around kissing and sex could have been left out, since to me they were a little off putting, but overall cute story. I wish the author had jumped in a little more to the reconnection between Brandon and Logan, I feel like we jumped a bit without much detail about what happened. I like the authors writing though, I'd be intrigued to read other books.

Rating: ⭐⭐.5
Spice: 🍭🍭🍭.5 sweet, 0 spice
Tropes
• Slow Burn
• Miscommunication
• TW: Parental Negligence(mild)

I loved this, despite not normally liking sport based romances. Logan and Parker's fake romance was fun, the guys on the team were likeable and the grand gestures made me both laugh and cry. Thoroughly enjoyed this.

Emma St. Clair is one of my favorite authors and I definitely can't wait to see what else she writes. This was a wonderful book and was an easy and quick read.

Parker and Logan are childhood best friends, Logan ends up leaving without saying goodbye but Parker and her brother have no idea why.
When Logan gets called down from the NHL to play for the Appies Parker finds herself needed a “date” to please her father and stop him from setting her up with other guys. She then finds herself swooning over Logan but what will happen if he goes back to the pros and what if Logan doesn’t feel the same way? Thank you NetGalley for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for my honest feedback!

I recently finished 'Just Don't Fall' and had a really enjoyable time with it. If you're a fan of sweet and cozy romantic comedies, especially stories with fun tropes like fake dating, this book is a great pick!

Parker and Logan have a sweet history that made their reconnection special. Their chemistry shines without needing explicit scenes, which made the story feel very wholesome. I loved their moments together, especially the gala dance - it was a really cute highlight.

The fake dating aspect was fun, but I did find myself wishing for a bit more open communication between the characters at times. That said, the small-town setting, autumnal vibes, and engaging cast made this a lovely read. I can't wait to dive into more books in the series!

Thank you Victory Editing NetGalley for my ARC.

I loved this so much. It was such a great and sweet romance. Perfect for fall! The setting, the characters, the chemistry everything was just magical honestly.

Gah! This book delivered with all the feels and made me want to read more of Emma’s books. Now I know why my friends have highly recommended her novels for a while now.

I enjoy sports romances and after reading this story, I really want to read more. I loved the hockey aspect and the interactions between the players and how protective they are of

And although this is a closed door romance, it definitely didn’t leave me wanting more. The romance was so well written it had me swooning with the grand gestures and the thoughtfulness of Logan. I loved the banter between Parker and Logan and I was rooting for them as a couple the entire way through.