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Gosh this book was hot! I loved the sexual tension between Grayson Fucking West and Emmy.
Falon Ballard is pretty much an auto buy at this point. Her other book, All I want is You, was wonderful too.
The author is able to take a random situation and make a whole romantic narrative based on two wonderful people. I know that's what authors do (obviously), yet some still don't do it very well, or thoroughly.
Enjoyable till the end (except for when Emmy was annoying and didn't let Grayson explain himself).
4.5 stars for the miscommunication trope ;)

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a romcom book about a romcom screenwriter-turned-actress in a romcom movie 😍

this is a fun slow-burn, second chance, enemies to lovers romance with the CLASSIC “let’s get it out of our system” trope we knowwwwww never works. 😏

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ for this one!

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This was not my favorite of Ballard’s, but I still liked it! Loved the premise and storyline. I always love stories on set and this was no exception.

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Super cute story! I loved the characters in this book- I wasn’t sure what to expect from this author but after reading this book I will definitely be open to checking out their other works as well!

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I adored it. I adore Falon Ballard. I will gladly read anything she writes, even her grocery list.

Right on Cue was the Hollywood, second chance romance I didn't know I needed. I loved the tension; I loved the FMC's internal monologue while shooting scenes. I loved our originally grumpy MMC. I just loved it all.

It was fast-paced; you could feel the tension and build-up surrounding our characters. And, even when that tension is...taken care of, you still feel that emotional tension pulling on our characters. It was just so well written, so entertaining, and I will continue to devour any of her novels - she always writes stories that make me giddy - I am genuinely happy for our characters when things work out.

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A fun concept and a cute love story. I’m not a fan of the 3rd act breakup, so that was a little bump in the flow in my opinion. Always feels like an unrealistic “miscommunication” or “misunderstanding” to make those fit and this was no exception. Other than that the characters were robust and realistic and the concept was interesting. The spice was well written also and I loved the dynamic between the characters. I would definitely check out other books by this author and recommend this novel!

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This was a fine rom com that grew on me a bit as we went through but the FMC drove me nuts. The “wow is me” saga got annoying really fast once we see she’s so successful she won an Oscar seemingly easily and is also a help baby. I felt that at times this tried to be more serious than it was but it ultimately lacked the necessary substance to make this stand out.

While this was surprisingly more spicy than expected, I just didn’t fall for the love story or really believe I. It. The typical third act breakup felt really forced and quite silly.

Ultimately this was fine but didn’t stand out.

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Another sweet, and a bit more spicy, novel from Falon Ballard that reminds me why I enjoy reading her books so much! I loved the celebrity world she set this book and storyline in and the characters were well written. I liked how the character’s past was revealed little by little throughout and their rediscovery of each other in a more mature and later time in life. The tabloids and articles added an extra layer of fun while reading and the chapters occurring during movie scenes and on set made me feel like one the crew along for the ride. I enjoyed this one and can’t wait for Falon’s next book!

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⭐️⭐️⭐️💫

I loved Falon Ballard’s first two books and I liked Right on Cue. It was fun and full of tension but I wish there was more chemistry between Emmy and Grayson. Thank you Netgalley and G.P. Putnam’s Son for a copy of eARC.

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I thought this was very good and I will have to add this to the shop shelves. Thank you for the chance for us to review.

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Ballard’s writing is engaging, with well-drawn characters that feel relatable and authentic. The blend of humor and romance keeps the pace lively, while the exploration of personal growth and creative passion adds depth. Overall, "Right on Cue" is a charming read that perfectly captures the magic of following your dreams while navigating the ups and downs of love. Ideal for fans of rom-coms, this book is sure to leave you feeling uplifted!

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Loved this one! The back and forth banter, the spicy scenes, enemies to lovers, and an ending that had you holding your breath.

Emmy Harper, Hollywood's sweetheart, is one of the best romantic comedy writers. After a tragedy strikes and takes several years away, friends and family give her the encouragement she needs to go back to writing her next romcom movie. She has so much to prove entering this world again. With her best friend, Liz, beside her as production manager, casting for the leading lady role doesn't come easy. It's Liz who pushes for Emmy to return to the big screen. After all, she knows this role the best since she wrote the part. Once Emmy finally agrees, the cast is set, and production can begin.

Day one on set doesn't go quite as planned for Emmy. Who she thought was playing her on-screen romantic lover ended up with a last-minute emergency. When the replacement walked in, Emmy was ready to call it quits before filming even started. Grayson West, a hunky blockbuster movie star, enters the room, and the tension immediately takes over the space. After all, it was Grayson that Emmy blamed for ruining her first movie and acting career many moons ago.

Can these two put aside their differences and film the next top romcom movie? Or will the sexy romances on screen carry over into real life?
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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I can always count on Fallon Ballard to deliver a heart felt romance that can leave you squealing!
I loved that it was set in a rom com movie set which added an interesting level of irony to the story. It allowed for a lot of consistent side characters too, many of who were well written and hilarious.
This was a third act break up that I could’ve done without, especially because the book started with so much tension. It was luckily resolved quickly and we moved on to the happy ending quickly.

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Nah this book was not for me. I ended up skipping through the last 59 pages or so. The drama or conflict at the end was so annoying and unnecessary. I hate a miscommunication trope. I also am just not into acting at all so this book didn't really interest me in the slightest.

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I was initially drawn to this book simply because of the author. Falon Ballard is one of my favorites, as is her book Lease on Love. I was rather giddy for this one - a romcom, a second-chance romance, with a movie element? Totally was excited for it!

However, for me the romance fell flat. There were no sparks, no moments where I felt anything was genuine. The miscommunication at the end really missed the mark for me as well, its not a trope
I'm particularly fond of anyway, but in this book I felt as though it just was really flat and that it went nowhere.

I however absolutely loved the "behind the scene" moments, learning about how a movie is made, the casting, the directing - those were elements that I considered to be done well.

Falon continues to be an auto-buy author for me, and I look forward to her next book!

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This one was cute but a bit predictable . Fair warning I had just finished reading another book that had a very similar plot prior to this so it may have made me a little worn out on this storyline. I will say I really enjoyed the characters in this one and thought the third act conflict while had a lot to do with miscommunication was fun but again it has been done before. I’d say if you want a fun cute quick read about enemies to lovers romance this is a fun read but don’t expect anything ground breaking or new. I would like to thank NetGalley and the publishers for a chance to read this book for an honest review.

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Didn’t love as much as her first two books but still cute. Just wasn’t as obsessed or hooked as I wanted to be if I am honest.

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Right on Cue by Falon Ballard was the perfect pick-me-up to get me out of a reading slump. It was a quick and witty read that left me full of emotions.
Falon Ballard, an author I eagerly await for each release. This book surpassed my expectations!
5/5 recommend picking this up for your next read!

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I loved this one and will officially read anything by Falon Ballard. I loved the premise, the tropes, and the characters. Highly recommend for fans of contemporary romance.

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I couldn’t finish this book. I got halfway through and couldn’t continue. The story is told from the perspective of the female main character, Emmy. She's written a screenplay and is considered a great rom-com screenplay writer. The first movie she ever acted in was a flop and she never acted again because of Grayson her co-star then and her co-star now. She had to star in the movie she wrote and agreed when there was a different male lead. But when she got to the location the director and her best friend told her of the costar change. My issue with this book is that all she does is complain. Every chapter is her complaining and I thought it would slow down as the couple got closer but no it's the same. And since it's told in first person from Emmy, we hear all her internal thoughts and ALL her complaining. I just couldn't take it anymore.

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