This was a wonderful addition to Falon Ballard’s catalogue. I loved the story of a screen writer and actor who had a past and having to get over themselves to make a movie work. I loved the back story both Emmy and Grayson had with their fathers, while so different each clearly impacted them greatly. Watching These two fall literally into each other and then in love with each other was a pure joy! As always, thoroughly readable, at times laughed out loud, and of course felt the love of the inn at the center of the story as well as our more minor characters Liz, Sam, and Amanda who played their roles perfectly and added such a fun element to our MCs storyline.

Recommend to: anyone who loves a hallmark movie in book form, rom com lovers, fans of Emily Henry, Katherine Center, Catherine Walsh, Sarah Adams

I have been a fan of Falon Ballard since she released Lease on Love in 2022. I am beyond grateful to the author, NetGalley, and G.P. Putnam's Sons for giving me an ARC of her third novel.

Right on Cue is about Hollywood's beloved nepo baby, Emmy Harper. She has become a success in her own right as a screenwriter but is still haunted by her one failed attempt at acting alongside Grayson West in their teenage rom-com.

15 years after their first movie bombed (largely in part to negative comments Grayson made about Emmy), the two find themselves co-staring in a new romance movie written by Emmy herself. When Emmy arrives on set and realizes who her co-star is, she immediately reverts to the teenage insecure version of herself that she was the first time they acted together.

So... how do you film a romance movie with two actors who despise each other? After a week of filming epically awful scenes, Emmy and Grayson come up with an interesting way to resolve their on screen awkwardness and simmering sexual tension.

What I love about this book: The characters are realistically flawed and fully developed, with backstories that explain why they feel and act the way they do.

What I don't like about this book: A third-act breakup caused by miscommunication (my least favorite trope).

This book comes out on February 27th. I recommend reading if you like:
🎬 Hollywood & Filmmaking
😤 Enemies to Lovers
🌶️ Spicy Scenes
🏠 Small Town B&Bs
💔 Third Act Breakups

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Thank you NetGallery for this ARC!! It was such a cute read and I loved the plot. I did not like the 3rd act breakup over miscommunication, but the enemies to lovers second chance storyline was so good. Loved Emmy for sticking up for herself!

This was hot. Kind of an enemies-to-lover that blossomed into a friends with benefits that turned into love. I really enjoyed the amount of respect Emmy and Grayson grew to have with one another, even if we had to get through many moments of miscommunication to get there. Falon Ballard has become an auto-by author for me.

I was so happy to receive this ARC of Falon Ballard's latest novel! I was such a fan of Just My Type when I read it as an ARC and even went out a purchased Lease on Love! Sadly, this book fell flat for me.

With the classic Falon set up, we have two main characters with instant heads butting. While I love enemies to lovers, this one didn't give me that feel completely. It was more hurt teenager heart mixed with stubborn grudge.

Emmy is producing and acting in her own movie after taking a hiatus when her first acting experience took not only a huge critic bashing, but her first kiss and crush, Grayson, broke her heart. Grayson West went on to star in a bunch of action movies and is now on Emmy's movie playing opposite her as her love interest. The tensions are high and these two pick petty fights between them until they decide to sleep together to get over the tension between them.

Here are the things I noted that made this book not work for me:
-She runs into Grayson literally multiple times. It is always "I ran into a hard something/ hard chest" and by the second/third time I was over it.
-she called the male main characters "Grayson fucking West" or just his full name every single time she refers to him. It’s exhausting. I felt like Grayson West took up 40% of the text in this book.
-They have sex and it cures all the awkward tension they’ve had the entire 8 days of shooting??? No conversations are hard. No getting to know why he talked trash about her when they were kids? And then they just throw out the 1 time rule and bang like rabbits??? And expect to not catch feelings?
-She can only have sex with him? She constantly harasses him about having sex even when he clearly isn’t in the right mental state to do that. She seems to not want to know him as a person and only wants to have sex with him. It’s all surface level superficial. I felt like a few times she should have tried to have a conversation with him about what was bothering him, but it felt more transactional and cheap. I didn't like it one bit. Tried to push the limit of being costars who sleep together and someone who cares about the person they're sleeping with.

Overall, it was an interesting story that would have been better without the constant use of the male MC’s name. Thank you Netgalley, Penguin Group, and PRH Audio for this ARC!

Right On Cue is a fun enemies-to-lovers rom-com about two former co-stars who, after 15 years, are forced to work together again, despite their dislike for one another. Think Hallmark, but make it hella spicy!

As usual, Falon Ballard's writing is just so fun and captivating and makes you invested in the story from page one. And dare I say, this is her spiciest book so far! And while I will forever be a Falon Ballard fan (Just My Type was one of my faves of 2023), this one just didn't totally work for me.

First up, I didn't really vibe with either of the MC's. I understood why Emmy had ill feelings toward Grayson, but man, girl can hold a grudge. And Grayson...he was an absolute d*** for no reason. It was honestly hard for me to root for them after such a negative first impression.

I also just wanted longer tension out of the enemies-to-lovers storyline. I'm not a big fan of the "lets get it out of our system" trope, but I know a lot of people love it!

Overall, if the premise of this book sounds good, 100% give it a try. While it wasn't totally my cup-of-tea, it absolutely won't detour me from reading Ballard's books in the future!

Thank you to NetGalley and Putnam Books for an advanced reader's copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

I absolutely loved Just My Type so when I saw this author had a new one coming out I jumped at the chance to read it.
I liked Grayson and Emmy and I thought they were cute together. However, my problem was twofold. The first thing I didn’t like was the fact that they jumped into bed and all of a sudden all their problems were gone. Also, I’m not a huge miscommunication trope lover. In fact, I hate it. This book had it in spades and I found myself constantly rolling my eyes and wanting to yell at the characters to just get out of their own heads and talk to each other!
This one didn’t necessarily work for me for those reasons but I can see this being a very popular book!

Thanks to NetGalley and Penguin Group for an eARC in exchange for my honest review.

📚NetGalley Review📚

Right on Cue by Falon Ballard ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

I have determined that @falonballard can do no wrong. She was put on this planet to write books that I not only don’t want to put down, but also don’t want to end.

Emmy Harper is the screenwriting daughter of Hollywood royalty trying to make a name for herself. When there is a sudden recast in her latest rom-com (that she is also starring in), she is irate to learn it’s the man who spurned her years ago, Grayson West. After unsuccessfully portraying a couple, the tables turn. The story takes off and we get to watch as Emmy and Grayson’s relationship changes course.

I’m a sucker for anything enemies to lovers, and this one is spectacular. I can’t recommend it enough. Thanks to @netgalley for the chance to read this early. Right on Cue comes out February 27th!

5 freaking stars. This book was pure perfection. I genuinely loved everything about it. The storyline, the characters, the spice. Pure perfection. I don’t normally like the miscommunication trope but this one was done wonderfully. This was my first book by the author and I can’t wait to go back and read more of her books.

I was given an Advanced Reader Copy by NetGalley for an honest review.

Emmy is a screenwriter returning to rom coms after her dad’s death. Her new movie, No Reservations is in danger of not being made unless she agrees to be the leading lady with her best friend in the director’s chair. The best friend relationship gave me Tina Fey and Amy Poehler friendship vibes which I love. Emmy was on screen once and it was a disaster - what happens if she tries a second time? Add in a leading man switch and here comes the enemies to lovers we love.

What’s done really well is the weaving of Emmy and Grayson’s shared histories as well as the impact our own insecurities have on all relationships.

Two chapters in and I was dying for a chapter from Grayson’s POV!

Right on Cue was one of the best rom coms I’ve read in a while! The setting, storyline, characters and pacing, all came together to make wonderful book! The majority of the book is set in a small town inn which doubles as the location set of a romcom. The main characters were so easy to read and love. An excellent celebrity romance and not cheesy at all!

The only part I didn’t enjoy was the third act break up. It was just kinda thrown in there, typical miscommunication trope, and I would’ve preferred a longer epilogue to a 3AB.

The steam was perfectly done for this type of book. It wasn’t too much but also wasn’t dull. I would definitely recommend this one. It’s my favorite of Ballard’s books so far.

Thank you Penguin Putnam Group and NetGalley for providing me with a copy of this audiobook in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

I really loved Falon Ballard’s other books, but this one just wasn’t for me. It took a long time to get into it… and even then, I just wasn't into it. It was a good reminder that some books just work for some people, and not others.
While I liked the FMC as the book continued, I truly just couldn’t connect to this MMC. The chemistry just wasn’t there in the same way as her other novels, and this plot just felt very tropey. I wanted to see the two of them connect, and a lot of those small moments took place off-page rather than on. I’m fine with the miscommunication trope in bits and pieces, but this dominated.
This third-act breakup’s resolution also just frustrated me more than it probably should have.
{ Thank you to NetGalley and Putnam books for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.}

I think this is my new Falon Ballard favorite!

Emmy, former actor turned screenwriter, has always held a grudge against former co-star Grayson after she overheard him say some unkind things about her to their fellow castmates. She even blames him for the end of her acting career. Now, for the first time in over fifteen years, Emmy decides to get back in front of the camera for the film she just wrote. And her leading man is none other than Grayson himself. Can they handle being on a same set again and act professionally?

Forced proximity; small town location shoot; let’s get it out of our systems to co-stars with benefits, to friends, to lovers. It’s got spice, banter, a side of Hollywood, and a lot of delicious tension.

Maybe it’s a little predictable and cliché, but sometimes you just need that comfort, you know? Overall a cute Hollywood romcom (about a romcom movie)!

Right on Cue is a predictable but cute Hollywood romance. Emmy and Grayson have had a history of loathing each other on set…or was it really loathing? When they reunite years later for a movie, can they get past their history together and listen to their hearts? Nothing twisty here, but a perfect romance when you want some spice, all the swoons, and a happily ever after.

This is a fun, fast-paced romance that, for the most part (picture me tilting my hand side to side), I really enjoyed.

What I loved was that this is a Hollywood romance and a second-chance romance at that! This gave it the wonderful Hollywood cheese I love and (this is very important) some very fiery sex scenes. Which, that's my perfect combo, enemies to lovers with the good spice!

What I didn't love was the lack of communication! I understand the need for friction (especially if it's more than just one kind of friction, yum), but lack in communication is too irritating for me.

Otherwise, I really loved this. It's cute, it's spicy, and it has friction (okay! Stop dirty mind!). Definitely check this out if you're looking for a fun and quick romcom!

Out February 27, 2024!

Thank you, Netgalley and Publisher, for this Arc!

What a fun RomCom!

Right on Cue reunites enemies for a second chance at love. Ballard has written a romance with likable characters aiding the readers ability to root for their happily ever after. The way these characters address their past to move forward today was an emotional journey demonstrating their maturity for what the heart desires.

Only downside of this story is the third act break-up, why?!?!?! Otherwise, this romance is entertaining, spicy and sweet. Look forward to Ballard's next novel.

Thank you, PENGUIN GROUP Putnam, G.P. Putnam's Sons

3.5 stars

Thank you netgalley and penguin random house Putnam group for the arc!

This was my first Fallon Ballard book! Celebrity romances are usually not my go to when it comes to romcoms but this one sounded cute so I thought I'd give it a try!

Emmy was alright. She had her moments when I liked her but she was also kind of a brat. I get that this movie was her baby and she felt very attatched to it but from the moment she sees Grayson again she's extremely rude and expecting the worst from him.

Grayson does not do himself any favors and comes off as an arrogant asshole from the moment he meets Emmy again.

The characters felt a bit one dimensional and flat. The dialogue felt juvenile at times as well. The vibe of the story is very hallmark and it's a very quick read. The characters are in their 30s but act like they're in their 20s.

Overall this book just wasn't very memorable or something I'd reread.

I recieved an ARC through Netgalley from Penguin Group Putnam. I thought the details about the film were interesting. I thought Emmy was an excellent main character. I also really liked Grayson and thought his vulnerability with Emmy was very sweet. The third act break up did frustrate me a little but overall I think it was a really fun read and I would definitely read it again.

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Aww, this was such a cute read!!🥹I told myself that I’m only going to read romance in February, and I’m enjoying all these heart-melting romance books so far.💞Don’t get me wrong, I LOOOVE fantasy, but sometimes all you want is a quick, sweet romcom that gets you giggling while kicking your feet. As an example this book!!!🫂

if you know anything about me, you know how much i eat, sleep, and breathe romcoms so i was THRILLED to start this romcom about a romcom especially from a favorite author of mine! it would have been such an easy 5-star read for me - i eat UP a celebrity romance, i loved the setting, and the two main characters had so much potential, but unfortunately it fell flat at times. to start, our main character Emmy hates her co-star Grayson because she is caught up on a miscommunication from when they were literally teenagers. it felt very immature, especially considering that godforsaken 3rd act break-up was caused by a nearly identical miscommunication that she refused to ask him about even though they are adults now!!! i really loved all the time spent seeing them together and happy even off the bubble of being on set, just for it to get thrown away by her eavesdropping a non-completed sentence. also for this movie being her redemption as a performer in front of the camera, i feel like we didn’t get enough of a pay-off for how that went for her.

it had the sweet and spicy charm of a Hallmark movie with emotional depth, I justdon’t think our characters were prepared to explore that depth with each other. only having Emmy’s POV made it frustrating - for a writer of romantic comedies, you’d think she would have been better prepared to communicate with her partner about her thoughts and feelings.

all that said, I still enjoyed my time reading it and will always read more from Falon Ballard!