A celebrity, forced proximity, second chance romance novel? Give it to me by the spoonful. Right on Cue was a darling book that follows Emmy, a screenwriter-turned-actress, as she navigates being paired opposite her greatest enemy in Hollywood. I loved the banter, I loved the chemistry, I loved the VERY attractive leading man who, from the beginning, has underlying feelings for Emmy. Falon Ballard continues to write books that are fun, heartfelt, and light, and I gobbled this one up just like all her previous releases.

I liked a lot of things about this book. The story was good and fresh. While the trope was a regular one the famous people love story is not an overdone one. There were a few things I would have liked to see, more friendship development between her and some of the side characters. I also would have loved to this to be a duel pov and get his side of things as well. Also the fact that he said he didn’t like her script and never took it back made me feel icky.

Overall this was one great romantic comedy! I absolutely love a good second chance enemies to lovers story. Throw in a bit of forced proximity and there’s the recipe for success. I am now two for two with Falon’s work and I am excited to read Just My Type.

Emmy and Greyson have instant chemistry and it isn’t hard to see. The fact that there is some animosity between them from years ago as teens complicates things a bit. It leads to some stellar banter and some perfectly steamy spice! The growth they achieve is amazing and the vulnerability they show to each other is just as special.

I did not enjoy the third act breakup because it was like what happened to all of the spectacular growth in the matter of like 5 pages. I thought it was completely unnecessary. That was my only issue though, so it’s safe to say this is a definite must read!

This book was so cute!!! The banter had me grinning like a little fool. I really loved the movie set environment a majority of the books takes place in. As someone who has a bachelor's degree in film, it's a world I love, and getting to experience that world through Falon Ballard's fun and bright writing was truly a joy! This book had me gripped from the start, and it was hard to put down. Right on Cue is everything you want in a romance book. It's entertaining, witty, and will have you kicking your little feet around while simultaneously giving your stomach butterflies. I fell in love with Falon Ballard's writing when I read Lease on Love, and I look forward to each new release. She writes books that I want to pick up after a long day. Books that I know will fill me with immense warmth and joy every time. Right on Cue does not falter in hitting all these marks. I truly cannot wait to be holding the physical copy in February!

Right on Cue

By: Falon Ballard
Review Score: 5 Stars

Boogie’s Bulletpoints
-I love each and every character in this book.

-This was basically a story within a story, and it was so much fun to see how the Emmy and Grayson dynamic played out in more way than one.

-Emmy and Grayson are fire, like, wow.

-I LOVE how this story ended.

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Right on Cue was kindly provided as an ARC by Netgalley and Penguin Group, Putnam. Thank you for allowing me to enjoy this wonderful book!

Release Date: 2/27/24

Yall. I love Falon Ballard. I love how she tells her stories. Every story has amazing characters, an interesting premise, and the right amount of romance and realness. She jumps right into the story, and her books never drag. She has the perfect balance of an immersive book that doesnt drag, but also isnt too short.

If you cant tell, I love this book. Its amazing. You should read it.

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Right on Cue got Right on My Nerves. And I am so sad about it because the first book I have read by this author (Just My Type) was a 5-star read.

Right on Cue follows Emmy, a writer who chooses to act in the next project of hers. It's not an easy choice, but she decides to do it anyway. This part of the book was fine. It was okay, even though this alleged 30-year-old (ish?) woman was already getting on my nerves with her childlike behavior and unprofessional way of handling things.

(I will be ignoring all the incorrect details about movie production because a. i don't have all the first-hand knowledge b. it all is so annoying you just HAVE TO ignore the way the deadlines or schedules don't exist, production days are wasted etc.)

She is set to costar with a friend but at the last minute, guess what? He gets into an accident, breaks a bone and can no longer act. Who steps in? Grayson f*cking West. The guy who made her first kiss (both on screen and off-screen) an unpleasant experience and was "the reason" (because blaming other people is fun, which is a big theme of this book) she stopped acting.

While this is a great premise, the execution was not for me. First, Emmy is annoying. She is not professional, she acts like a pissed off teenager with no sense of what has to be done, what cannot be delayed, what needs to be said. She is selfish and irresponsible. Greyson is just a failed grump who "cannot" act opposite her. That was not believable to me. The story didn't feel fleshed out and their relationship didn't make sense. And of course, the third act miscommunication trope is the cherry on top.

Emmy needs a few therapy sessions on why she is the way that she is after I've read about 100 pages of her acting all high and mighty after placing the ENTIRE blame of the lack of chemistry between her and Grayson on him. Grayson needs to dump her and find someone who will not get offended after every time he says a word. My man, get up!!!

Overall, this was a miss for me, and I am in shambles.
2/5, I tried my hardest to find positives in this romcom but I couldnt.

Thank you Netgalley and PENGUIN GROUP Putnam, G.P. Putnam's Sons for the eARC of this book.

Thank you to Netgalley and publisher for an arc in exchange for my thoughts.

Publication: February 27, 2024

Rating: 3.5 stars

This was my second book by Ballard and it was the perfect palette cleanser that I needed!

This was a cute rom com of celebrities Emmy and Grayson getting a somewhat second chance at love! I could see the vision that Ballard was trying to get however there were a few things I struggled with.

I could see the chemistry and I wasn’t a big fan of the miscommunication. However, I loved how she showed the enemy side to Grayson and Emmy. I ate it right up!

Perfect for fans:
- Enemies to lovers
- Celebrity romance
- Forced proximity
- Singular POV
- Spice
- Third act break up
- Miscommunication

Emmy has transitioned from a brief career as an actress into screenwriting. As the writer of a romcom, she finds herself being cast in the film across from Grayson. The movie hinges on their chemistry but since Grayson is the reason Emmy quit acting, she knows the project is doomed. This enemies to lovers relationship is darling! The author is always reliable in making characters the reader can’t help but fall in love with and root for them to succeed, and this story is no different. The third act tension wasn’t my favorite, but it’s a great read! Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this advanced copy.

The latest novel "Right on Cue" by Falon Ballard is absolutely swoon worthy!

This book is about a screenwriter Emmy who is persuaded by her best friend Liz to star in her own movie. Little does she know her on stage Lover & co-star is her teenage arch nemesis Grayson west. Can they get past their differences and come alive on stage?? I think yes, yes, yes.

The chemistry between Emmy & Grayson is undeniable. I adored them, loved that E&G were reunited again. The second chance trope is my favorite! This is rom-Com at its finest. It is always a pleasure to read anything by Ballard.

A special thank you to Falon & GP putnam's books for allowing me to read this as an ARC.

This was so fun and engaging! I was so invested in the love story and couldn't put the book down until I found the answer to will they/won't they. You may think that you can predict how the protagonists' relationship will unfold, but you'll find yourself pleasantly surprised by the unexpected turns. Loved it!

This was such a fun book. The tension was great and dialogue witty. Forced proximity always makes the tension 10/10.

This story about Grayson and Emmy was so freaking adorable, despite me wanting to drop kick my Kindle during the third act breakup. I can’t with the miscommunication.

Okay, backtrack real quick… I DID really enjoy this story and I love stories about fictional famous people. In this book, a movie star and a writer turned movie star are filming a romcom that she wrote in a small town. Okay… REALLY charming. Enter a-hole MMC who acted like a total douche canoe over something that happened when they were teenagers and, in turn, tried to sabotage the movie. K, get over yourself. Then he m redeems himself and he’s so sweet, but then there’s this whole miscommunication thing that I just couldn’t 👏🏼 get 👏🏼 over. 👏🏼

But then redemption for all at the end and I remembered how cute everything was. Hence, four stars.

Read this if you:
🍿 have ever shipped two famous people
🍿 love the tea ☕️ and I don’t mean the drink
🍿 enjoy a short (or it felt short) and fast paced read
🍿 have ever overheard part of a conversation and assumed the worst

3.5 stars. This was a very sweet romance with a fun premise. I loved the idea of a behind-the-scenes look at a Hallmark style romantic comedy movie being made. I especially loved the hair and makeup team, and their fun, snarky comments!

There were a few minor things that did stick out a little. I had trouble getting a feel for Liz’s depth. The physical scenes made sense initially, but later on it seemed to skip the emotional moments and only go for the physical scenes, which made it hard to understand their connection at times (beyond physical attraction). And I’m pretty ok with curse words but felt like one in particular was so overused it detracted from the text at times.

Overall an easy read and a good one for the winter time too! Thanks to NetGalley, the author and the publisher for an ARC in exchange for my honest opinion.

as a lover of the celebrity romance trope, right on cue scratched an itch! strangely, it can be hard to find books that really lean into all that comes with having famous characters. when the premise of your story revolves around the luxury and allure of hollywood, give us the goods! I want the press events where the characters have palpable tension! give us steamy red carpet moments! and falon delivered just that.

though I picked up this read at a time when it maybe wasn't the book speaking to me, it wasn't long before I was drawn in by the plot. the train got rolling quickly and picked up steam, both figuratively and literally, as emmy and grayson, a pair with history, are unexpectedly forced together to film a romantic comedy. will it be their worst nightmare? or fate?

given how right on cue was structured, the time elapsed was one of my favorite aspects. from production to film release, the audience gets to experience a few seasons of emmy and grayson's lives. the pacing felt a bit strange at the start but made perfect sense once I got to bask in all they became.

however, the third-act conflict was mildly frustrating given it was mostly centered around a miscommunication that could have been rectified by one conversation. thankfully, given the backstories of the two characters, I could forgive the inclusion by the end.

thank you to g.p. putnam's sons and falon ballard for this eARC in exchange for an honest review

The chemistry between Grayson and Emmy combust all over the pages and the tension is all consuming. The heart palpitations I got while reading this book, I haven’t felt in a very long time. This author has a knack for writing characters with impeccable chemistry, a heartwarming story, and depth that goes beyond superficial attraction.

Grayson f***ing West “You have the face of an angel and the body of a Greek god, the smile of a toothpaste commercial and the eyes of a Disney prince.” He is everything a girl could want in a leading man and so much more. I loved his playfulness and how he wore his heart on his sleeve, but what I loved most is how well he matched with Emmy. I adored Emmy the moment I read her thoughts. She was so relatable in her emotions and how she handled situations in the story. She left like one of my friends and I enjoyed reading this story from her POV.

If you want to know why I am such an avid romance reader, pick up this book. It is written so well that you forget the world around you and just let the book consume your every thought. And this book is so much more than a romance book. The characters have death and growth throughout the story, and though this is a single point of you truly get to see both Grayson and Emmy’s journey because this book is as much Grayson as it is Emmy’s.

Thank you to NetGalley and G.P. Putnam's Sons for this ARC

Right on Cue wasn't my favorite book. I liked the idea of the story, unfortunately, the execution of the book fell flat for me. At first, I wasn't the biggest fan of the main couple. I felt like their chemistry was lacking at the beginning. Although it got better towards the middle/end of the book, I wasn't fully invested in the couple. Emmy's actions during the third act breakup frustrated me. Communicate people! I wasn't the biggest fan of Emmy. I found Emmy's negativity and inconsistencies with Grayson frustrating. As for Grayson, I thought his character was very surface level. I think this book would have benefitted with his POV. Thank you to G.P. Putnam's Sons for the ARC.

funny lighthearted medium-paced
Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

I loved this, super cute. Much improved from Fallon's second novel! The chemistry was just right.

Posting review a bit late due to some personal circumstances, but absolutely thrilled to have been granted this ARC. I LOVED THIS BOOK! Falon Ballard quickly became one of my top favorite authors with her last book and this is no exception. Dying to re-read immediately!!

3.25 Stars

Right on Cue is a story about two characters who star in a rom com so of course it’s filled with cheesy, sweet, and sexy moments as well as a few poignant talks and angsty misunderstandings. Which is exactly what I would expect and I enjoyed every minute. Emmy and Grayson were great characters, and I do love an enemies-to-lovers trope. I also liked how it gave a little bit of a background look into movie making and being on site of a shoot. I know miscommunication is a common construct in romance, but it was the one thing I could have done without here.

As a huge fan of both of Falon Ballard’s other novels Lease on Love and Just My Type, I was beyond excited to receive an advance copy of Right on Cue! This book had me feeling all of the emotions. It was funny, romantic, heartbreaking with just the right amount of spice. Emmy and Grayson Fucking West were the perfect characters for an enemy to lovers storyline. I just absolutely adored this book and just proves to me further that Falon Ballard is now on my automatic buy list!