This book was adorable, sweet and funny and touching. It is set around the filming of a rom com and was a great, quick read with quirky fun characters.

When Hollywood’s star screenwriter Emmy Harper finally decided to step back behind the camera to star in her next romcom, she finds they cast Grayson West, the charming movie star who nobody knows is the reason Emmy stopped acting in the first place.

This unfortunately was a major miss for me. I was very excited for the premise but it fell really flat. The characters didn’t have the depth I felt they should have, and the pacing felt rushed in many parts.

I did like the FMC Emmy at times, and felt she had the potential for a good character arc. However, I could never get behind Grayson the MMC. He started off as a bit of an asshole and I was never convinced his intentions were good, or that he actually had feelings for her. The story could have benefited from including his POV. This made it really difficult for me to believe their relationship was anything more than physical. The ending conflict also rubbed me the wrong way, as both characters acted extremely childish.

Overall the setting of this was fun and the storyline had potential to have anyone hooked. It was a very quick read and had binge-able qualities , but unfortunately for me the characters attitudes and actions really put me off fully being able to enjoy it.

Thank you G.P. Putnam’s Sons and Netgalley for the ARC.

Sweet and Spicy, enemies-to-lovers and second-chance. It was a little bit too insta-lovey for my taste and the miscommunication trope kept me from giving this a full five stars. But, overall, I loved it and want to continue reading from Ballard.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Such a cute romcom. Emmy and Grayson were meant to be with each other all along. I love the enemies to lovers with forced proximity plot. Makes it so much fun!

Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC! ❤️

Right on Cue is a Hollywood romance between actors who had a falling out years ago and now have to play love interests in a romantic comedy style film. Emmy is reluctant to return to acting after many years of just being a screenwriter, but acting in a role she created is the perfect opportunity. Unfortunately for her, the male lead was last minute re-casted to be Grayson, an actor she has a complicated history with.

This book mostly takes place on a movie set as Emmy is initially unable to come to terms with working alongside Grayson. Emmy is technically Grayson’s boss and was constantly blowing up at him and calling him names on set. Grayson wasn’t any better because he could not put aside his personal feelings with the camera was on. I didn’t really find their annoyance with each other charming because of how immature they were behaving in a professional environment. Although I overall enjoyed my time reading this story, I found the character development to be quite surface level and there was not enough on-page romantic development. They had a strong sexual relationship but I wasn’t convinced that they really knew each other. I feel like this book could have benefitted from adding Grayson’s POV because his character development was really lacking to me. We are told that he was enamored with Emmy from the very beginning and I would have loved to read his thoughts.

Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed the small town setting, the side characters, and the sexual tension between the main characters. I found this to be a really digestible and bingeable read and I absolutely adored the Hollywood aspect as well.

Thank you G.P. Putnam's Sons for the advanced copy.

Thank you Netgalley and Putnam Books for my gifted copy in exchange for an honest review.

This was even better than Fallon’s other two books! LOVED THIS ONE!! Enemies to lovers, Hollywood relationship, secret dating, second chance, workplace romance. This has it all!! The only thing missing is of course a pov chapter or two from the male lead. I am always DYING for more insight from the male MC. I really enjoyed the pacing of this one. Despite the miscommunication trope being used I still loved this. The little gossip columns at the end of a lot of the chapters were fun to read. I can’t wait for everyone to read this!

I was so excited to read another Falon Ballard book after enjoying Lease on Love. The first few chapters of Right on Cue pulled me in and I thought I would fly through the book. A rom com being filmed at a cozy inn? Sign me up. Sadly, the book declined once the love interest was introduced. This book is one giant red flag between both characters. There's a large amount of miscommunication, gaslighting, and random sex scenes (like...so many poorly written ones).

Overall, this wouldn't be my first recommendation from this author but I'd promote it if someone was looking for a quick, steamy read.

Thank you NetGalley and Penguin Group Putnam books for this arc in exchange for an honest review.

First of all, I love Falon Ballard. Second, this novel was adorable. I feel like I've read this premise before but regardless, this had my emotions on a rollercoaster. I felt the characters were relatable, even though I'm not a movie star or anything. In addition to enjoying the main characters, I loved Liz, Sam Amanda and Emmy's mom. They seemed like the best group of comfort anyone could ask for. Books such as these that provide a behind the scenes, even fictional lives of actors, make me think if some actors feel the way these two did. I enjoyed the gossip snippets throughout. I feel I will read whatever Falon writes.

Thank you to NetGalley and GP Putnam and Sons for a copy in exchange for my honest review.

I was in the mood for a light and fun rom com and this was (mostly) just what the doctor ordered! I'm a sucker for a Hollywood setting and I really enjoyed that the book was set on a Hallmark-like move set (it was a little weird that it wasn't a holiday book because it reads like a Christmas movie, but I digress). I enjoy a good enemies to lovers but the miscommunication trope reaaally rubs me the wrong way. I liked both the main characters for the most part (even though some of their banter was sometimes a lilittle too spiteful). If you can get past the miscommunication and the sometimes too personal jabs, this was a cute and fun read!
Thank you to NetGalley and Penguin Group Putnam for the ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review!!

Right on Cue was such a fun read! I went in with no expectations and enjoyed it very much. It had some of the things that I love - some antagonism, chemistry between the main characters, realistic character development, a great supportive cast.
I also absolutely loved the setting: movie-making. And the fact that the author included an intimacy coordinator in this story? Loved it. I could get a sense of the research work and effort that went into telling Emmy and Grayson's love story.
Falon Ballard writes consistently great stories. Ones you wouldn't want to miss.

Thank you to the publisher for the ARC via Netgalley. All opinions are my own.

I have enjoyed Ballard’s writing in the past and her ease with conversation, likable characters and overall arc of the story show up in Right on Cue. However there isn’t enough connective tissue to build the level of angst present. Is Emmy really that scarred from her 15-year old crush? Why was Grayson so hostile in the beginning? The bones are here but it feels too disjointed for me.

<i>I received a copy of this story from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.</i>

I was halfway in love with this when I finished reading the synopsis. It's exactly my thing and Falon definitely delivered!

The young infatuation to enemies to lovers pipeline was very well done. It unfolded at the right pace and in such a way that we were really in Emmy's head with her. Grayson annoyed me at first but once I reminded myself that our viewpoint is biased (Emmy's PoV), I cut him all kinds of slack.

I love how much of a work in progress Emmy and Grayson both are. They clearly have some issues/trauma to work through and to see a snippet of their life in the middle of that work is beautiful. The secondary characters are great, too, though I wish we'd maybe seen a bit more of them.

I'll happily recommend this to anyone looking for a feel-good story grounded in reality!

Found the main character Emmy to be childish and I relatable. Overall a cute romcom type story but did not enjoy her character

i was really looking forward to this book because i loved falon's other two books. sadly this one i couldn't even get through. emmy acts like a petulant child who can't get over or communicate with the person she hates. i made it through 5 chapters before giving up because it's going to be a long way for a third act breakup

i had a lot of fun with this, some of the miscommunication felt unnecessary to the story but overall it was fun and i had a good time reading it

thank you NetGalley for an ARC of this in exchange for my honest feedback!

This romance was absolutely amazing. I have been on a roll lately with five star romances. This one was enemies to lovers, second chanceish. I loved the relationship between Emmy and Grayson. It was such a lovely thing to watch bloom. I loved her setting of the movie in the inn. I enjoyed this book SO much.

I love Falon Ballard's other books and this one was it!! So good, so cute, so well written. Very much enjoyed it!

Thank you NetGalley and Falon Ballard!

I received a free ARC from the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

ALL OF THE STARS!!!!! This book deserves so much more than five stars. This author is instantly on my to-read/buy list now. I knew it within the first 25% of the book and it just kept getting better. It was like a mini rom-com on its own. Emmy and Grayson are the best. Her mom and friend Liz are great additions. I also love the other side characters of Sam, Amanda, and Jenna. They added some laughs and aww moments. I cannot wait to read more of then. 10/10 recommend to read!

Thank you NetGalley for an ARC of Right on Cue!

Emmy and Grayson made their acting debuts together as teenagers and it was a not well received. Emmy shifted her focus from acting to writing and has held a grudge against Grayson since she heard him badmouthing her as a teenager.

Emmy's main character in her newest romcom is the character she's written that most aligns with herself. Unfortunately, her costar breaks a leg and Grayson is the only actor available on short notice to continue filming.

Overall, the premise of this snowy, Hollywood romance is cute. The characters have deeper backstories with the loss of Emmy's dad and Grayson's lack of familial support due to his chosen career. It was a quick and easy read, but I was frustrated by the simple communication failure after Emmy and Grayson reunite as adults. And I wanted more of the backstories.

I loved this book! I devoured it in only a few sittings and wish there was more to read. The story line was paced very well and the characters were easy to love!