I am a huge fan of Falon Ballard's previous work, so I was very excited to read this and it did not disappoint. I loved the setting, the characters, and the undeniable chemistry that filled every page. I loved rooting for Emmy and Grayson, and I sped through this book because I needed to know how their story ended.

My only criticism of this otherwise lovely little rom-com was the miscommunication near the end. I've never been a fan of this in other books, and it tends to frustrate me in the worst way. However, it didn't ruin the story for me at all, and I ended up kind of forgetting about it by the end.

Overall, I really enjoyed this. Falon Ballard consistently puts out great work, and I can't wait to read whatever she comes up with next.

Thank you to NetGalley, and Penguin Group Putnam for the eARC!

Sweet, swoony and with all the charm of a Hallmark movie, Right on Cue is everything you want in a romance and then some.

📚 Right on Cue
✍ Falon Ballard
📖 Contemporary Romance
⭐4.5/5
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🙏Thank you to NetGalley and Putnam Books for the advanced copy of Right on Cue. All opinions are my own.
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🎯What I loved: Reading Right on Cue had all the warmth of curling up next to the fire on a cold day. The characters were likeable, genuine, flawed and vulnerable and it was so easy to root for them once you saw their initial spark. This had all my favorite tropes: second chance, Hollywood & enemies to lovers and I honestly couldn't get enough. I read this in 24 hours. The plot moved so quickly and I never felt like I was waiting for something to happen; the flow was organic and fast paced. I haven't read a book of Ballard's yet that hasn't become an immediate favorite and this was such a feel good read. Definitely add to your TBR for 2024!

🙅‍♀️What I didn't: I wish we would have gotten a little more resolution re: Grayson's back story but I loved Emmy and Grayson together and felt like they truly became each other's biggest cheerleaders.
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Read if you love:
*enemies to lovers
*on set celebrity romances
*second chance
*let's 'boink' and get it out of our systems
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See also: Love Scenes, Will They or Won't They, The Reunion

Another delight by Falon Ballard. I’ve loved both of her previous novels and this is no exception.

This story is a take on enemies to lovers but more like former kinda lover to new lover. It was entertaining.

Falon is auto buy for me and I can’t wait to get my hands on a signed copy of this one. Out 2/27/24.

title: Right on Cue

author: Falon Ballard

publisher: G.P. Putnam's Sons

publication date: February 27, 2024

pages: 336

peppers: 3 (on this scale)

warnings: binge drinking, dead parent

summary: Screenwriter Emmy's production team can't find a good female lead for her new rom com, so they rope her into playing the part, which would have been fine if the male lead she had in mind didn't get a last-minute injury. The actor replacing him is her nemesis, the reason she left acting as a teenager, her first crush, her first kiss, her first heartbreak, Grayson. She has to make herself appear to fall in love on screen while seething over how he derailed her life.

tropes:

enemies-to-lovers
second-chance romance
lets bang it out of our systems
just one time
famous people falling in love
child of famous parents
dead great father and mean living father

what I liked:

clever banter
can't keep their hands off each other
great side characters
good meta setting of romance within romance

what I didn’t like:

hearing only part of a conversation and jumping to a conclusion
not talking things through about then and now

overall rating: 4 (of 5 stars)

Celebrity romance meets enemies to lovers 🎬

-Enemies to Lovers
-Celebrity Romance
-Coworkers with Benefits


Emmy and Grayson were easy to love from the start. I loved the little inn that most of the book was set at. The book also gives readers a look into press/tabloids and intimacy coordinators which was really fun to read and learn about. Also the snowball fight scene has my heart. The epilogue was adorable and gave the characters a much deserved happy ending.

Thank you to NetGalley and Penguin Group Putnam/ G.P. Putnam’s Sons for providing an advanced readers copy in exchange for a honest review.

As a fan of romantic fiction books, if I see a book that covers enemies to lovers, it’s hard for me not to take a chance on it. There are some that rush the story, others where the characters and their chemistry fall flat or where the “to lovers” part takes too long to get to and as a reader you lose interest in the characters before they redeem themselves. All that to say, while a popular trope, enemies to lovers isn’t always successful. Thankfully, “Right on Cue” is NOT one of those failures. Witty, adorable and fun, this book kept my curiosity on how romance between Emmy and Grayson would bloom from the very beginning and never disappointed.

The main characters have their own quirks that give them personality. Emmy’s personality and interaction between characters gave her a fun personality without being annoying. Grayson comes off smug but it doesn’t take long to see redeeming qualities, so it’s easy for the reader to root for their eventual get together.

To be honest, the plot was not super original as I’ve read the whole “movie stars who hate each other” story before,(in the last few onths in fact) but there is enough personality in Emmy/Grayson and the supporting cast to give this book it’s own twist. I really got into the story and couldn’t put this book down so if you’re looking for a fun, quick read, give “Right on Cue” fits that bill.

Thank you to NetGalley and Penguin Group/G.P. Putnam's Sons for the advanced copy of this book for my honest review. I appreciate the opportunity!!

I always get nervous when I feel like the issue is going to be miscommunication because I'm not a fan of dumb reasons for breaking up/fighting. This one was so good the entire way and the main characters were so good at talking to each other. The last 10%, they faced issues with overhearing and assuming though.
I loved the premise - celebs who got off on the wrong foot years ago are forced to reconnect and discover feelings. I just wish they'd been able to be adults all the way through.

Read this if you like:
•small town romance hallmark movies with spice
•celebrity romance
•enemies to lovers

A book by Falon AND a celebrity rom com? What’s not to like? Honestly I loved this. I read it in one day (2 sittings because of silly work getting in the way lol). This book was just what I needed to read at the right time. Most of the book was on set for a hallmark ish rom com with some spice. I loved seeing them fall in love and both be so vulnerable. I related to both characters a lot in different ways and I can see this playing out in real life.

This comes out in Feb and you won’t want to miss it!

Thank you Putnam & NetGalley for eARC in exchange for an honest review.

Literally exactly what you’d expect from a Falon Ballard. Cute spicy and really fun. The only reason not a 4 star read was the miscommunication at the end I felt was really forced. But overall I consumed this one in like a day.

Thanks to NetGalley for an advanced readers copy in exchange for an honest review

Super cute, if not predictable. But honestly what more could you ask for in a wildest dreams type romcom? It’s not my favorite from the author; however, still enjoyable. Great if you are looking for a palate cleanser book or just a filler read.

Super cute and feel-good, although predictable and unrealistic. But let's be real, who wants reality in a mushy-gushy rom-com book anyway? Plus bonus points for a couple ~steamy~ scenes!

This was absolutely adorable. I took about fifty pages to get into the story but once I did it was so enjoyable. Emmy and Grayson are both so likable and their relationship was basically perfect. There was some third act plots that I don’t really love but they made sense for the story and my only real complaint is that I wish we saw more of them as an actual couple. Definitely recommend for a semi-winter themed read and absolutely recommend for hatred to lovers and showmance to reality. I look forward to reading more from this author as the writing was so well done and the characters were immensely charming.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for allowing me to read this advanced readers copy.

Emmy Harper is the product of a showmance for the ages and used her parents’ love story as inspiration for her own creative expression; writing rom-coms. After one failed acting attempted, Emmy stays firmly in the writer’s room until she stars in her latest screenplay…alongside the man she feels is responsible for that tragic first acting failure, Greyson West. Now, as the camera rolls, they’re fighting an age old grudge and a simmering chemistry. Will their showmance be as successful as Harper’s parents or will it fade out as quickly as a movie’s shooting schedule??

I read this book in one sitting, and I couldn’t put it down!! From the beginning, Emmy is such a compelling character. She’s raw and vulnerable and still recovering from the death of her father. She’s funny and real and at times her own unreliable narrator. Grayson is a himbo working to overcome the world’s preconceived notions about him by taking on more serious rolls. He is emotionally available and yearning for recognition and defense of all his great features. The two have a truly sizzling chemistry that takes enemies to lovers to a beautiful new height.

I think this book is very well paced and the story line is believable and well planned. Not only is there a great romantic plot, there is well written growth for each main character as well. The book is open door spice and has plenty of fiery love scenes.

My only issue with the book is purely personal, I’m more of a dual POV fan simply because I’m a sucker for seeing what the man is thinking and feeling. I wish I could have seen the support and relationships Grayson was building while we witnessed the love and support Emmy had. The single POV was still wonderful and all of Emmy’s thoughts built a strong love story.

Thank you to NetGalley for an advance reader copy of Right on Cue in exchange for an honest review!

Falon Ballard is one of my favorite authors and Right on Cue is good but not my favorite of hers. The story feels rushed but overall the writing is beautiful.

4.5/5 stars! Absolutely wonderful. Hits all of the required Rom Com vibes while still being incredibly sexy and entertaining. I absolutely LOVED Emmy & Grayson. I found their chemistry addicting, their arguments, insecurities and banter relatable and their big moments earned. It’s a refreshing take on a celebrity romance, the “celebrity” playing an obvious and important role in the storyline without taking over. I absolutely love an enemies to lovers trope, and this one mixed it with second chance, making me fall absolutely in love. The only thing holding me back from a full 5 stars is the “misunderstanding” cause for the 3rd act break up, while I like how it was approached and resolved, it just kills me when it’s the sole reason for a breakup of such a substantial and solid couple. I liked Falon’s last book, Lease on Love, but this one I absolutely LOVED. Sign me up for whatever she has for us next!

Another easy 5 star read from Fallon Ballard! I just love her writing because it’s so easy to feel transported into the story right alongside the well-written characters. I loved the setting of the small town inn and the added splashes of conversations, internet buzz and articles to add to the story! And how could you not love the Grumpy Sunshine, enemies to lovers trope? Thank you, NetGalley, for the ARC!

This was super cute, but fell a little flat for me. I feel like I would’ve liked even a tiny peek at a different POV, like Grayson’s, but this is worth a cute, comfortable read.

Thank you NetGalley for this ARC.

I definitely enjoyed this romcom. It was super cute. Could have used a bit more com in this romcom but I was entertained. The main characters had a lot of chemistry and I enjoyed their banter. A solid 3 star book.

I love a good enemies to lovers trope. Learning that the hate only went one way was interesting. The sex was a little excessive, but I enjoyed the story nonetheless.

This is my favorite Ballard read! I loved Emmy and Grayson! Honestly, felt like stepping back into Stars Hallow with the romantic sweet town. Both MCs grew by the end of the novel, and I appreciated their messes and strengths. Right on Cue was the perfect amount of sweet and sexy…. I devoured it in 24 hours.