DNFed at 30% - I found this novel to be weak compared to Fallon Ballard’s other books, which I adored. I feel that the premise is weak, and I found the protagonist and the love interest annoying instead of charming. Our main character can only exclaim “Grayson fucking West” so many times before the reader gives up in exasperation. Enemies-to-lovers is famously harder to pull off than other tropes, and I just don’t think this succeeds. I will continue to look out for new books from Ballard because her other books have proven that she is a talent in the genre - but this one is a no for me

I unfortunately struggled to connect with the main characters. I loved the premise and idea behind the book though!

This was a quick, light read. It was VERY spicy. It was well-written and I enjoyed the “behind the scenes” movie-making aspect of it. Grayson was a wonderful Golden Retriever cinnamon roll book boyfriend, and Emmy’s angst was understandable without being too annoying. There was a lot of miscommunication, as per usual for a romance. It is a good one for romance lovers!

Thank you to the publisher - I received a complimentary eARC of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

I’m convinced that Falon Ballard can do no wrong. I’ve loved all of her books so far and this one was no different. Emily and Greyson were so cute and made the perfect rom com set behind the scenes of a movie.

Right on Cue is a cute and spicy read for rom-com fans. I enjoyed the characters and loved the premise— a romance author ends up starring in the film adaptation of her own book and her romantic counterpart co-star is a guy who wronged her as a teen. As you can imagine, there’s lots of tension between these two… about a decade’s worth! I enjoyed watching the relationship between Grayson and Emmy transform from one stage to the next. Though this book does feature some miscommunication, I don’t think it’s as frustrating as usual.

This is my first Falon Ballard book and I really enjoyed it! I’m excited to dive into her backlist.
I started out with the ebook and then listened to the audiobook and circled back to the ebook. The narrator wasn’t bad, though a touch dramatic, which left me preferring to read this one instead.

𝙍𝙚𝙖𝙙 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙞𝙛 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙡𝙞𝙠𝙚:
🎥 Hollywood & celebrities
👫 Friends with benefits
🎬 Second chance romance
🤦🏻‍♀️ Miscommunication
😡➡️💞 Enemies to lovers
🌶️ Open door spice

Thank you to @netgalley and @putnambooks for the free copy in exchange for my honest review.

I loved Just My Type by Falon Ballard so I was very excited to get this ARC. A cute enemies to lovers book as Emmy worked with Grayson on her first movie and blames him for the end of her acting career. Will there hatred make for great chemistry both on and off the camera?

Thanks netgalley for this ARC in exchange for an honest review

Having previously read and really enjoyed Falon Ballard's other novels, I was so excited to receive an ARC for her latest novel, RIGHT ON CUE, in exchange for my honest review!! I owe a big thank you to NetGalley and PENGUIN GROUP Putnam | G.P. Putnam's Sons.

RIGHT ON CUE is a fun story about Emmy Harper, a successful film director, and Grayson West, the man she hasn't trusted since he humiliated her and broke her heart when she was a teenager. When Emmy and Grayson end up unexpectedly starring as romantic leads in a movie, the end results take them both by surprise!

I really enjoyed this novel and, as always, loved Ballard's writing and style. I would recommend this novel to romance fans, fans of enemy-to-lovers stories, and to Ballard fans like myself!

This was my first Falon Ballard, and it won’t be my last! I liked the characters and the enemies-to-lovers, want to stab out your eyes tension between them! It was hilarious how the FMC was in hard core denial about the chemistry the characters obviously had, and I liked the filming and movie aspects. It does have the classic third act breakup and miscommunication trope, and the resolution felt a little fast, but it was still a cute book! Thank you to NetGalley and Putnam Books for the opportunity to read before pub day! RIGHT ON CUE is out now!

ARC was provided by the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

4.5 rounded up. Loved this one! It was a really cute read and a fun enemies to lovers story. The setting was so sweet and perfect small town vibes. I loved the premise of the plot as well, with the writer turned actor of her own love story. Truly so sweet!

Right on Cue had a sweet, Hallmark movie rom-com vibe premise, but fell flat. I wanted to love this. There was some fun banter, steamy romance, and a fun plot, but the characters' immaturity ruined it for me. I will note Right on Cue contained my two least favorite tropes- MISCOMMUNICATION and third act breakup. Seriously, is it that hard for two grown adult professionals to talk?

Thank you Netgalley and Pengiun Group for the e-arc of Right on Cue. Sadly, this one was just not for me. I've come to learn that any thing with celebrity romance is just not for me. I'm sure this will be perfect for a quick beach read for someone who likes celebrity romance tropes. I am however not that person.

Such a cute couple, I loved their interactions. My con is how often Emmy uses the f word; it was a bit over the top. I think of these movies being closer to a romance book where it's sweet & everyone is nice...except the villain who gets in the way. The plot of a rom-com movie being made kept my interest. Reading the off-camera details was exactly what I'd thought. It's a lot of work and not always as intimate as we think. The nepo baby put me in mind of a few that have tried & failed and then there's the exception to the rule who work out. Such an enjoyable read.

#netgalley #RightonCue #FalonBallard #romance #rom-com #G.P.Putnam'sSons

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

I was so excited for this book because I enjoyed Lease on Love but this one really missed the mark. I am a certified rom-com lover, I love Hallmark movies, and I love a celebrity romance so this book simply checks all the marks everywhere but execution.

To start, both our MCs are simply annoying and way too old to be as immature as they are. Emmy is in her 30s and still holding a grudge against a guy for something that happens when she's 15? Therapy exists maybe try it! Grayson was just like way too cocky but also the "just kidding he's so sweet and sensitive" act was simply not.

I think if it was pitched as not a movie theater release movie but like a direct to TV Hallmark-esque movie it would've been better but this simply was not it.

Thank you netgalley and the publisher!

Honestly I don’t know how she does it but I love each book more and more. I literally just finished this and want to read it again already

🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟/5

This book was so good! I love a good Hollywood romance book and this book was a great example! I loved the chemistry between Emmy and Grayson, which honestly felt palpable! It felt like they could either kill each other or kiss each other at any moment! And then once they got together, they were adorable! I didn’t totally love the third act conflict, but I can overlook that given how much I loved the rest of the book!

I love Romcoms so when I read the synopsis I was really get excited. First the writing style was easy to read. It was actually promising. I always look for the tension and banters with Enemies to Lovers trope. As well as chemistry. However this book some was missing something. First I am not a fan of miscommunication. The first time Emmy and Grayson can be forgiven because they were teenagers, young and immature. Although I wish that was explored and explained more because it's not an excuse for the two to act like kids when they saw each other again or give no reason for Grayson to act so unprofessional during the first few scenes of the movie. The miscommunication as third act breakup felt like it was just thrown in there to have complication and the quick resolution didn't sell for me. I really wanted to love Emmy and Grayson. I love them when they are together. Although how their secret started was an okay for me because instead of talking and resolving an issue sex became the release of the tension between them. The spice was 🌶🌶 for me. I was also looking for character growth and maybe get more details about them especially Grayson. I loved Lease on Love and I still need to read her 2nd book. I know the author is good starting a romance. It's the third act breakup parts and quick resolutions is something I just need to get used to. I like the story but I really wished I loved it more

Falon Ballard has officially become an insta-buy!! Just My Type sucked me in and Right on Cue sealed the deal! I LOVED this read so much. These two characters were both sad babies and I enjoyed their journey together! Thank you to the publisher and to NetGalley for the opportunity to read in exchange for a review!

This book was great, it felt fresh and not like anything else I've read lately. It kept me intrigued all the way through, I didn't want to put it down.

Ahh I loved this book. It did use one of my least favorite tropes— the miscommunication trope— both as predecessor to the story (the background of why they’re “enemies”) and in the third act breakup, but I had loved the rest of the book so much I was like alright I’ll let it slide LOL so because of that, the book has enemies to lovers vibes, and also he falls first/has liked her all along tropes. I really loved the whole “on set” feel since they were filming a movie together and were the romcom leads. It was like getting two romcom stories.

Thank you NetGalley for the read!

Right on Cue is a charming and adorable rom-com, absolutely perfect if you’re looking for a light, escapist read. Emmy and Grayson were an swoon-worthy couple, and I loved watching their relationship develop. This book is very heavy on the spice, more so than my usual fare, but those sections are skimmable if you prefer a little less spice. But overall, I loved the storyline, the characters and the romance. Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC.