I was such a fan of Andie Burke’s first book, so was really excited to get ahold of her follow up- and loved this one too! Dylan and Derek are both complicated, imperfect characters who are dealing with a lot- family, past relationships, work. When a housing disaster forces them to become roomies, they also have to deal with their growing attraction to each other- and the realization that they’ve maybe misjudged each other.

I love a romance that has the romcom banter and cuteness, but also deals with more serious issues like grief and loss. And Andie Burke does this so well. She gives you characters you really care about, and then puts your emotions through the ringer. Can’t wait for whatever she writes next.

A hot guy dropping into your bed literally should be a good thing, unless it’s due to a flood and water is everywhere. Oh, and did I mention that you hate him for dissing the love of your life who didn’t see you romantically? Oh boy, complicated.

I love, simply love, Derek and Dylan together. Andie Burke gives us a funny enemies-to-lovers romance with klutzy incidents that make you smile, chuckle, and laugh-out-loud. Dylan handles it all with humor and awesome one-liners. Amidst the humor, we experience bits of Dylan’s life as a result of living with undiagnosed ADHD. I will say that there is familial dysfunction in the form of bullying which is uncomfortable if you have suffered from this form of harassment.

On the flip side there is Derek, whose best friend’s brother died (Fly With Me). We get to see what happens with unrequited love and the journey to adulthood. Both of these roads combine and Burke does an amazing job of giving each of these characters the floor to share their story. You would think that this would drag the story, but it doesn’t. The pace is just right. Everything fits together like a puzzle.

The secondary cast brings humor, pain, and growth. There are people from Fly and of course new people added to the cast. I don’t think I have a favorite because my complete focus was on Derek and Dylan.

Let’s talk about sex. Derek and Dylan are hot. Like bookmark the pages steamy which I did (chuckle).

Fall for Him made me laugh. It also made my heart hurt in empathy and shared experience. Fall pulls on the heartstrings and the funny bone. It’s a sweet romance to while away an evening with.

A leaking roof and faulty apartment forces the two neighbors Dylan and Derek to at least try to long for the time being. For some reason Derek seemed to loathe Dylan ever since he moved in and that probably won’t change now that he literally fell trough the roof and almost landed on his dog. Dylan wants to keep this disaster under wraps and offers to fix the damage himself as fast as possible. Meanwhile they will cohabitate in the upstairs apartment. Squeezing all their emotional baggage into a tiny one bedroom apartment probably isn’t a wise choice. It’ll likely be a major disaster but just maybe they’ll be able to sort out their differences, only time will tell.

There are so many things I really enjoyed in this one. Starting off with the characters, the mcs are well developed, have a compelling backstory and bring a lot of representation to the book. It mentions ADHD quite heavily as well as mental health. And if you didn’t get it from the blurb and cover its a MM romance. I really enjoyed them together, they’re so different yet fit perfectly together in so many ways.

The reason its not 5 stars is mainly the third act breakup. It’s so unnecessary when the book is nearly over and there is already other drama going on. And did the mcs have to have such similar names? The audiobook narration made it easier to follow but if if only had the ebook I think it could’ve caused unnecessary confusion.

I would sum this up as a really sweet read with tons of representation and unique characters. Derek and Dylans story stands out among the sea of romcoms and thats what makes it such a good read.

Read this of you like
🏳️‍🌈LGBTQ rep
🧡Opposites attract
💫ADHD rep
🫶🏼Forced proximity
🐶Dogs

I absolutely ADORED this book. The banter was peak and I appreciated the well-portrated ADHD rep. I really enjoyed Fly With Me and I am so happy to have this wonderful continuation of that world.

🛠️Fall for Him🛠️

Fall for Him is Andie Burke’s second novel. After reading and loving her debut last year I was so excited to see what she would come up with next.

Fall for Him was such a delightful M/M romance to read from start to finish. Andie builds such quirky and well developed characters you cannot help but root for them. Not only that but she builds in important discussions surrounding mental health, grief and the realities of working in health care. The balance between character banter and their very real and important issues is perfect. If you read Andie’s debut, Fly with Me, then you’ll already know one of our main characters, Derek, and will enjoy some fun cameos! I was excited that we got Derek’s story but also got to meet Dylan as well!

I really enjoyed the pacing and read this in nearly one sitting (unfortunately I did have to sleep). Once I started I really didn’t want to put it down. Setting a plot around an unexpected home renovation between two neighbours who aren’t overly fond of each other set a really interesting course for the story to take. I also really enjoyed the side characters, they were so well developed and so entertaining (shout out to Parakeet Karen, iykyk).

Overall, I really enjoyed his one and can’t wait to see what Andie writes next!

Thank you to @stmartinspress & @netgalley for the eARC in exchange for an honest review! Fall for Him is out September 3rd!

⭐4/5 stars⭐

I absolutely loved Fly With Me so I was super excited for this book but unfortunately it just didn’t work for me. I had a hard time keeping up with whose chapter I was reading from. I even listened to the audio and was still confused. The narrators were great but the way this is written made it difficult to remember who was who. I’m happy I got to see Olive for a bit and this cover is gorgeous though.

4.5 stars! Thank you to NetGalley, St. Martin's Press, and St. Martin's Griffith for this advanced copy. You can pick up Fall For Him on September 3, 2024.

I did not expect to get so emotional while reading this book, but it really surprised me in the best way! I love the forced proximity with these two neighbors forced to live together, and the tension between them played out really nicely. Both characters experienced SO MUCH growth throughout the trials of their relationships, and Andie Burke seemed to approach living with ADHD or a partner with ADHD really well. A bunch of the side characters really leaped off the page, and overall I just really enjoyed myself while reading this one!

Definitely pick it up if you're looking for an MLM romance with hate-to-love, forced proximity, and ADHD rep!

Consider me FALLEN in love with Fall for Him!

Andie Burke did it again with Fall for Him. She went above and beyond and delivered a deliciously spicy and sickeningly sweet romantic comedy that I devoured. This story follows fan favorite character Derek from Fly with Me her previous novel. Derek in that story delivered witty exchanges that had me cackling so getting a full story with his perspective was exactly what I wanted and needed!

Then we are blessed and introduced to Dylan Gallagher, who has all the right connections to characters from our previous story as well. There’s secrets to be revealed and angst to keep the pace moving forward. I think this book also had me unable to look away. We get the POV of both characters and getting the deeper glance into their lives made me desperate to know how these two would interact.

This book takes the spice to the next level!! Derek & Dylan are devious and the writing that Andie put into their scenes was delightful. It’s definitely more spicy here and I enjoyed that! Another component with the writing here is that we get a couple ongoing conflicts that get resolved. (This could count as a minor spoiler, but) the conflicts were resolved in a much more fulfilling way in this story. I think it’s based on the characterizations built and in this case, the conflicts needed much more complete closure as opposed to Olive and her family issues.

There are also some really heavy themes dealt with in this story too. Grief is explored and can be somewhat triggering for those going through difficult loss. Also, medical diagnosis of ADHD was given a very nice spotlight here and as a later in life diagnosis person myself, I loved getting to see that representation.

I loved this next story by Andie Burke and I know that you will too! Grab your copy today and prepare to FALL in love with these characters and much as I have!

I really enjoyed Fall For Him. I’ve read some great romance books this year and this one is certainly going on my list of favorites. I always love it when a romance can make me laugh, cry, and swoon along with the characters. I want to feel like I went on a full emotional journey by the end! Fall For Him gave me all those feelings.

Dylan and Derek are great characters and their emotional journeys throughout the book were really well done. Some scenes seriously made me want to cheer because I felt so proud of their fictional growth.

I also loved the cast of supporting characters, Gus, and the book’s humor. I really had the best time reading this! It’s delightful and the ending made me shed some happy tears.

Absolutely adorable!!! I loved this one. Andie Burke's Fly With Me just moved up in my TBR. If Dylan and Derek were this lovable, I'm really looking forward to reading about Olive and her girl. Derek has that macho man with a soft interior and Dylan is the nerdy tech guy who's actually quite full of surprises - it's always the quiet ones you have to watch out for! LOL Seriously, loved this one!

I was really excited for this one and this cover is STUNNING! Unfortunately I found myself so confused about what was happening I couldn't finish it. The characters names were so similar I kept getting confused about who was who, and the writing was jumping around everywhere with characters being brought on page with no introduction.

This book was a bit of a mixed bag for me - I struggled with the level of "enemies" they were in the beginning - particularly how mean Derek was to Dylan. Once they started to gain an understanding and got together, I was really enjoying the book! I thought that their communication with each other was really good and mature. Then....the third act breakup happened. All that work on communication and understanding each other in their relationship? All thrown out the window. It was honestly so shocking to me that I had to rewind a bit. It just did not feel like it matched the growth I feel like they experience throughout their relationship.

What I liked:
- Dual narration
- ADHD Rep
- the Communication (most of the time)

In solidarity with fellow readers and in response to the Islamophobic comments that have come to light, I've decided to withhold my review of this book. It's essential to take a stand against hate and discrimination, and this is one way I can contribute to that effort. By refraining from sharing my thoughts, I'm choosing to support those who have been affected and to push for a more inclusive and respectful community.

Fall for Him is an M/M dislike to romance that follows Derek and Dylan as they are forced in close proximity, due to an apartment disaster, and are desperately trying not fall for the person they thought they should hate.

There is a lot to love about this book and quite a bit to dislike, but let's start off with everything that made this book wonderful.

This concept was unique and fun in it, of itself, and I don't think I was ever bored while reading this novel, even through some more frustrating parts, that's for sure.
The banter between our two main love interests was impeccable, and the humor in the novel was balanced very well with the heavy topics that were represented. There were many moments where I audibly laughed out loud at some of the dialogue and characters, and it allowed the book to be a very easy and entertaining read.
I enjoyed how most of the characters were woven into the story, (with exceptions for Michelle and Ken) it felt like a lot of the characters allowed for depth to add to the story between Derek and Dylan and brought important character development between the two without simply feeling like plot devices.
The representation of ADHD and anxiety was handled with a lot of care, and the portrayal felt real and honest, without sugar-coating any of the harder and more frustrating parts of the mental disorder, and I thoroughly enjoyed that as someone with ADHD.
Derek's growth throughout this book was written very well, and his struggle with grief contributed a lot to our understanding of his character and his motivations. Saying that, there were moments where I felt like the author could've of done more with his character.

Now to segue way to parts of the novel that made me have to take a double take.

The structure of this novel is quite confusing and is often really hard to follow. The narrative is third person, with the book alternating between the perspective of Dylan and Derek, but most of the time it is not clear which third-person narrative we are in. Which makes it difficult to read dialogue and follow the story because, I have to be constantly rereading to see which perspective I am in. Partner that with that fact that Dylan and Derek are very easy names to mix up, and it all becomes a jumbled mess. You can get used to it as the book progresses, but it never really changes this confusing pattern.
Continuing on the topic of structure, the book sometimes has flashbacks or memory flashes, and it is often interwoven with the present text in a way that can make it hard to discern the shift in tense, so those parts you often have to reread to understand the shift in focus.
There are some sharp and sudden changes to the rhythm and tone of our main love interests relationship that often feel very repetitive, empty, and graining (especially when it came to the amount miscommunication in this book) They will both be complete assholes to each other (take shot every time asshole is said in this book, you will get alcohol poisoning by the way) and one or both of them will miss the banter, but not make a true effort to resolve the conflict, then all of a sudden they are back into there usual rhythm. It often made me feel like they both didn't truly care about the relationship, and I would have loved to see some more fight even at the beginning, but this kinda gets better after their relationship develops, but we are often still left with so much miscommunication, that you can't help but scream.

Some characters are introduced as simply plot devices, and that took away a lot for me. For example Michelle, she comes gives Derek a mental ass whipping that makes him have finally look within himself, and then nothing truly comes of that now introduced relationship, and that is so sad. And Ken, someone please tell me what was the point of Ken? Besides some hi-jinks and humor. It didn't motivate him to do much introspecting like some other plot lines, so what was that exactly for?
This all interconnects with my issues with the ending, I truly wouldn't of minded a longer epilogue, if it meant seeing our subplot feel more finished, and seeing the true development of Derek and Dylan after their break-up, but we didn't really get that. It was just a happily ever after, and it did feel unfinished. Like, why was Michelle at the wedding? Are we supposed to assume they worked things out? Why couldn't we of seen that conversation, that conversation to me felt important?

I understand that this is an ARC, but they are some structuring issues like I mentioned above that feel too prevalent to be able to edit out, but saying that I enjoyed so much of the tension and banter between these two lovebirds, that I still could not fall in love with this story.

3 stars for this one, but I definitely think that I will still will be taking a look at Andie Burke's present and future novels.

Thank you so much Netgalley and the author Andie Burke for the ARC. This is my voluntary and honest review of this book.

I first would like to say thank you to NetGalley for the ARC of this book. A good romance should draw you in and for me it shouldn’t matter what the sexual orientation of the characters are. This book did this well. I appreciated how well the author handles so well the spectrum of LGBTQIA+ and doesn’t make it out of the norm, but still highlights the struggles unique to it. I LOVED that there is a character on the ACE spectrum because as a demi, we don’t get enough love. Could the next book be a ACE/demi? I hope so.

This book also hit home to me in so many ways beyond the queer romance of Dylan and Derek being on point. As a healthcare worker in a hospital, yes to the stress at work. And yes don’t ever use the word quiet in my presence! I laughed out loud at the statement of pregnant patients and the fight between ER doctors and the OB. But I also felt the very real fear of working in a hospital at times.

The treatment of Dylan’s ADHD, especially the late diagnosis, was fabulous. I know exactly how it feels to get stuck, to use hyper focus as a super power, but also see it ruin things. I know what a medicated vs unmedicated day feels like. I also know all to well how I can lash out when unmedicated and in a hyper focus followed by immediate regret like Dylan shared. Forgetting your basic needs-yes! I didn’t eat lunch until 3pm today (up since 5:30am) and when I went to eat I realized I hadn’t peed since then either!

Dylan’s childhood trauma shaping the core beliefs of himself and impacting his relationship was all to relatable for me, but I also loved how he was working on it. I also loved when his family finally realized their wrongs they were introspective. The parts of me who have experienced trauma at the hands of family dream of that day.

Derek’s grief was written fantastically. His pain was palpable, and the impact it can have on your life was spot on. His revolving door before Dylan and his need to exercise, control, and fix things highlights the realities associated with grief. The self-medicating as it were.

But their relationship was beautiful as it blossomed. Consent without being in your face. Learning and growing. Being able to share with each other to grow, but also accepting the other where they were. The little ways they showed love before they said it. #relationshipgoals

There were so many witty jokes that made me literally laugh out loud. Carol was hysterical, I think I’ve met her in real life!

My only complaint was the similar names for the main characters. I had a little trouble keep Dylan and Derek straight at first, but such a minor detail. But a minor concern overall.

I devoured this book, and found myself wanting to read it whenever a could. I might have missed out on some sleep at night. Highly recommend checking this one out.

A very solid 3.5 that unfortunately falls through for me in places. I'm not sure what it says about me or about romance novels in general that one of my complaints is that we feel a little /too/ "dropped in" to these character's lives. They have issues and trauma and complicated family relationships, but a lot of them don't necessarily tie in to the plot or their relationship with each other. It makes the characters themselves and the setting feel lived-in and realistic, but as a reader, you're often left going "why?" Not to mention Derek's reason for hating Dylan was so overblown and dragged out.

I did love the exploration of grief and the complex family dynamics that both Derek and Dylan deal with, but while those issues are woven into their relationship building, they did seem to take precedence in the story than really getting to explore Derek and Dylan falling for each other.

This was a fun and fast read, it just didn't grab me like it might grab another reader.

This is such a joy of a read! Dylan and Derek are both deeply loving, dedicated, and loyal people, and they show it in vastly different ways. I loved seeing them both overcome some initial first impressions and misconceptions to then fall so helplessly in love with one another. they show their love in such special ways: through patience, kindness, bantering, silliness, spiciness, and so much acceptance and understanding. their story is full of heartache tied to past traumas, hurts, and insecurities, which sits so easily beside their warm, kind, gentle hearts that deserve the deep, endless love they give each other.

I loved this story so much, thank you for the arc :)

3.75 stars

Derek and Dylan are a super cute couple, and it is very easy to root for them in this charming romance.

Sometimes, love just literally lands in your lap, and in this case, it lands in a bed (though not through the usual channels). While these two dislike each other at first, their attraction to each other's hearts, minds, and, yes, bodies, grows throughout the novel.

The characterization and general relationship development between these characters is well devised, and I enjoyed that both have other interests and qualities besides each other. At times, their resolutions seem a bit simple (I would consider actual murder if I came home to a certain missing household member without a clear explanation and permission in advance, for example). Additionally, while some conversations seem particularly mindful and/or realistic (one character and their dad), others are extraneous and clunky (the cop scene. What?).

Overall, I enjoyed this and look forward to reading more from this author.

Thanks to SMP and NetGalley for this advanced copy.

I had high hopes for this book, and while Derek and Dylan were both well-rounded, perfectly flawed characters, I personally think this one just wasn't for me. While the steam was great, I wanted a bit more open communication from the two accidental roommates up front, though I understand why their vices prevented this. I did like the detail fo Dylan and Derek being connected through Jake. Overall it was fine, just not for me, and I can see other readers eating this up.

Thank you Netgalley smp and MacMillan audio for the free ALC and ebook. My opinions are being left voluntarily. I really enjoyed this forced proximity, hate to love mm romance. It was alot steamier then I remember her debut. Great narration. Excited to see what the author releases next.

4.5/5☆