Fall for Him literally begins with a bang, or rather one of my anxiety’s worst nightmares: the floor of my 100 year old apartment building caving in. However, my anxiety never considered that I might fall directly on top of my hot downstairs neighbor...likely because I live above the communal laundry room. Dylan quite literally falls through his rotting floor. Coincidentally said rotting floor also happens to be the ceiling of his neighbor Derek’s condo...the neighbor he lovingly refers to as McDickhead. While Dylan works out the details of skirting around the HOA narcs to covertly repair the damage, he and Derek are forced to coexist in 750 square feet for several weeks. What’s the worst that could happen? If you guessed wild attraction and completely inconvenient sexual tension, you were correct!

This is my first Andie Burke novel and I cannot rave enough about how witty and well written this book and these characters are. Fall for Him perfectly combines classic romcom hijinks with the very real and devastating struggle of being a human and healing from trauma. Dylan is learning to manage his newly diagnosed ADHD while simultaneously coping with a family that treats him as though he was simply a hot mess and not a person with a brain that works a little differently than theirs. Derek’s part-time job is avoiding the grief associated with the loss of loved ones and the pressure of being tasked to take charge of his family from a young age. Their humanity as they get to know each other and learn to navigate their relationship absolutely shines in this book. You will laugh, you will cry, you will definitely laugh whilst crying. It is an emotional workout in the very best way.

Fall for Him is scheduled for release on 9/3 and can absolutely be read as a standalone. The characters from Andie Burke’s previous novel Fly with Me (which I want to read immediately) are featured in this story but it is not necessary to have read that before diving into this one.

Fall for Him literally begins with a bang, or rather one of my anxiety’s worst nightmares: the floor of my 100 year old apartment building caving in. However, my anxiety never considered that I might fall directly on top of my hot downstairs neighbor...likely because I live above the communal laundry room. Dylan quite literally falls through his rotting floor. Coincidentally said rotting floor also happens to be the ceiling of his neighbor Derek’s condo...the neighbor he lovingly refers to as McDickhead. While Dylan works out the details of skirting around the HOA narcs to covertly repair the damage, he and Derek are forced to coexist in 750 square feet for several weeks. What’s the worst that could happen? If you guessed wild attraction and completely inconvenient sexual tension, you were correct!

This is my first Andie Burke novel and I cannot rave enough about how witty and well written this book and these characters are. Fall for Him perfectly combines classic romcom hijinks with the very real and devastating struggle of being a human and healing from trauma. Dylan is learning to manage his newly diagnosed ADHD while simultaneously coping with a family that treats him as though he was simply a hot mess and not a person with a brain that works a little differently than theirs. Derek’s part-time job is avoiding the grief associated with the loss of loved ones and the pressure of being tasked to take charge of his family from a young age. Their humanity as they get to know each other and learn to navigate their relationship absolutely shines in this book. You will laugh, you will cry, you will definitely laugh whilst crying. It is an emotional workout in the very best way.

Fall for Him is scheduled for release on 9/3 and can absolutely be read as a standalone. The characters from Andie Burke’s previous novel Fly with Me (which I want to read immediately) are featured in this story but it is not necessary to have read that before diving into this one.

This raw angsty romance is sure to have you swooning laughing and tearing up. Dylan’s and Derek are a match made in a romance lovers dream.

y first Andie Martin book, but probably not my last because I really enjoyed this frenemies-to-lovers story.

Martin doesn’t shy away from difficult topics. Dylan’s ADHD is handled sensitively and Derek’s story touches on workplace violence experienced by health care providers. Loss of a parent and bullying (by family) are also part of the story but to Martin’s credit it doesn’t weigh the story down but rather adds to our understanding of the main characters.

The heavy is balanced with the light. The meet-cute was cute! The banter between Dylan and Derek is fun—I enjoyed Dylan’s unexpected sense of humor. The steam hits just the right note.

I only wish that both MMCs names didn’t start with a “D”. I occasionally had to go back to make sure I knew who said what. And maybe the Carol appearances could have been cut back. But these are small quibbles in a book I would absolutely recommend.

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Griffin for the ARC. Opinions are my own.

I received an arc on net galley in exchange for my honest review.

I’m not going to lie, the first two to three chapters had me thinking that this was going to be a DNF and that thoroughly upset me. Not to mention that this book is written in third person which took a while to get into. The first few chapters seemed to be all over the place and had me a little confused. But chapter four, hooked me into the story and I found myself unable to put it down. The banter between Derek and Dylan had me cracking up and giddy with absolute joy. The way ADHD was handled was amazing and carefully written not to mention the absolute horror and tribulations that healthcare workers have to endure. It made me get a better understanding of what my sister deals with. The spice was perfect and not overwhelming and I just absolutely adored Dylan. I highly recommend this book. HIGHLY

plot: 3.75/5
Part of the reason why I wanted to pick up the book was because of the plot. It was interesting and light-hearted. I enjoyed reading about mental health in various characters lives. But, the writing didn't do the plot justice. The pacing was highly inconsistent and threw me off. At first, it was a slow burn(?), but Dylan and Derek's relationship progressed quickly halfway through the novel. Not my cup of tea.

characters: 3/5
Having both characters start with "D" was extremely confusing. In my head, I had to consistently say in my head that Derek was the nurse and Dylan was the other guy. I think Dylan as a character was interesting to read about. Could he be fleshed out more? Definitely.

The POV was also highly jarring for me. There would be switches from Dylan's thoughts to Derek's and vice versa, which I was not fond of.

intimacy scenes: 2/5
There were definitely some intimate scenes, but the pacing of everything made me uninterested.

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

I wanted to like this so much. The cover is super cute and the summary sounded promising. Even the beginning set up a very convincing enemies-to-lovers, forced proximity romance.

Unfortunately, it still needs some finessing.

There are some truly great elements! Dylan's ADHD representation and his whole mental health journey was beautiful. And how grief has shaped every aspect of Derek's life? It was lovely to watch them both learn how to heal, stand up for themselves, and set boundaries.

But there were some issues that really took away from the story for me.

Dylan and Derek's names being so similar was annoying. I understand why it was that way but it only really added a level of frustration and confusion. And then, to alleviate that, their names are overused. I get that there's an effort to avoid confusion with he/him/his pronouns but there has to be another way to prevent that. Maybe it would've been better in first person?

The pacing was off. Time seemed to jump around and we wouldn't really see much of the missing chunk. It made it hard to buy into the development of Dylan and Derek's relationship. And it really did a disservice to the ending. That was far too rushed and full of bits we didn't get to see. It made the story difficult to read.

If this underwent a bit more work, I think it'd be really great!

After adoring Fly with Me when I read it last year I was so excited to delve into another one of Andie’s queer romances, knowing it’d be chock full of emotional depth, lighthearted banter, and a wide cast of loveable characters. Needless to say, I wasn’t disappointed!

As apartment neighbours and bickering enemies, Derek and Dylan couldn’t be more different. After a leak in Dylan’s apartment leads to him literally falling (on) Derek, turning his home into a construction zone, the two are forced to share Dylan’s apartment while construction is taking place. Hello forced proximity!

This book definitely delivered on the slow burn angst, and I adored how slow and careful these two were with getting to know each other. Dylan’s ADHD was really thoughtfully portrayed and I loved seeing how it was discussed in an intimate setting - something rare and welcome in the genre. Their relationship was very believable and heartwarming, and I was definitely rooting for them to get together. The only (slightly) complaint I had is I felt like there were too many non-romance related subplots that slowed down the pace. We had the Karen/Carol nosey neighbor fiasco, the whole Jake situation, Dylan’s family tension, Derek’s relationship with his mom and sister, and his grief over losing his dad during his childhood, and Dylan’s boss. They were fairly well balanced but I do feel like there was *a lot* going on.

Overall, I really loved this and will definitely be reaching for more of the authors work! Sending a potential ginger duo romance in our future?? *eye emoji*

This was such a cute and feel good gay romance that the ending had me in tears! I found it to be slow to get into, but once the pace picked up a bit, I was enraptured with the story, the plot, and the banter. Although I still want to know what kind of accident Jake had since it was mentioned so many times but never clarified. I will say that with both main characters names starting with “D” I kept getting them confused in my head while reading the book. I loved the family dynamic and how the author really made you feel like a part of the family (both families). Plus, I really wanted to see Dylan’s house after the descriptions we got. I loved to see the ADHD disability representation, because I feel like it’s such an overlooked disability and no one really realizes the impact it can have on someone’s life. I found this book to be such a cute read with some great humor and the romance was so sweet and I love when they get there much deserved happily ever after.

*cries from pure love* I just love this book so much! From the beginning it has you rooting for these two. My only complaint ..it’s not nearly long enough. I can not wait to purchase a physical copy and to read many more books from Andie.
An easy 5 stars .
Thank you NetGalley and Andie Burke for the incredible opportunity to read an Arc of their upcoming book coming out on sept 3rd ,2024

I loved the story, the world building and meeting the different characters. I felt completely immersed in the story and couldn't stop reading it.

This was a cute read! If you enjoyed Fly with Me, this is a great second book. This book could be read as a standalone, but one of the main characters (Derek) is heavily featured in Fly with Me, so it does provide helpful context.

The characters and their story are fun, and I really loved the cast of side characters on both sides. It was also really nice to see Jodi getting a front seat as a secondary character in this book.

There’s also a lot of ADHD rep, and it was done in a realistic and and positive way.

I did feel like the book was a little long and slow, and I think it could have been shorter.

I hope we see Jodi’s book next!

It's impossible not to fall for these two guys. I wanted them to work out from the very first chapter. This novel skillfully navigates the enemies-to-lovers trope. The characters, Dylan and Derek, are captivating, and the author handles Dylan’s ADHD with sensitivity. While some clichés appear, they serve to advance the plot. The intimate scenes are passionate, but the evolving relationship between the protagonists remains the highlight. Overall, it’s an engaging read that kept me hooked. Thank you Andie Burke and NetGalley for the arc. I can't wait to read more from this author.

I fell completely in love with Derek and Dylan. And Gus. I actually laughed out loud multiple times. This enemies to lovers rom-com just charmed me to no end. Something about these characters and the writing in general just made me feel like I was reading about my friends. They felt so familiar and real.
I really loved their banter, their back-and-forth.The way they spoke to each other felt authentic. It felt the way people in real life speak to each other. It never came off as scripted or forced.
Both Dylan and Derek had really interesting, lively, and fun family dynamics. I do wish we had gotten a little bit more closure with Derek's sister. But overall, I like the way the different families interacted with them and kind of grew together throughout this book. Derek at Dylans family gathering was one of my absolute favorite moments.
I loved this book and the characters. And I really hope Felicity gets a book. And Joni, too. There are so many interesting side characters I would love to know more about.

My first Andie Burke book! This was cute and the characters had depth. I did struggle a bit with the writing and differentiating between past and present. All in all a good addition to the mm romance genre. Thank you To Netgalley and the publisher for an earc!

A sweet and humorous read with some emotional motions tucked in there too. The idea of crashing into your hot neighbor's apartment that you have secretly been eyeing and who for some reason has the ick for you, gave me second hand embarrassment. For about a few minutes. Then, I started laughing because the idea of it--yeah how could you not laugh?

However, when we move on from that to learning a bit more about both characters, we start to see how lovely they are and how they fit together. It was endearing. I don't think I have read Andi Burke before, but I doubt this will be last one.

ARC provided by NetGalley, and I have given my honest and voluntary review.

3/3.25 ⭐️

This was fun, it had me laughing and crying with our MMCS. You really go in a ride with our two main characters as they’re both dealing with heavy issues. I believe it makes both of them very relatable and easy to connect with.

The banter was top tier and i really enjoyed their story overall. It was a quick read, but it didn’t feel like it was very memorable or relatable. I feel like i won’t remember the story 3-4 days from now.

It was fun tho, i had a good time.

Completely obsessed with this book. After a huge book slump this book brought me out of it and I could not put it down. I love the author’s writing! The characters were complex and detailed and it was great to see the story pan out. Could not put it down!

"Fall for Him" by Andie Burke is an absolute delight, mixing humor, heart, and genuine emotion in the best way. Dylan and Derek’s dynamic is electric, full of witty banter and undeniable chemistry that transforms their initial animosity into a slow-burn romance. Burke’s writing perfectly captures the chaos of everyday disasters and the beauty of unexpected connections, making you root for these two from start to finish. The characters are richly developed, and their journey from chaos to cozy companionship is both hilarious and touching. This book is a refreshing take on the enemies-to-lovers trope, packed with charm and warmth. It's a feel-good read that leaves you smiling long after the last page.

At the current moment, I will be withholding from providing my ARC review for Fall for Him by Andi Burke until St. Martin's Press addresses, the demands and concerns of the boycott, which is still currently in effect as we speak in May 2024. Once the demands and concerns have been fully addressed and accountability has been taken by the St. Martin's Press for the situation which had occurred, I will then be able to provide the publisher with my honest & truthful opinion on the ARC of Andie Burke's upcoming release, which will be taking place in the month of September 2024!