4.5 stars. I absolutely loved this enemies-to-lovers rom-com that truly delivers on the comedy, making me laugh out loud multiple times. The story kicks off with Dylan literally falling through the ceiling into the bed of his downstairs neighbor, Dylan—a meet-cute mixed with disaster. Circumstances in the romance novel ultimately force them to cohabitate as they try to hide apartment repairs and a dog from their nosy neighbor. What could possibly go wrong?

The banter was top-notch and even brought me to tears by the end. I loved how this slow-burn romance unfolded and all the great side characters. I read the entire book in just a couple of sittings while on vacation, which was perfect. I can't wait to go back and read this author's debut and look forward to many future books!

Thanks to St. Martin's Press and NetGalley for providing me with an ARC in exchange for my honest review.

This book had me hooked from the first chapter! Once I started reading I couldn’t put it down and finished it a day and a half 🤣It’s a perfect slowburn, queer, enemies-to-lovers story 😍❤️‍🩹 Dylan and Derek both experience such growth throughout this novel and I was rooting for their happy ending. I really went through a roller coaster of emotions while I was reading this touching, heartwarming, and hilarious book!

Rating: 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Thank you to Andie Burke, St. Marin’s Press, and NetGalley for providing me with an eARC of this book in exchange for an honest review!! 🥰

This book was so-so for me. I don't think this is part of a series, but I did get the impression that Olive and Stella have their own book. I found the reason for why they started as enemies to be contrived and was so petty. Then we got so many parts of this story that seemed to be relevant but then they don't get any sort of resolution or explanation in the end. It felt like he author was told to cut out several chapters from the end of the book since things felt wrapped up very quickly within the last few chapters. I also think Derek needed therapy very desperately. I don't know if Dylan every said that he went to therapy but Derek certainly needs it, yet we never got any explanation as to how he plans to address the things that he realized are serious issues he needs to confront. The only thing that brought this book from 2 to 3 stars for me is that the chapters were delightfully short and helped me speed through this book. It wasn't a great book, but I liked the idea for it.

We had the chance to read Fly With Me as an arc, which we loved, and was so excited to see her new book “Fall for Him” being release! This was such a fun, flirty, and sweet m/m romance 🥰 I feel that Andie is really coming into her own as an author and I can’t wait to see what she releases next!

I pushed through this one because it sounded good when I read the sypnosis, and I love the enemies-to-lovers trope, but it just fell short for me.

The plot was basically non-existant, with nothing much happening to move the story forward, and some very heavy themes I was not expecting either; lots of focus on grief and the death of a parent.

I did enjoy the ADHD representation and Felicity's character, but the other side characters were too numerous and not fleshed-out, like they were props to make a conflict happen.

Wasn't the right book for me, unfortunately.

Thank you to Netgalley and St-Martin's Publishing Group for a copy in exchange for a review. All opinions are my own.

3.5 ⭐️
The story kicks off with Dylan's misadventure: a renovation mishap that lands him directly into Derek's bedroom after a floor-collapse caused by a forgotten kitchen faucet. Because of this Dylan offers Derek a place to stay while he fixes his bedroom.
This quirky setup promises a blend of enemies-to-lovers, forced proximity, and hurt/comfort tropes—a trifecta that I usually love.
However, despite this, "Fall for Him" struggles to maintain momentum. The story went at such a a slow pace that it made it challenging for me to remain engaged. While some moments were funny and heartwarming, others were just boring fluff, leaving my overall reading experience uneven.
I did love Dylan's portrayal as a protagonist navigating life with ADHD. It added depth and authenticity to his struggles and interactions. His dynamic with Derek, rooted in initial animosity but evolving into something more, attempts to build upon classic romantic tropes. Yet, these dynamics often feel overshadowed by the narrative's pacing issues.
Overall , "Fall for Him" offered a promising story arc with relatable characters and an appealing blend of romantic tropes.

Thank you Netgalley for allowing me to read this early. This was an M/M enemies to lovers romance with the most interesting "meet cute". I thoroughly enjoyed this book and the relationship building between Derek and Dylan. At times, it seemed like there was a lot going on with external characters but it definitely didn't take away from the romance between the two male characters. This was my first Andie Burke book and I definitely don't think it will be my last.

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC!!

This book is about two very silly people who actively dislike each other for very silly reasons including a dead best friends brother / ex fling and meddling lesbians and redheads.
The cost of the house issues stressed me out but overall this book is just pure fun with no serious problems except for some miscommunication tropes that I don’t care for, however the silliness made up for it. It felt like real people with real problems and bad listening skills and ADHD.

DNF at 40%.

This story started really well. I loved the Raining Men concept in the first chapter, and a smile immediately danced on my face. The ADHD rep was so well done, and I was so happy to see a hyperfocus rep. The cover is beautiful, and Gus is adorable.

BUT …

The writing completely lost me. Most of the time, I didn’t know whose POV I was reading (it’s third person), and the names Dylan, Derek, Dylan, Derek, Dylan, Derek danced before my eyes. Secondary characters were introduced without an introduction. Hudson? Should I know Hudson? Oh, he has scrubs on. Oh, he hooked up with Derek. Oh, that means I’m reading Derek’s POV. I still don’t understand who Hudson is.

I’m sorry, but I need structure in a book, and the writing didn’t give me any. So, I DNF’d. Please check out other reviews if you want to read this one.

This one was meh. The main characters were okay but there were so many side stories and things going on with side characters that it got convoluted. It was an easy read, but I don’t think I’d recommend it.

So much potential. I enjoyed the MC’S and the opening is great. However, this book introduced a bit and instead of getting the reaction and moving in, it kept coming back.
I will definitely read another book by this author but this one, just didn’t work.

Thank you for the opportunity to read the e-arc for Fall For Him. Unfortunately I will not be posting reviews or posts about this book because of St.Martin refusing to respond to the boycott regarding the posts made by a SMP employee that were Islamophobic. I'll post about it as soon as SMP stops pretending it never happened and hoping it just goes away.

This book was so good I had to put it down to make sure I got anything else the author had written (and there was a sapphic one waiting for me-on it now) Had me fighting back tears half the time with how accurate ADHD was portrayed, the emotions that both Derek and Dylan were experiencing jumped of the page, though I would have killed for them to not have the same initial bc I'll be honest that blurred them together enough that I found myself consistently going back to try and keep track of who it was I was following until halfway through the book, and even then it wasn't that it never happened, just happened less because the characters were so incredibly flushed out as people that I knew them enough to know who was who, but getting there was rough for a minute. This also tackles grief so incredibly well, how it can dominate life so completely you don't even notice. And the romance was so fucking good it's not even funny. The enemies to lovers, forced proximity secret dog harboring felt so natural even as quickly as it happened, and once they had gotten together, it didn't feel like the book was just going on for the sake of continuing,but testing them as a team. The plots around them were so well built that the will they won't they shifting unquestionably into they will until the third act breakup had very little impact on the enjoyability of them. To put it simply, this book filled me with Stupid, Lovesick, Radiant Joy.

Thank you Netgalley for an advance copy of this book, all opinions are my own.

I will admit, I knew the characters had similar names, and I thought I could get past it. I thought it would not bother me! But both characters felt so similar, that even 50% through this book I could not tell you which character was which. If I did not think about it too much I could get into the story more, but then I would try to connect facts with characters and just get....lost.

This story started out so strong too! Falling through the literal ceiling onto a hot guy is the ultimate meet-cute....and there was so much potential for great storytelling after that opening sequence.

But..... I did struggle to get invested in the story, and found myself bored multiple times throughout. I wanted them to have a cute romance I could gush over, but it felt like the chemistry was lacking in some parts and just not there in others. They went from a full fight to a blow job to "babe" nicknames within a course of one chapter, with no real confrontation of the real issue behind the fight until later in the story. It just felt a bit disjointed, which took me out of the story.

I did enjoy reading about how the author tackled topics like grief and ADHD, and even being a gay man in this day and age. I appreciated these little details about the main characters - it made them feel messy, and a little bit more realistic. Burke really goes in depth with these too, they are not just thrown in and then forgotten about, and while I missed some of the chemistry, I enjoyed the complexity of the characters.

This was my first novel from this author, and from other reviews it sounds like I would have understood more if I read Burke's previous novel. This one just was not for me, but that is okay! I have seen others really enjoy this book, and I am sure it will resonate out there with at least one person. For me, I struggled to get into the story and invested in the characters, and found the pacing disjointed at times. The book does have a cute cover and sounded like an even cuter story, but it ended up not being for me.
Content warnings: loss of a loved one, grief, alcoholism, homophobia, medical content

A very strong read with some really great character work. The themes and romance were strong. Overall I really enjoyed this and will check other books out by this author in the future.

Before I begin, I would like to thank Andie Burke for allowing me to read a NetGalley ARC of her upcoming book, Fall for Him, which will be available on September 3rd, 2024.

Dylan Gallagher doesn’t know why his handsome neighbor has hated him since Dylan moved in, but he is sure that causing a flood and falling through the floor into said neighbor’s bed won’t do him any favors. On the other hand, ER nurse Derek Chang not only hates Dylan, but now he has to deal with expensive plumbing repairs that came with Derek’s apartment from the beginning. Not to mention the HOA dictator of the apartment complex is trying to punish him for watching a dog that is not on the list of approved dog breeds for a very long time. Dylan offers to do the repairs himself and tries his best to ignore any feelings he gets to avoid making the situation worse. Derek is trying to ignore the fact that maybe Dylan isn’t as awful as he originally thought from things he gathered in the past. Can they care for a dog and complete renovations without wanting to kill each other? Better yet, what if the thing they are looking forward to ending is the start of a new beginning?

I absolutely loved this book. You have Dylan, a kind and talented young man that has practice in construction. You have Derek, a grumpy ER nurse that is protective of his friends and wary of committing to a romantic relationship. Gus was adorable. Loved Felicity, Olive and Joni were delightful. I loved the ADHD representation, found family, and the chaos that took place in this love story. Did Derek and Dylan make mistakes? Absolutely, but so does everyone. I thought their banter was fantastic, and their insecurities and reactions to those insecurities were relatable. Overall, if you like wonderful banter, found family, complex characters, chaos, cute dogs, neurodivergent representation, LGBTQ+ representation, romance, and lots of spice, then I would highly recommend this book. Here’s the link for more information: Fall for Him: A Novel - Kindle edition by Burke, Andie. Romance Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com.

This has everything I could ever want. But I just can’t bring myself to read/rate a book by this publisher in good faith. And downloading it was a happy accident bc I didn’t realize who the publisher was.

Thank you NetGalley, for the opportunity to read this upcoming title.

Honestly, this book was cute and sweet. The premise and the meet-cute is quite interesting for sure. There's great ADHD and grief representation. And I loved both Dylan's and Derek's characters a lot. I loved how they hated each other in the beginning but reluctantly grew to be closer. I loved how they eventually opened up to each other. I loved the representation of nursing. And it's super cool that the author's a nurse as well. Finally, I loved how both characters have complex backstories that touch on important issues such as relationship trauma and family issues. ALSO, if you're a fan of "Fly With Me," Olive makes quite a few appearances and Stella is mentioned.

📣 a yum, fast-moving contemporary that delivers lots of feelings

Thanks to the publisher & Netgalley for the complimentary ARC. All opinions provided are my own.

📖 what’s a book you’re hoping to finish by July 1? I’m hoping to make it through another ARC. I accidentally made my neighbor go back up a bit again 🤣.

Fall for Him by Andie Burke delivered a delicious & much-appreciated palate cleanser for me after the last few longer books I’ve been reading. Warm, sometimes funny/sad/inspirational/& relatable, sexy…this book feels like it has it all, & it read so quickly for me.

The book opens with Dylan falling through the ceiling of his belowstairs housemate, Derek. Derek has apparently hated Dylan since the beginning of time, something Dylan is confused by. Forced to live together during renovation, the two develop an appreciation for the other despite their occasional misunderstandings, questions, etc.

This book got to my heart & I was cheering at some moments, like when Derek defends Dylan with his family (! Love that moment!). The last lines are so cute & perfectly wrap up this winning story about two lonely people appreciating each other for what & who they are & making a home together.

Maybe check out content warnings before you start bc this book does cover a lot of tough topics, but it’s still an uplifting book that I enjoyed so much.

4.5 ⭐️. Out 09/03.

CWs: ADHD rep; intrusive thoughts; anxiety; panic attack; grief.

[ID: Jess holds the ebook in front of pink & orange hydrangeas & French doors.]

This book’s premise immediately delivers on itself. You know from the getgo that this is a romance of forced proximity and hijinks, and if there’s one thing I love, it’s a hijinks. Arguably, this book is better than Fly With Me, because it has slightly better pacing and shows the improvements of going from a debut to a sophomore novel. It’s fun and engaging, with a swoon worthy romance and a lot of heart. I’ll be excited to see what Andie Burke does next. I also really like Andie Burke’s author’s notes. They make me feel like I’ve been given a literary hug.

Fall For Him starts with a bang (well, more like a fall), leaving you swooning for the whole rest of the book. A fun romance to pick up if you're in the mood for a light, hopeful read.