This was my first book by this author and I enjoyed it. I felt the the adhd rep was realistic! The relationship between Derek and Dylan was so good. The way they were there for each other gave me all the heart eyes! Definitely recommend.

I felt very neutral about this book while reading it. I didn’t have any strong feelings for the story or our main characters Derek and Dylan (having their names start with the same letter tripped me up a bit at the beginning). This then made me feel somewhat detached from the book. While the beginning was entertaining and led to forced proximity, I had trouble getting into the relationship. There was some chemistry and I think they do work out in the end, but it took a while to get there and there were a lot of issues between them, especially at the beginning. There also wasn’t as much banter as I was expecting.

Overall, this was an ok romance book

This was such a great, swoony romance! I absolutely loved Dylan and, while he frustrated me at times, I loved Derek too! They were such a great example of opposites attract. I love that the author addressed some tough topics, such as ADHD and grief, showing that we are all human and have more in common than we do differences. I cannot wait to read more of her books!

Thank you, NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for an honest review.

I tried this one, I’m sure that it could be a very cute romance, but unfortunately I found myself not wanting to pick it up. As a result I DNF’d this book after approx 100 pages

I really liked how this one started - especially the ADHD representation. I felt very represented.

After a few chapters, I honestly had a hard time keeping the two characters straight. Their names were too similar. I know this sounds like a petty reason for a DNF, but as an ADHDer, it was too hard to keep track of.

DNF at 35%

✨ MM Romance
✨ Enemies to lovers
✨ Mental health rep
✨ Forced proximity
✨ Rom Com

Okay okay, let me start off by saying this was one of the cutest mm rom coms I have read in a looooong time. It took me a minute to get into Dylan and Derrick's energies, but once I did it was smooth sailing. Well, other than the giggling, kicking my feet, and squealing at all the best moments. A few other reviewers have already mentioned the part that I just didn't vibe with at all, but really this was super cute, mostly believable, and all around cozy read.

I almost gave up on this book multiple times. It was so long. The endless family drama got very painful. And I was forced to read what was trying to be a cutesy scene about nice cops?

In any event, I did finally make it through the inevitable 3rd act breakup (miscommunication levels were very high) to finish the book. I'm frustrated because there is actually a good book in here somewhere but it was bogged down by too much drama. For the record, pls give me smoldering enemies-to-lovers gays doing chaotic home improvement and make it fun and I would be so happy!

2.5 stars rounded up because I did like the first one in this series and I will obviously come back for what better be maximal chaos ginger chaos for Joni x Felicity.

Thank you to Netgalley and St. Martins press for a free ARC in exchange for an honest review

FALL FOR HIM is Andie Burke's sophomore rom-com and while I slightly adore Olive & Stella from FLY WITH ME a bit more (simply because I identified a LOT with Stella) - I also fell (heh) hard for Derek and Dylan. Even if it did take me a second to get their D names straight!!

This book starts with Dylan literally falling through the floor onto Derek’s unwelcoming bed, and even though this scenario is a LITTLE TRIGGERING FOR ME (lmao) it starts things off with a bang and their slight enemies-to-lovers banter and sexual tension doesn’t let off steam for the rest of the book. There’s so much forced proximity and references to early aughts rom-coms…this was basically a book tailor-made for me.

Like with FLY WITH ME, this book also delves into more serious topics, such as the death of a loved one, living with severe ADHD, the traumas of home disasters and violence against nurses, debt, and dealing with HOA Karens (the scariest one). All are handled with expertise and care, and make this book more than your typical fluffy romance. But the fluff and steam are still there, trust me!!

Run to buy or borrow a copy of FALL FOR HIM. Just don't trip and fall on your way there!!

Super cute BL rom-com of a book with AMAZING mental health representation. Giving this a 4 out of 5. Thank you NetGalley for the ARC.

I admittedly didn't expect the book to start at 90mph when I opened it, but that's precisely what it did. After literally "falling" on him, neighbors Dylan and Derek are forced to come together (forced proximity you could say) to fix a disastrous housing situation. As characters, both have some really intriguing characteristics that I appreciate, but at times their judgy attitudes and the miscommunications felt a bit over the top. Also Gus is the best boy <3

Also... I spent more time trying to remember which character was which because their names are so similar.

What really kept me reading was the author's portrayal of ADHD and the trauma that comes with it for someone undiagnosed. The story also has a focus on grief in different forms (death, estrangement, etc) which was really beautiful to read and see how the characters processed it.

Overall cute and super punny read!

I was unfortunately somewhat bored throughout this book. the first 50% was okay, but I found myself really pushing to get through it. there was a ton of miscommunication & that was a hard thing for me to get by.

I did genuinely start to enjoy once the characters finally kind of got together, the banter was pretty good between the main characters & I could definitely feel the chemistry as well.

the representation of ADHD & grief in this novel was what had me rating it 3 stars, it was very well depicted & written & I appreciated the author for broaching the subject so well & thoroughly as someone who has had ADHD for their entirely lives.

however the first 50% & the miscommunication really knocked down my rating for this book.

Super cute idea, but I had the hardest time getting into the story. I think I just didn’t like any characters in this book. The was a lot of miscommunications prior to it and it made both MMCs very judgy in the beginning. The neighbour was also a super weird choice to me. I didn’t understand why she had to be so nosy. The trespassing and calling the cops because she heard a noise was frankly too much. I would have liked a more realistic situation and not a caricature of a person. The cop scene was also an… interesting (?) moment.

I did like the ADHD and mental issues rep in the book. It felt a bit heavy to be in Dylan’s head at times, but it did feel real. Derek’s grief was also very well done, but I think I might have been missing some of his backstory having not read the first book by Andie Burke. Maybe it would have been a better book had I read it before.

Derek and Dylan’s relationship went from zero to a hundred. I couldn’t understand why they suddenly liked each other so much, or even why they didn’t before. I was often confused as to who was doing what since both names were too similar to me. All that for a dick joke really.

Overall, I had high hopes for Fall for Him, but it kinda missed the mark. 2.5 rounded to 3

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

A charming and engaging read that blends humor, romance, and emotional depth. The forced proximity trope was executed cleverly, forcing Derek and Dylan to face their feelings for each other. A delightful read that will leave you smiling.
Many thanks to St. Martin’s Press and to Netgalley for providing me with a galley in exchange for my honest opinion.

Fall For Him is a good follow-up to Fly With Me! In this one, we get to dive into Derek Chang's life, who was Olive's nurse bestie in Fly With Me. One day, Derek wakes up to a man crashing through his apartment ceiling onto him, and it turns out it's a guy that Derek has a tiny grudge against. Dylan, the faller-through-the-ceiling, just wants to clean up this mess and rebuild the apartments so he can get out of there.

I really appreciated the ADHD rep and the scenes featuring grief. Life is tricky, and I thought the non-romance parts were maybe even more interesting than the romance bits. The romance and the real-life seem to be balanced pretty evenly.

I did have a hard time remember who was who between Derek and Dylan. I think it took longer for me to settle into this book than the last one, but I'm glad I read it!

Thanks to Netgalley and St Martin's Griffin for the e-ARC.

This was a nice romance where enemies became lovers in forced proximity. It was mostly a light read with a contraband dog and a nosy HOA lady taking up a lot of the sub-plot space, but it also touched on serious topics like mental health and the death of a friend.

The two things that are keeping from being five stars for me are that the main characters names are very similar. It took me too long to figure out who was Derek and who was Dylan. This made the beginning of the book pretty difficult to navigate. Secondly, and this one is pretty personal, it is set in a city I am very familiar with, but the location very rarely came into play. I'd rather it be set ambiguously than kind of set in a place I know.

Andie Burke writes such lovely books full of queer joy and slice-of-life humor and heart. I especially love Gus the illicit dog.

Thank you to SMP Romance for the advanced reader copy and to Macmillan Audio for the complimentary audiobook. These opinions are my own.

How I enjoyed that this book began with a literal fall! And a poorly timed but hilarious "It's raining men" joke. But all the problems with the apartments also made me a little more anxious looking around my own space. Dylan lives above Derek, and his ceiling collapses right onto Derek's bed. From there, the two are forced into proximity, as Dylan tries to fix the damage.

Derek is an ER nurse, and wow, I just have to give so many thanks to nurses and other health care providers in hospitals. I've spent a lot of time in hospitals in the last year, and this book was a beautiful tribute and reminder of just how amazing the caregivers there are.

The book explores many themes around toxic masculinity and bullying. They were presented well, but I still found them quite challenging to read. I had to put the book down and wash dishes for a bit at the most difficult scene. So take care of yourselves. I really appreciated the ADHD representation.

4.5 stars rounded up

Dylan Gallagher floor collapsed landing him in Derek Changs apartment beneath. Dylan and Derek’s relation was not on the best terms. I had a hard time keeping track of who’s POV was telling the story.

Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Fall for him starts with a fun and dramatic start! It was fun being able to get inside both of our main character's heads as they dealt with the issues in their life. They had such a rocky start, and misunderstandings would easily lead them to argue or snap at each other. However, I enjoy that rockiness over an insta-love story any day, we see them take accountability for their actions and question why they would react the way they did to things. Their relationship is so sweet and you root for them throughout the book!

One note is that I wish the author didn't make the two lead's names so similar, it felt like Dylan and Derek would constantly just get switched within my head as their names were continually right next to each other.

This is a super cute romance with characters you can't help but root for. I was 100% on board when Dylan fell through Derek's roof onto his bed and promptly made an "it's raining men" joke.

Dylan is super sweet and relatable and puts up with a lot from his family who are generally well-meaning but baffled when it comes to him, causing all sorts of misunderstandings and headaches for Dylan. Which perhaps makes sense when you put a nerdy gay guy in with a family of beefy very straight jocks. His sisters though are all right.

Derek is pushing down so much pain and grief and just trying to hold it all together as an ER nurse and Dylan - and most definitely not a relationship requiring actual emotions - is nowhere in his plans. His friends are great and I look forward to reading Olive's book next.

They are forced into proximity while Dylan renovates Derek's apartment and end up realizing that the other isn't as bad as they at first thought.

Plus all the shenanigans with Olive's dog and the HOA Karen who is determined to catch them doing something wrong.

The audiobook was excellent and the narrators did a great job giving all the characters easily recognizeable voices, as well as just generally bringing the story to life. It was a wonderful listening experience.

*Thanks to St. Martin's Griffin and Macmillan Audio for providing an early copy for review.

I absolutely loved Andie Burke's first novel, Fly with Me. I was thrilled to receive an ARC of Fall for Him and it didn't disappoint.. Both of the main characters (Dylan and Dereck) are charming and fun to read about. Their romance was lovely from beginning to end. I thought the author handled tough topics (grief, mental health and complicated family dynamics) with both sensitivity. I look forward to seeing who the next book will be about (the doctor, the sister)? My only issue was due to me...I initially had difficulty remembering who was who as both main character's names start with D...as I wrote, it is a me issue!