I was so excited to read this book. Fallon Ballard is magic. At just under 200 pages I felt this story was more than enough to get to know the characters and root for their happy ending. What better than two romance authors finding themselves in several romance tropes. A little snowed in forced proximity and some long ago miscommunications get cleared up. Proving that happy endings are the best way to end a book. Thank you to NetGalley for this free advanced copy . I am leaving this review voluntarily

The perfect book for the holidays!

Jess and Nick dated for three years before Nick lands a major book deal then dumps Jess soon after Christmas.

It’s five years later and Nick is best-selling romance author whose stories never end with a happily ever after. Jess is an author, writing for the same publishing company as Nick, and works at a nearby coffee shop to make ends meet.

When the publishing company wants to present Nick with an award at the annual holiday ball, Jess is asked to give it to him.

Stuck in the same hotel for the holiday ball Jess discovers a room was never secured for her. And with a massive snow storm heading in, there are no available rooms. Nick overhears this and tells Jess he can stay with her.

Snowed in and forced proximity brings the two together. Will they find their happily ever after once and for all or will the two bury each other?

This one is available now and I definitely recommend checking it out!

I loved this book! It had all my favorite things: second chance trope, strong characters and a believable third act break. The third act breakup made so much sense to me and I loved the grand gesture. No complaints!

Jess and Nick (loved the New Girl nod!) were once-upon-a-time critique partners turned life partners. A break up and five years later, Jess is inconvenienced when their shared publisher asks her to present an award to Nick for his not-romance romance books success. The lack of an HEA is the least of her personal problems with him. But it's a solid move for her career and she finds herself at the remote hotel during a significant snowstorm trapped with the one who got away.
That ending though! Oh, my heart. It sparkles. It's just absolutely sweet and swoony. It's the grand gesture of all gestures. I don't think I'll ever forget it. Falon is just so good at pulling those loose threads in to one neat and pretty bow. Her writing style gets me every single time. I thoroughly enjoyed the setting, the sort of friends to lovers to rivals to second chance romance, and the look into writing and publishing through this lense.
Thank you to Putnam and Netgalley for the advanced copy. All thoughts are my own.

Jessica and her ex Nick are both writers- one successful and one struggling. When their relationship ended suddenly, Jessica was heartbroken. Years later, they find themselves together at a writing event where they become trapped thanks to a pre-Christmas snowstorm. One room, one bed, similar ideas for a new book…what could go wrong? Or maybe this is where things are made, right? You can’t help but love that one-bed troupe! This one is a little steamy FYI! Thank you NetGalley and G.P. Putnam's Sons for the ARC. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

A second chance holiday-themed romance featuring two romance authors, forced proximity, & only one bed. All I Want Is You is a light, fun read that’s sure to get you in the Christmas mood! I really enjoy Falon Ballard’s writing style- it has a nice flow which makes it easy to get sucked into her stories. The chemistry was evident between Jess and Nick, and I enjoyed the cozy inn vibes. This was not groundbreaking but I really enjoyed it, and I would recommend it to anyone looking for 2024 holiday romances. This is definitely one of the better Christmas romances I have read!

Unfortunately this book just wasn’t for me. “All I Want Is You” but I’m 49% in and all I can think is they don’t really want each other at all. I gave up, but I do think others will like it, just isn’t my cup of tea.

I received an advanced copy from NetGalley in exchange for a review and opinions are my own.

This was an excellent second chance romance and I loved how the story about two romance writers was told somewhat through their writing process. I thought both characters had great stories and loved how the tropes they often write about played out on the page was such a fun way to tell this story. I really enjoyed the Christmas vibes and appreciated that they weren't over the top. The spice in this was the perfect balance and overall this was a great read!

I loved the sound of this book and the set up but I did not end up loving how it played out. The characters fell a little flat for me and I didn't love how they finally reconnected, I was underwhelmed by this one!

Thank you to netgalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read and review this book.


This is my favorite book by this author. Such a cute, fun, quick holiday read that many people will love.

All you will need for Christmas is this book. All I Want Is You by Falon Ballard. I'm not always the biggest on second chance romances but I read everything by Falon so I dove right in.

Our two MCs are Jess and Nick, two romance writers who dated five years ago until Nick broke up with Jess right after Christmas. In the present day, they are thrown together in a one bed/shared space trope. They discover that there may still be feelings there.

Nick and Jess are good characters. Kind-hearted and you can see why they were together. Neither is super obnoxious. I wish the book were a little longer so we could get to know them more but Falon Ballard always manages to put it what is needed.

Falon herself calls this book short and sweet and it is. It is an easy, quick read with plenty of steam.

Thank you to NetGalley, Penguin Putnam, and Falon Ballard for the e-ARC of this book. This review is my own opinion.

Want a quick holiday romance with cozy snowed in vibes? With two romance authors and ex-lovers forced to share not only a room but a bed? With snow and peppermint lattes and holiday decorations?

Look no further.

Jess Carrington loves Christmas. Always has. Except that five years ago, the man she was madly in love with broke up with her beneath her beloved twinkle lights. Giving no reason, Jess was left to wonder what went wrong when she’d imagined marriage and babies in their future.

When her publisher asks her to give a speech honoring the Romance Writer of the Year, one Nick Matthews, she desperately wants to say no.

Nick Matthews, the man who broke her heart. Nick Matthews, an imposter in romance circles because he refuses to write a happy ending. Nick Matthews with well defined and a sexy smile.

But agree she must, so Jess packs a killer red dress, some heels, and decides to make a quick appearance then bolt.

The weather has other ideas.

Forced to stay because of a huge snowstorm, both Jess and Nick realize that their hostile, innuendo filled banter has them both writing their best work in months. And so both risk their hearts and flirt with a reconciliation.

But will Jess get her heart broken again or can Nick convince her that he never stopped loving her?

Guys Falon Ballard never disappoints. A cute premise, all our favorite tropes, fast pace plot, and holiday cheer to boot! Don’t miss out on this one!

Thanks to @netgalley for the eARC and @putnam for the physical copy to read and review. This one came out September 24, 2024.

Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for an early copy of this title in exchange for an honest review!

I have read everything that Falon Ballard has written and felt so excited to see a Christmas novel on the new release list for 2024! Not only do I love love, I love Christmas, so what can be better than love at Christmas penned by an author I’ve previously enjoyed, right?

One thing Falon Ballard is unmatched on for me is creating the sweetest male leads. Each of them had such a sweet, sensitive side, with some more mysterious than others. ALL I WANT IS YOU featured Nick, a somewhat grumpy but total romantic author of romance novels. He captured my heart from the beginning with his devotion and admiration of his assistant, Hilary, and his niche role as an unmarried romance author. As more layers were peeled back throughout the story, Nick was hands down the best part of this book. His character had depth, charisma, and as we got further into the story, a vulnerability that a lot of MMC don’t have.

I struggled with Jess. I’m not sure where this one missed the mark for me, can’t quite put my finger on it. I didn’t find her entirely unlikable, necessarily, but I also didn’t see her as someone that Nick would be totally head over heels for. She lacked the depth and range that I typically connect with in stories, and that made the sections from her POV a little unreadable for me.

I know that this next part will be a hot take, as there seems to be a belief in the book community that thinking too much explicit content in a romance book is not a reason to knock off a star in a rating…but I feel it needs to be said. I believe that book reviews are subjective and are based solely on opinions, and I found the amount of sex in this book to be a lot more than what I prefer as a reader. 3 VERY open door scenes in a 272 page book is just..a lot. It was right on the cusp of taking away from the story, as it made it feel that Nick and Jess only cared for each other because of their chemistry in bed.

I enjoyed the way the typical “third at breakup” was approached in this story, the part that I usually dread. While some may say it was centered around miscommunication, I would say that it was centered around Nick’s insecurities, and to me, that felt totally believable and relatable with where the characters were in their lives.

I enjoyed the tropes incorporated into this one, as well - enemies to lovers, second chance romance, snowed in, there’s only one bed - I thought they were all woven together effortlessly. I thought the Christmastime setting was great, too, making it read like a true holiday novel.

Overall, a solid Christmas romance from Falon Ballard, and I will read more from her in the future!

Thank you to NetGalley and Penguin Group Putnam for the eARC.

Falon Ballard can write a holiday romance with the best of them. I really enjoyed this one. I always struggle with the lack of communication trope, but, was able to look past it in this story.

Overview: To gain more exposure within her publishing house, romance writer Jessica Carrington agrees to attend her publisher’s holiday awards ceremony to present the Romance Author of the Year Award. The only hiccup? She will be presenting the award to none other than the more high profile romance writer Nick Matthews, AKA the ex who dumped her right before he successfully published his first book. Due to an epic snowstorm and a missing hotel reservation, Jess is forced to stay in the same hotel room as Nick - will she finally find out why Nick broke her heart 5 years ago?

Thoughts: As a romance reader, I really enjoyed this one, especially with all the references to romance novels between the characters. This is the first book I’ve read by Falon Ballard, who is clearly skilled at writing rom-coms! The build-up between the exes was pitch-perfect - it was clear that these characters were meant to be together (I especially liked the flashbacks!). However, the rationale for why Nick broke up with Jess was pretty pathetic. All I could think was that they wasted 5 years being apart for essentially no good reason! BUT, the super sweet “grand gesture” made up for it (somewhat, kind of). I’ll definitely be checking out Ballard’s other books!!

Take home message: All I Want Is You is a fun Christmas-themed romcom about two romance authors (who also happen to be exes) who are forced to stay together during a snowstorm and figure out why they broke up in the first place. Other features: dual POV, flashbacks, lack of communication, “only one bed,”and several open door scenes.

Thanks to NetGalley and Putnam for this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Christmas is a sort of romance catnip. There's something about combining the most wonderful time of year with romance that makes a perfect match (if the popularity of Hallmark Christmas movies tells us anything).

All I Want Is You is a delightful holiday romance. Jessica is a midlist romance writer. Her books sell, but she still works part-time as a barista. Christmas used to be her favorite time of the year, but ever since her boyfriend Nick dumped her right after the holidays, she's struggled with the holidays. To add insult to injury, Nick is now a wildly successful romance writer, and Jess has been asked to present an award to him at their mutual publisher's h0liday ball. It's the last thing she wants to do, but she agrees because she knows it's a good career move.

Of course, everything goes wrong (or perhaps right by romance standards): the inn loses her reservation, there are no more rooms, and a snowstorm has made travel impossible. Cue the classic romance trope, sharing a hotel room with only one bed.

All I Want Is You is basically everything I want in a contemporary holiday romance: holiday cheer, a second chance story, and a sweet, sexy romance. The forced proximity of being stuck at the inn forces Nick and Jess to deal with their past and maybe think about a future, all while trying to co-write a holiday romance. It hits just write and I highly recommend it to anyone who loves a holiday romance.

All I Want Is You by Falon Ballard Review

I loved Just My Type so I was so excited to read this arc of All I Want Is You! It is the cutest holiday read that made me kick my feet constantly! It felt like a hallmark movie and got me super excited for the holidays.

What I Liked:
•Dual POV
•Grumpy X Sunshine vibes
•Second chance romance
•Slow burn
•Nick and Jessica both being romance writers was so fun

What I Didn’t Like:
•I wish we got to see more of the other characters! Sometimes it felt like they were just there to be there and didn’t have a purpose

thank you netgalley for the e-arc. falon ballard is becoming one of my favorite authors. i thought all i want is you is the winter/holiday version of beach read by emily henry. the enemies to lovers trope was well done and both characters had such good personalities. i might be biased because my name is the same as the FMC and my best friend is a nick

All I Want Is You is a slow burn that immediately got me into the holiday spirit, someone get me a peppermint mocha! It was super easy to read and gave me hallmark vibes spicy version.

Nick and Jess are both romance writers who used to date but Nick breaks up with Jess for some unknown reason on Christmas. After the break up, Nick becomes a best selling author romance author even though his books don't have happy ending while Jess is a struggling low tier author at their publishing house. Fast forward five years and the two finally meet again at an awards show where Jess presents Nick's award for Author of the Year. After locking eyes they come to realize the spark might not be gone, throw in a big snow storm that leaves everyone stranded at the hotel and these two MIGHT have a second chance on love.

Thanks Netgalley for the advanced copy!

I absolutely ate this book right now. It’s so good. I love a spicy holiday read.

Jessica has always wanted her happily ever after and if that has to be in a book, so be it. She thought once upon a time that she would settle down with her ex boyfriend Nick. He was the love of her life and an author.

They are forced into working together and Nick realizes that maybe he needs to make his books have a happy ever after spending time with Jess.

This book was so cute but so spicy as well.

I recommend giving this book a read, especially if you love Fallon Ballard’s books like I do.