4.5 I LOVED THIS BOOK! Fallon Ballard is an auto-read author for me, I’ve truly never been let down by one of her books! I’m normally somewhat weary about Christmas books, but this was the perfect level of festive. I was able to feel the Christmas joy, but also wasn’t annoyed by any of it or feeling weird reading it while it’s ninety degrees out. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this eArc!

I am a huge fan of both Falon Ballard and holiday romances so I was extra excited to read All I Want Is You and it did not disappoint. If you are a fan of second chance romance and you hate miscommunication romance this book is for you.

𝗔𝗹𝗹 𝗜 𝗪𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗬𝗼𝘂 is a fun, quick (less than 300 pgs), second chance romance filled with all the cozy, snowy holiday vibes you want. With the addition of all the amazing banter, spicy scenes, and group text chats that we love in Falon’s books, it’s definitely a holiday read to add to your list! My only complaint is I could have done without one of the reasons they broke up the first time. IYKYK! Thank you to @putnambooks and @netgalley for an advanced copy!

A cute, festive, spicy romance about two exes who happen to be competing romance writers who get snowed in at a cozy inn right before Christmas. Featuring a smattering of tropes like one bed/close proximity, stuck due to weather, potential second chance love, etc., the fact that they’re both romance writers makes it all very tongue in cheek.

I wish there was a little more plot and a little more of a challenge for them to maneuver, and a little less of the instant physical response to the other person at every interaction, but overall it’s a great escape for the holiday season.

Thanks to NetGalley, the author, and the publisher for an ARC in exchange for my honest opinion.

4.25 Stars!

Thank you Net Galley and Penguin Group Putnam for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.

I love a second chance romantic comedy! This book had me laughing with hearts in my eyes the whole time I was reading.

Jess and Nick (love that people call out New Girl when they hear the names, because that was my first thought) broke up 5 years ago after dating for 3 years. The whole time they were together, they were both convinced that this was their happily ever after. But then, after signing their book deals, he broke up with her, and she's hated him ever since. Now, they're stuck in a hotel together, she doesn't have a room, and his room only has one bed.

I felt like they were breaking the fourth wall by mentioning the tropes they were experiencing, as they were happening, and I loved that! Also, I loved the depiction of the romance writers community, and that an author who refuses to write an HEA is ostracized (as he should be).

The romantic gesture at the end and the epilogue were swoony! This was a good, quick read and I recommend it for anybody who loves second chance romances, with dual POV and a healthy dose of forced proximity.

This is all the best wintery tropes in all the best of ways following two authors, one struggling, one accomplished. They dated and worked together until he got his first big book deal and his career skyrocketed, and she got her book deal and life stayed relatively status quo. When she's asked to present him with an award that ends up being in the middle of a snowstorm that snows them in for days, their history, their present, and their current deadlines catch up with them.

Set with the narration of present day and flashback chapters to their previous Christmases, this is one of my favorites from Ballard yet.

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What happens when one is asked by one’s publisher to present an award to a rival romance writer who also happens to be the man who broke your heart? Novelist by passion, barista by necessity Jess has been presented with just that task. It’s not bad enough he’s her ex, but he’s enjoyed wild success even though he’s never written a happy ending. Meanwhile Jess’s conventional romances are stuck mid list as her publishing house allots the lion’s share of their promotional resources to her former love.

Dealing with writers block while receiving an award from his publishing house, Nick is horrified and gratified in equal measure that the one who got away will be presenting his award. When his agent and his editor decide Nick and Jess should write a romance together, Nick is all too eager to see Jess again, and even if she wants nothing to do with him in any capacity except professionally, he’s game.

When a storm strands them and forces them to share a room with only one bed and a very inadequate chair, will they rip each other’s clothes off? Or rip each other’s heads off?

This was an incredibly satisfying read. I loved it from start to finish, and I didn’t want it to end.

I was fortunate to have received an advance reader copy from the author and NetGalley, and I’m pleased to share my honest review.

This was a really cute quick read that got me in the holiday spirit. It's like a Hallmark movie in a book.

I really loved the tension and banter between Nick and Jessica and any story with a snowed in one bed scenario is always great. Don't let the cute cover fool you, there's spice in here too.

The thing I didn't love too much about the story was Nick's reason for the break up and then in the end when Jessica was like hmm I can see how you may have been right about that. I felt like that wasn't really character growth and didn't coincide much with how I perceived Jess during the rest of the book. It wasn't bad but it didn't feel right.

With all that being said, I still very much enjoyed the book and would recommend it as a holiday read. I am curious to check out more of Falon Ballard's books now.

Thank you so much to Netgalley, Fallon Ballard and Penguin Group Putnam | G.P. Putnam's Sons for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Another win for me with Falon Ballard's new book. As with all of her other books, I found the characters relatable and liked their story. Though a little off season, a great holiday read.

What a delight! I loved this quick holiday second chance romance. The reason they broke up felt believable to me and I enjoyed learning more about the behind the scenes of the publishing industry. If you've like Falon Ballard books in the past, this one is a no brainer and who can say no to some extra holiday spirit.

Thank you NetGalley and the publishers for the opportunity to review this title. Another holiday romance, another "just one bed"? Sign me up.

Thank you to NetGalley and PENGUIN GROUP Putnam for providing me with an eARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Falon Ballard’s All I Want Is You is a charming holiday romance about two exes, Jess and Nick, who find themselves snowed in at a cozy inn just before Christmas. Both are romance writers—Jess loves happy endings, while Nick has made a career out of writing the opposite. Forced to share a room, their lingering feelings resurface, leading to a sweet second chance at love.

This book is a quick, enjoyable read, perfect for fans of festive, feel-good stories. With witty banter, undeniable chemistry, and a cozy holiday setting, it’s a delightful escape that leaves you warm and fuzzy inside. If you love second chances and holiday romance, this one’s for you.

3.5 stars rounded up

Jessica Carrington is a romance author whose career never quite took off. To add insult to injury, her ex-boyfriend Nick Matthews is also a romance writer with the same publisher - despite his books' lack of happy endings - and has had tremendous success ever since dumping Jess five years ago. When her publisher asks her to present Nick with an award at their annual holiday party, she wants to say no but knows it will be good move for her career to agree. When a winter storm traps everyone at the upstate New York inn the party is held at, Jess ends up having to room with Nick after a mishap with her reservation. Their chemistry doesn't seem to have dissipated in the intervening and as they spend more time together, they begin to wonder if their own second chance is right in front of them.

I enjoyed this book - it was a super quick read at less than 300 pages - and a great Hallmark-style holiday romance. I didn't have the same deep five-star feeling that I have with Ballard's past books, but I still liked it a lot. I'm a sucker for a he-falls-first story line and even though Nick was the one to break up with Jess previously, he was still harboring feelings and was such a simp for her! I didn't love the reason for their initial breakup but I felt like it was at least understandable. I do wish this book was a little bit longer and fleshed out, but overall, a fun holiday romance!

Such a cute love story and great for the holidays. Love the dialogue between the two.

Not a fan of the 5 pages of reviews before the book even starts. We don't need hand picked reviews before reading a book, we need the synopsis on the back of the book.

This was a really sweet and fun holiday romance, perfect for fans of second chance and Hallmark movies. Jess and Nick are the typical grumpy x sunshine trope, but specifically related to Christmas. She absolutely loves it, and he really doesn't want anything to do with holiday cheer. The reason for the breakup was very believable and it didn't seem farfetched that these two would find a way back together once stuck in a snowed in hotel.

I flew through this one and it was lots of fun.

Thank you to Putnam and NetGalley for an eARC in exchange for an honest review.

I am not typically a fan of Christmas/holiday romances, but this book may have converted me. It was just so cute. The characters were fun. I loved the second chance romance. Loved that the main characters were romance authors - and that the book revolved around books and writing. The love story was adorable. The location was cute. It was most definitely a “hallmark movie” kind of book. I enjoyed the banter. I enjoyed the history and growth between the characters. The chemistry was felt from the first chapter. Just an overall cute and fun quick read.

Thank you NetGalley for my advanced reader copy

RELEASES SEPTEMBER 24!!!! Thank you to @netgalley and @putnambooks for my advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.

✨ Synopsis: Two exes are forced to share a room at an inn during Christmas time.

I’m quickly becoming a big fan of Falon Ballard. I’ve read three of her stories and enjoyed all of them. This one was so sweet and fluffy and I loved it! Jess was a perfect FMC who I just fell in love with. She had such a cute personality. Nick was kind of an a-hole, but I still kinda liked him. 😂 Not sure what that says about me. They had undeniable chemistry through the whole story. I also liked that this was short and sweet. It was only 250 pages and I read it in one sitting (with three kids!).

One thing that knocked it down a star for me was the whole reason they broke up off page before the story started. The whole thing could’ve been avoided.

I would definitely add this to your holiday tbr pile!

Read this if you:
🎅🏼 enjoy short and sweet Christmas stories
🎅🏼 dislike third act breakups (there isn’t one!)
🎅🏼 absolutely overflow with holiday spirit every year!

Fast short read about two exes that come together once again when Jessica needs to present an award to Nick. Loved the second chance romance but I felt something was lacking. Maybe it was too fast paced during the end and I felt there was no real resolution. Overall, it was cute

I typically find holiday books a bit hit-or-miss, but this one was an absolute delight. I devoured it in a single day! As a fan of second chance romance, I was thrilled by how well this story executed the theme. The fun banter and undeniable chemistry between the characters made for a captivating read. I was invested in their journey from start to finish. I highly recommend this book—it’s a heartwarming gem that you won’t want to miss!

Well, I binged it in one sitting! I’m decidedly NOT a Christmas in July, or even October, girlie, but this endearing and hopeful story brought all the holiday vibes, even reading it in September! I think it is intended to be full length, but it was on the shorter side, which made it all the more fun for a quick weekend read. The pacing is excellent, and the depth woven into their second chance was right on target. I CANNOT get enough of the writers on writing microtrope, I highly recommend it for this alone!