This book was really cute, I loved the forced proximity even with a lackluster miscommunication trope. It was all very sweet and cinnamon roll-y

Tropes: dual pov, childhood crush, forced proximity, fake dating, miscommunication, slow burn, grumpy/sunshine, workplace romance… kind of?

Content: kisses only, no language, childhood parental neglect

This was my 2ndtime reading this book but my first time listening to the audiobook! It was such a great production and the narrators were perfect for the characters! Great production!

I. am. obsessed! With the Appies. With Logan. With Logan AND Parker.

Just Don't Fall by Emma St. Clair was narrated by Emily Ellet & Jay Myers and they did a phenomenal job. I loved them. Emily did an amazing job at conveying Parker's emotions. There were moments when I almost forgot I was listening to a book and not watching a movie. It was so good.

And the story was just ... the best. Definitely recommend giving this one a listen to over and over. You won't be sad about it!

Thank you so much to NetGalley and Emma St. Clair for this ALC. It was a pleasure to listen.

Emma St. Clair’s Just Don't Fall is a charming and heartfelt romantic comedy that explores the ups and downs of love in unexpected places. The story follows a relatable protagonist who finds herself at a crossroads, navigating the challenges of relationships, personal aspirations, and the complexities of family dynamics.

St. Clair's writing is infused with warmth and humor, creating a delightful atmosphere that draws readers in from the start. The characters are well-developed and endearing, each with their own quirks and motivations that make them feel genuine and relatable. The chemistry between the leads is palpable, and their journey toward self-discovery and love is both entertaining and heartwarming.

The pacing of the narrative is well-balanced, with a mix of laugh-out-loud moments and poignant reflections. Themes of resilience, friendship, and the importance of following one’s heart resonate throughout the story, making it not just a romance but a celebration of personal growth.

Overall, Just Don't Fall is a delightful read that will leave readers smiling. It’s perfect for fans of lighthearted romances that explore the intricacies of love and life.

Thanks to @netgalley @victoryeditingngc and @kikimojo for the #gifted copy of this audiobook.

“Did you wear my jersey?” I ask. I can’t not ask. And yeah, maybe it makes me a brute or an egomaniac or whatever. But I have to know. Parker’s smile is soft. “Of course. I’ve only ever worn your jersey, Logan.”

Summary: After a devastating injury, Logan Barnes is back in his hometown playing for the minor league hockey team, the Appies. He is less than thrilled with this turn of events. Parker, Logan's best friend's sister, happens to be the social media manager for the Appies, and responsible for putting them on the map. She had an unrequited crush on him when they were younger, but Logan left for the NHL and never looked back. Even though Parker has sworn off her crush on Logan, he becomes her accidental fake boyfriend. Will things grow more serious between them while they fake it?

Thoughts: Ahhh I always love a brother's best friend romance, and this one was simply amazing!! I loved the banter between Parker and Logan especially with history between them. Throw in fake dating with a hockey player and I was sold. It was so nice to see Logan opening up to Parker about how things were left when Logan went away. I also loved that Logan cheered Parker on in her own endeavors and though all the social media was not his thing, he made sure to give it his all. This was such a wonderful way to kick off the Appies series, but could honestly be read as a standalone as well.

Narrators Emily Ellet and Jay Myers did a great job bringing Logan and Parker to life. I was so enthralled with their performance that I never really wanted to stop listening to this one.

Read if you like:
💗Brother's Best Friend
🏒Hockey Romance
😊Closed Door, Swoony Kisses

I recieved this as an ALC and I have to say it felt ooo good to be back in Harvest Hollow and with the appies! I read the Sweater Weather series last Fall and it was my favorite series of the year! It was also the first series that introduced me to multi author series. Parker and Logan have my whole heart. First off, it's a hockey series which is a huge love of mine, brothers best friend and never been kissed! It's totally swoony and the naraters we're absolutely perfect.

This was my first book by Emma St. Clair and I loved it, If you’re looking for a clean romance, this is for you. Great read!

Super cute romance, the characters chemistry was on point, but I do have to admit I’m not a fan of miscommunication trope, or where she keeps having thought that he doesn’t like her. The narrator dos a great job bring the character to life in the story

Just Don’t Fall is the sweetest hockey romance with all of the small town Fall vibes! There was tension 🔥, swoon worthy moments, and excellent banter. I loved listening to this one (free with Spotify Premium!) and thought the narrators did an excellent job bringing the characters to life.

✨things to love✨
Small town
Hockey romance
Brother’s ex best friend
Workplace romance
Grumpy x sunshine
Fake dating
Closed door romance with 🔥 chemistry

This was such a fun fall read. Just Don't Fall is a sweet fake dating, brother's best friend, childhood crush, small town hockey romance. This was such a nice change of pace with it being closed door, giving it all the fall hallmark vibes! Logan and Parker we're such a sweet couple and I can't wait to read more of Emma St. Clair's work!

This story is cute. I love how well Logan & Parker knew each other and their nicknames for eachother. It is refreshing to have a 25 year old character who hasn't had their first kiss yet. It was funny too which is nice. I feel like more scenes with Parker's brother Brandon was needed though. I love the friendship between the main characters and the hockey players it was lovely. I would have also liked a few more scenes about the game and a little more back story for the characters.

Thank you to Netgalley & Victory Editing for giving me the opportunity to listen to this audiobook in exchange for my opinions on it.

Parker and Logan are childhood best friends, Logan ends up leaving without saying goodbye but Parker and her brother have no idea why.
When Logan gets called down from the NHL to play for the Appies Parker finds herself needed a “date” to please her father and stop him from setting her up with other guys. She then finds herself swooning over Logan but what will happen if he goes back to the pros and what if Logan doesn’t feel the same way? Thank you NetGalley for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for my honest feedback!

This book just wasn't for me. I had a hard time connecting to the main female character. The narrator was ok.

Sweet hockey romcom- Parker had a long time crush on her older brothers ex-best friend. When he comes back into her life years later she realizes that her love is not so much a thing of the past. I really enjoyed this one. Can’t wait to read the rest of the Appies!

“This man has my heart. It’s his. I think it always has been. And there is nothing more dangerous than that.”

Parker Douglas has had a crush on Logan Barnes, her older brother’s best friend, for as long as she can remember. 10 years ago he left without saying goodbye and with him she took her broken heart.

He continued on to play in the NHL and now their paths crossed again with him being back in Harvest Hollow, their hometown. Having some issues in the NHL he got sent down to play for the Appies, Harvest Hollow’s minor league hockey team.

And due to unforeseen circumstances they find themselves having to pretend to be in a relationship. Parker struggles to not get her feelings involved but how do you stop yourself when it’s all you’ve ever dreamt of? Logan is swoony AF and seems too good to be true. Lines get blurred but she’s scared because this is all temporary, Logan is going to leave again. And now that she’s seen how it could be, she doesn’t think her heart would recover a second time.

Who would’ve thought that grumpy Logan Barnes has a sweet and romantic side? And Parker was just the sweetest and the cutest. The way she knows what she wants and can get the these big hockey players to do almost anything she wants in their social media videos was awesome.

And the Appie’s players were just so fun. Love how protective they are of Parker.

A cute fake dating, older brother’s bestfriend/ex bestfriend romance with some light steamy ( but no spice) teaching moments. Lots and lots of swoony moments that I enjoyed A LOT!

Emily did such a great bringing Parker to life!! And Jay as Logan was awesome.

This was my first hockey romance and I LOVED it. I listed to the audio book version and it was so fun with the two different narrators. I’m always a fan of the fake dating trope but loved the past friendship and depth to their relationship before the fake dating.

Logan is a professional hockey player who sustains an injury and now has to play for a minor league team(the appies) in his home town. The social media manager for the Appies is his ex best friends sister who always had a crush on Logan. They haven’t seen each other since he abruptly left without a goodbye at 18.

Read if you like
✨brothers best friend
✨hockey romance
✨ fake dating
✨forced proximity
✨ Dual POV

I was super excited to receive this audiobook. It served as a re-read and I absolutely loved it. Emma has such a great way at writing her novels, I absolutely love them!

Just Don't Fall in audio is so good!
Logan returns to his hometown and reconnects with Parker, his best friend’s sister and the team's social media manager. When Parker lies about Logan being her date to a gala, pretend feelings turn real, leading to her first-ever kiss.

This closed-door romance is full of heartwarming moments. Logan is a sweetheart, and Parker is a ray of sunshine. Their chemistry is undeniable and swoony. Though the ending felt a bit rushed, the overall story was amazing. If you love brother’s best friend and fake dating tropes, you’ll adore this sweet, funny romcom!

Thank you to Emma and Netgalley for the ALC of this book in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own!

Absolutely adored this story. Emma St Clair always makes me laugh out loud, without fail. This was my first audiobook of hers and now I will need them all on audio going forward. Such a great narration and cast selection. The story was told with perfection.

“Sweet romance" ie. Low to no heat
Brothers ex-bestie
Childhood crush
Hockey
Workplace
Fake dating
Never been kissed (FMC’s 25…)

I’ve seen other reviews that critique the low heat. I don’t think this was an issue at all. The kissing situation was explained well and woven into the plot. Also considering this is a low-no heat book it didn't bother me in the slightest. Overall this book was enjoyable, and kept my attention. It wasn’t quite to my tastes but it was nice.

The narration was nice. This was the second book I’ve listened to narrated by Emily Ellet who is fantastic and the first by Jay Myers who was great.