I loved this sweet queer romance, with all the family drama, and once again fell in love with the stories that author Andie Burke writes, after loving Fly With Me.

The audio was great, and I would definitely recommend for a fun escape read.

*many thanks to St Martin’s Press, (now HEA Romance), Macmillan audio and Netgalley for the gifted copy for review

Thank you to @smpromance (st.martin's griffin) and @macmillan.audio for the gifted copies!
I finally got around to reading Fall For Him by Andie Burke (I know, I know. I'm way late, and trust me, I regret waiting. This book was everything.
Dylan & Derek were such excellent characters. I loved their character arcs and especially related to Dylan's struggle with ADHD. Derek's family and story of grief resonated with me too. As usual, these characters and their stories were amazing and the romance was
The banter between Derek and Dylan "Gallagher", oh my gosh. Their chemistry and their relationship had me hooked.
Is it silly to say they were so cute together when I didn't actually see them? Because they were adorable.
I was a big fan of Andie Burke's first book, Fly With Me (Fall For Him is an interconnected standalone to this book) and I adored Fall For Him!

I can never get enough queer books. I need more and more. This book was fantastic. I loved it from start to finish. The representation is great and the chemistry between the main characters is electric. I never wanted to stop reading. Give me 500 more pages please.

The last thing Derek Chang expects to happen is having his neighbor Dylan Gallagher fall through the ceiling into his bed while he’s sleeping. But that’s exactly what happens after a flood in Dylan’s apartment. They each have their own reasons for wanting to keep the damages quiet, and they agree that Derek will stay with Dylan temporarily while Dylan fixes all the damage. It’s not ideal, as they haven’t gotten along since becoming neighbors. The more time they spend together, the more they’re forced to actually interact and get to know each other…and it turns out they might not be as bad of a match as they assumed.

This was the perfect mix of friend and family drama and romance. I was invested not only in Derek and Dylan as a couple, but also as individual characters. They both overcame hardships as young adults and are still coming into their own at the beginning of the story, and it’s fun to see them figure things out along the way. I enjoyed the narration of this audiobook. The only minor issue I had was that I kept getting Derek and Dylan confused at first since their names both start with D - lol just a minor inconvenience haha.

Cute and entertaining. A recommended purchase for collections where queer contemporary romance is popular.

I heard great things about this book before I even started it and it lived up to the hype! I was sucked in from the beginning, this book starts off strong and just keeps going off of that momentum. The relationship between the two MMCs felt real and authentic, they felt well developed and continued to grow as the story continued.
I really felt the chemistry between our love interests as well. It was clear that there was *something* there. Their emotional connection helped in developing the chemistry. I will definitely read any of this author's books in the future because it was just so cute. Overall really enjoyed reading this book!

I really enjoyed Burke's first novel, Fly With Me, which is saying a lot considering I normally really don't like romance novels unless they are done well. However, since I gave the debut novel 4 stars, I figured I'd request this book and give it a shot since I apparently really liked Burke's writing, right? Wrong.

Both of these characters annoyed me so much (Dylan less so than Derek, but still both of them). No one listens to each other, and Derek is just super mean most of the time, so I don't know why so many people like him.

Speaking of the two main characters, I hate when both have names that start with the same letter. I realize that this happens in real life all the time, and it's normally not an issue, but when reading/listening to a book where you don't know the characters, it makes it SUPER confusing. I had a tough time remembering who was who, even with them going by last names on occasion.

While I had issues with a lot of the book, one other thing I want to bring up is that I'm tired of having sisters/best friends that are red-headed, curvy, loud, bisexual, and a bit bullheaded. I'm assuming she's going to be the next main character (or at least I'd hope so?), but it feels like EVERY side character is written the same way anymore. I want my loud, redheaded bisexual to be the main character without them having to be introduced on the side every time!!! That's just a me issue though, carry on.

Overall, skip this one if you don't like people intentionally keeping things from each other and then being shocked when it bites them in the butt.

When a flood in Dylan’s apartment leads him to literally fall through the ceiling and into Derek’s bed, they each have their own reasons for not wanting to go to the landlord. They agree that Dylan will do the repairs himself, and crash on Derek’s couch until he can move back into his apartment. Although the two are complete opposites, sparks fly as they live together.
While their meet cute was bananas, Dylan and Derek felt like deep, complex, real people, and their development both as individuals and as a couple is what makes this story special. While there was some miscommunication, there was also a lot of honesty between the characters about everything from ADHD, grief, and complex family relationships. While there are some very heavy moments dealing with bullying and toxic masculinity, there was also top tier banter leading to some lighter moments.
The audiobook narrated by Kyle Omori and Liam DiCosimo was fantastic! The dual narration helped keep the two characters apart and the narrators did a great job bringing them to life.
Thank you to SMP Romance, Macmillan Audio, and NetGalley for the advance copies.

the two leads were well written and funny but so freaking anoying, like get yoruselves together, but I also love the side characters.

Fall for Him was an audio I was looking forward to listening to having loved Andie Burke's debut (Fly With Me). However; I had to switch to the e=book format of this read at the 9% mark as I was confused/ unable to follow the storyline as both male main characters had the same letter for their first name and the audiobook narrators sounded the too similar in my mind.

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily. Thank you, to NetGalley and the publisher, Macmillan Audio for the opportunity to read this book as an audiobook!

Blurb from Goodreads: “In Fall for Him by Andie Burke, seven-hundred-fifty square feet isn’t enough for the home-renovation-fueled hatred and the building sexual tension.”

This book was just kind of “meh” for me. It did have redeeming qualities, though, that kept the star rating higher despite not liking it as much as I had hoped. I love forced proximity, and that was done well here. The audio was great as well. I also loved the ADHD representation, as we could use more of it in print media.

The banter between Derek & Dylan was fun and I loved the Grey’s Anatomy references. The romantic journey of the book was great; however, the more emotional aspects, I just did not love the way they were written into the book.

Andie Burke’s Fall for Him is a swoon-worthy romance brimming with heart and humor. With charming characters, sizzling chemistry, and just the right amount of angst, Burke crafts a story that’s as emotional as it is uplifting. This heartfelt tale of love and vulnerability will leave readers smiling long after the last page.

A must-read for fans of tender, slow-burn romances.

*Thank you Macmillan for the audiobook copy!*

Fall for Him was such a cute story about two unlikely men coming together when one falls through the ceiling of the other's apartment. Derrick and Dylan both have their own problems, and adding a broken ceiling and floor just add to the chaos. I really liked how the story laid out the surface problem, the broken floor/ceiling in each of their apartments, and tied in the deeper, existential problems that were on different ends of a spectrum. I won't get into what those were as I feel that might be a bit spoilery.

The side characters held their own weight, and it felt like they were important people to the story. I loved the banter between Derrick and Dylan and each with their friends and family. I also like the dual POV and how we learned new things about each of the characters from the other's perspective. The plot felt planned out and purposeful and took place in a believable time frame.

Would definitely recommend this one if you enjoy rom-coms that are LGBTQ+ and absolutely adorable.

After Dylan falls through his hot neighbour Derek's ceiling due to a flood, the two must become roommates as the apartment is fixed.

I read Fly With Me early this year, and absolutely LOVED it. I had no idea that this was an interconnected novel, so I loved the nods to that story. I think that Andie Burke's writing is so easy to read, and strangely addictive. You can't help but fall in love with every one of her characters, and ultimately root for the romance. I thought the banter was so fun, and I loved how these characters started interacting with one another. It was nice seeing them grow into friends and then eventually something more. The depiction of grief, anxiety and ADHD was so well done. I also thought the topic of medication was well done too.

There's also a dog, that is a big loveable goof, so of course I loved it.

Andie Burke does it again! I loved the continuation of this story from Fly with Me and felt that the same charm that made me love the first book carried through this one. I love both Derek and Dylan and loved being able to see Derek being able to unpack his own grief. I will always pick up a book by Andie Burke and know that I am going to love it.

Andie Burke is a such great LGBTQIA+ writer! Whenever I am looking for something within that genre, I always look for her! This was a great MM romance with dislike to lovers! Had some great comedic moments, but also some heavier topics.

I wanted to like this a lot more than I actually did. I really enjoyed this author’s first book, but this was a miss for me. Unfortunately there were too many characters to keep track of and the main characters names were just too similar. I had a hard time following who was who.

I did enjoy the narrators and I appreciate that there were two different narrators for the main characters.

Sadly I can’t say I recommend this one above others.

Dylan's bad relationship with his neighbor Derek isn't improved when he literally falls through the floor between their units. Their lives get more and more entwined as Dylan helps repair both the damage he caused and the underling plumbing issues in Derek's apartment.

I really enjoyed this romance that built from dislike to love. I really enjoyed the growth of each character on their own and together.

I really loved the distinctives voices the narrators gave each character.

Thank you to @netgalley and @Stmartinspress for a free copy of this book in exchange for my honest review. Thank you to @macmillian.audio for a free download of the audiobook.

Fall for Him by Andie Burke is a delightful and heartwarming romance that continues to showcase Burke’s talent for creating engaging characters and compelling love stories. As her second book, it certainly didn’t disappoint, delivering a perfect blend of humor, emotion, and chemistry.

What I Loved:
Character Development: Burke excels at crafting relatable and multi-dimensional characters. The protagonists, Dylan Gallagher and Derek Chang, are well-developed, with their personal growth and evolving relationship feeling authentic and deeply moving.
Engaging Plot: The storyline is both fun and thought-provoking, with plenty of twists and turns to keep readers engaged. The mix of romance, personal challenges, and the dynamics between the characters make for an enjoyable read.
Narration: The audiobook, narrated by Kyle Omori and Liam DiCosimo, adds an extra layer of depth to the story. The narrators’ ability to convey the characters’ emotions and personalities enhances the listening experience, making it easy to get lost in the story.
Overall, Fall for Him is a beautifully written and emotionally resonant romance that will appeal to fans of contemporary love stories. Andie Burke delivers a story full of love, laughter, and heartfelt moments, making it a perfect read (or listen) for anyone who enjoys a deeply emotional romance.

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (4/5)

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Okay so there's a couple things that I think are going to bring you more enjoyment before you start this book. The first is to read fly With me which is a companion novel to this book. I did not realize that and I would have done a reread prior to starting this one had I realized that. It would have refreshed my memory on who all these characters were and all of their relationships. I genuinely think that I would have enjoyed this book a lot more had it done that. So don't be like me and do yourself a favor and go read fly with me again if it's a reread for you before you give this one a chance.

The other thing that is out of my control but definitely would have helped is had the characters had different fuckimgy names. So both characters have names that start with the letter d and my brain did not like that at all with audiobook. I kept getting them confused and I could not keep them straight. Not only did they have names that started with the same letter but they were the same number of letters too. We have a Dylan and we have a Derek and I still could probably not tell you which ones which. I know that there is one fixer upper renovator and one is an ER nurse. One is best friends with the characters from fly with me.

That being said and even though I really struggled to remember which character was which, I still really enjoyed this one. It is a little bit over the top in the beginning with the levels of thirst and terrible jokes but if that's your kind of humor you're going to like it. I have seen a few reviews saying that they had to DNF before like 30% and I don't think that that gives you a fair view of what the book is like in my opinion. I think that at its core this book is about two very strong-willed men who are learning that they deserve someone to stand up for them and how to do that for both themselves and for others. I really loved the ADHD representation and the chaos and also all of the comfort. I think I'll probably do some rereads here at some point of both books because I would like to tell the characters apart 😂

There is one point in this book that made me want to scream and it involves their obnoxious neighbor and the cops. I don't think that the scene was necessary in any way shape or form and it actually gave copaganda vibes. Nowhere in real life would a person of color ever be able to get off talking to the cops the way that the characters talk to the cops in this book. It feels like a very unnecessary scene to have in the book. Essentially they have this Karen neighbor who calls the cops because she thinks they're doing drugs or something in their apartment because one of the main character's sister is a "tattooed red-haired whore" as she calls her and the way that the two main characters and the sister talk to the police with literally no regard for the fact that their safety could be on the line is really really uncomfortable. It was a very "white" interaction and again, did not add anything to the book besides an undercurrent of copaganda.