Knjiga mi se svidjela - stil pisanja je dinamičan, knjiga se lako čita, a opet nosi pouku. Smatram da je bio prevelik uvod s obzirom na brzinu i 'lakoću' raspleta, rješavanja problema, ali to nije veliki problem. Seth je divan muškarac, jako mi se sviđa scena u kojoj govori da će sam prebojati zidove kako bi Charlotte dobila povrat novaca ako se odseli, ta njgova želja da joj stan učini domom. Sporedni su likovi divni, prirastu ti srcu lako, želim i njihov dio!

Thank you to Abby Jimenez, Amazon Original Stories and NetGalley for an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Well safe to say this book broke my book slump! **praise hands!!** Abby Jimenez has a way of taking serious topics and somehow turning them into the most wonderful love stories without being too over the top or cheesy. There were a few parts where I was actually laughing out loud because the banter was so perfect! I adored this short story and so desperately wished it was a full length novel!

This will be my go-to recomendation for the year when someone needs a great quick read to get them out of a slump!

Fall Risk is Abby Jimenez’s latest release. It is a super quick read as it is a novella and it was super sweet. It was quite heavy at points, with the main point of contention being a stalker that caused a lot of anxiety and trauma for our main character, Charlotte.
Charlotte and Seth and thrown together when construction workers remove the stairs in their apartment building, leaving them stranded for a few days. Seth was an interesting character. As an arborist with a personal interest in botany, Seth was a really down to earth person. On the day of his divorce from his cheating ex-wife, Seth and Charlotte meet during the stairs debacle. Charlotte is clearly terrified and anxious. She opens the door hesitantly holding bear spray and is completely opposed to staying in a hotel while the stairs are replaced. We come to find out that Charlotte has been stalked extensively for the past few years and she has only recently moved into the building after her stalker discovered her location once again. Her P.I best friend Izzy is trying her hardest to track this man down so Charlotte can have her life back but in the meantime, Charlotte has to rely on her self-defence training and personal firearm preparation. Seth is totally sympathetic when he discovers the reason behind her fear. He accommodates her concerns and the pair hit it off immediately.
The story was great. The pace felt appropriate but at times it felt like a lot of intense plot for such a short book. I am yet to find a book by Abby that I truly dislike. This wasn’t my favourite of hers, but it was a great read nonetheless. I am really excited to read her next release – Say You’ll Remember Me which comes out on April 1st.
Thank you for the eARC!

I received this ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review--thank you to the publishers!

Seth and his new neighbor, Charlotte, find themselves in forced proximity when the stairs to their building are accidentally demolished and they are trapped in their apartments over Valentine's Day weekend. Seth is newly divorced and Charlotte has been the victim of stalking for two years. Will they be able to put their trauma behind them and learn to trust again?

This novella was so incredibly sweet despite discussing serious topics, and it also made me laugh more in 82 pages than most full-length novels could.

Some other things I loved:
*Charlotte's best friend Izzy and Seth's best friend Gabe also meet and fall for each other because of this situation and despite being an unlikely pair they're so cute together. They're also really supportive of Charlotte and Seth.
*Charlotte and Seth truly complement each other. For example, because of recent experiences Charlotte feels very vulnerable and scared, and Seth is so respectful of her boundaries without her having to vocalize her need for caution. Also, Seth is an arborist and loves to talk about trees and most people find it boring but Charlotte genuinely enjoys listening to him.

This is a sweet, hilarious, fast read and I would highly recommend it!

This was a super cute, short novella (which I didn't originally realize was a novella... just saw Abby Jiminez and was like, YES PLEASE).

It's a bit hard to review novellas because, by their nature, they don't have a lot of content, nor space to build up characters or settings or anything of that nature. However, I will say, this one accomplished exactly what it set out to do - give the reader a fun, quirky, playfully unrealistic story that didn't take long to finish. I will say, with some tweaking, this had the potential to be a good full story; if Jiminez gave back the stairs, and built the characters and back story, I'd certainly sign up to read the long form of this one day!

Overall, no complaints from me.

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the chance to read and review this!

This was such a fun short story. I could’ve read a full length book about Charlotte and Seth (and Izzy and Gabe) because I loved them.

Abby Jimenez did a great job of making you feel like this wasn’t as short as it was. We get insights into the backgrounds of both characters, we watch their relationship grow, and we even get an epilogue of what happens 6 months down the line. I wasn’t left wishing that this was longer because I felt that the story needed to be longer, instead I wished it was longer because I was truly enjoying it so much.

Thank you so much to Abby Jimenez, Amazon Original Stories, and NetGalley for the eARC.

Never did I expect a novella to make me love trees, but Abby Jimenez can do anything! This was short, sweet and unexpectedly badass. I absolutely loved it and would read this in any form! Jimenez creates such strong and fleshed out characters you can't help but want books for every single one of them - including the bus of elderly women!

Thank you, NetGalley for an advanced ARC of this book for an honest review

After reading one of the author's book Last year I enjoyed her writing and the stories that came across in her books because she has really good character growth.

This is a short story about a woman who is being stalked and not able to live a life because she is always running, then we have a guy who got cheated on by his ex-wife... I highly enjoyed reading this and could not put it down, there were some things in this book though that I related to in them talking to each other about things about each g other.

Abby Jimenez can only write amazing stories, I swear. This was a perfect short story- it had the depth and emotions and character growth of a full novel packed into 82 short pages. Charlotte and Seth are so cute, and Seth is an instant 10/10 from the get go. Worth a quick read to feel the feels!

Thanks to NetGalley and Amazon Original Stories for an advanced copy!

Ahhh, I LOVED this novella! It was the perfect snack size for reading and I loved the characters! The story takes place over the weekend and I enjoyed getting to know the characters and the changes that happened within that time. Very enjoyable read! The perfect chocolate-chip cookie-sized read, it was great! Thank you so much for sharing it with me. :)

I love all of Abby Jimenez books. I wish this would have been a full book and not just a novella. I really hope these characters show up in another of her books.

This was such a cute Valentine's Day short story! Abby Jimenez can write banter like no one else. Main characters Charlotte and Seth end up stuck in their second floor apartments when something happens that doesn't allow them to leave. This short story has forced proximity + cute, thoughtful MMC + a stalker situation which makes it a very quick, fast-paced read. While some things that happened in this short story were a little unrealistic, I still really enjoyed!

📖 The Fall Risk – Abby Jimenez
💘 Thank you to NetGalley and Amazon Original Stories for the early copy!

Abby Jimenez delivers another perfectly crafted, laugh-out-loud, and unexpectedly tender romance in The Fall Risk. This short story is packed with witty banter, awkward-yet-swoon-worthy moments, and just enough emotional depth to leave you wanting more. If you love forced proximity, grumpy/sunshine dynamics, and improbably romantic mishaps, this one is a must-read.

💘 THE STORY:
Charlotte is spending Valentine’s Day the way any emotionally exhausted woman with a stalker might—holed up in her apartment, armed with bear spray, and actively avoiding men. Across the hall, freshly divorced arborist Seth isn’t faring much better. He’s fine with heights but not so much with trust. The last thing either of them is looking for is romance.

But fate (and some hilariously bad luck) has other plans. When a freak disaster traps them together one floor up, their precarious predicament forces them into unexpected intimacy. As defenses crumble, so do their assumptions about each other. Charlotte and Seth might just be in danger of falling—in more ways than one.

🔥 TROPES:
✔ Forced Proximity – Nowhere to go, no way down, and a whole lot of awkward tension.
✔ Grumpy x Sunshine – Seth: broody, rugged, freshly divorced. Charlotte: chaotic, over it, and wielding bear spray. A perfect match.
✔ One Wild Valentine’s Day – Because what’s more romantic than a disaster forcing you into close quarters?
✔ Slow-Burn (But Make It Short) – Even in a novella, Jimenez makes every moment count.

✨ WHAT I LOVED:
😂 Sharp, Witty Banter – Every interaction is packed with humor and snark in the best way.
💘 Emotional Depth in a Short Package – Jimenez balances the laughs with real, raw moments of vulnerability.
🌲 A Unique Meet-Cute – Arborist hero? Stalker-wary heroine? Stuck in a bizarre, no-way-down situation? Sign me up.
💖 That Signature Jimenez Charm – Heartfelt, hilarious, and completely addicting.

💙 FINAL THOUGHTS:
Abby Jimenez once again proves why she’s a go-to for smart, swoony romance. The Fall Risk is a delightful, fast-paced novella that will have you grinning, giggling, and maybe even blushing. If you’re looking for a quick yet satisfying love story, this one is perfect.

This is one of the first times I've wished that my little Amazon romance novella was a full-length novel. This year I have quickly become a fan of Addy Jimenez and she has not disappointed me yet. It's short, sweet, and packed full of character!

4.5 ⭐️
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-Forced proximity
-Meet cute
-Valentine's day short story

This is the type of Abby Jimenez story I loooove!! Unique and quirky occupations that make for great humor and goofy characters that make you giggle. This is a short story that can be read in a sitting. While Abby does write about heavier topics, I personally didn't feel too 'weighed down' by this one. I loved Seth and Charlotte's banter!

A special thanks to Abby and Netgalley for the ARC. While the review copy was gifted, opinions are always my own.

Abby Jimenez always delivers! Even in this short story she made me fall in love with these characters and now I need a 5 book series on their lives.

How do you write just 82 pages of a romance book and still make me fall (pun intended) completely in love with the characters? Abby Jimenez nailed everything I want in a romance—meet-cute with a problem, forced proximity, emotional vulnerability, love, conflict resolution, and a perfect happily ever after. And somehow, in so few pages, she made me care so much.

My only complaint? I need more. This deserves to be a full-length novel!

⚠️Trigger: Stalking; mental health

Seth Gonzalez is a charming arborist with a six—no, make that an eight—pack of abs, thanks to his physically demanding job. He’s Charlotte’s neighbor, and although they hadn't officially met, their first interaction came when their building's staircase was accidentally removed, leaving them both stranded in their respective apartments. This unexpected situation finally brought them together, and from there, sparks began to fly!

This lighthearted rom-com pulls you in as you learn why Charlotte is hesitant about being in the open, yet perfectly fine with being confined to her apartment for the next three days. As Seth and Charlotte get to know each other during this forced confinement, they open up about their lives, their love for their best friends, and what has shaped their views of the world. Throughout this time, they bond and fall for each other.

While the main focus is on Seth and Charlotte, their best friends—Gabe and Izzy—are also a key part of the story. Hilarious and fiercely loyal, they add a lot of charm to the plot and certainly deserve their own book.

This novella is a quick, enjoyable read, but it still packs a punch. The author thoughtful touches on themes like stalking, the emotional toll it takes on victims, and the flaws in the legal system.

Overall, it’s a fantastic novella, and I’m hoping to see a full-length novel featuring Gabe and Izzy in the future.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Amazon Original Stories for providing a digital reviewer copy of this wonderful novella in exchange for my honest review.

Short and sweet, precious, clean romance. Loved the banter and the anticipation for the beginning of a relationship. It made me excited for the future for these 4 and the fun they will have!

I loved that Charlotte is trained to defend herself and was able to take back her life on her own, without the help of Seth or anyone else.

I always wish that novellas were longer, but Jimenez did a great job of giving us a story with a complete ending.

This was SO good! The cutest short story that was so emotional with some suspense. I’m always nervous about short stories, if I will be left wanting more, or won’t feel the chemistry that quickly, but I ate this one up! The main characters had so much depth right from the start, and the side characters in this were some of the best – chef’s kiss. It had me laughing, swooning, and anxious, while the ending was perfect. Highly recommend this short story!

Thank you Netgalley and Amazon Original Stories for this ARC!