I adored this short story! 5 stars!

My first gripe with shorts is usually that it isn't near enough time to get to know the characters but that didn't feel like an issue here. I felt like I knew enough about both main characters to feel for them and understand their thoughts and actions. The romance was super cute. It felt natural the way these two grew together and leaned on each other due to their close quarters. This story was so cute and fun to read. It made me a bit scared for Charlotte, but then kept me laughing and swooning over how Seth was with Charlotte and their friends' shenanigans.

For anyone out there that doesn't understand why a woman would "choose the bear" THIS is a perfect example of WHY. A man can do SO much more than physically harm a woman; this story shows exactly how f**ked up a life can become due to the psychological aspects of (in this case) stalking: fear, isolation, etc ....a bear would NEVER.

4.5

this was great. trust in abby! perfect at this length, but i would’ve read longer.

#netgalley

Thanks so much to Netgalley for the arc!

This one was DISSAPOINTING!

My first Abby Jimenez and my last? For now? I don't know. I was really excited when I say this book up for request on Netgalley and even more when I got the arc but only a couple pages in I was confused. Why are gun's glorified, why is talking about hurting someone cute and quirky?
Why are granny's calling someone ex wife a whore?????

And the end? Putting in that fake feminism shit to justify beating someone who's already on the ground? That's just not it.

I did not like Charlotte as a character, I did not like Seth as a character. I didn't believe fall for their romance, I literally felt nothing for them.

I am just so so disappointed.

I obviously noticed all the hype for Jimenez's „Just for the summer" but I think I might take a pause on that one and rather read a different book from a different author.

Very short but super sweet romance. Loved the banter between Seth and Charlotte...also between Gabe and Izzy...and the Bonsai Club ladies! I laughed out loud so many times for something that was only 80 or so pages.

"The Fall Risk" by Abby Jimenez is a contemporary romance novella/short story that explores themes of love, personal growth, and navigating challenges. The story follows Charlotte, as she deals with a life made complicated by having a stalker, and her neighbor Seth. The forced proximity story line was super adorable!

Abby Jimenez really excelled at crafting a relatable FMC. I also do accounting for a living and it was refreshing to see a female accountant portrayed as something more than boring and bland. Her writing is both engaging and funny, making the reader feel invested in Charlotte’s story. The pacing is well-balanced and kept me hooked from start to finish! This book was a really fun read and I especially enjoyed the author‘s ability to blend humor with heartfelt moments. This story also prompted me to reflect on my experience as a single woman and some of the difficult relationships I have had.

Overall, "The Fall Risk" is a quick, fun read for anyone who enjoys a mix of romance, humor, and emotional depth. I highly recommend it to fans of contemporary romance! I had not read anything by Abby Jimenez before this, but I plan to check out her other work now!

abby jimenez writes the cutest stories, long or short. the ability to bring depth to characters in short stories is something the author has in spades, and she uses it so well. i loved the characters, their vulnerability, and their struggles. however, it was still a short story, so nothing that special.

5/5 stars
Two good neighbors make the best of a bad Valentine’s Day in a funny and improbably romantic short story by the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Just for the Summer.

It’s Valentine’s Day weekend, and Charlotte and Seth are not looking for romance. Armed with emotional-support bear spray, Charlotte is in self-imposed isolation and on guard from men. Having a stalker can do that to a person’s nerves. Just across the hall and giving off woodsy vibes is Seth, a recently divorced arborist. As in today recently. Heights, he’s fine with. Trust? Not so much. But when disaster traps them one flight up and no way down, an outrageously precarious predicament forces a tree-loving guy and a rattled girl next door to embrace their captivity. Soon their defenses are breaking away. Considering how close they both are to the edge, Charlotte and Seth could be in danger of falling—in love.

I loved every second of this! the characters the story it was truly amazing!

This was fine. For being so short it's honestly crazy. Because it's a short story obviously it has to be fast paced, but this felt way too fast for the wounds they are coming in with. I think there definitely could have been more interactions between the two of them to really sell the romance and maybe less of a focus on the side characters. Although, Gabe and Izzy were my favorite and I would read an entire book about them.
Neither Seth nor Charlotte reacted to the stairs being gone trapping them in their apartment like human beings!!! I think that's really what took me out because it made both of them seem very dumb and I just could not get on board with either of them after that. Also the Nadia Cakes mention in this one is particularly forced. Like if the retirement home is in Palmdale, going to Burbank for 5 minutes is INSANE because with traffic that can be like a 2 hour drive and if they lived in Burbank, there are negative reasons to ever go to Palmdale. This may be an LA resident problem, but it's annoying.

Novella by Abby, who has now become one of the ‘must-buy’ authors without even reading the plot. The story is romantic, but as always in Abby’s stories, it also talks about slightly stronger themes. In this case, stalking. Fortunately, the story has an HEA. Can we talk about Seth’s perfection? His love for nature it’s adorable. This MMC deserved another 300 pages.
Thanks to Netgalley and Amazon for this opportunity.

Read if you like: novella, neighbours to lovers, forced proximity, suspense, stalking, no miscommunication

I read this in one sitting, it was a very easy read!

Charlotte and Seth are neighbours that are trapped together. Charlotte is dealing with a stalker and Seth has just finalised his divorce. They spend the weekend getting to know each other and quickly realise they’re into each other.

It’s sort of instalove but it’s a novella so it’s to be expected. Seth was sweet and understanding and I really liked him for Charlotte. I related to Charlotte a lot with not feeling safe and living in fear of a man (but really it’s MEN for me) and being scared to leave the house. A lot of women have had this experience and I think a lot of people can relate to that fear.

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The Fall Risk - Abby Jimenez
This book is short and sweet, I loved it & really wish it was longer, I need more Seb and Charlotte 🥹

No stairs...

Being forced to spend the weekend without stairs, lets Charlotte hang out with Seth, her neighbor.
Charlotte has a stalker that's ruined her life. Let's just say she is prepared to take on George by whatever means necessary. It also means she's lonely and isolated. Seth just got divorced, as in his divorce was finalized on the Friday before Valentine's day and the first day he's trapped on the second floor of his apartment along with Charlotte. He's a great guy who was cheated on. Seth talks about trees when he's nervous, adorbs.
Though a short story, there's a lot packed in and does contain some serious themes. But Charlotte and Seth shine when they talk.
Recommend.

A very cute strangers-to-lovers and forced proximity from Abby Jimenez! The romcom is romcomming as usual and its also a bit different since it has a very tiny bit of thriller into it which I find very refreshing from Abby! I bet she could do great on romance thrillers.

The moment Abby announced Julia Whelan is going to be one of the narrators of this one, I knew I have to listen to it! She and Connor Crais did an amazing job in narrating this one!

A cute little novella! I enjoy a romance story with a serious aspect to it so this delivered. I devoured it in one sitting.

Many thanks to NetGalley for a free copy of this story.

I absolutely loved this short story. Abby Jimenez has a way of writing characters that make you fall in love with them and their story. I knew it was a short going into it but I wanted more! I’d love a full length with these characters!

Charlotte and Seth, both hesitant to pursue romance, find themselves trapped in a precarious situation on Valentine's Day weekend. Charlotte is on high alert due to a stalker, while Seth, a newly divorced arborist, struggles with trust. When they become stranded together, they must break down their defenses and may find themselves falling in love.

I have to admit, I'm probably the only one who hasn't read a single book by this author. But I'm determined to make things right! I've decided to start with this delightful novella, a sweet and heartwarming love story that focuses on women's empowerment and more...

This fast-paced and heartfelt story that if you're a fan of this author, you'll absolutely adore this short story. Not only does it capture the essence of empowerment, but it also beautifully portrays the unexpected relationship between two completely different characters who happen to live next door. Get ready to be swept off your feet by this captivating tale of love, empowerment, and the beauty of unexpected connections!

Thank you, Amazon Original Stories, for the digital ARC copy. I am leaving this review voluntarily.

Abby hit it out of the park with another perfect short, delivering all the Valentine’s feels in such a fun and unique way. Charlotte and Seth’s situation had me hooked from the start, and the bonus of a double love story and found family element made it even better. So much charm, humor, and heart packed into such a quick read—Abby makes every page count.

this was so cute and swoon worthy! this is a short 82 page novella but it did everything it needed to do and more in that time. i loved charlotte’s story; it was so empowering seeing her overcome such a scary situation and take back her life! seth is the definition of a “good man” and i loved seeing him find his person. the side characters only made this book better!

Classic Abby Jimenez — funny, sweet, serious and heartwarming. Abby has a way of creating character interactions that give you a warm and fuzzy feeling inside. It almost makes me wish she’d develop this into a longer story so I could hang out with Seth and Charlotte a little more (though it’ll be unfair to them to have to be stuck in their situation longer than a weekend).

4 solid stars - I really appreciated this romance novella! While I understand that there are some TW’s for some readers (stalking), I felt that it brought a different angle to the story & I liked how the FMC took control of the situation. I also liked that it was a “clean” story. Will check the authors back list out!