A lot of this book worked for me, but what didn't was hard for me to excuse.

What worked:

- I think this is a beautiful and raw story about two people forced together by circumstances finding love with one another and growing.
- Dylan's characterization was so well done. I thought Derek's was done well - but not as well; he felt a little undercooked beyond his career and his grief, but I understand that his grief was all consuming for him, even though he didn't acknowledge it.
- I loved the set-up, and I'm not generally one to go for home-reno romances but when Dylan FALLS THROUGH THE CEILING TO DEREK'S BEDROOM, how could I not be charmed? This lead to believable forced-proximity and the chance for the characters to really marinate in their hate-t0-love situation.
- The side characters, particularly Joni and Felicity were superb. And Gus the dog!
- The emotional development and relationship between Derek and Dylan was so soft and tender - I wanted to luxuriate in it forever. It was my favorite part of the book.

What missed the mark for me:
- Having both MCs named D-names was a little hard. It took me until about a third in to maybe the halfway mark to be able to consistently tell these two apart. A simple fix would be changing the name of one of them, but I don't think the author did a fantastic job of separating their voices when rights in their POVs.
- Speaking of the POVs and writing, the way this book would just suddenly jump into the past or switch from Derek to Dylan's POV was jarring at times.
- The book felt too long. At the 60% mark, Dylan and Derek are together....and there was still more book. I understood the reno was still going on and maybe that would leave 40% of domestic plot along with little conflicts, but then at the 80% mark there was still more book, Derek hadn't told Dylan His Big Secret (which was not big nor a believable Third Act Conflict in my opinion) and I was tired. What was there left to do?
- The ending of this book felt half-baked. As I said above, the third-act conflict was weak but Dylan's reaction after all this emotional development between him and Derek felt over-the-top, and then it was all washed under the bridge with a scene that happened off page where he left Derek a key to his house anyways? By this point, I was over the both of them and their drawn-out romance.

I really, really did enjoy the emotional development between Dylan and Derek as they grew closer and went from enemies to friends to something more, but it seemed to me like the author wanted the story to have more drama than they had written, and so the drama presented wasn't weighty enough to keep up with the emotional connection between the couple.

Thank you to NetGalley and the Published for the ARC copy!

I loved Burke's Fly With Me so knew I'd love this one too! Dylan falls through his floor to the apartment below which belongs to Derek and his dog, Gus. They've each known "about" each other but have entirely different habits as Derek is a neat freak and Dylan tends to leave things lying around until he really needs to clean up. And so begins the very funny story of their shared existence until Dylan (whose uncle own the building) can get things squared away. Of course the two are attracted to each other but neither wants to admit it. There's great snarky humor and frantically funny scenes involving Gus and the two men who keep denying their feelings until they are forced to see it for what it is!
Thanks to NetGalley for this ARC!

Accidentally read this in like 12 hours but I seriously adored it. I hadn’t realized that there was a book before this one with Olive until after I’d started but now I must go back and read that one!! This was such a fun book but also the ADHD rep in it hit me really hard. As a later in life diagnosis of adhd, I felt so many of the things Dylan did and it was written so well. I cannot wait to share my love for this story and these characters. The epilogue was also incredible and the perfect little glimpse of the future.

This seems like such a promising read, but the execution and the writing style left much to be desired. While reading I felt like I was slowly collecting all the classic tropes of an enemy-to-friend-to-lover storyline without anything new added to keep me interested. The main couple lost all their chemistry once they got together and the writing style left me confused many times on which POV I was currently reading.

What happens when a handsome guy you hate falls through your roof? Derek and Dylan take us through an entertaining but endearing enemies to lovers story after Dylan falls through the ceiling into Derek’s bedroom.

I enjoyed these characters and their friends/families a lot. I thought the characters were funny and the overall story was interesting. I would recommend this to anyone looking for a steamy but light enemies to lovers story.

Ultimately I did decide this book wasn’t quite for me - I read a lot of LGBTQ YA fiction and I found myself missing some of the deep character development present in those books. I found the timeline in the beginning hard to follow and overall I wasn’t as invested in the characters as I’d like to be.

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for my review!

I was able to read the arc thanks to Netgalley. I was super excited to read this book because the cover is stunning and I was in the mood for a cute romance. While I liked the relationship between Derek and Dylan the plot fell short for me and the writing wasn't well flushed out

This story was very endearing and inexplicitly raw.

Dylan Gallagher is an adorable, sweet, ADHD-driven company worker who has many layers that slowly unravel as the story progresses. Derek Chang is an ER nurse who is not only hot but also a softy, especially when it comes to his cute little dog Gus. When these two both meet it is like water and oil but when an accident occurs that forces the mix of their lives it will take not only patience but even some understanding of their selves to make it through this ordeal among others. While also finding love along the way.

In terms of story, I found the plot to be really interesting. The whole "accident leading to forced proximity" was done I think very well. Both characters have such big hearts towards one another even though they start not liking each other. You could tell that Dylan against all else wanted to help Derek in any way he could even if Derek didn't like him. You could also see how Derek appreciated the little things Dylan did for him even though his impression of Dylan was not so great at the start. I also loved how the side characters like Olive, Joni, and Felicity had such an impact on the story. Even though the high and low moments of the story I couldn't help but adore both Dylan and Derek alike. Each of them had baggage that affected their relationships in the past and in the present. The way each of them bore their hearts under both short selves and long selves was touching my heart specifically. Especially Dylan's moments of ADHD where he would sleep for long hours or when would have to hyperfocus on one task or it would never get done was something I think I struggled with as well and it made me start thinking about my different actions and reactions to certain things in my life. I will say that the miscommunication that does happen in the book was somewhat annoying, but luckily it is resolved pretty fast in my opinion (and this is coming from someone who 1. read shoujo manga for most of their life and 2. hates the miscommunication trope.)

The relationship between Dylan and Derek is one I found to be very warm in my heart. Despite them being at odds at the beginning of the book, seeing how their relationship developed emotionally was very interesting. The small things that they did for one another and the simple moments that they each shared were so cute and nice to read. Each of them was sweet and hot in a non-sexual way and I loved it. Being able to read a story that has characters who give tension on not only a physical level but an emotional one as well is like a breath of fresh air because sometimes in a relationship it's ok to take a step back and work through certain unresolved traumas that your partner or yourself may hold.

This was an amazing read and I highly recommend people give it a try, I know I am recommending it to my friends. Thank you, NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for this early eRead, I greatly appreciate

Ngl, I spent the first few chapters trying to remember who Dylan versus Derek was, but once I had it down, this story was easy to fall in love with. Both characters had relatable struggles and fears that made me want to root for their success.

This book solidified that I will look for titles from Andie Burke in the future. Thanks to NetGalley for the advanced digital copy.

⭐⭐⭐⭐
🌶️🌶️.5
Netgalley arc 🙂

This book was super sweet. Loved both main characters. They both have flaws but are perfect for each other in the end.

*Neighbors who dislike each other/forced proximity
*They take care of each other 🥰
*ADHD rep
*Elderly dog
*Crazy bird lady
*Healing from loss
*Family drama
*My one complaint is the miscommunication/contrived drama in the third act. It felt unnatural for these two characters after what they've been through.

This jumped to the top of my TBR after I was lucky enough to snag an eARC. Andie Burke's first book Fly With Me was a fave so I had high hopes with her latest M/M romance. I was not disappointed. Yet again, she got to heart of the matter when dealing with some heavy topics like ADHD, trauma, and the trials of our health care workers. How can anyone dislike a book when the love interest literally falls in your lap.

Thank you to St. Martin's Press, St. Martin's Griffin, and NetGalley for providing an eARC for a honest review.

Dylan’s neighbor has disliked him since he moved in, and accidentally falling on top of him in the middle of the night probably didn’t help much either. Now the two of them (plus a very large dog) are stuck sharing a very small apartment while renovations are being done. The two of them are going to have to get along somehow.
After reading this authors first book, I’ve been anxiously awaiting Derek’s book. And here it is! I didn’t think that this book could be as good as it was, and I didn’t think I could be as obsessed with Andie Burke’s books as I am. So win win, I guess. I’m probably going to be spending the next year or so just anxiously awaiting what she releases next because it’s bound to be amazing.
Thank you to NetGalley and St Martin’s Griffin for an eARC of this book.

There's so much to love about this story! I loved the premise, loved the forced proximity and loved the ADHD rep. Dylan's struggles with ADHD felt painfully relatable. The reason for them to fake date was so convoluted but I didn't have a care because I was having so much fun with the forced proximity. Unfortunately I didn't care enough about the characters. I wasn't really feeling the chemistry. Once they kissed it felt like the tension dissipated and I had to push myself to keep reading. Overall it was a cute fluffy book. I could have done with a little more tension and character development though.

This is a book, that when I started it, I had no idea how much I’d fall in love with these characters and their stupid, lovesick, radiant joy. It flowed beautifully, and I finished it in just a few hours over the last couple days I’ve been off work, only putting it down when I had to. It tackles a lot of important topics, and I love how trauma and the consent attached to trauma is handled. I honestly have nothing but praise, and I can’t wait for a physical release so it can sit proudly on my shelf. Thank you so much to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for letting me read this early in exchange for an honest review. And thank you to Andie Burke, for writing Derek and Dylan these lovesick fools that I will cherish for plenty of time to come.

I really wanted to like this book - the premise seemed cute, and I did enjoy the previous story in the series about Olive and Stella. However, there were just too many execution issues that I could not get past in the writing style. It was hard to follow at times and I found myself having to go back to make sure I understood what was happening at multiple points.

Thanks NetGalley for giving me access to this ARC! What a delightful read! I have dealt with an awful HOA and a flood caused by an upstairs neighbor, and I love the enemies-to-lovers trope, so I knew this story was for me. The evolution of Dylan and Derek’s relationship felt natural (though I wish they both didn’t have D names because it was occasionally confusing). Their banter is fun, their problems are real, and their interactions with their families made me cry — Dylan’s with tears of anger, Derek’s with tears of grief. This ARC needs more copyediting (there are quite a few missing quotation marks and sole missing words I suspect) but the story is extremely enjoyable and fast paced. It’s too mature for my students, but I’ll gladly recommend it to my friends.

While "Fall for Him" held a promising premise with its story of two cute neighbors thrust into a temporary housing situation, the execution left much to be desired. The blend of love and hate between Dylan and Derek had potential, yet the story felt messy and ultimately fell flat. While this book may appeal to some, I found myself unable to connect with it. My conflicted feelings about this review reflect my disappointment in what could have been a great read.

Ah I wish I like this one. The premise was so promising. Two cute neighbors that were thrown into a temporary housing situation where they were roommates. Love and hate mixed well. Unfortunately the story was a little bit messy and boring. Many scenarios were thrown in that at times were under developed. The sexy scene started off strong, but then fall apart in the end. How?? Im still conflicted on my review. Very disappointed. Overall, this might work for others but I didn't care for it. Thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for my ARC in exchange for my review.

Thank you to NetGalley & St Martin's Griffith for this outstanding ARC.

From the very first pages when our protagonist quite literally falls through the rotting floor into his very cute, very grumpy neighbor's bed--I was hooked. It's an incredible M/M romance with enemies to lovers, one bed (ala Flatshare, one of my other favorite romance novels), incredible banter & also working through real world stuff. One of our characters is a nurse and the other is a software engineer/handyman. This book gives a great portrayal of ADHD & is the only book I've ever read that tackles healthcare workplace violence from patients. This book was the perfect blend of sweet & spicy for me. My only qualm is that the two characters names "Dylan & Derek" were too similar. I could NOT keep them straight. Other than that, highly recommend this new release!

P.S. I'm sorry you can't read this until September. But go put your pre-order in or do what I'm going to do and go read Andi Burke's backlist book "Fly With Me." Can't wait to see what Andi Burke does next-- does their evil neighbor get a book, making her have an incredible redemption arc? Is it another of the Gallagher brothers? Or the most plausible of the options--I'm hoping Joni gets a book.

god this was such an emotional slow burn. I loved the way they learned to trust each other and open up. I wholeheartedly enjoyed this.

I liked this book. I found it to be a good romance and I think the character's dynamic was run to read about. I am always in the mood for a good romance and this was one that was nice