At first, I really thought I was going to like this. Friends to lovers to exes to basically strangers to enemies back to friends back to lovers? Right up my alley.

But alas...Lana and Seth are annoying as can be. "Thank Loki" and "thank Thor" and "thank Odin" are now forever banned from books, thanks. Lana is a ~nerdy girl~ which means that she can only speak in dumb phrases and that she wants her blog where she talks about all her nerdy things to take off. As a "nerdy girl", I wanted to stop reading after the first time she mentioned these things about herself.

Seth is just obnoxious at times. I understood a lot of his reasonings for things, but didn't make him any more likable as a character.

It was fine, and the cover/concept are cute but... unless you solely read romance novels and want to read every new release, I think you can skip this one.

Just My Type was such a fun read! With a second chance/ enemies to lovers storyline things were bound to be tense. Especially because they are forced to work together in a competition to get their own newspaper column. Tensions run high, and hilarity ensues. I loved the quick paced writing style and all the nerdy pop culture references. Those brought a smile to my face nearly every time. This is my first Fallon Ballard book but I will be sure to reach for more!

Loving these deceptive comic covers on our Rom coms! This was a fun enemy’s to lovers romance and one of my favorite tropes. Never can have enough grumpy sunshine!!

Just My Type was a solid story, if unremarkable for me. I sometimes think these are the hardest types of books to talk about because there wasn't really anything bad or wrong with them, but they didn't really wow me -or make much of an impression - either. The chemistry was fine, the pacing was really good, it's just not going to be a story that sticks with me.

In the very begging if this book i would have said it started off really good like i got into the plot right away and it gave very much “legally blonde” vibes which is two thumbs up for me but a bit after Seth was introduced into the story like we got info about him i didn’t really like the fact of how much he absolutely”hated” her like maybe he didn’t really but the things he said and the way he acted towards her however i think the list thing that they had to both complete was a really good part of the book like i was actually ready for some of those but it took so long and i felt like there was a lot of unnecessary details that just made the story go on forever though there were also a few scenes in this boom between them that literally just made my heart fluttered like the sunflower he got her when they had first been dating” if you know what i mean and when he confessed the things to her omfg also during the kiss scene when she had to kiss another guy <3 overall two stars i didn’t love this book but a lot of things made up for the unnecessary details in my opinion

It's no surprise that I absolutely loved Just My Type. I read Lease On Love early last year and loved it. I love how Fallon writes witty yet strong stories where the female main character grows because she wants to not because a man made her. All of the characters in this book were so solid and added to the story. Lana and Seth were swoon worthy. Even though they were pitted against each other, you still felt the attraction and pull they felt toward the other. Overall I loved this quick read and would easily suggest Fallon's book to all my friends, readers and non readers alike!!!

Last year, I loved Falon Ballard's debut, so I was SO excited for this one—and it did not disappoint! This was so much fun, yet emotional, which I absolutely loved. Will forever read anything Falon writes!

I really love Falon Ballard's work. It's just cute and fun and a nice time. I thought Lease on Love was fantastic and couldn't wait to get my hands on Just My Type.

What could be worse than having to compete against your ex (THE ex) to get the job of your dreams? Nothing, right? What if part of the competition was having to stay single and watch HIM find a forever relationship? Ugh, THE WORST. But somehow, Falon Ballard made this a super cute story that I really, really enjoyed. I just really LOVED this and thought it was an adorable story and loved the characters and UGH. Way to go, Falon.

I received an ARC from NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.

I loved it!! I’m not usually one for exes to lovers but the author made it work and it was so good!! I’m so glad I gave this book a chance. I was kinda sad when it ended but I will reread this in the near future

Just my Type is exactly what it says it is. There are no punches just a predictable romance trope. It's an enjoyable read and is great for those that love a good romcom!

I loved this book so much. I blazed through it and read it in under a day.

The nod to How to Lose a Guys in 10 Days was a fun aspect of Lana and Seth's story. Add in the fact that they used to date and had a bumpy break-up just adds to the tension and drama between these two. I love their coworkers and the slack chats. They hyped up the competition and helped the exes realize & act on their true feelings.

Lana's journey through this book was well written. I loved that therapy was mentioned and shown to be something positive. While her growth wasn't linear, it was what the character needed.

I definitely recommend this to fans of romance, second-chance romance, workplace romance, and lovers to enemies to lovers.

This book was absolutely fantastic and will definitely be in my top romances for the year. This book had me laughing and crying and I just didn't want it to end. But also, that ending/epilogue was perfection. I love Fallon Ballard's books and I can't wait to read more from her.

Cute mix of romance novel tropes - second chance romance, competition, forced proximity, etc. I enjoyed the characters and the romance well enough. Cute vibes all around. Nothing really sticks out as life altering or anything, but an enjoyable way to pass the time.

As a thank you to @netgalley and G.P. Putnam’s Sons for an advanced readers copy of Falon Balalrds second novel “Just my type”. The primary trope in this novel is probably my favorite in the romance genre: second chance romance. Lana and Seth are the novels couple whose past history adds to the plot as it reveals their feelings, and overall timeline identifying their time together and apart. Both are writers whose goal is to have a column for The Los Angeles Chronicle. They are presented with a competition at their place of work where each has to complete a series of prompts addressing aspects of themselves within relationships. Can they complete them without falling in love once more ? Check it out!! Overall I enjoyed this and highly recommend it. I gave this a strong four out of five stars on goodreads.

Quick Summary: A second chance, love-hate-love romance

My Review: Just My Type by Falon Ballard was hands down a 5-star wofi-ro. In truth, I regret not having read it earlier than now. It was, without a doubt, a real tearjerker. I cannot begin to convey just how emotional I found this book to be.

About the Book: What would you do if your ex - your first and truest love - suddenly and unexpectedly returned into your life? Would you act mature and show yourself as being friendly and forgiving? Would you punch his lights out for hurting you? Would you read him the riot act? Would you shut down and push him away? The alternative to any of those scenarios was too much for Lana Parker to consider when it came to Seth Carson.

About the Characters: Lana and Seth were pitted against each other for a dream journalistic job.

Lana: Dysfunctional family life, broken heart that never fully healed, serial monogamist, competent yet insecure, dreamer who longed for more

Being single and ready to mingle did not mean that Lana was free and clear of her feelings for her former partner. When forced into close proximity, would she succumb and resurrect her old feelings for Seth?

Seth: Supportive family, broken heart that never fully mended, hyperdater, well known as a travel journalist, on the move until he decided he wanted more

After years of traveling and chasing story after story, Seth was ready to settle down. Could he place roots in the same place as his ex, even after she had hurt him so badly in the past?

My Final Say: While this story was light and humorous in some ways, it was also very revealing in terms of character relationships. Featured relationships included partner-partner, mother-daughter, employer-employee, and more. It did a great job of showing what healthy and toxic relationships look like. It also showed how characters can change for the better and fight for what they want, despite past wrongs.

Rating: 5/5
Recommend: Yes
Audience: A
Re-read: Yes
Keeper: Yes
Favorites Shelf: Yes

Appreciation is extended to the author, to the publisher, and to NetGalley, who provided a digital ARC of this title in exchange for an honest review. The words I have shared are my own.

* A Goodreads review has been posted.

I'm such a sucker for second chance romance, especially with high school sweethearts and Just My Type was just what I wanted. Though it started as an enemies-to-lovers, I felt like the progression was really well paced—which doesn't happen all that often. I also appreciated the growth with our main character Lana as she goes to therapy and discovers that she needs to stand up for herself and her work.

Serial Monogamist and relationship advice columnist, Lana finds herself newly single yet again but doesn’t get the chance to grieve another failed relationship, as her ex (the one that got away) Seth shows up as the new journalist at the site she works at. Not only is Seth joining her at work but when their boss finds out about their shared history she pits them against each other in a competition for an upcoming promotion. As the competition heats up Lana and Seth are forced together to complete certain tasks together, which helps them get to know each other again and to heal old wounds.
I was excited for this book as the premise of it reminded me of one of my favorite Rom-Com movies, How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days and it did have a lot of similarities that I enjoyed throughout the book. I enjoyed the idea of the book more the execution of it, because I felt like I had read these characters before and their relationship arc seemed like one you read about in every other romance novel. The competition was fun to read and all of the little tasks that they were doing together throughout the book made for some fun banter. Half way through I had a hard time finding the motivation to finish because their boss who forces them to do everything together was super uncomfortable to read about and it made Lana feel too much like she didn’t have a back bone and couldn’t see the toxicity. That angle took some of the enjoyment out of the story for me as it didn’t even wrap up nicely but kind of just glazed over that. Overall though it was an okay book that just fell a little flat for me personally.

Thank you to NetGalley and Penguin Putnam for sharing this digital ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Thank you so much @PutnamBooks for giving me this ARC in exchange for my honest and unbiased review (Release Date | 07 February 2023)

SYNOPSIS | Lana is thirty years old, feels stuck at her dead-end job & has been in a series of not so great relationships. After her most recent breakup she finds out that the first love of her life has moved to LA & will be working at the same company, not only that, but her manager has pitted them against each other in a competition where she needs to learn how to be on her own & he needs to stop being a 'womanizer'.

WHAT I LIKED:
- the opening scene had me scoffing out loud
- "the exes who never stopped loving each other" / "it has always been you" trope
- healthy discussion around therapy & learning to be okay on your own
- easy, witty dialogue that sucked me in

WHAT I DIDN'T LIKE:
- single-POV. I would loved to have seen Seth's thoughts throughout.
- a sprinkling of misunderstanding / miscommunication
- all the pop-culture Marvel references

Thank you to Berkley and NetGalley for this eARC!

Lana Parker is a serial monogamist and has been since she was 14 and fell in love with Seth Carson. But he broke her heart when they went away to college...and again two years ago when he rejected her at their high school reunion. So imagine her surprise when he shows up at "Always Take Fountain," an LA lifestyle website where she's the resident dating and relationship columnist. A recent media buyout means he's her newest co-worker.

And her competition after a meddlesome editor Natasha decides on a friendly contest -- with the winner receiving their own column. For Lana, it means writing about staying single for the longest period of her life and for Seth, it means settling down from an nomadic existence as a freelancer and becoming ready for a new relationship. But when their history starts sneaking in and walls start coming down, who will really be the winner?

I LOVED this one from Falon Ballard. Sunny, smart and sexy all the way through. The characters were laugh-out-loud hilarious in spots (and even though the staff at ATF felt a little inflated, I want more Tessa/Rob STAT). Lana's emotional arc from her relationship to her mother to her romantic life felt complete and the details sprinkled throughout made these characters feel real and lived in.

As a former reporter, I can be kind of picky about how local journalists are portrayed, as well as the assignments they're given. While it seems like this is going to be another unethical jaunt into "How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days" territory, Ballard took it into another level and showcased how these situations are problematic. Lana's open thoughts about therapy and the on-page sessions were also a highlight.

Okay considering this was an ARC, I’m really late to the game (oops). And I’m actually so upset about it because this book was so good, I wish I had read it months ago so I could tell everyone to read it when it came out!

This was a really perfect second chance romance between Lana and her high school sweetheart, Seth, that I absolutely loved.

I’m obsessed with our main characters. Lana’s definitely a reader (can I please have her whole room, all the bookshelves included?) and I feel like we would be really good friends because we have so much in common. Also Seth is literally so sweet! He’s a great book boyfriend and I just loved reading about the two of them fall back in love, especially after their heartbreaking past.

This book was a romance, but it also had a really fun competition aspect to it, where Lana and Seth had to complete relationship tasks each week in order to get a job writing on a better paper. I thought this was so fun and really helped move the story along!

I just fell in love with these characters and their story, and I will now start telling everyone I know to read this book! I honestly couldn’t get enough of the story and will definitely be rereading it in the future.

Thank you to NetGalley, PENGUIN GROUP Putnam, and G.P. Putnam's Sons for this ARC in exchange for an honest review!