
Member Reviews

Thank you to @netgalley and @putnambooks for a free copy of this book in exchange for my honest review. Thank you to @prhaudio for a free download of the audiobook.
Falon Ballard's Right on Cue might sound like a Hallmark movie on paper, but it's so much more. It offers a behind-the-scenes glimpse into a classic rom-com trope, where you know the general direction of the story, but the journey is refreshingly real. Instead of contrived plot devices creating conflict, Emily and Greyson face genuinely relatable, plausible obstacles. The story consistently grounds itself in the reality of their lives, rather than leaning into predictable movie tropes.
Ballard strikes a perfect balance between classic romance elements and a fresh perspective. The descriptions are vivid without being overly flowery, the dialogue sparkles with natural cultural references, and Emily's internal struggles resonate with the anxieties anyone would feel in her situation. The romance is present and engaging, with just the right amount of spice to feel authentic.
I enhanced my reading experience with the audiobook, and Rachel L. Jacobs delivered a fantastic performance as both Emmy and Greyson! I especially appreciated the text message exchanges towards the end, which featured both Jacobs and Curt Bonnem (who also narrated the mixed media sections). While two other female narrators were listed, I found it difficult to distinguish between their individual performances.
This is clearly a story written by an author who understands her audience. That confidence and connection shine through, elevating Right on Cue beyond typical romantic comedy fare.
5 stars
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Did you know Grayson FUCKING west smells like pine and charcoal 🫠 okay tbh kinda cute but the third act conflict was v annoying and Emmy was so immature.

I love a co-star romance, and this was really well written. The chemistry sizzles. The dialogue crackles, and the whole thing feels surprisingly intimate. It felt good to root for the characters again and a smidge like therapy.
I strongly recommend this if you need a shot of feel good in these stressful times.

Right on Cue is a fun enemies to lovers romance set on a movie location. Ballard did such a great job establishing Grayson West, a famous and hunky action star, as a jerk that it was hard to imagine how he and FMC Emmy Harper would ever see each other as romantic interests. But the author deftly pulls it off, eventually revealing Grayson to be much more than expected - both a good actor and a good human. As screenwriter and new-ish actor Emmy falls in lust and love, the trajectory of their whirlwind showmance feels believable.

Oh man the sexual chemistry in this book was off the charts! Wow, I loved Lease On Love and was so excited to start this one. Emmy and Grayson were incredibly real people who were flawed in many ways. I thought this was a steamy and hot read from Falon and can wait to read more from her.

Thank you for the opportunity to review this new novel.
This was not my favorite book by this author, unfortunately.

Such a cute romance! Celebrity, tension, enemy to lovers? Sign me up! I really liked the FMC, Emmy. Grayson took me a bit. Once they leaned more into the lovers instead of enemies, he grew on me more. The book has a huge miscommunication trope that felt cliche, especially in the third act break up.

Falon Ballard writes Romance in such a fun way, this was such a fun and light read, who does not love an underdog story and celebrity love? I know I am a huge fan of it! From someone who adores the movie filming process, this book gave us insight to what it takes. Especially when it includes explanation of what an intimacy coordinator is to explaining the film location which was ab amazing small town location, I felt like I was part of the movie crew. The way enemies to lovers is used here was so good, they hated each other, but when they realized that hate was misplaced it was so good to see them fall in love!!
READ THIS BOOK!

When starting the book I thought it had a cute premise. I liked how it kept the past a secret and slowly revealed things. As the past situation between the FMC and MMC was revealed, I really don't understand why it was such a huge deal at least compared to the way she was acting. And even with the FMC being Hollywood legacy, she had acted only once and was such a natural that she was the only one who could do the movie? So somehow these amazing things happened to her and the only bad thing from years ago was so traumatic she couldn't face it. It didn't seem like she had a lot of growth and wasn't super realistic.

Right on Cue by Falon Ballard is a charming and fun romance that effortlessly blends humor with heartfelt moments. With endearing characters and a captivating plot, it’s a delightful, feel-good read perfect for any rom-com lover.

This book was so cute! Emmy and Grayson’s love-hate chemistry was so fun to read, and their banter kept me hooked. I loved the Hollywood setting and all the behind-the-scenes drama, and the mix of humor and heart made it such an enjoyable read. It’s the perfect feel-good romance for anyone who loves enemies-to-lovers vibes!
Thank you netgalley and Penguin

I think "Right on Cue" tipped on this line of me wanting more and the book never forming into the areas that I wanted the most for the characters to experience. Ballard presents an image of these character that don't seem to really challenged what they want so much, and why specifically each of their wants is so important to the life that image with each other.

"Right on Cue" pits Emmy and Grayson against each other on and off camera, with a dash of Hollywood glamour and romance. With its lighthearted and humorous tone, "Right on Cue" offers a fun and flirty take on the enemies-to-lovers trope. This one didn't bring as much of a star experience as I had hoped but it is the first time I've read this author so I'm eager to read more from her and see if I discover a winner!

Spice: 3.5 chili peppers
Humor: 4.5 LOLs
Story: 2.5 stars
Right on cue is an absolutely hilarious love-hate story about two characters forced into close proximity. There are so many great tropes in this story and man oh man is Emmy good at hating Grayson. This is both a boone for the book, but also a downfall in my opinion.
While I thought there wer some truly hilarious moments, I just could not get on board with how much Emmy hated Grayson. It was honestly ridiculous and did not make her very likable. Especially because all of their problems would have been solved by....you guessed it, communication. It makes sense that teenage Emmy and Grayson didn't have the emotional maturity to do this, but the adult version of them should have. I did love the story and the deeper, emotional backstories. But the emotional immaturity of the female MC was super off-putting.
This is a great book for those who love the enemies to lovers trope with a lot of HATE thrown in. The subplots were amazing and I think that a lot of romance lovers will like this one.

Falon Ballard's Right on Cue is a sparkling romantic comedy that hits all the right notes! With its witty dialogue, relatable characters, and a swoon-worthy romance, this book is a delightful escape into the world of love and second chances.

Right on Cue by Fallon Ballard is a fun, lighthearted romantic comedy with plenty of sparks flying between the leads. I enjoyed the slow burn between Emmy and Grayson as they navigate their differences. The humor and banter between them were fantastic, and I found myself rooting for them to overcome their past. While the plot was a bit predictable at times, the characters were charming enough to make the journey enjoyable. It’s not quite a five-star read for me, but it’s an entertaining story with enough chemistry to keep you hooked until the end. 3.5 rounded to 4

Cute, sexy and entertaining. I usually don't gravitate towards anything involving movies but this one interested me and I'm glad I did. Emmy went back to writing a rom-com and her best friend is the director of her newest screenplay and both she and the producers want her for the lead. After losing the male lead they pull in another and it just happens to be Grayson. They were in a movie together as teens and she was devastated after they shared a kiss. Now at the start of the movie things are tense but eventually the chemistry wins out. They figured out there was a misunderstanding but will they be able to keep their chemistry alive after the movie is over.

This was a cute enemies to lovers rom-com. Quick and easy read. Witty banter. Kept my attention the entire time. No dull/boring times. I like how the MMC was confident to show his feelings.
And of course there was the famous third act break-up which I didn’t mind but I am not a fan of the miscommunication trope. All in all a solid rom-com.
Three stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Thank you @netgalley for the ebook in exchange for an honest review.

Unfortunately I think Fallon Ballard is not for me. Her books just lack a spark that I love in romance, and her characters calla a little flat. Hard to root for them.

I enjoyed this book. It ended up being an enjoyable read overall but I didn’t find myself flying through it. I didn’t love the use of the miscommunication trope but I did like how there were some consequences the lack of communication.