excellent book. was so excited to receive this ARC. it became one of my top favorite reads. cannot wait to read more from this author.

Would recommend for fans of…
🎬 Hollywood love stories
🎬 Second chance romance
🎬 Enemies to lovers

I don’t know how she manages to do it, but Falon Ballard manages to write some of the most bingeable, funny, and relatable rom coms out there! Right on Cue is the second novel I’ve read by Ballard and I’m already counting down the days until her next book comes out.

Right on Cue follows Emmy, an award-winning screenwriter who finds herself starring opposite her sort-of enemy Grayson West in her latest film. As the camera starts rolling, the sparks start flying and Emmy and Grayson are drawn closer together.

This novel would be perfect for anyone who loves enemies to lovers type stories. While the conflict between them isn’t super intense, the banter between Emmy and Grayson is razor sharp (and super witty) and really adds a fun romantic tension to the story. And, as with any great romance, getting to see them put their differences aside and fall for one another was super sweet. I also enjoyed the “meta” aspects of the book (it’s a rom com about making a rom com!), and appreciated all of the ‘Hollywood’ moments Ballard incorporated throughout.

My only complaint with the story was that the conflict felt a tad juvenile, almost as if it would have been a better fit for a YA romance. The miscommunication aspects were also a bit cringey. While they didn’t detract from my enjoyment, if you’re not a fan of that trope you’ll probably have some issues with the central conflict.

Right on Cue is out now and is the perfect book to throw in your tote as we head towards beach and pool season! Thanks to Putnam and NetGalley for the eARC in exchange for an honest review.

3.5 stars
An enemies to lovers story, Falon Ballard introduces the readers to Emmy and Grayson, actors who briefly worked together in their teens with disastrous results. When fate intervenes and they are forced to play the love interests in a new rom com (also written by Emmy), sparks and tensions fly. A quick read, the story mostly focuses on Emmy's point of view as the person wronged many years ago and not able to let go of a grudge, no matter how justified she is in being angry.

To make the new movie work, the two have to determine a solution to their dilemma, or they will have a second movie to flop, which will hurt both of their careers significantly. Readers will enjoy the dynamic between the two while also easily see the areas where Ballard sets up the miscommunications and fallout from it. With mostly every side story resolved, Right on Cue meets the requirements for a summer read with a little extra wisdom and introspection thrown in to balance it out.

(I received a copy of this book from NetGalley and have written an objective review)

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an advanced copy. All opinions are my own.

I’ll start off this review saying I love this author! Huge fan of “Lease on Love” and “Just My Type.” Maybe my hopes for this were too high because this one didn’t do it for me.

I liked the “right person wrong time” trope and the background for each of the main characters. The third act breakup felt so unnecessary and forced though. Kind of hated how she just ran away and didn’t even wait for an explanation. But the ending and epilogue were cute.

Definitely excited to read Falon Ballards next book though!!

I have…..not great feelings about this book. I didn’t really like or connect with either character. The miscommunication trope is stronggg with this one. And frankly the 3rd act breakup made me want to throw my kindle across the room.

This was my first Falcon Ballard book and I have a couple mutuals who enjoy her writing, so hopefully this book was just an exception and I’ll enjoy others.

Thank you to NetGalley for the review copy. Decision to read/review was my own. Opinion is my own.

I'm not always a fan of second chance romance but I really enjoyed this one. Falon Ballard always provides great stories and characters. I enjoyed the twist of this rom-com taking place in the filming of a rom-com.

My biggest issue was all the miscommunications between the Emmy and Grayson but it all worked out in the end. It was a little funny(ironic?) that Emmy was waiting for the other shoe to drop and let her guard down only to have the classic 3rd act breakup happen.

Thanks to NetGalley, Putnam Group, and Falon Ballard for the e-ARC of this book. This review is my own opinion.

Another FB winner! I am obsessed with Falon’s work. I like the each book has had a different premise/relationship of the main characters, but the chemistry is tight in all of them.

I received an advance copy. All thoughts are my own!

I love Falon Ballard and this book was no exception. I loved the behind the scenes glimpse into Hollywood and the chemistry between the characters. The only downside for me was there was a lot of the miscommunication trope used and that just happens to be my least favorite romance trope out there... so that lowered the rating a bit out of frustration!

(Actual: 3.75⭐, rounded up) Very cute rom-com and the perfect read for my most recent weekend holiday! I've enjoyed all of Falon's previous works, so it's unsurprising to me that this one was also no exception. While it did take me a bit longer than usual to fully become invested in the story and relate in some way to most, if not all, of the ensemble cast (particularly both MCs, of course), by the end I was sold and thought it ended on a wonderful note! Would definitely recommend this to anyone who loves rom-coms and/or wants a quick beach/holiday read this upcoming season!

🎬 Right on Cue by Falon Ballard 🎬

H’s Rating: ⭐️⭐️💫 2.5/5

💭 Thoughts:
Sadly, this book was not for me. It was full of miscommunication, which is one of my least favorite tropes. I also felt like the characters seemed immature, and the ending was rushed. The excessive use of a phrase gave me the ick, but the side characters were the highlight. I absolutely loved Ballard’s two other books, though, and I definitely recommend Lease on Love and Just My Type!

Thank you to Putnam Books, NetGalley, and Falon Ballard for this eARC in exchange for my honest review.

I absolutely adored this story! The tropes of this one was so fun. I always love enemies to lovers and second chance. I definitely enjoyed the premise as well because I love a good movie romance story. This one also really dug into how we can let other people’s views shape how we see ourselves and how dangerous that can be. I really really loved this one. This is my first by this author and I’m excited to read more!

This one fell a little short for me. It took me a while to finish it. Something about the characters just irritated me. I’ve loved other books from Falon Ballard. I will continue to pick up her other books.

This was really fun. If you enjoy celebrity romances, this is one to keep your eye on. I thought it was funny as well

I love Falon Ballard and this one was a great addition to all her books. I love the angst on set and having to work through everything to make the movie work.

Falon Ballard strikes again! This book was a fun fast read with one of the rare times a second chance is believable -- both in that what drove them apart was serious and had a good enough explanation to merit getting back together.

Thank you Putnam for the gifted copy.

Although not my favorite book by this author, I really enjoyed Right on Cue! It was a light, albeit predictable (3rd act breakup, anyone?) read and I flew through it in two days.

I liked the fact that Emmy wrote the screenplay and ended up being the actor of the FMC in her movie (is that realistic? I don't care). Her and Grayson were super cute together, and had some good chemistry. I always love an enemies to lovers trope, add in a Hollywood film setting, and it was right up my alley.

The only thing I didn't like was the misunderstanding that lead to the breakup. I am not a fan of misunderstandings, and I did find it a bit predictable, it frustrated me how quick Emmy was to jump to conclusions and then completely shut Grayson out of her life.

I'm definitely looking forward to this author's next book!

4.5// thanks for the arc, netgalley!
Emmy + Grayson are (not mean, just hurt) enemies with a history, and now they are working together again, as leads in a romcom that Emmy wrote. Things on set are awkward and stiff, their scenes robotic, and it's their not-so-great history to blame. But then their producer (and Emmy's best friend) throws a curve ball in the filming schedule and things start to heat up.

And then it's sweeeeeeeet. Sweet sweet cute sexy cute sweet spicy aweee. Emmy and Grayson forever.

I'll read anything Falon writes!

Emmy Harper, one time child star turned Oscar winning writer is finagled into staring in her own romantic comedy movie. Unfortunately, she holds a deep seated animosity for the replacement leading man Grayson West. After a curt awkward start, they make a deal to do their best for the film. Once filming, their sizzling chemistry is undeniable. Can they overcome teenage crush/embarrassment/drama and admit to their feelings for each other? Self doubt, lack of communication and outside influences can be difficult, impossible if you are in the public eye.
Will they become Hollywood’s A list
couple or is it all just acting?
Great characters, fun banter and steamy scenes. Definitely a great read!
I received a complimentary copy of this book. All opinions in this review are my own.
Thank you @PutnamBooks

I'm a sucker for a good Hollywood/celebrity romance trope; there's just something about it that draws me like a gnat to a light bulb. To say I had high hopes for this book would be a borderline understatement. To say I was disappointed would also be an understatement.

The FMC - Emmy - leaves a lot to be desired. As a professional in Hollywood...I expected way more. It's one thing to have a moment of angst seeing someone who hurt you previously, but you need to put on your big girl panties and get over it. I'm still not sure why she let a comment Grayson (MMC) made as a stupid 17 year old impact her however many years later. I get that the tabloids posted mean things...but that's what tabloids do. Why let that keep you from acting ever again? Plus, she has now proven her worth as a screenwriter. She just came off as extremely whiney and needy.

Third act conflicts are a thing that you will never truly escape in a romance novel - it just isn't going to happen. I've accepted that, but this third act conflict was ridiculous. My opinion of Emmy was only further cemented by her reaction to the snippet of conversation she overheard, and her subsequent behavior for the weeks after.

We can't leave out our MMC - Grayson - who was a bit spineless at times. It seems like the author was trying to make him more endearing by making him lack self-confidence and thinking he wasn't great, but all it did was get on my nerves. There's no way you're in as many big name movies as you supposedly were to then let a reporter walk all over you. I'm not buying it.

The only real, even slightly, redeeming character was Emmy's best friend, Liz, who gave her tough love on more than one occasion. And I say good on her!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for giving me the chance to read this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Good chemistry and a tight plot made this a nice read on a Sunday. Thanks, Netgalley for the opportunity to find and read a new to me author.