I have adored everything Falon Ballard has written and Right on Cue was no different - a second chance romance with a hollywood element is entirely up my alley and I loved following along to Emmy & Grayson's love story. Looking forward to more from Ballard in the future.

Thank you to Putnam for an advanced copy. All opinions are my own.

“I can’t believe you would remember something so insignificant after all these years.” 🧡 “Nothing about you is insignificant, Emmy.”

Emmy is a screenwriter who hasn’t been on screen in years, but when production has issues finding a lead for her newest romcom, she takes the spot. The issue is that her male lead is the one person in Hollywood she can’t stand. Their differences threaten to ruin filming and they’re put in a position where they have to either figure it out or move on from the movie.

I flew through this book! I had so much fun reading it and I really love Falon’s writing so much. I always enjoy celebrity romances and since these characters had ✨history✨ it made it even more fun. Emmy truly cannot stand Grayson but he doesn’t feel the same, so the tension that created was chefs kiss 🤌🏼 they have to spend so much time together on set and the way Grayson was such a little shit stirrer during scenes made me giggle. Their co-stars with benefits to friends to lovers dynamic was so natural and sweet once we got to know them a little deeper 🥹

The third act breakup/miscommunication trope wasn’t my favorite and really was the only thing I didn’t love about the book. It was a little too drawn out for me and absolutely could’ve been solved with a single conversation 😂

Microtropes & moments I loved:
Caretaking
“Let’s 🔥 once to cut the tension”
Hotel rooms across the hall from each other
Filming the 🌶️ scene with the intimacy coordinator
Grayson being such a simp
Ice skating
He’s a reader
The pining

Tropes:
Celebrities
Co-stars with benefits
Forced proximity
Second chance
All the tension
Movie set
Workplace

This was such a cute book!! It reminded me of The True Love Experiment. It was interesting to me that I liked Greyson more than Emmy. The 3rd act break up had me UPSET. The fact that it lasted months broke me. 4 stars because Emmy just needs to start jumping to conclusions because wow.

I cannot say enough good things about this book. I read it in less than 24 hours. I may have found one of my new favorite authors!

When the master of rom-com writing meets tragedy, she's off her game. After years of encouragement and support, she tries her hand at entertainment again. The male lead that was supposed to perform with her, the one that she trusted and knew so well, was sent to the benches because he was hurt and now she has to face the man who she blames for her early end to an acting career. This enemies-to-lovers trope doesn't disappoint, though there were a few parts in the book I found annoying. Overall, I'd recommend!

I loved Em and West so much that I couldn’t put the book down. The way that they were in love since young and had to re-learn to love again. Also Em’s mom really steals the show for best mother. I would read this love story over and over.

loved the premise but felt like it got lost in direction.. I enjoyed Ballard’s first two books much more than this one

Very spicy and romantic, the ending was closed up nice except for the part about his Dad. The main characters were older which helped.

Most of the celebrity romances I’ve read lately have fallen a bit flat for me, but as a huge fan of Falon Ballard’s other romances I knew I would be in good hands. I read Right on Cue in one sitting and had such a fun time doing so.

This book was funny and sweet, but also manages to deal with some real life issues. Emmy and Grayson both struggle with their own insecurities, both related to feelings of inadequacy, and the commonality really made their connection feel real. Sure there was a bit of instalove, but I’ll forgive it. I didn’t love the third act break up, but it did give us some good pining and an excellent make up scene.

Read if you like:
*Enemies to lovers
*Second chance romance
*Small town setting
*Costars with benefits (but oops what are these feelings?)
*He falls first

Thank you to Putnam and NetGalley for a review copy. I can’t wait for this author’s next book.

"Right on Cue" by Falon Ballard is a delightful romantic comedy that brings Hollywood glamour and sizzling chemistry to the forefront. Emmy Harper, a former actress turned screenwriter, finds herself unexpectedly cast as the leading lady in her latest project. To make matters more complicated, her co-star is none other than Grayson West, a charming yet infuriating actor with whom Emmy shares a complicated history.

Ballard crafts a witty and engaging story filled with humor, heart, and plenty of sparks between Emmy and Grayson. As they navigate their roles on and off-screen, the tension between them crackles with undeniable chemistry, keeping readers eagerly turning the pages to see if they can overcome their past and find love in the spotlight.

"Right on Cue" is a perfect blend of romance and humor, with memorable characters and a storyline that will leave you smiling long after the final scene. Ballard's sharp writing and charming storytelling make this novel a must-read for fans of romantic comedies.

I will forever be a fan of Falon Ballard. Her books are so fun and I loved this one! Can’t wait for more from her. Five stars all around.

Falon Ballard is officially on my must read list! I have read and loved all her books but this is a new favorite. It's also the spiciest! I like spicy romances so this was great for me. Celebrity romances are also one of my favorite tropes. This is an enemies to costars with benefits to lovers romance. There are some really cute scenes with excellent banter. I would have loved to have dual POV. There were times I would like to see what Grayson is thinking especially given the conflict and third act breakup. I hate a third act breakup.

Thank you PENGUIN GROUP Putnam and NetGalley for this ARC!

My heart was ACHING for like half of this book. The pining, the distress, the emotional baggage. They all just got me.

I was a bit sad that the third act conflict/breakup was based on a miscommunication (always so frustrating) but the story itself was so sweet and I feel like although the pacing was a little bit off, with the majority of the book being set over just a few weeks and then the last 50 pages spanning months, I think that the emotions of the story had me so on edge I didn't even mind.

I really enjoy this author's work and will be picking up everything that she puts out in the future!

🌟: 4.75
I can always count on Falon Ballard to write romances that truly feel like my favorite classic rom-coms.

First off, I was loving the premise for this one. I've read a couple romances set in the film industry, but I absolutely adore the concept of co-stars of a romantic comedy falling in love (and if anyone else has got some recs in that vein I would very much appreciate it).

Emmy and Grayson's romance felt about as close to a true enemies to lovers as you can get in a contemporary romance in that these two could not stand each other at the start of this book. As much as I felt bad for Emmy's friend and the director of the film, because my goodness those two were unprofessional with their grudge, I was living for the tension. I always love when characters in a romance book have the "one time to get it out of our systems" dynamic that quickly spirals into much, much, more, and Emmy and Grayson were no different. The progression of their relationship felt so natural, from enemies-with-benefits to an actual relationship. Not to mention I was absolutely living for all of their banter.

As far as book boyfriends go, I absolutely adored Grayson, especially once him and Emmy started putting their past behind them. I loved getting to know him more beyond Emmy's initial impression of him, and I liked that Falon highlighted the conflicted way he felt about his image as the hunky action himbo. He had just as many insecurities as Emmy did, and I'm glad that they were explored throughout the story.

The supporting characters in this book really shined as well. Not only did they bring plenty of comedic moments to the story, they also brought moments of wisdom as well. I loved that the people surrounding Emmy, namely her mother and her best friend, continuously put things into perspective for her (and said a lot of things I would have said if I could have sat her down and had a conversation with her). It also needs to be said that her mom is an absolute ICON, and I was obsessed with her.

My only (admittedly tiny) issue is the way the third act breakup unfolded, even though I can completely understand why it needed to happen. Even more so, I wholeheartedly understand why Grayson was so upset, and I'm glad that Emmy came to realize how wrong she was for jumping to yet another conclusion. At the same time, I would have liked to see Emmy give him a chance to explain himself when it happened, especially given how their hatred of each other when they were teenagers started with the same kind of conflict. That being said, I was living for the angst of it, as well as the emotional moments that come from the characters still being forced into proximity with each other with so much unresolved conflict.

Long story short, I will read anything Falon Ballard writes. If you love romance books that give you all the vibes of your favorite classic romantic comedies, then I highly recommend checking out her work.

3.5 - Thanks to NetGalley and the Right on Cue publishers for the ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review!

This book had everything I crave on paper - famous / celeb characters, a writer female main character, a small town setting, etc. etc., but something just fell flat for me. I never felt a tug to keep reading, didnt feel very motivated to finish. I think it's partially because while the characters did have good chemistry, the level of emotion shown by both felt very low?

Also, they didn't interact much with their surroundings in this book. Other than the makeup artist / hair stylist characters, it felt like they were the only two people in this book's universe. I love when our characters demonstrate feelings / characteristics by how they interact with (in this case), the townspeople, fellow members of the crew, etc. OH! And the actress friend Emmy made at the beginning of filming just completely disappeared, never to be heard from again! Weird.

I also don't love Halmark movies, so I was a little skeptical of the movie they were actually starring in, ha! I wish it had been more on the level of the movie / writing in Nora Goes off Script.

I wouldn't tell anyone to *not* read this book, but it definitely isn't going to be one I quickly recommend.

Right on Cue was absolutely delightful! I have enjoyed Falon Ballard's books in the past and this one might be my favorite of hers. Emmy Harper was such a relatable character, and Grayson West was a charming yet realistic hero. It was a bit of a slow burn - the enemies had to take time to turn into lovers, after all - but definitely worth the wait! If you enjoy Hollywood romances, enemies to lovers, and second chances, this cute contemporary romance should be next on your list. Thank you to GP Putnam's Sons for the advanced reading copy, receipt of which did not impact my review.

falon knows how to make me blush and giggle like i’m not asexual and aromantic. and i will read everything she writes with NO hesitation.
grayson and emmy were truly so fun to learn about. the tension, the slow-burn, the enemies to lovers of it all… truly wonderful.
as a girlie who isn’t a HUGE fan of the miscommunication trope or the “leaves mid conversation because they’ve heard enough” trope, falon did it really well. i’m also a girlie who loves to read everyday romance and small gestures of love, so this book truly hit so good.

Falon Ballard has done it again. I went into this already knowing I would not only devour the story but absolutely love it. And look at that, I did both! I loved the mixed media aspect in this one, i loved that we saw interviews or comments about the actors throughout the book. As always I would have loved dual pov to see Grayson's side of things and just be in his mind. But for the sake of this book, i think that it was nice just having Emmy's pov. I really loved the whole storyline, the rivals-to-lovers we had for a second, the co-stars with benefits and just overall the writing style of this book. When I say i loved this book so much, I came out of it only having one complaint. I loved Emmy so much it's crazy, she was me and I am her. But i just could not stand her saying 'Grayson f*cking West' literally x4 a chapter. Like I got that she didn't like him, he was being crappy at the beginning, but to continually say 'Grayson f*cking West' every. single. time. I couldn't handle that at all. But literally other than that I absolutely loved this book and devoured it in a day.

Obsessed. Every love story this author has written so far have just gotten better and better. The pacing was impeccable and the characters were so well rounded. I loved it.

4.75 Stars

Right on Cue was such a cute contemporary romance.

When she was 15 and he was 17, Emmy Harper and Grayson West starred together in each of their first movies. And it BOMBED! Reviews panned them for having zero chemistry and appearing to want to murder each other. So for half her life now, Emmy has absolutely hated Grayson West for ruining that for her. (There's more to her hatred, but I won't spoil that!)

Emmy, the daughter of Hollywood's golden "It Couple" planned to follow in her actor parents footsteps. But after her on-screen motrification at age 15, she gave it up and turned to screenwriting. Now, as an Oscar winning screenwriter, Emmy is forced to take on the role of lead actress in her latest film - a RomCom - to keep production on schedule and avoid the producers pulling out. She doesn't want to do it, but the actor they've cast as the hero in this script she wrote is someone she likes and respects, so she'll do it.

Enter day one on set and who does she run into - literally! - but Grayson friggen West. Turns out the actor cast to star alongside her had to back out and Grayson was the only one they could get on such short notice. Grayson, who is all action hero muscles and oozing sexiness, but still her arch-nemesis.

And so our story begins. Because of course these two are going to fall in love - it's a romance novel! However, they have to overcome a lot of personal obstacles in order to get there and hopefully make it stick.

I loved this book. It's far smuttier than I prefer, but Grayson, despite being an action movie star, isn't an alpha male. He's sweet and sensitive and playful, once you get to know him.

My only gripe is the major relationship event that happens near the end of the story was wrapped up way too neatly with minimal talking over the problem and digging deep to the root. It was all "That's not true" with the reply "If you say it's not true there's no way it could be! How could I ever doubt you!" It was just too quick and clean.

THAT SAID, I absolutely recommend this book to romance readers. It's a quick read, it's sexy and funny and ROMANTIC! This book made me want to track down my husband and give him a big hug!