I've read Falon's other two books and loved both of them. Right on Cue was another amazing book by her! I tend to steer away from Hollywood romance, no reason in particular they are just not my favorite romance setting for a book. But this one was pretty good.

If you're a fan of romantic comedies, *Right On Cue* by Falon Ballard is a must-read! Emmy Harper, a talented director, finds herself reluctantly stepping into an acting role for her new movie. To make matters worse, she’s paired with her longtime rival, Grayson West. While I knew this was going to be an enemies-to-lovers story, Emmy's intense dislike for Grayson had me worried they’d never warm up to each other.

At first, I found Emmy’s character a bit hard to like—she’s pretty stubborn and difficult, which did take away from my enjoyment. However, Grayson more than makes up for it. He’s the epitome of sweet and charming, quickly becoming my favorite part of the book. The chemistry between them eventually becomes irresistible.

What really stands out in *Right On Cue* is the mix of beloved romance tropes—enemies-to-lovers, cozy winter cabin, forced proximity, and the classic "he falls first." These elements come together to create a delightful, heartwarming read that I thoroughly enjoyed. If you love a good romcom with a bit of tension and a lot of heart, give this one a try! Four stars from me.

Another cute romcom from Falon Ballard but it missed the mark for me. It’s a quick read yet it still dragged. I didn’t feel the chemistry between Grayson and Emmy and it left a sour taste in my mouth. I just needed more from it.

Right on Cue might be my new favorite book by Falon!

I loved it so much more. The chemistry between Emmy and Grayson was everything! I really liked how the side characters added to the story. I was rooting from Emson the entire time even through their miscommunication snafu.

Thanks to Netgalley and PENGUIN GROUP Putnam| G.P. Putnam’s Son for a copy of Right on Cue in exchange of an honest review.

Falon Ballard is a dazzling voice in the romance world. This book is a delight from start to finish, full of tension and a sentimental journey from enemies to lovers for Emmy and Grayson. Falon does not miss!

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by Falon Ballard

I enjoyed this book, it really starts off as a Hallmark movie.. gone wrong. Emmy is forced to reluctantly returned to acting after an actor when she was younger made her run to behind the scenes writing, who might be her co star? None other then Grayson *Fucking* who she now has to act like she is in love with..

So this is good and I liked it for the most part but the issue I have is two things. The first is the miscommunication, I hate it and it was so relevant in this story it started getting annoying. The second is the third act breakup which was unnecessary and was all due to miscommunication. Again it was good and it might be me but those two things knocked it down for me.

I love the way Falon writes romance, I am always laughing out loud and so happy when reading her books- and I do love me some Hollywood themes.

"Right on Cue" is about a screenwriter former actress, pushed back into a leading role, opposite the main she cannot stand. (Cue enemies to lovers wooo!) The chemistry and tension are wonderful, but of course they are- it's Falon! Enjoyed it thorougly, Falon has been solidified as an auto-buy author for me.

*Gifted e-book copy via Netgalley/G.P. Putnam's Sons - thank you! All opinions/reviews are my own (I did buy a paperback copy myself, too!)

This story wastes no time getting good. The meet-not-so-cute is fun, Emmy’s personality is funny to listen to and the quaint, isolated setting and the small cast of characters made it so easy to cozy up in to the story. This book is a bit meta in the fact that it absolutely FEELS like a cheesy romcom, and it’s about filming a cheesy romcom. I liked the banter and faux-hate. I loved the enemies to lovers to friends route the story took. Grayson and Emmy are both deeply flawed but easy to love. Even as Emmy lies to herself throughout the story about what exactly she’s feeling, their relationship is sweet and genuine.

Gripes: The animosity is overblown and under-explained (why does Grayson think bombing his scenes with Emmy is a good idea? I needed an explanation). I wanted to scream at their stupidity fairly often, but that’s part of the romcom charm in a way. The third-act miscommunication and breakup is always obnoxious to me, and this was no different. Also, if I had to read the phrase “pine and charcoal scent” one more time, I might have thrown my Kindle.

Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC to review!

Lease on Love was on of my favorites when it came out and I’ve been chasing that feeling with these subsequent books. While this one was good, it fell short for me. Grayson definitely comes off as cold, and getting his POV absolutely would have helped. Emmy was kind of insufferable at the beginning, finding no fault in her actions and quick to blame him. Thankfully she comes around eventually. I enjoyed the plot of this and getting behind the scenes insight to filming a movie and watching Grayson and Emmy interact both on and off screen. I loved that once they decided to be together, there weren’t any secrets. The miscommunication was major in this one and it was really frustrating, especially the conflict. Overall, it was fine I just really didn’t connect with the characters or their relationship.

SUCH a fun and sexy enemies-to-lovers story. Immediately going to look up the author’s other work, loved her style and can’t wait to read more!

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

I will read anything Falon Ballard writes and Right on Cue reinforces that I will enjoy every second of my time reading her books.

When they were teenagers, Emmy Harper and Grayson West co-starred in a movie. Emmy had a major crush on Grayson until he told reporters that the on-set kiss he shared with Emmy was the worst kiss of his life. The movie performed terribly and although Grayson went on to become an actor in action movies, Emmy never acted again. Instead, she became an Oscar-winning screenplay writer for serious, dramatic movies. Needing a change of pace after her father recently passed away, Emmy writes a rom-com and her best friend, Liz, who is directing the movie, convinces her to give acting another chance and star in it. Emmy reluctantly agrees only for her co-star to get injured right before shooting, and of course, the only actor able to fill in is none other than Grayson West, who Emmy has long harbored animosity towards. Not only are they grappling with their own issues--Emmy's grieving her loss and wants to succeed in her second attempt at acting, and Grayson's wants to be respected as a serious, versatile actor--but now they have to pretend to be deeply in love with each other in order to achieve their goals even though they can barely stand to be in the same room.

I absolutely devoured Right on Cue. Like Falon Ballard's other two novels, this was funny, sweet, and hot. The tension and chemistry between Emmy and Grayson were palpable. There was angst but there were also many soft, romantic scenes (I personally loved the ice skating scene). I enjoyed watching Emmy and Grayson unpack their history and learn to get along and even trust each other again. I also liked the role that filming/acting played in this story.

Overall, I have nothing but positive things to say about Right on Cue and I would highly recommend it!

i rated this one like a 3.75 stars, which was tough because falon is my ride or die - i LOVE her work

this one just fell a little flat for me. I still enjoyed it, and liked the characters and the premise was so fun. I just felt like the "enemies" plotline was a little underwhelming (i understand it being the reason she hated him, it just felt a little like it was held onto a bit too harshly for too long? i'm not sure how to describe the feeling)

i do however NEED to visit this inn and stay in Pine Springs because there is nothing like a small town vibe and i loved the setting of this place!

i did really enjoy the premise of this book, and would for sure recommend it!

Quick read romance, but not for me. I’m not a big fan of the miscommunication trope which was the center of the plot for this one. The characters frustrated me when all conflict could’ve been resolved with a quick conversation at page 100.

Right on Cue by Falon Ballard could have been an amazing title. But sadly it failed to bring what I was looking for. I wanted something light and cute and although this does somewhat do that it failed on all other accounts. The characters were super immature and the third act break up just seemed out of place. I wished that this would have been better fleshed out and that the characters would have been more professional within their acting careers. As I really hope real actors don't act this way. ie: like children. I spent most of the book wanting to slap both of them and putting them both into a time out.

Thank you Penguin Group Putnam and NetGalley for the digital ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Right on Cue is a celebrity romance about two actors who think the other hate each other and have to work together on a new Rom Com. Sounds delightful. I loved the characters and their chemistry, and that TV and they were open to their feelings. They didn’t even hide it on set. Loved the small town and film sitting. It’s my favorite part in celebrity romances. Overall, I enjoy that this author is very easy to read. This was definitely the spiciest of all her novels. I enjoyed this more than just my type, but lease on love is still my favorite. I can’t wait for her upcoming holiday novel.

What didn’t work- the pacing of the 3rd act break up. It honestly made it lose a star. This is where I started skimming. I know we need conflict, but it was so unavoidable with simple communication. It was just so frustrating. I am getting really tired of the miscommunication trope.



Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC in exchange of my honest review.

This book is my disappointment of the year. I loved Just My Type, and really looked forward to this, but the only plot point of the first 30 percent was seeing how many times the FMC could say “Grayson F*cking West” and after 53895 times, my ears started bleeding and I called it quits.

Ugh sad - this is the first Fallon Ballard book that I haven’t absolutely loved and it pains me so much to say that!

I know that it can sometimes be easy to poke holes into romance plots but I found myself poking so many holes in this one it was hard for me to enjoy the rest. I found the MC to be whiny and she held a grudge from her teen years that I had a hard time getting past.

I do love the Enemies to Lovers trope so much but like … they did not have to be enemies?! There was just way too much miscommunication threaded throughout and it pissed me off haha.

Also - I found it hard to move beyond her supposed best friend putting her in an uncomfortable situation, putting work over her feelings, without even telling her ahead of time. I am a girls girl so sorry… no way.

Right on Cue by Falon Ballard had well-developed characters and an engaging plot. This book was a joy to read.

**Thank you to NetGalley and the Publisher for the e-ARC. All opinions expressed are voluntary and my own.**

"Right on Cue" by Falon Ballard is a captivating and heartwarming romance that will sweep readers off their feet. As a fan of Ballard’s previous works, I was eager to dive into this novel, and it did not disappoint!

Falon Ballard’s writing is, as always, top-notch. Her ability to craft witty dialogue and create palpable chemistry between characters is truly commendable. The pacing is perfect, balancing moments of tension with laugh-out-loud humor and heartfelt scenes. The descriptive prose brings the setting to life, especially the behind-the-scenes glimpse into the film industry, which adds an extra layer of authenticity to the story.

"Right on Cue" is a must-read for fans of contemporary romance. Falon Ballard has once again delivered a story that is equal parts charming, funny, and poignant. Whether you are a long-time fan or new to her work, this book is sure to leave you with a smile on your face and a warm feeling in your heart.

Highly recommend! 🎬❤️📖