Synopsis:
In Fall for Him by Andie Burke, seven-hundred-fifty square feet isn’t enough for the home-renovation-fueled hatred and the building sexual tension.

Dylan Gallagher’s hot neighbor loathed him from the second he moved in, and causing a flood, falling through the floor, and landing directly onto that same neighbor’s bed probably means that’s unlikely to change. The poorly timed “It’s Raining Men” joke didn’t help.

Thoughts:
This debut novel was delightful to read! I loved the wittiness and the banter, as well as the relationship between Dylan and Derek! Highly recommend!

Dylan's bad relationship with his neighbor Derek isn't improved when he literally falls through the floor between their units. Their lives get more and more entwined as Dylan helps repair both the damage he caused and the underling plumbing issues in Derek's apartment.

I really enjoyed this romance that built from dislike to love. I really enjoyed the growth of each character on their own and together.

Thank you to @netgalley and @Stmartinspress for a free copy of this book in exchange for my honest review. Thank you to @macmillian.audio for
a free download of the audiobook.

Fall for Him by Andie Burke is a delightful and heartwarming romance that continues to showcase Burke’s talent for creating engaging characters and compelling love stories. As her second book, it certainly didn’t disappoint, delivering a perfect blend of humor, emotion, and chemistry.

What I Loved:
Character Development: Burke excels at crafting relatable and multi-dimensional characters. The protagonists, Dylan Gallagher and Derek Chang, are well-developed, with their personal growth and evolving relationship feeling authentic and deeply moving.
Engaging Plot: The storyline is both fun and thought-provoking, with plenty of twists and turns to keep readers engaged. The mix of romance, personal challenges, and the dynamics between the characters make for an enjoyable read.
Narration: The audiobook, narrated by Kyle Omori and Liam DiCosimo, adds an extra layer of depth to the story. The narrators’ ability to convey the characters’ emotions and personalities enhances the listening experience, making it easy to get lost in the story.
Overall, Fall for Him is a beautifully written and emotionally resonant romance that will appeal to fans of contemporary love stories. Andie Burke delivers a story full of love, laughter, and heartfelt moments, making it a perfect read (or listen) for anyone who enjoys a deeply emotional romance.

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (4/5)

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Okay so there's a couple things that I think are going to bring you more enjoyment before you start this book. The first is to read fly With me which is a companion novel to this book. I did not realize that and I would have done a reread prior to starting this one had I realized that. It would have refreshed my memory on who all these characters were and all of their relationships. I genuinely think that I would have enjoyed this book a lot more had it done that. So don't be like me and do yourself a favor and go read fly with me again if it's a reread for you before you give this one a chance.

The other thing that is out of my control but definitely would have helped is had the characters had different fuckimgy names. So both characters have names that start with the letter d and my brain did not like that at all with audiobook. I kept getting them confused and I could not keep them straight. Not only did they have names that started with the same letter but they were the same number of letters too. We have a Dylan and we have a Derek and I still could probably not tell you which ones which. I know that there is one fixer upper renovator and one is an ER nurse. One is best friends with the characters from fly with me.

That being said and even though I really struggled to remember which character was which, I still really enjoyed this one. It is a little bit over the top in the beginning with the levels of thirst and terrible jokes but if that's your kind of humor you're going to like it. I have seen a few reviews saying that they had to DNF before like 30% and I don't think that that gives you a fair view of what the book is like in my opinion. I think that at its core this book is about two very strong-willed men who are learning that they deserve someone to stand up for them and how to do that for both themselves and for others. I really loved the ADHD representation and the chaos and also all of the comfort. I think I'll probably do some rereads here at some point of both books because I would like to tell the characters apart 😂

There is one point in this book that made me want to scream and it involves their obnoxious neighbor and the cops. I don't think that the scene was necessary in any way shape or form and it actually gave copaganda vibes. Nowhere in real life would a person of color ever be able to get off talking to the cops the way that the characters talk to the cops in this book. It feels like a very unnecessary scene to have in the book. Essentially they have this Karen neighbor who calls the cops because she thinks they're doing drugs or something in their apartment because one of the main character's sister is a "tattooed red-haired whore" as she calls her and the way that the two main characters and the sister talk to the police with literally no regard for the fact that their safety could be on the line is really really uncomfortable. It was a very "white" interaction and again, did not add anything to the book besides an undercurrent of copaganda.

I’ve tried really hard to get into this book. I have made it over 20% but every time I pick it up I put it down for something else because it just isn’t capturing my attention the way I want it to. The writing is a little blah to me, and I’m not super invested in the plot.

First of all, this book has probably the single most absurd meet-cute I have ever read, and it couldn't have been more perfect. I absolutely loved Dylan and Derek, they were so well written and fleshed out. They felt like people I would personally know and love in my little found family. The intimacy in this story was so beautiful. It felt more vulnerable and romantic than spicy, which is exactly what the story called for. I loved this.

5 Stars

I ADORED THIS BOOK SO MUCH AND OMG THE ADHD REPRESENTATION WAS IMMACULATE.

Andie is someone I love, and her books are ones that always hit close to home for me but this one is truly special! It's a fun forced-proximity MM romance that is beautiful and fun and just all sorts of delightful. I honestly feel like anything I could put together as a "review" would just be me fangirling, so trust me when I say you WANT to read this!! I know you will love it as much as I did!

I'm rating this in the middle because I did not finish it, and I don't think it's fair to rate a book I didn't fully read. The writing style on this one just didn't work for me. I really liked the IDEA of this book, but the writing was flat and somewhat confusing. 3rd person POV is never my favorite, but this is one book where it just straight up didn't work. The narrators are personal favorites, but they couldn't even make up for my complete disinterest in this one.

This book started off promising. While the set-up was a bit on the far-fetched side, I enjoyed it. The scenario regarding the enemies to lovers was fairly realistic and I enjoyed the dynamic between Dylan and Derek. While I really enjoyed the exposition, I think the book stumbles a bit in the third act. Ultimately, the story tries to tackle too many things at once. The book hits on grief, ADHD, trust issues in relationships, estranged family, bullying, and violence against healthcare workers. Due to this many topics, the end feels a little rushed and jumbled and does not give the central relationship the room and space to truly resonate. While I believe it is important for the romance genre to tackle important and difficult topics, I think it would have been better for the author to focus on one or two.

I enjoyed the interaction between the two main characters a lot. Both of them grew a lot through out the book and I enjoyed reading that. The storyline was engaging and I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book.

This was okay. It wasn't bad but it wasn't great. I thought I would DNF at the beginning but it got a little bit better so I didn't feel that urge after a while. It was on the cusp of being great. I loved the moments of Derek sticking up for Dylan. My favorite part honestly.

I hated their names being so similar though. I wish one had a different name. It got confusing at times. I also feel like the Michelle thing was weird and didn't feel resolved at all toward the end. I feel like that conflict should have been worked on toward the middle and not the end of the book. It was also super predictable that it was going to be her being brought in to the hospital.

It was okay. I had problems figuring out who was who because the characters were so similar. I also didn't understand why they couldn't just talk about the guy who died and work through that misunderstanding. The part with the estranged sister also seemed so rushed and brushed over to me.

Although I really enjoyed this book, I have to say I wish Andie Burke had chosen names that were more distinctive for the primary characters. Having one of the men named Derek and one named Dylan was confusing and I had to refer back too often to keep the characters straight. That said, I grew to love both of them and their families and friends and was rooting for them. Burke created realistic circumstances to keep them apart and provided barriers that could conceivably occur. I enjoyed this one almost as much as I did her previous work, Fly With Me.

Great set-up that drew me into the story immediately. Both characters were very well drawn, and the author did a great job of setting up the back story and revealing it in bits and pieces. Supporting characters were enjoyable, including the HOA tyrant and the three brothers. Overall a quick, fun, sexy read.

Thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for the e-ARC of "Fall for Him" by Andie Burke.

Fall For Him is a delightful follow-up to Fly With Me. After Dylan accidentally crashes through Derek’s ceiling in the middle of the night, the two—along with a huge dog—are forced to share a small apartment during renovations. With tensions running high, they must find a way to coexist.

Having eagerly anticipated Derek’s story after the first book, I’m thrilled with how engaging and well-written it is. Andie Burke’s storytelling exceeded my expectations, and I’m now more obsessed with her books than ever. The mix of humor, romance, and real-life challenges is perfectly balanced, making the story hard to put down.

MM
Neurodivergent rep
Dual POV
Enemies to lovers

Rating: 2.5/5 - this book was fine, not one that I will reread
🌶️: 2/5 - there were a few explicit intimate scenes

TLDR: This book is fine. Just fine.

This book was about two main characters that were supposed to be in their late twenties but the characters really didn't read that way to me. It felt like a new adult novel with characters in their early twenties. I liked the books general premise and story line. The relationship between the MMCs had good substance to it. For whatever reason, this book just wasn't a standout book to me. There is nothing wrong with it but there isn't anything to rave about either.

Ultimately, I would give this book a go if you know something about it fits your taste.

Thank you to NetGalley for providing a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. This romance book was delightful. It is the story of two neighbors who don't have great opinions of each other. Then one day Dylan's apartment's floor caves in and he finds himself literally falling into Derek's apartment below him. The two have to communicate with each other now since they both have reasons to want to handle the damaging situation themselves. This includes not letting the landlord know about it. Thus begins a fast paced and lovely story where some secrets are revealed and some past traumas are confronted. There is an adorable dog and a nosy neighbor lady. It is often humorous but has so much heart at its core. I think this book is a great example of a current day romance and their love never felt like insta love or unlikely. I look forward to reading more by this author.

I really liked this one. The couple was the perfect amount of tension. I felt like the ending was a little abrupt. I want to say the same thing happened with the author's first book. The tension hits way too close to the ending and then the resolution is super quick.

I decided to DNF this story because I wasn't enjoying it as much as I thought I would and didn't think things would turn for the better if I kept reading.

The opening encounter between the two main characters was a very unique hook to draw the reader in. I just had trouble maintaining interest and feeling invested in what was happening. There's an adorable dog, which is always a plus with me, and I was happy to see Olive from Burke's previous novel/debut, "Fly with Me," joyfully in love as ever.

This certainly isn't a bad story and I do think others will enjoy "Fall for Him," especially if they're fans of enemies-to-lovers and forced proximity.

Thanks again to St. Martin's Griffin and NetGalley for the e-ARC to read in exchange for an honest review!

Another delightful, quirky romance by Andie Burke that blends humor, tension, and heartfelt emotion. The plot setup is chaotic (in a good way), as Dylan literally crashes into Derek's life, when he falls through the ceiling into his apartment. There is long standing tension due to some misconceptions, which quickly turns into something deeper. The witty banter, mixed with more serious themes of grief and self-acceptance make this story a lovely read.

Sincere thanks to NetGalley and St Martins Press for an advanced reader copy in exchange for an honest review.