A cute romance! A quick read. For the authors debut novel it was not bad. Can’t wait to see what else she does in her writing.

DNF at 56%.

I usually enjoy a forced proximity, dislike to lovers romance and I loved the ADHD rep. Unfortunately, the story didn’t feel like there were any stakes or anything happening plot wise. There were several miscommunication driven arguments and misconceptions, as well as just an overall boring plot. Things would happen so quickly and there was literally not build up or explanation?? Just random characters appearing on the page and chapter long cringey interactions that added absolutely nothing to the story. I also kind of hated how the two main characters have such similar names, to the point where I would accidentally flip them around while reading. I mean, come on, you can find two better names than Derek and Dylan? I felt cross eyed reading their interactions. The writing style wasn’t my favorite, and it exaggerated the issues with the similar names. However, I really liked both Dylan’s and Derek’s characters and think this story could’ve been more successful with more plot development or character background. I found myself at the halfway mark wondering why I was reading something I didn’t have the drive to finish and I wasn’t super enjoying. I think Fall for Him is probably just meh, which was disappointing for a gay romance.

Thank you to Griffin, NetGalley, and the author for sending me an early copy.

If you want to read a disastrous meet-cute this is for you! I really enjoyed this book as a break from all the mystery books that I've been consuming as of lately. Highly recommend this book!

Thanks to St. Martin's Press and NetGalley for providing me with an ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Really a fun concept here and a fun read. The banter between Dylan and Derek was great and there was a nice balance between the tough moments of dealing with grief and mental illness balanced with the heartwarming and funny moments as well. I enjoyed the tie in to Fly with Me as well. This could have worked as a stand alone, but the context from Fly with Me was really helpful with Olive's connections in this book.

If there was anything that I took issue with, it would be that the POV jumping felt a bit rough and I actually got confused a couple of times at whose POV we were in. I think maybe the 2 D names of Dylan and Derek got me mixed up? Or maybe I didn't have enough coffee idk. I also think the whole miscommunication thing went on for way too longs and started to just get a little bit unbelievable towards the end, but I definitely still found myself enjoying these characters, their banter, and how their relationship came together.

Many thanks to St. Martin's Press and NetGalley for providing this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

I had high hopes for this book and for the most part, my expectations were met. I really enjoyed both Dylan and Derek as characters and appreciated the realistic portrayal of anxiety and ADHD in this book. But like many romance novels, I felt this one was too long which led to some "boring" parts in the middle of the book. I also came to this book without reading the first in the series and while I feel like you don't HAVE to have read the first to enjoy this one, I think it would help. There were side characters that clearly had a bigger part in the first book and I think I would have liked to know them before this book (this is clearly a "me" issue.). Overall, I did like the romance in this story, even if I felt like it dragged for the first half and then really sped up in the second half.

[I received a digital arc for an honest review]

Fall for Him by Andie Burke is a new standalone queer romance. Derek Chang doesn’t expect for the neighbor he hates to fall through his ceiling one night but that’s just been his luck. Dylan Gallagher can’t have fallen into a worse apartment. Not only is Derek extremely attractive but he also actively hates Dylan for reasons he hasn’t figured out. But repairs must be made which forces Dylan and Derek to be reluctant roommates. Time together has both men realizing they don’t truly know each other and as they give each other a chance they find they like what they’re learning.

This book made me laugh out loud a few different times. I think the sense of humor was right up my alley with quick witted responses and quirky banter. I enjoyed how different Derek and Dylan were and how their unique personalities ended up being the perfect opposites attract. Both men have family issues to deal with, although they take very different approaches. Derek’s protectiveness of Dylan is sweet. Dylan’s ability to be there even when Derek doesn’t know he needs it is just as sweet.

This book takes on ADHD and its impact on Dylan’s day to day life. It also broaches the tough topic of the loss of a parent and the last impact it has on Derek’s relationship with his entire family. Although the book is overall fun and quirky, those topics are handled respectfully.

4 stars for Dylan and Derek allowing themselves to fall.

I was so excited to read this book because I enjoyed Andie Burke's book, Fly With Me. Fall For Him focuses on Derek, who is an ER nurse and best friend of Olive, who was a main character in the first book in the series. This can be read as a standalone, but Fly With Me is great so I recommend reading it for the backstory.

Dylan literally falls through into Derek's room below him. He offers to make the necessary repairs, even though Derek really doesn't like him. Dylan gives up his bed for Derek and his dog. As they share a living space together, they realize that their ideas about the other were complete misconceptions. Dylan really isn't a selfish jerk, and Derek really isn't a shallow jock who always has a new guy every time Dylan sees him.

Dylan and Derek are both going through something, and they find acceptance and love with each other. They just get each other, and it's beautiful to see that shine through in this story.

Watching them navigate being roommates and finding their way to each other was such a joy to read. I loved the ADHD rep in Derek, and I found the descriptions to be very insightful into how Derek was feeling.

The story is third person, dual POV, and there are some spicy scenes in the story.

Fall for Him by Andie Burke is a charming and heartfelt romance that explores the complexities of love and second chances. The story revolves around two characters who must confront their pasts while navigating the challenges of rekindling their relationship. Burke’s writing is engaging and infused with humor, making the emotional moments resonate deeply. The chemistry between the protagonists is palpable, drawing readers into their journey of self-discovery and acceptance. This book is perfect for fans of sweet romances that celebrate love’s ability to heal and transform.

Loved this! The cover, the premise, and the execution were immaculate!

Dylan and Derek are neighbors but Dylan ends up on Derek's bed due to an unfortunate flood that caused a hole on his floor and on Derek's ceiling. These two have to navigate past miscommunications and their own biases before starting to slowly fall in love. The story felt so realistic and swoony!! And ofc the dog was great!

3.75/5

I liked this book, the banter and relationship between Dylan and Derek were cute, I really did not like Dylan's family, really wanted to punch his brothers and Jake in the face.

I loved Joni, Olive, and Felicity, they're so ahhhh, I love women and their friendships.

I didn't like the way Derek was always so smug and that both of the mmcs bodies and how hot they were were discussed in almost every chapter. I would've liked to get to know Michelle more in more ways than one.

This was a sweet read, but unfortunately, I felt like it tried to do too much at once. Don’t get me wrong - I thought Derek and Dylan were a sweet couple and I loved seeing them fall in love! BUT their story dragged a bit too much in my opinion.

Things I loved:
🫶🏻ADHD rep
🫶🏻Queer love story
🫶🏻Dual POV

Things that didn’t work for me:
🙅‍♀️Length of book
🙅‍♀️The conflict
🙅‍♀️The excessive family drama on both sides

This is a really fun romance. I totally loved this book. Top notch storytelling and a lot of smart dialog and witty exchanges between characters. I finished this book in love with this couple because of the obstacles and personal baggage that they had to deal with and overcome to be together. Thank you NetGalley for providing the ARC.

Thank you to St Martin's Press and Netgalley for this advanced copy!

I really loved Andie Burke's debut novel (Fall for Her, pick it up!) and was so happy to see Olive's best friend Derek get his own story. I had a hard time placing Derek and Dylan in the beginning of the story (one literally falls through the ceiling into the other) and kept getting confused as to who was who, but after a few chapters, their characters really shaped up and I loved this story. D&D are wonderful together and once they actually start communicating, they are so supportive and wonderful with each other. And we get more Gus the Dog! It was great to drop back into this world and I hope we see more from Andie Burke!

Fall for Him by Andie Burke is a delightful and charming romance that captures the essence of love, vulnerability, and the magic of second chances. From my perspective, Burke’s writing is engaging and relatable, effortlessly weaving together humor and heartfelt moments that kept me invested in the characters’ journey. The chemistry between the protagonists is palpable, making their relationship development feel authentic and satisfying.

I particularly enjoyed how the story explores themes of self-discovery and the importance of overcoming past fears. The pacing is generally brisk, keeping the momentum flowing while allowing for moments of reflection and growth. However, there were instances where some plot points felt a bit predictable, which slightly diminished the tension.

Overall, Fall for Him is a heartwarming read that left me with a smile. It’s a perfect choice for readers who enjoy contemporary romance with relatable characters and a dash of humor. Burke’s ability to blend romance with deeper themes of personal growth makes this book an enjoyable escape that resonates long after reading.

A super cute enemies to lovers story. Even though the enemy part was very one sided. It was filled with so many cute and laughable moments. I love the way Derek defended Dylan. The family was so relatable.

Another cute book by this author! I will say that, while this is technically a stand-alone, it ties pretty closely with characters and events in the author’s previous book, Fly With Me, so I’d say it’s worth giving that a read before starting this one (or at least reading a review/detailed synopsis).

I think what I liked most about this one was the very realistic view and representation of ADHD. I feel like a lot of books make it a cute thing, like “oh, look how wacky and hyper that person is!” Or, acting like there is nothing different about an ADHD character because they’re on meds (HUGE pet peeve - this makes it feel like having a neurodivergent character is just to tick off something on a checklist, but then giving an out so you don’t actually have to write about that thing). ADHD is no joke, and meds are not a magic switch that makes everything perfect. Like any mental health issue, it’s messy and there’s no perfect solution.

Anyway - I enjoyed how it was handled in this book. There was a predictable misunderstanding/fight in the last 3rd of the book, but even with that, I still enjoyed it. There were also a lot of typo- type errors, which I noticed in the previous book too.

Overall - even with the minor annoyances, I really just liked both of these characters, and I liked how they cared about and protected each other.

Thank you to NetGalley for the advance reader copy (ARC)!

It almost seemed like part of the story was missing. After a BJ scene it feels like a big interaction must have been skipped. Despite being straight I love LGBTQIA+ fiction because it seems like the characters are more developed. However, this one was a little bit of a let down. Still a good read though!

I loved Fly with Me by Andie Burke, so I was excited about Fall for Him. This book does have some funny and quirky moments, but there were a few too many cringeworthy moments for me to fully enjoy this book. I'm bummed.

This novel is a standalone but ties into Fly With Me. So there are characters and references to the other book, but they’re introduced and explained well enough in this that I don’t think you need to have read Fly With Me First (but you might as well because it’s also great!)

Dylan’s apartment is directly above Derek’s and due to some bad plumbing work and an abandoned running faucet, Dylan crash lands directly on Derek’s bed. Don’t worry though, the giant doggo, Gus, is completely unharmed! We’ve got forced promixiry, hate to love, mental health rep, grief and lots of great bonding between Derek and Dylan and the very sweet Gus.

Loved how all the connections to Fly With Me worked and it was fun to see Olive and Stella again! Both of Andie Burke’s novels have really worked for me. I’ll absolutely pick up another release from her!

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Things I adored about this book: It started right away, I loved the characters so damn much, it had all the forced proximity you can dream of, plus funny situations mixed with awesome banter, palpable tension and it even had A CUTE DOG!

Things I had trouble with: I never knew which character was talking.

Read if you like:
MM romance
Rom-coms
Forced Proximity
Enemies to lovers
ADHD rep
Banter
Dealing with grief

Okay, so this one started off quite well and I honestly truly enjoyed all of my reading. The only reason my rating isn't higher is that I had the hardest time understanding which POV I was reading... literally all the time. It would take me a few sec to guess who was talking, who was doing what. It was really annoying. I don't know if it's because of how it was written or the fact that the two characters had names starting with Ds (doesn't take me a lot to be lost to be honest) or because the narration was confusing a bit? No idea but damn was I lost, and it was frustrating and pulling me out of the story all the time sadly.

Other than that, I really enjoyed the reading experience, it was really funny and I loved how things evolved between our two characters. They were really understanding once they got to know each other better and it was sweet. They could read each other pretty well and all, truly had a great chemistry. In between all the funny moments our characters were still dealing with deep things, and it was also emotional at times, which I liked a lot. It shows a more vulnerable side to them and it was easy to feel a connection.

I could have done without the 3rd act breakup, but I will never enjoy that type of drama haha.

Thanks to St. Martin's Press, Macmillan audio and NetGalley for the eARC/ALC. All opinions are my own.