This was a cute, fast paced, short read that I literally had started and finished on my walk. Had a quick romance, a little touch of suspense and just all around a fun time.

This was a super cute novella. I adored the characters. The situation was a little out there but it was definitely a unique story.

What a fun short story. I’m typical Jimenez style I was totally drawn to the characters and the relationship they developed. Being barricaded in a small area with a relative stranger, and ending up being so much more. Who knew a crumbled staircase could do such amazing things!
I want to know their friends story too!

Abby Jimenez can write a novella. This was fun, hilarious, romantic and crazy all at once.
We had a great start, a middle plot and a great closure, not everyone can do it but Abby delivered.

The Fall Risk by Abby Jiminez is a short romance story about two tenants who inadvertently get trapped together for a weekend due to a construction mishap. I found both the main and secondary characters in this story really charming. It was an easy and fairly lighthearted read, while there was some angst it was more underlying and ended quite quickly.

A really easy and cute read for lovers of contemporary romance.

Thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC in return for an honest review.

I love a good novella and THE FALL RISK is that and more! This was the cutest forced proximity romance read. Seth and Charlotte make the best of the situation they are in and the result is an incredibly sweet and sexy love story. I read this one in about an hour and enjoyed it very much. My first and most certainly not last Abby Jimenez read. TBR and Enjoy!

Thank you Amazon Original Stories and NetGalley for the DRC of The Fall Risk! All opinions in this review are my own.

Despite the cute cover, The Fall Risk deals with some darker topics than I thought it would (there are trigger warnings in the beginning). Overall, it's hard not to fall for Charlotte and Seth. They are definitely some of my favorite characters that Abby Jimenez has written, especially Seth with his tree facts!

This is a wonderful short story with great banter. It has no spice but does have some language. Thanks to the author for including trigger warnings at the beginning of the book.
Abby is wonderful at writing characters and even though this was short I felt like the characters could step off the page and into my life.
Thanks to Netgalley and the publishers for the chance to read this in exchange for my thoughts.

Abby Jimenez knows how to pack a punch even in a short story. I would have loved to read more from them, but the short story will suffice.

While it sounds ridiculous to have an entire staircase removed for a weekend, I love a good ridiculous plot to get two people together. Charlotte and Seth were super cute and I loved that Seth got that Charlotte had some mental hurdles to go over due to her stalker. and didn't push her in any to "get over it".

The Fall Risk by Abby Jimenez
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Pub date: March 1

This was my first ever short story! Overall, I’d say full length novels are my preference, but it was nice to get something different for a short palate cleanser in between reads.

Even within such a short number of pages, Abby has the unique ability to create characters and a story that you are invested in. It has her trademark wit and humor while addressing deep themes. I’ll read everything she writes!

This title will be fully published on March first, but is available now on Amazon First Reads!

Perfect for you if you like:
Something short and sweet
Neighbors
Dual POV
Past tense narration
Wit and humor + deep themes

Magic. I'm convinced Abby Jimenez is magic. How did she make me so invested in these characters in less than 100 pages? Seth and Charlotte had amazing chemistry right off the bat. The heavier themes didn't overwhelm the overall story, and the climax was both exciting and rewarding. As always, I will eagerly await a new release from Abby Jimenez!

My only criticism is that I wish this was longer! I love Abby's writing and this was no exception. Seth and Charotte's relationship was delightful and I loved the forced proximity aspect! Nothing like a short story to bring you out of a bit of a reading slump. This one did the trick!

This was a cute, super quick read that inspires female empowerment.

In today's society, if someone wants a quick short story where the FMC learns her own strength, I recommend this.

I am so far behind in my reading goals this year's so I was excited to see that one of my favorite authors wrote a novella. I really needed this little gem. I am not always a fan of novella's because I love character development and in-depth storytelling and that is so hard to do in such a short period of time but in perfect Abby Jimenez fashion, she made me fall in love with these characters.
Mostly I am in love with Seth. Charlotte had so many issues and the situation they were good have been very scary for her but he realized without needing to be told. He just found a genius solution and then proceed to fall in love with her.
The story had funny parts, and quick banter. Obviously, it is quick and easy, but you could really feel them falling in love.
I loved the botany club, I love her best friend Grac and I love that they are stuck in apartment over Valentine Day's. Not sure how such a short quick story can give you all the feels but this book did!
I am soo happy I got to read this quick story.

5⭐️ | 1🌶️

Abby Jimenez once again proves she’s a master of heartwarming, laugh-out-loud romances—this time in novella form! The Fall Risk delivers the perfect mix of swoony moments, emotional depth, and an empowering storyline that kept me hooked from start to finish.

Set over a Valentine’s Day weekend gone completely sideways, Charlotte and Seth—two unsuspecting neighbors—find themselves stranded in their second-floor apartments after a construction mishap takes out their stairs. Seth, a tree-loving, fun-fact-spouting arborist fresh off a messy divorce, isn’t exactly looking for love. And Charlotte? She’s spent the past two years on high alert, constantly on the move to escape a relentless stalker. Trusting a man is the last thing on her mind—until Seth and his warm, protective presence sneak past her defenses.

Despite its shorter length, this novella delivers a beautifully paced romance with real emotional stakes. Seth isn’t here to play the hero; instead, he encourages Charlotte to reclaim her power, and their slow-burn connection is everything. Plus, their best friends, Izzy and Gabe, steal the show with their fierce loyalty!

A fast-paced, heartfelt read that packs a punch in under 100 pages—Abby Jimenez, you’ve done it again! Five stars for romance, resilience, and a man who whispers to trees!

I’ve always wanted to read Abby Jimenez’s books, so I thought I’d give this one a try. I really liked it - even though it’s a short story, there is still character development and some adorable scenes between Charlotte and Seth. I’ll definitely need to check out more of the author’s books!

The Fall Risk
ARC Review -
4 ½ stars

Tropes:
Short story
Valentine’s Day
Forced proximity
Neighbors to lovers
Heroine in danger
Closed door
Mental health rep- check TW/CW

I’m not sure I’ve ever been so captivated by a short story before. Sometimes short stories fall short in some aspects but this was so well rounded and balanced. It was heartfelt and serious but it also had great banter and fun silly moments. I would read five more books about Seth and Charlotte but I was very happy with their story as it was.

Thank you NetGalley and Amazon Original Stories for this arc in exchange for an honest review

Love Abby Jimenez and all her books!! This one was no exception! So cute! My only complaint is I wish it was a full length novel! I wanted more.

5⭐️ I loved every too short moment of this novella. All the classic moments Abby is known for. Banter, hilarious, and depth.

5⭐️ for the audiobook too since I have no self control. Had to get a copy.

Synopsis:
It’s Valentine’s Day weekend, and Charlotte and Seth are not looking for romance. Armed with emotional-support bear spray, Charlotte is in self-imposed isolation and on guard from men. Having a stalker can do that to a person’s nerves. Just across the hall and giving off woodsy vibes is Seth, a recently divorced arborist. As in today recently. Heights, he’s fine with. Trust? Not so much. But when disaster traps them one flight up and no way down, an outrageously precarious predicament forces a tree-loving guy and a rattled girl next door to embrace their captivity. Soon their defenses are breaking away. Considering how close they both are to the edge, Charlotte and Seth could be in danger of falling—in love.

Thank you @netgalley, Abby Jimenez, and @amazonpublishing for a copy of The Fall Risk.

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

This was really wonderful. I loved it!