The Fall Risk is a gorgeous novel, and Abby Jimenez is a star. While I would not recommend that any student's that I work with read this novel, I will be recommending it to all my co-workers. Jimenez's writing style is gorgeous and she deserves an award- it is not easy to make a novella romance work, but she crushes it. Because it is so short, it is an easy read for teachers, which is such a win.

Well this was adorable while still dealing with serious topics. These little novellas need to be longer books!

Kindly received an ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

I loved this, Abby really knows how to pack a ton of emotion into such few pages!

Charlotte + Seth get trapped in their neighbouring apartments & decide to make the best of it and spend it together.

I loved the vulnerability they found in their situation, it really pushed them to get to know one another on a deeper level in a short time.
I was also rooting for their best friends getting together 🙃 they were a fun addition!

I tandem read this one, audio + ebook, and the audio is great - I love both Connor Crais & Julia Whelan, definitely made this story even better for me 😍

pick this up if you love:
💜 a short story
🏠 neighbors trapped in apartments
🌳 arborist mmc + accountant fmc
😍 insta-love
❤️ Valentine’s Day weekend
🔗 forced proximity
💞 Dual POV/narration

Thank you to Amazon Original Stories for an advanced copy. All opinions are my own.

The perfect novella really does exist! I LOVED this book. The meet cute, the stairs, the best friends (two romances in one). It ticked every box.

Fitting so much banger in so few pages is a skill. This was super cute and heartwarming! I loved Charlotte and her storyline and her gaining some power over her life. And Seth was adorable!

This was such a fun novella - everything readers have come to expect from Abby Jimenez. I hope Gabe and Izzy get their own story!

I thoroughly enjoyed this story. This short story by Abby Jimenez is amazing. I will be reading more of her work in the future because of how funny, and well-written the story was.

Thank you NetGalley & publisher & author for the e-ARC.

Sweet and funny with Abby Jimenez’s fantastic way of writing. She has a way of making her characters so lovable. This was a new way of seeing forced proximity in action and it was so fun. Seth is a green flag all the way, and bonus he comes with a set of abs even old ladies notice them😂😂
There is a more serious undertone with Charlottes stalker and I’m glad she was able to wrestle her power back.

Thank you to Netgalley for the arc

I've read all the Abby jimenez books and I loved this short story. She always manages to include heavy topics but with sensitivity.

I'm not always one for romance but her books just seem to hit differently. As always, amazing

This was a delightful rom-com. The chemistry between characters is good. I loved the side characters as well. The beginning was kind of funny but it added so much depth to the story. I liked the bond of friendship and how the two of the main characters formed even more deep bond. Thanks to the Publisher and Author.

Adorable cute cozy short romance. Golden retriever guy and female lead is broken. Lots of fun banter. Sweet ending. First book I've read by this author and I might read more now!

I received an arc of this title from NetGalley for an honest review. It's a quick read by Jimenez but a well-written love story. I love her stories.

I highly recommend this novella from Abby Jimenez. She is able to pack just the right amount of drama and romance in without it feeling rushed. I enjoyed this story so much.

my first Abby Jimenez and guys? THIS WAS A BANGERRR, so many green flags so much cute, I am deceased. i literally finished this in one sitting (or, technically, standing) on my train to uni, smiling to myself like an idiot the entire damn time.

Charlotte is an absolute queen and so so strong, i am so proud of her for literally everything and i'm inspired to take martial arts classes of my own. Seth is such a cutie nerd, always doing the right things at the right time and literally the definition of a green flag. He’s such a tree in the best way possible, i am SCREAMING. I want to know these people irl SO BAD. I love the writing style so so much, and i'm living so much for all the dialogue bc my biggest complaint about so many romcoms are the cute conversations we're told people have but never get to actually see - but we see so much of it here and it's actually **funny** oh my god I'm in love. even the side characters, Gabe, Izzy, the old ladies- I've literally known them for maybe an hour and they already have my heart

everything about this was just perfection- fast and easy to read, actually hilarious while still discussing important topics, just the right balance of all the elements ah.

Abby Jimenez? I'm coming for you and your books. with love. <3

lighthearted and sweet, the length did not space for a lot of character arc but a fan read nonethless

In my view, Abby Jimenez can do no wrong, and The Fall Risk is just another sample of her literary genius. There's a meet-cute, character development, explorations of trauma, and top-notch tree facts. Even when it's only a novella, Abby's books carry an emotional resonance that cannot be matched. I would love to just crawl inside her brain because the situations and banter she comes up with are *chef's kiss* perfect. I highly recommend this book or any other by the author that you can get your hands on!

Thank you to Amazon Original Stories for gifting me with an ARC to review. All opinions are my own.

This little short story was as charming as ever! Abby Jimenez packed an impressive amount of heart and character development into such a small space—it honestly felt like magic. I was immediately invested in the characters, and Julia Whelan's narration was the perfect finishing touch (truly a chef’s kiss). If I had one critique, it’s simply that I wish it had been a full-length novel—I wasn’t ready to say goodbye to Seth and Charlotte!

This short story was so good, I was invested as soon as I started and I appreciate the way everything was tied up in this perfect little bow. The Fall Risk lived up to its name because you definitely fall in love with all the characters very quickly and while I wanted more of them, the conclusion was enough to leave me more than content and at peace with it being the end. Abby never misses and I’m so happy I received this as an ARC.

This short story is a perfect blend of humor, charm, and unexpected romance. The witty banter and quirky setup make for a fun and engaging read, while the emotional undercurrents add depth beyond the lighthearted premise. The chemistry between the characters is undeniable, and their predicament leads to some genuinely hilarious and heartfelt moments. Despite its brevity, the story feels satisfying and complete, packing in warmth, humor, and just the right amount of romance.
With sharp writing and a unique scenario, this delivers everything needed for a quick but memorable read. The characters are easy to root for, and their interactions feel authentic, making the journey from strangers to something more entirely believable. A perfect pick for anyone who loves clever dialogue, a little forced proximity, and a feel-good romantic escape.

Leave it to Abby Jimenez to absolutely SLAY a short story!! I loved this so much, Seth is so sweet and understanding towards Charlotte and I loved seeing that. I also loooved the friendship that Charlotte has with Izzy, you could tell how much Izzy cares and was worried about Charlotte having another encounter with her stalker. The stalker aspect was such a unique storyline and was done so well, I have never read a book like that! All in all, I thought this was really cute and would 100% recommend this book to everyone!