4.75 stars!!!

super cute & entertaining !!! i love that it was short enough to read in one sitting but also i could have read a whole book's worth of this story!! i was cracking up & swooning. all-around incredibly cute romance 💞

also idk who i need to ask (beg) for a separate story centered around izzy & gabe but PLEASE !!!! i need it 😭

thank you Amazon Publishing & Netgalley for for the arc. this is my honest review.

This was a cute novella about Charlotte & Seth. They wake up one morning and the stairs leading up to their apartments have been torn down, leaving them stranded for the weekend. They end up spending the weekend together and Seth learns that Charlotte has a stalker.

It was a short, quick read. I really enjoyed Charlotte & Seth’s relationship and honestly wished that the book had been longer. The end felt VERY abrupt. I get it, it’s a novella, but it was super unbelievable and predicable. I still enjoyed it and would recommend to any Abby Jimenez fans!

Thank you to NetGalley for my copy!

The Fall Risk is my first book by Abby Jimenez, and it was a fantastic introduction to her work. I really enjoyed the story, and even though it was short, Abby Jimenez wrote a really good relationship dynamic. While this is a romantic comedy, it also addresses some serious topics, so I highly recommend checking the trigger warnings. I will definitely be picking up her other books as well. Thanks to Netgalley and Amazon Original Stories for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This was a cute little short story from Abby Jimenez! I loved the unique premise and the fast pace. I thought a lot of depth was conveyed in just 82 pages.

Seth and Charlotte are stranded when their stairs get taken out of their apartment building, and they use the time to get to know each other and overcome past hurts and harmful circumstances.

This story was filled with swoony moments! I loved how Seth was so gentle and understanding about Charlotte's situation. He pursued her with such kindness. Charlotte had less personality to me, but I was glad she was her own advocate in the end. I could use 350 pages of story about Izzy and Gabe. They had about 20 sentences and I loved them!

If you want something quick and sweet, this would be a great choice! Thank you to Netgalley and Amazon Original Stories for the ebook in exchange for my honest review.

This novella is super quick, but packs a little punch. 3.5 stars, but I round up. When the contractors in their apartment building accidentally take down the wrong staircase, 2nd floor neighbors Seth and Charlotte are literally trapped together for the weekend. Timid Charlotte must open up to nerdy, yet muscular Seth in order to feel comfortable under circumstances that rightfully make her feel very uneasy. This quick, sweet forced-proximity story got me out of a reading slump.

I love the author and was excited to read her newest work. This story hit all of the feelings- from forced proximity romance, to women empowerment, to self defense, and to understanding! I love that it had a supportive mmc and a realistic main female character

I picked up this book in the middle of a reading slump — my son had hurt himself snowboarding and when our kiddos are down, a mama’s heart cannot focus on a book. Craving the comfort of a familiar writer, I finally read The Situationship (LOVED IT) and then decided to give this one a try too. Novellas aren’t usually my cup of tea because there isn’t enough pages to give me a fully fleshed out story, but somehow Abby does it! With less pages to offer, she still delivers characters that you root for, witty dialogue and a believable love story that unfolds in a quick bite-sized snack. I was lucky to read this one early for Amazon’s First Reads and it didn’t disappoint!

I ate this up! Loved it. Short, sweet & Abby 🫶 I enjoyed the storyline a lot & that we got a cutie valentines novella!! The way these two had me giddy & giggly I swear to god who doesn’t love neighbors to lovers!?!

The Fall Risk was a funny cute book with unforgettable characters!! We have neighbors Serh who loves to talk about trees and just got divorced and Chaorolette who knows how to defend herself with bear spray and when their adjoining staircase dissappears they meet on the landing!! Both are in need of a friend and with some witty funny banter when they are stranded without steps a friendship is formed!! As the few days go by enjoying morning coffee and dinner under string lights they both realize that sometimes romance is worth the Fall Risk!!

Thank You to the Author, Publisher and Netgalley for the e-arc in exchange for an Honest review!!!
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The Fall Risk by Abby Jimenez is a quick read with charming characters and witty dialogue. Charlotte and Seth have great chemistry, and their forced proximity setup creates plenty of cute and funny moments. The story blends humor with heavier themes like stalking and trust, adding some depth to what could have been a purely fluffy romance. However, the pacing felt a little too fast for such a serious backstory. The resolution of Charlotte’s situation with her stalker seemed a bit rushed, leaving some loose ends that would have benefitted from more exploration. Everything going on in the background of the relationship made their love feel less believable in such a short span of time. Despite those drawbacks, Jimenez’s writing style is engaging, and the banter between characters keeps the story enjoyable.

I have been so excited to jump into this story - I discovered Abby last year and read through all of her books so quickly. She became a ‘must read’ for me. I finally had a chance to read this one, and although it isn’t at the top of my list, I did love it.

It is amazing to me how she is able to fully develop a character so quickly and give the reader such a connection. This group of misfits (or so it seems) is so unexpected and I just love how the story sets up from the very beginning. As I’m writing this review, I realized the entire story takes place in the same setting. We have a few characters who come and go, and a few flashbacks, but I love that the overall story is so grounded.

Because it is a novella, things must move quickly, but none of the events felt too rushed or out of place. I was surprised by a few of the turns in the story, which I always appreciate.

Overall, if you’re a fan of Abby’s work, you will likely enjoy this one. If you haven’t read anything by her, I would recommend that you start with The Friend Zone instead of this one. I’m grateful for the opportunity to read this one early and now I’m anxiously awaiting the April release of her next full length novel!!

Badass FMC, MMC who will do anything he can to make her smile, it’s a classic Abby Jimenez story in just a couple of pages. Abby knows how to create characters you instantly love, the main couple but also their best friends falling in love? Loved

Everything you could want from an Abby short story. A great meet cute, all the feels, sizzling chemistry, and a heartwarming ending with a trip to ikea! I will absolutely read anything Abby writes and y'all I wish this story was 10 times longer but all that to say, it was the perfect thing to tide us over while we wait for say you'll remember me! 🥰



Thank you Netgalley and Amazon Original Stories for the ARC in exchange for my review!

Such a fun quick cozy read! I love everything Abby puts out into the world and The Fall Risk is no exception.

I’m loving all of these Abby Jimenez novellas! There’s so much packed into this little story! Like most of her books, she has done a brilliant job of balancing humor and romance with some more serious subject matter.

Thank you to NetGalley and Amazon Original Stories for providing me with an e-ARC in exchange for my honest opinion!

Thank you to NetGalley, Amazon Original Stories, and Abby Jimenez for the ARC of The Fall Risk in exchange for an honest review.

The Fall Risk was a really short and sweet novella where two neighbours, Charlotte and Seth, are trapped in their apartment complex over Valentine's weekend. It was just a fun read that you can finish in an hour or two. Be aware that there is the subject of stalking and violence as well.

This story explores the journey of finding love in unexpected circumstances. Charlotte and Seth are thrust into an unusual situation that confines them to their apartment building for an entire weekend. Charlotte, haunted by a string of past traumatic events, initially tried to avoid getting to know her neighbour. However, she quickly sees that he is a good guy and opens up to him. While stuck in their building, their shared experiences on the landing outside their apartments are really adorable.

I found the climax scene to be somewhat rushed, as it unfolded quickly without fully capturing the significance of the event when Charlotte confronts her tormentor and takes back control over her life. I wish the scene had been longer with more depth to truly emphasize the impact of this moment on Charlotte’s life.

Charlotte’s transformation is the highlight of the story. She evolves from being fearful and withdrawn into a confident woman thanks to Seth’s steady and calming presence. He becomes the anchor she needs, providing stability and support as she works through her trauma. These two are adorable and deserve all the love.

⭐️ 5/5

Abby does it again with bringing us a romantic comedy while incorporating a heavier theme and a darker backstory. I loved the entire situation and setting that they ended up in. It was heartwarming and fun to watch their friendship and feelings grow.
I really hope we get a book of their friends as the MCs too!

Thank you to the publishers for providing me this advanced reader copy of the book for review consideration via NetGalley. All opinions are my own

The Fall Risk by Abby Jimenez is a quick and fun read and perfect for an afternoon read.

Charlotte and Seth are just trying to get by - she's got a stalker and he's just gotten divorced - and when they both leave their apartments they find that the stairs have been erroneously removed and they are stuck! They're given the option to be rescued, but they choose to stay in their apartments as it's just for the weekend and they each decide to make the most of it.

As the weekend progresses, they share coffee, conversation, and get to know one another and start liking each other when they meet each other between their apartments.

Ms. Jimenez doesn't try to rush the relationship, but creates a cute take on the stuck in a certain situation trope that I thought let their relationship develop naturally.

This story is a fun one that I enjoyed a lot.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this ARC in lieu of an honest review All opinions are my own.

What happens when a weird, heavily-armed accountant and a cute arborist with an 8-pack are trapped on the second floor of their apartment complex with no way to get down? A wholesome love story (actually 2!)

This story had all of the best parts of an Abby Jimenez squeezed into a quick read: Strong female characters, men who respect boundaries, tough topics handled with care, and a colorful cast of side characters (including a cameo from last Valentine’s Day!)

Really enjoyed this short story!