Fall for Him
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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.
Meanwhile, ER nurse Derek Chang’s life is a literal when-rains-it-pours nightmare. A man he hates dropped into his life along with an astronomically expensive problem originating from Derek’s own apartment’s plumbing. Also, the local HOA tyrant has been sniffing around trying to fine him for his extended, illicit banned breed dog-sitting.
Since Dylan also wants to keep the catastrophe quiet, he offers to fix the damage himself. Dylan’s sure he’s not Derek’s type, so he focuses all his ADHD hyper fixation energy on getting the repair job done as quickly as possible―avoiding doing anything stupid like acting on his very inconvenient crush. Meanwhile Derek tries to ignore that the tattooed nerd sleeping on the couch is surprisingly witty, smart, and kind, despite the long-term grudge Derek’s been holding against him. But will squeezing all their emotional baggage plus a dog into a tiny one-bedroom apartment be a major disaster…or just prove they’re made for each other?
Fall for Him combines banter, hijinks, and heart in a story of finding out what it means to fix things after your life crumbles.
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I just finished Fall for him by Andie Burke and these are my musings.
Dylan couldn't have the worst luck. His downstairs hates him and when he causes a flood in his unit and crashes through the ceiling.... It couldn't get any worse.
Derek has had just as bad luck... he's broke after paying his sisters debts, his plumbing is why the ceiling collapsed and HOA is sniffing around.
The men come to an agreement to help each other out... begrudgingly...
UM.... Yeah the characters are too samey. Both are grumpy and their names are too similar... WHYYYYYYY WOULD YOU DO THAT!!!!!!
I needed opposites or some kind of difference. One had glasses and one didn't... that's it. It's a bit one dimensional and do not get me started on trying to figure out who's POV it was at any given moment. It was frustrating.
The story was fun and I really enjoyed it, but there wasn't a lot of structure to the book and that didn't help.
The book had chemistry in spades which really did keep me going. I also enjoyed them working together to take on the HOA lady... She was a pain in the derriere!
It was a quirky, original story and I am glad I read it. There are just a couple of problems that need to be addressed and then this book would have rocked it.
Thank You to @stmartinspress for my gifted copy. Out now ....
"Fall for Him" is a fast-paced, sweet gay romance that is a light, entertaining read. As my bookseller aptly described it, it's "popcorn for the brain" - a quick, enjoyable distraction that doesn't require much mental effort.
While not typically my preferred genre, I appreciated the change of pace. The story revolves around Derek and Dylan, whose banter, though saccharine at times, provides a consistent thread of lighthearted humor throughout the narrative. (And there is sex... a lot of it. Which was refreshing as so many similar books shy away from going deep into the bedroom, pun intended.)
However, the novel leans heavily on familiar tropes: the big, supportive family on one side contrasted with a dysfunctional family on the other. These elements felt somewhat predictable and reminiscent of other works in the genre, particularly KT Hoffman's "The Prospects" - a book I found more engaging.
The romance between the main characters is sweet and develops at a brisk pace, which suits the book's overall tone. However, the relationship might feel a bit superficial for readers accustomed to more complex narratives or character development.
In conclusion, while "Fall for Him" didn't quite win me over, it successfully delivered on its promise of being a light, romantic read. It's perfect for those moments when you're in the mood for something uncomplicated and cheerful, even if it doesn't leave a lasting impression.
Fall for Him made me laugh. It also made my heart hurt in empathy and shared experience. Fall pulls on the heartstrings and the funny bone. It's a sweet romance to while away an evening with.
I received an ARC of this book and I am writing a review without prejudice and voluntarily.
