Spencer didn’t want summer to end.
While he lives for leading his beach volleyball team to victory, off the court, he’s all “I” and no team, eager to avoid the drama of relationships. He especially has no interest in his kinda-odd-but-kinda-cute neighbor Patrick, a guy who owns enough pumpkin-scented candles to start a wildfire.
For Patrick, the feeling is very much mutual. He’d rather watch wax melt than share air with his kinda-rude-but-kinda-hot jock neighbor. Newly single from a painful breakup, he just wants to enjoy his first fall back in Chicago.
But Patrick’s plan and Spencer’s perfect summer both come to a crashing halt after Spencer eats it on the court and winds up in a cast. Stuck having to help his neighbor get around, Patrick begins to break through the bumps and spikes of Spencer’s personality. As the two of them experience all the glory fall has to offer, they soon find themselves lost in a corn maze of emotions. But will their newfound closeness fall apart once Spencer’s cast comes off?
FALL FOR YOU is a story for everyone who believes in the magic of love, the beauty of autumn, and the power of scented candles.
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~ * ~ Jo‘s Review ~ * ~
5 Stars
This is a really sweet, short read. Perfect for cuddling up on a blustery autumn afternoon and losing yourself in a HEA. That’s exactly what I did and it delivered in spades. The author does a great job for a novella of developing characters and plot. Both Spencer and Patrick, our MC’s, have their own issues around relationships but the story doesn’t dwell on the angst, instead spending the time developing the emotions between Spencer and Patrick.
This is a dual point of view story and I really liked both guys’ voices, they were believable and equally engaging. Without covering the blurb too much, Spencer is a summer loving, easy-going, commitment avoiding guy. Patrick is a fall-obsessed, summer-hating (mainly due to its association with his previous boyfriend) slightly nerdy guy. After a slightly ropey first meeting, they are thrown together when Spencer breaks his leg and they begin to commute together. Slowly things start to change; the question is, can it last once Spencer is no longer hopping on one log.
This is a short review for a short story but don’t think that means you’ll get short-changed. It packs a lot of loveliness into its pages. A well-crafted story that really appealed and I thoroughly enjoyed. A definite recommendation from me.
** Copy provided to Bayou Book Junkie for my reading pleasure, a review wasn’t a requirement. ***
~ * ~ Annie‘s Review ~ * ~
4 Stars
Fall for You was the perfect launch to my favorite time of the year. I haven’t read anything by this author before but I definitely liked his style. It was smooth with pockets of sweetness and heat, making for the perfect quick read to put me in a great mood.
Shorter, well-written books are some of my favorites. I liked how Fall for You had a bit of the forced proximity romance combined with an opposites-attract storyline. Spencer and Patrick were pretty easy to like, though Spencer irked me a bit when he picked apart Patrick’s interests. That said, I did like seeing him adjust his stance as he got to know and understand Patrick. Their romance was unexpected but sweet, and the dialogue smooth. The conflicts, though a bit silly and overblown due to miscommunication—or lack thereof—were resolved completely by the end. And while this is a novella, the pace wasn’t rushed at all. All in all, Fall for You was a really well-balanced novella.
I loved that the author incorporated so many of the things I think signal fall is coming without the plot feeling forced or trite. Fall for You was like a warm cup of your favorite autumn beverage, and I ended with a smile on my face and ready for all things fall to start up in my home.
4 Stars
A sweet seasonal novella that will definitely have you in the mood for Autumn whether you like it or not. I personally love fall but man, Patrick has a serious love affair with anything pumpkin, apple, or colored-leaf related.
Spencer is Patrick’s neighbor and he too initially feels this Autumn love affair was a tad weird. Unfortunately, calling his new neighbor this and being overheard now has the two men avoiding each other. I instantly disliked Spencer but I could see myself throwing an apple cider at Patrick after a while when he went on and on about Autumn! However, Spencer was really rude!
After receiving a serious injury, Spencer is alone and struggling. Patrick really is a decent man and though his neighbor’s words did sting, he offers to help him through this difficult time. Commuting together, the two start to bond and begin having lunch together. On a shopping trip to a candle shop (yes, Patrick needed a pumpkin candle) Spencer tags along. The candle store scene was hysterical and I may never look at Autumn scented candles in the same way again! At first, I thought he got really carried away with his shopping but then I remembered a past trip I had to a designer handbag outlet and decided, who am I to judge?
The two men find out they have more in common than either could imagine. I began to thaw about Spencer and felt the two actually could make a great couple. This is a sweet little story that had some angst thrown in. I enjoyed their friendship that turned into more even though both men are terrified of being hurt. I recommend this fun and tempting book with pumpkin spice undertones. Happy Reading and Happy Fall!
***Copy provided to Bayou Book Junkie for my reading pleasure, a review wasn’t a requirement.***
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