Abby Jimenez delivers another heartwarming, hilarious, and unexpectedly deep romance with The Fall Risk, a novella that packs a surprising amount of charm and emotional weight into a short page count.

Charlotte and Seth are the perfect mix of reluctant attraction and undeniable chemistry, with their banter and forced proximity making for an effortlessly entertaining read. Charlotte’s wary, no-nonsense attitude paired with Seth’s rugged, freshly-divorced energy creates the kind of tension that rom-com lovers crave. The setup—a Valentine’s Day weekend gone wrong, a little bit of danger, and an irresistibly awkward predicament—leads to some swoon-worthy and laugh-out-loud moments.

For such a short story, the characters had remarkable depth. Jimenez has a gift for making you care about her protagonists within just a few pages, and The Fall Risk is no exception. Seth’s vulnerability and Charlotte’s guardedness felt real, making their connection all the more satisfying.

The only thing I wished for? More. The stalker element was intriguing but felt like it could have been expanded, adding another layer of tension and stakes to the story. The romance itself was perfectly paced, but I wouldn’t have minded a few extra chapters to explore their relationship beyond the immediate situation.

Overall, this was a fun, heartfelt, and charming novella—perfect for a quick romantic escape. If you love witty banter, forced proximity, and a hero who can literally climb his way into your heart, The Fall Risk is definitely worth the read. Just be prepared to finish it wishing there was a full-length novel about Charlotte and Seth