This book is like a warm hug and a therapy session rolled into one - in the best way. Any fears of the story being generic or built on tired tropes are dismissed very early on and the writing style draws you in and sets the stage for a story that doesn’t shy away from the difficult stuff but always handles it with heart and grace. The characters are written was unique identity and I fell in love with Will and Casey even before they fell for each other. The plot and relationship feels earned and gratefully it never slips into the temptation of a cheap, late in the game twist to drive them apart. I wasn’t ready for this story to end but it has to be said the final chapter is one of the most beautiful I’ve read in a long time.

I devoured this book—I picked it up thinking it would be a nice thing to pick away at while enjoying an afternoon break, and didn’t put it down again until it was finished. I expected it to be fun (and it was) and what I did not expect was how much the themes & characters would grab me & refuse to let go until I saw how things ended. I loved it, the characters were charming, the setting was beautiful, & one of the great upsides of reading about a place is the mosquitos can't get you through the page!

Morrison does a great job balancing the whole host of fun character personalities with the deeper struggles with loving something in spite of yourself, and learning to love something intentionally instead, working through all the snarls and bumps. This book really touched me as a queer midwesterner myself, and I think it’s the perfect book for anyone on a relaxing afternoon. Just make sure you grab anything you want before you settle in, because you might not want to get up until you reach the end! I'm looking forward to an audiobook, as I think this will also be a fantastic book for a road trip.

I can’t wait to see what else this author has to offer—this one is already going to the top of my book club’s TBR pile.

What a beautiful read full of emotion, drama, full of life characters and so much more! The small-town vibe, the tension between the two main characters, a very sweet supporting cast and an ideal world where you can be who you are and that is fine. This reminded me of one of my favorite movies Big Eden. Much success to the author for this great book!

Thanks to Netgalley and Storm Publishing for providing an e-ARC in exchange for an honest review!

What I really enjoyed in reading Fall Into You was the bittersweet story of returning to a place that once caused you immense pain, and seeing how it has grown around your absence. Of realizing that there were always good things in it that you never had the opportunity to discover until your return, and learning to absorb that good inside of you. I loved the idea that returning to your roots can feel welcoming instead of melancholic, and this story really honed in on that — Will's interactions with his former neighbours and friends were really lovely. That, combined with the unexpected humour in the story of a corporation attempting to swindle a small-town community, made this worth the read.

What fell flat for me were the novel's pacing and the romance plot. The story moved very, very slowly and pages upon pages were dedicated to a single scene or conversation filled with a lot of background. It did not make for a very riveting tale. The writing was rich and the characters well-crafted, but I found myself skimming a few sections, wanting the story to move along. As for the romance, while I found Will a very interesting character — awkward and earnest — I found Casey challenging to connect to, and I wasn't invested in their attraction for each other. I think this could have been improved by, perhaps, more dialogue between the two characters that went beyond their upbringing and connection to Bill's father.

I'm interested to see what's next for this author!

4.5/5
Oof, I was not expecting to devour this within a day, but it kept me up at night until I could finish it into the early hours of the morning. I couldn't tell you exactly what gripped me, but the mix of small-town charm (a classic as always), the easy confidence of Casey and Will's tentative reach for happiness - it really spoke to me and I loved following Will's character development. At times, it felt slightly cheesy, but overall I loved the queer representation and the deep and steady romance between Casey and Will. I'll definitely be looking out for more work by Dylan Morrison!

Thanks to Netgalley and the publishers for an eARC in exchange for an honest review.

This was such a good book. I loved the story and the writing so much. The characters were great and the story flowed smoothly. Will definitely read more books by this author in the future.

I'm not usually a romance reader, but I made a rare exception for this and was richly rewarded. I think romance fans will find a lot to love here—it touches on beloved tropes without leaning on them and has a finely developed sense of humor—but there's also a lot for those who, like me, read in this genre less often. The characters are dimensional and compelling, with great depth; it's easy to feel for and with them. The setting is well-realized and fundamental to the story. The pacing is propulsive—you're never sitting around waiting for something to happen. I'm looking forward to reading more by this author, which is the best kind of surprise.

This is an absolute gem of a book. I was intrigued by Will from the first page, and it wasn't long before I became totally lost in the story, wholly invested in the characters and their fates, and completely absorbed in their world. It's stunningly accomplished commercial fiction – an easy delight to read, yet containing real emotional depth and complexity that made me believe in and care about the cast hugely. The novel balances moments of laugh-out-loud comedy with some really heart-wrenching scenes. It's so well-written – the voice is fresh and engaging, deft and assured – and I cannot wait to read more by the author. Fall Into You is a book that will stay with me for a long time.

Regrettably, I wasn’t able to get very far into the novel. I genuinely believe that for a story to resonate, the reader and the narrative need to meet in the same headspace—and in this case, I sensed a bit of a disconnect. The storytelling felt somewhat overexplained, which slowed the pace and dampened its natural rhythm. I also found that some of the characterization and dialogue leaned on familiar tropes, which made the narrative feel a little rigid rather than lived-in. That said, I truly appreciate the opportunity to explore its potential and hope it connects more fully with readers who are more attuned to its voice.

“Fall into You” by Dylan Morrison is a Midwestern queer enemies-to-lovers tale. The story begins when Will returns to his Ohio hometown following the death of his estranged father. To his regret, he has inherited the family's apple farm. Although Will intends to sell the farm and return to his life in Chicago, his plans are derailed when he meets the farm manager, Casey, and they clash immediately.

This novel explores themes such as coming of age, particularly within the queer experience in the Midwest. It delves into the complexity of relationships and the journey of finding oneself and their chosen family. Morrison skillfully balances these emotional topics with sincerity and humor, making the story both serious and lighthearted.

As a queer person originally from the Midwest, this book made me reflect on its charming aspects while feeling encouraged for a more progressive landscape. I thoroughly enjoyed this page-turner. The mix of tension, the desire to uncover secrets from the past, humor, and the quest for belonging made this read particularly enjoyable. Thank you to NetGalley and Storm for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.