3.75 stars. This book very much “does what it says on the tin,“ which if that’s what you’re looking for, you’ve absolutely come to the right place. It’s fun, it’s charming, the two main characters have chemistry, and the formulaic rom-com elements are made all the more dynamic by the author’s truly lovely prose.

This book got me with the small town romance however I did not feel the chemistry. I’m not sure why, and Idk if it was just me. It was fast paced and cute. So would definitely recommend checking it out.

What??? Enemies-to-lovers that's actually enemies-to-lovers?? IN THIS ECONOMY????

I've ranted elsewhere about the watering down of the enemies-to-lovers trope, so it's great to see an author really leaning into the arsehole potential of both MCs from the jump. (Although Will isn't really trying to be an arsehole, or at least his actions are more understandable to the reader; but his inability to relate to the situation he's in can justifiably be read as a hostile move.) This is a really well-written slow-burn with two likable, relatable MCs whose initial mutual hatred feels authentically grounded in the circumstances they find themselves in, and whose gradual armistice-to-friendship-to-loverdom is equally rooted in how their understandings of those circumstances change as they get to know each other better. Will is a frustrating character, at times, especially in how he ices out Selma, although his self-awareness of the unhelpfulness of his coping mechanism goes a long way, even as he is unable to change it. Casey, the non-POV character, is genuinely unsympathetic at first, but also takes responsibility for his antagonistic behavior once he gets the full story; he's also in a difficult situation, which explains his reactions but is not used to excuse them.

ymmv on the whole "going back to the small town you justifiably fled" trope, which is not typically my jam; it has a conservative Hallmark-ian tone that puts my back up, quite frankly, and was definitely the part of this book that I resisted the longest. Points for Morrison not making the townspeople a collection of quirky stereotypes, though, which seems to be the norm in these cases and is invariably cringe. They are, for the most part, just normal people, which is much more interesting to read than a self-consciously cutesy collection of weirdos.

The epilogue was a bit sugary for my taste, but, hey: no secret baby! No kids of any kind! Huzzah!

I really loved this author's fic (not an unmasking; they mention their fic writing in the acknowledgements, but since they don't give their pseud, I won't either) and am delighted to see them making the leap to tradpub. So good that I almost didn't notice it's fade-to-black. Excited to see what this author comes up with next!

I got an ARC from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Thank you Storm Publishing for their generosity.

This was the perfect read for Pride Month. It is charming and gives a Hallmark vibe in the best possible way.

Congratulations to Dylan Morrison for this wonderful book.

I’m not the biggest fan of long chapters but it is not a deal breaker.

I really enjoyed this book! The author's writing style was definitely well-suited to the context of the story. I loved the premise and plot, and it was so well executed. I will be sure to keep my eye out for more books from Dylan Morrison! Thank you, NetGalley and Storm Publishing, for the eARC of this book!

A super cute, seasonal romance that leaves you feeling loved up and warm inside.

Admittedly, I struggled to get into the flow of the story because it's written in third person yet I felt like it was first (which was weird for me) but once I got into the swing of it, I flew through this book.

Will had me cackling throughout the entire book. His shy and awkward personality that had him getting all in a fuddle whenever he was around Casey, his inner monologues when he tried to be serious but he'd go off on a tangent about Caseys arms, or pushing him against a wall - even though he was furious with him in the moment 😂 the poor guy didn't know what was happening from one minute to the next.

Casey was adorable. He was the ultimate people pleaser, and I resonated with him so much, especially when he had moments of burnout but still kept a smile on his face for those who needed him. I felt awful for him when everyone was constantly asking him for help, yet they wouldn't support him in saving the farm. I understand why, but it made me feel so bad for him.

The romance was cute and I felt like Casey brought out the best parts of Will. In return, Will provided care for Casey that no one else had ever shown him. He made him feel like he mattered.

It is a no-spice, fade to black romance that leaves you with all the warm feelings that only a small town, found family story can give you.

Thank you so much to the author, Dylan Morrison and Netgalley for an advanced copy of the book. Fall Into You is available NOW on Amazon & Kindle Unlimited ✨️

3.25 stars

I want to start with what I enjoyed. The premise of this story is really interesting and grabbed me. I also really like the depth of our MCs, Casey and Will, but especially Will. I could definitely easily empathize with many of his struggles. All that said, there was still a lot left to be desired here, and I think it boils down to the writing and editing. The storytelling often felt like it was dragging, some descriptions of scenes went on more than necessary (a scene about Will trying to figure out how to fix his car in the rain went on for five pages, and it added nothing to the story.) Many of Will's internal monologues were slightly repetitive and also dragged. I would catch my attention drifting during many of these moments. This also makes the story drift far away from the plot. Ultimately, if the writing was more concise, this would have been a hit. Although, I definitely see potential since the premise is solid, so I can see myself giving this author another shot.

Thanks to the publisher for the opportunity to read this through Netgalley. It’s the first of this authors works for me.

Will returns to his hometown after the death of his father, having left years ago, and never having returned. Upon doing so he’s planning to sign his fathers house and orchards over to a developer. During some stilted negotiations Will meets Casey, his father’s orchard-hand and is promptly smitten, though this feeling is briefly disguised as outrage. Casey in truth is similarly outraged after having only Will’s deceased fathers version of events for the past 6 years.

What follows is a particularly slow-burn, closed romance set against the backdrop of Will’s former home. There’s a lot of introspection from Will, with most of the story from his perspective, so much so that Casey sometimes feels like a side character instead of the love interest. Will is quite immature, for having made it in the big city in his own, as a scientist.

I’m not sure whether it was the closed door aspect or not but these two didn’t seem to have chemistry. Sure there was understanding and empathy but it seemed like there was insta-love without the ardour, and as the relationship progressed, there was no proximity or intimacy, which didn’t make the pining during a period of separation very realistic.

What worked for me was the small town setting and feel which was translated well, as were some of the side characters.

An interesting read, importantly during Pride month (read queer all year). Definitely sweet but not effortless by any means.

This book grabbed me from the first paragraph and I couldn't put it down!
This was such a lovely, heartwarming read.
Such a devourable story! This book was exactly what I wanted and needed.

This was a beautifully penned work. In fact, I loved everything about it from the settings, the characters, the plot. Very, very enjoyable read.

This was very cute without being sickly sweet. We get a cracking opening with the birth of Will and then a potted history to bring us to the present day. The importance of the land and the farm is made clear, and so clear that Will is not comfortable with what he has been born to do and needs space. There is then a fast forward to the present day and and the land and farm calls Will back. The love interest in Casey is very cute and almost low key just bobbing along in a lovely manner. The best friend is amazing, a loud bark, a deep love for Will and the sort of best friend we all want. She is the cherry on the cake!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this ARC.

This was a cute little romantic book. It was easy to read and filled with emotion. Will and Casey have a very cute relationship and their build-up was really well-written and explored. I love the enemies to lovers trope, and this story did not miss. I will say, some of the way the characters speak in this book was not too realistic and could be modified. There were a lot of question marks in the dialogue and reading most things as a question got a little distracting. I love the queernormative world and the found family aspect, as well. I did enjoy how this book explored the complexities of parent-child relationships and did not just make everything an easy and nice. It is always good to explore how difficult it could be to be a queer person while also highlighting the queer joy, which I found this book does well. Overall, a nice book!

Fall Into You by Dylan Morrison is a heartwarming and affirming LGBTQIA+ romance that beautifully captures the emotional nuances of self-discovery, love, and belonging—particularly within the confines of a small-town setting. Morrison crafts a narrative that feels both intimate and universally resonant, offering readers a story that is as tender as it is empowering.

The development of the romance is paced with care, allowing the characters’ vulnerabilities and strengths to shine through organically. The emotional authenticity of the protagonists creates an immediate connection, and their journey feels deeply personal yet widely relatable. Morrison doesn’t shy away from the quiet struggles of queer life in less-accepting environments, but also infuses the novel with hope, warmth, and the powerful reminder that love can flourish anywhere.

With compelling character arcs, thoughtful representation, and a story that speaks directly to the hearts of its readers, Fall Into You is a beautiful addition to queer contemporary fiction. Dylan Morrison has penned a story that not only entertains but uplifts—one that reminds readers they are seen, they are valid, and they are never alone.

3.5 stars

This is a soft, MM small-town romance about identity and difficult family relationships.

The premise is a son, Will, returns to sell the family apple farm after years of estrangement, only to find himself tangled up in both old memories and a new connection with Casey, the man now managing the farm.

Will was funny and adorably awkward. His journey — from anger and avoidance to healing and reconnection — was compelling and felt grounded. There are lovely moments of introspection, especially when Will and Casey allow themselves to be vulnerable with each other. I also liked that it takes time for the romance to develop — it’s quieter and character-driven, which I appreciated. All spice is closed door, just to note.

That said, there were some drawbacks for me. The pacing was uneven in spots, and I had a harder time connecting to the central romance than I wanted to. I found myself more emotionally invested in the themes of family and personal growth than in the relationship itself. Perhaps having more insight from Casey’s POV would have helped. Still, this debut was a sweet read and I’d definitely pick up another book by this author.

I love this Hallmark-esque gay homecoming story! I love both of the main characters, who are prickly towards each other due to their differing experiences of the same person. And I love how they both get to be in the right, and slowly make their way to each other. I also love the idea that you can go home again, to the parts of the home that are the same, but also the new stuff is better than it was.

Fall Into You is a warm and emotionally rich slow burn romance. It had heartfelt small town charm and engaging character work.
I will say that some of the pacing felt a little uneven in places, but the humor you get and the emotional payoff is completely worth it.

3/5 stars. Really it would have been higher, but the writing style was confusing at times. Almost as if it was written in talk to text as the author was thinking. A little too much fluff in some instances. I do wish there were more light touches, or affectionate moment between Will and Casey. Little bit more build up. Whole fade to black is fine, this book was done very tastefully, I’ll always wish for the steamy scenes. I’ll be posting a TikTok review with the handle @lacyk2018 and I’ve linked my Goodreads review.

I will leave out my feed back on writing style because it’s my personal take on it. Some people might love it.

Thank you so much for letting this be my first ARC read. It’ll always hold a special place in my heart.

🧡🩵 Fall Into You ARC Review 🩵🧡

Thank you so much to Dylan Morrison and Storm Publishing for the opportunity to read and review this book!

Fall Into You is a standalone contemporary MM romance. Will had a simple plan - return back home after being gone for 15 years to sell his late father’s farm. However, there is one big problem in his way…Casey, the farm’s manager. Can they overcome their problems and learn to work together??

This was an interesting read. I really enjoyed Will as a character and his growth in this story. He’s been through a lot in his life and i liked seeing his strength in this book. Casey was a fun character and a good match for Will in this book. I enjoyed Casey’s story and I would have really liked to have seen some of Casey’s PoV throughout this book.

Overall this was a fun 4 star read. I enjoyed the characters and this story. This book does have some potential triggers, so please check if you’re sensitive. While this book was a romance, the spicy scenes were all closed door, so one flame for spice

If you’re a fan of contemporary romance with a small town, strong characters and found family vibes, then absolutely pick this one up!

I'm afraid I was unable to read Fall Into You by Dylan Morrison as it isn't available to read on my Kobo.

However, as I won't give a poor rating to a book I haven't even read, this feedback is purely for NetGalley.

Thank you NetGalley and Storm Publishing for providing an e-ARC to me in exchange for an honest review!

3.5, and a note at the end about the terrible e-ARC formatting ;)

I had a (mostly) great time reading this book. The writing flowed well, there was a fun cast of side characters, and the romance was cute, especially in the first two thirds of the book, which absolutely flew by. I really liked the setup and the events that happened that forced the two main characters together. Also, this book felt thematically more intentional than some recent romances I've read, which is why I decided to give it four stars here instead of three.

However, my enjoyment was hampered by my dislike of Will, the POV character. I didn't feel that he had adequately redeemed himself by the end: there was some bad behavior that I can't really get into because of spoilers. But honestly my main issue was the narration. Most of the pages are filled with Will's internal monologue, where he spirals about almost every situation. I got the sense (based on the constant ellipses and exclamation points) that this was supposed to be funny, but for me it just wasn't. It also interrupted dialogue in a disruptive way: in the middle of a conversation, Will would start thinking of a memory, which lead to a second memory, which lead to a third. Then finally we would resume the conversation where it had left off, but I the reader had completely lost my place.

I've actually read and loved a lot of miserable main characters before; it's just that their internal monologues had more humor or cleverness to balance out the misery. I think it's important to add some balance in the romcom genre.

That being said, I have very high hopes for this author's future work and will certainly be reading it.

Finally, on the e-ARC formatting: for some reason the letter "f" and the 1-2 surrounding letters were all corrupted. For example, the word "off" would often appear as "#f," and I had to guess the word from context clues. The fact that I even finished the book is a testament to how much I enjoyed the writing.