A review by amberraex
Just My Type by Falon Ballard
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
To win the job of her dreams, a relationship-prone journalist needs to learn how to stay single in this heartwarming and hilarious new romantic comedy from the beloved author of Lease on Love.
Lana Parker is an expert girlfriend. After a disastrous breakup with her high school boyfriend, she's bounced from long-term relationship to long-term relationship and even works as the dating and relationships columnist for one of Los Angeles's trendiest websites. But when Lana suddenly finds herself single, she's ready to take a break, both personally and professionally.
That is, until her high school ex, Seth Carson, takes an assignment at Lana's site. Having spent years traveling the world as a freelance journalist, Seth's finally ready to put down roots. Seth and Lana's chemistry is just as combative—and undeniable—as ever and quickly leads to a competition that could shape both of their careers. Pitted against each other by Lana's boss, they are each tasked with writing an article series that goes against their usual dating type: Lana needs to write about being single and staying single, while Seth must learn to settle down and become boyfriend material. Whoever's series is most popular wins a highly coveted dream job. But when the two square off, it's not only their careers on the line—it’s also their hearts.
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First off, Thank you NetGalley and Putnam Books for the generous ARC copy of this book. I have not previously read LEASE ON LOVE by Falon Ballard, so this is a new to me author.
When I first came across the blurb of this book I immediately NEEDED to read it. I thought it was going to be a super cute enemies to lovers trope. Falon did not disappoint me! This book is a second chance, enemies to lovers, workplace competition slow burn romance. It kind of gave me How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days vibes - and I am definitely not complaining about that!
Lana is a thirty-year old writer and serial monogamist. She writes the dating and relationship column for Always Take Fountain. Her character starts off a little immature, but I was happy to see her growth as the novel progressed.
Seth is a thirty-year old freelance writer who recently moved to LA to settle down. He starts working for Always Take Fountain with Lana (his ex high school girlfriend!) where they are pitted against each other in a "friendly" competition.
The storyline from here is as predictable as you can imagine (I won't say it out loud because I don't want to spoil anything), but it was a very fun read. The banter was good and I felt the book was written very well. It is not a spicy books by any means. It is a slow burn with a few spicy scenes in the last 15% of the book.
Definitely would recommend for fans of How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, The Hating Game, and People We Meet on Vacation.
Book releases February 7, 2023.
Lana Parker is an expert girlfriend. After a disastrous breakup with her high school boyfriend, she's bounced from long-term relationship to long-term relationship and even works as the dating and relationships columnist for one of Los Angeles's trendiest websites. But when Lana suddenly finds herself single, she's ready to take a break, both personally and professionally.
That is, until her high school ex, Seth Carson, takes an assignment at Lana's site. Having spent years traveling the world as a freelance journalist, Seth's finally ready to put down roots. Seth and Lana's chemistry is just as combative—and undeniable—as ever and quickly leads to a competition that could shape both of their careers. Pitted against each other by Lana's boss, they are each tasked with writing an article series that goes against their usual dating type: Lana needs to write about being single and staying single, while Seth must learn to settle down and become boyfriend material. Whoever's series is most popular wins a highly coveted dream job. But when the two square off, it's not only their careers on the line—it’s also their hearts.
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First off, Thank you NetGalley and Putnam Books for the generous ARC copy of this book. I have not previously read LEASE ON LOVE by Falon Ballard, so this is a new to me author.
When I first came across the blurb of this book I immediately NEEDED to read it. I thought it was going to be a super cute enemies to lovers trope. Falon did not disappoint me! This book is a second chance, enemies to lovers, workplace competition slow burn romance. It kind of gave me How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days vibes - and I am definitely not complaining about that!
Lana is a thirty-year old writer and serial monogamist. She writes the dating and relationship column for Always Take Fountain. Her character starts off a little immature, but I was happy to see her growth as the novel progressed.
Seth is a thirty-year old freelance writer who recently moved to LA to settle down. He starts working for Always Take Fountain with Lana (his ex high school girlfriend!) where they are pitted against each other in a "friendly" competition.
The storyline from here is as predictable as you can imagine (I won't say it out loud because I don't want to spoil anything), but it was a very fun read. The banter was good and I felt the book was written very well. It is not a spicy books by any means. It is a slow burn with a few spicy scenes in the last 15% of the book.
Definitely would recommend for fans of How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, The Hating Game, and People We Meet on Vacation.
Book releases February 7, 2023.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gaslighting
Minor: Sexual content