The Fall Risk: A Short Story

By Abby Jimenez

Two good neighbors make the best of a bad Valentine's Day in a funny and improbably romantic short story by the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Just for the Summer. It's Valentine's Day weekend, and Charlotte and Seth are not looking for romance. Armed with emotional-support bear spray, Charlotte is in self-imposed isolation and on guard from men. Having a stalker can do that to a person's nerves. Just across the hall and giving off woodsy vibes is Seth, a recently divorced arborist. As in today recently. Heights, he's fine with. Trust? Not so much. But when disaster traps them one flight up and no way down, an outrageously precarious predicament forces a tree-loving guy and a rattled girl next door to embrace their captivity. Soon their defenses are breaking away. Considering how close they both are to the edge, Charlotte and Seth could be in danger of falling-in love.

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Published Mar 7, 2025

81 pages

Average rating: 8.03

174 RATINGS

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Readers say *The Fall Risk* is a quick, charming read with lovable characters and Abby Jimenez’s signature blend of humor and heartfelt moments. Many ...

Mellific
8/10 stars
This was a wonderful novella for Valentine's Day season. I can always count on Abby Jimenez to provide me with a romance that is not only comical but also deep in meaning. This one had me rooting for the FMC the whole time, and I loved the empowerment of taking back her power and reclaiming her life.
fromlizaslibrary
8/10 stars
This was a quick yet satisfying read. I love the way Abby Jimenez writes and creates a story where we not only get a touching romance with some humor, but also important and relatable life themes. Seth and Charlotte were both very likable characters and I loved their first meeting and interaction. It showed how two people could heal each other and although a fast read with a quick love story, I was invested. I didn’t realize this was apart of a mini novella series so I’ll have to check out the first book cause I love the way Abby interconnects her stories even if they are stand-alones.
Book Lover 1971
8/10 stars
Short sweet and left me wanting more!
Breannalf
8/10 stars
So cute and empowering. Loved it.a nice cozy read needed after just finishing a long and intense book.
BrianneReads
8/10 stars
Cute short story!

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