J.T. Geissinger

Fall Into You

This review may contain spoilers, so fair warning, upon reading the review.

Heroine:🦸🏻‍♀️🦸🏻‍♀️🦸🏻‍♀️🦸🏻‍♀️

Witty/Banter/Reaction of Laughter: 😂😂😂😂😂

Fall Into You is the second installment in the "Morally Gray" series and this book I do think is slightly better than the first book but it wasn't quite a perfect read. It had its pros and cons to how this book is written. I did have some great excitement for this book and if you love morally gray heroes in contemporary romance with an edge, then I highly recommend this one. I wouldn't term this one dark romance though. Its an in-between of contemporary and dark romance subgenres. I did think that the heroine was a bit better than in the previous book so I think she will work for many readers. The hero is a badass and sexy and a endearing alpha male.

The dark-haired man in the booth is gorgeous, but I can tell with one glance that he's also trouble.

Cole and Shay first met originally at a high class bar and the chemistry and wit built quickly between them. They share a passionate night together and share witty quips with each other, but they also find a connection to each other. But they both leave knowing they will most likely never see each other again. When Shay learns of a job offer as an office assistant to the CFO of a notable company that would have her set for life for the most prestige of job offers. What she doesn't expect is that her boss will be none other than Cole, the man she had a one night stand with. Cole is appalled that his new assistant is even more forbidden to hiim than before and that he will have to be around her on a regular basis when it took everything he had to leave her after their fling. She is the only woman he can see himself being with longterm, but the way he lives his life is too much risk. But Shay is a intelligent woman that doesn't shy away from a challenge....

Fall Into You I had a fun time with. There is some great laughs that you are guaranteed upon reading this one here. This story is pretty engaging, so I do think if you want a page turner, than you can expect that with Fall Into You. The story has a decent plot for the most part, although considering what the hero is involved in I would have appreciated seeing a bit more focus on the edgier aspects of his side work. The romance itself was interesting to say the least. I didn't really have a big issue with it. I was charmed by the hero and the way that he pines after the heroine. He has a dark tortured feel to his character that makes you become endeared to him pretty quickly. He has a deep connection to Shay but is reserved about taking any action to be with her. The way in which this was implemented was quite well done. I became instantly drawn into the hero's character. The characters on their own are strong characters you can easily stand by.

There were a few aspect to this story that I did happen to struggle with. I first want to mention the witty banter. Now I know, everyone loves great banter. I am not saying its not fun or anything, but its a bit too much in this book. This isn't a rom com but it certainly felt like one. And it just felt like a bit too much. It really affected my enjoyment of the book because it would have these pretty funny moments that felt out of place and it would have been nice for the banter to compliment the story not take it over. If this had been better done my rating definitely would have been higher.

Fall Into You is a spicy laugh out loud romance that has some edge to it. Its a story of embracing the forbidden and accepting your partner fully and fighting for your love with all you have.....BRILLIANTLY MASTERED

“Then everyone who knows you is wrong, Cole. Your heart isn’t cold. It’s warm, and it’s beautiful. You just keep it on ice so nobody can melt it.”

Character Types: Alpha Hero, Morally Grey Hero

Themes: Stalking, Pining Hero, Laughs and Giggles, Hot Smexy Times

Tropes: Office Romance, Boss and Employee, Forbidden Love, Fling

Lover of Romance 

This review may contain spoilers, so fair warning, upon reading the review.

Book Evaluation:
Plot: 🎞️🎞️🎞️🎞️
World Building:🌎🌎🌎🌎
Cover:📔📔📔📔📔
Hero: 🦸🏻🦸🏻🦸🏻🦸🏻
Heroine:🦸🏻‍♀️🦸🏻‍♀️🦸🏻‍♀️🦸🏻‍♀️
Intimacy Level: 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Relationship Building: 💒💒💒💒
Heart & Feels:💞💞💞💞
Witty/Banter/Reaction of Laughter: 😂😂😂😂😂
Page Turner Level:📖📖📖📖
Ending:🧧🧧🧧🧧
Overall View: ✨✨✨✨


First Impressions
Fall Into You is the second installment in the "Morally Gray" series and this book I do think is slightly better than the first book but it wasn't quite a perfect read. It had its pros and cons to how this book is written. I did have some great excitement for this book and if you love morally gray heroes in contemporary romance with an edge, then I highly recommend this one. I wouldn't term this one dark romance though. Its an in-between of contemporary and dark romance subgenres. I did think that the heroine was a bit better than in the previous book so I think she will work for many readers. The hero is a badass and sexy and a endearing alpha male.

First Line
The dark-haired man in the booth is gorgeous, but I can tell with one glance that he's also trouble.

Summary
Cole and Shay first met originally at a high class bar and the chemistry and wit built quickly between them. They share a passionate night together and share witty quips with each other, but they also find a connection to each other. But they both leave knowing they will most likely never see each other again. When Shay learns of a job offer as an office assistant to the CFO of a notable company that would have her set for life for the most prestige of job offers. What she doesn't expect is that her boss will be none other than Cole, the man she had a one night stand with. Cole is appalled that his new assistant is even more forbidden to hiim than before and that he will have to be around her on a regular basis when it took everything he had to leave her after their fling. She is the only woman he can see himself being with longterm, but the way he lives his life is too much risk. But Shay is a intelligent woman that doesn't shy away from a challenge....

What I Loved
Fall Into You I had a fun time with. There is some great laughs that you are guaranteed upon reading this one here. This story is pretty engaging, so I do think if you want a page turner, than you can expect that with Fall Into You. The story has a decent plot for the most part, although considering what the hero is involved in I would have appreciated seeing a bit more focus on the edgier aspects of his side work. The romance itself was interesting to say the least. I didn't really have a big issue with it. I was charmed by the hero and the way that he pines after the heroine. He has a dark tortured feel to his character that makes you become endeared to him pretty quickly. He has a deep connection to Shay but is reserved about taking any action to be with her. The way in which this was implemented was quite well done. I became instantly drawn into the hero's character. The characters on their own are strong characters you can easily stand by.

What I Struggled With
There were a few aspect to this story that I did happen to struggle with. I first want to mention the witty banter. Now I know, everyone loves great banter. I am not saying its not fun or anything, but its a bit too much in this book. This isn't a rom com but it certainly felt like one. And it just felt like a bit too much. It really affected my enjoyment of the book because it would have these pretty funny moments that felt out of place and it would have been nice for the banter to compliment the story not take it over. If this had been better done my rating definitely would have been higher.

Overall View
Fall Into You is a spicy laugh out loud romance that has some edge to it. Its a story of embracing the forbidden and accepting your partner fully and fighting for your love with all you have.....BRILLIANTLY MASTERED

Favorite Quote(s)
“Then everyone who knows you is wrong, Cole. Your heart isn’t cold. It’s warm, and it’s beautiful. You just keep it on ice so nobody can melt it.”

Book Details (also in my shelves)
Sub Genre: Contemporary Romance
Character Types: Alpha Hero, Morally Grey Hero
Themes: Stalking, Pining Hero, Laughs and Giggles, Hot Smexy Times
Tropes: Office Romance, Boss and Employee, Forbidden Love, Fling

Book Perspective
Duo POV

Relationship Conflict vs Plot Conflict
Relationship conflict

Song This Book Inspires
You Put a Spell on Me by Austin Giorgio

Recommendation For Reading Order
You can read as a standlone if needed

Steam/Spice Explanations

Steamin' up the room -the sexual content is more explicit in the language and tone, heavier amount of sexual scenes.