All I Want Is You, Falon Ballard
All I Want Is You, Falon Ballard
List: $22.50 | Sale: $15.75
Club: $11.25

All I Want Is You

Author: Falon Ballard

Narrator: Sarah Naughton, Marwan Salama, Falon Ballard

Unabridged: 6 hr 40 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Penguin Audio

Published: 09/24/2024


Synopsis

A USA TODAY BESTSELLER

Exes. Professional rivals. Just one bed. What could go wrong?

All Jessica has ever wanted is her own happily ever after. But until that happens, she spends her days as a small-time romance writer, penning satisfying Happily Ever Afters to soothe the heartache left by her ex-boyfriend Nick—also a romance writer and now her biggest rival—who has found success writing love stories without happy endings. It’s what he’s good at, after all . . .

So when their professional obligations bring them to a remote inn a few days before Christmas, they’re a little more than peeved, especially when they get trapped sharing a room in a snowstorm. But what’s more fitting for two romantic writers in a slump? Realizing the friction between them might be the only cure for their writer’s block, they decide to turn their frustration into fiction . . . and the pages start flying. But will Jess’s heart soar, too? Nick is the last guy on earth she should love . . . but what if he is really all she wants for Christmas?

About Falon Ballard

Falon Ballard is a contemporary romance author known for crafting heartfelt, humor-filled stories about modern love, finding your voice, and embracing life's wonderfully messy moments. With her sharp wit and relatable characters, Ballard has quickly become a favorite among readers who crave feel-good romances with emotional depth and a fresh, contemporary vibe.

Her novels-including Lease on Love and Just My Type-deliver sparkling banter, slow-burn chemistry, and empowering personal journeys, all wrapped in the kind of immersive storytelling that keeps fans turning pages late into the night. Ballard's work often explores themes of self-discovery, friendship, career challenges, and the joy of building a life that finally feels like your own.

When she's not writing swoony, character-driven love stories, Falon can usually be found wandering bookstores, rewatching her favorite rom-coms, or enjoying sunny days in Southern California. She continues to enchant readers with uplifting, emotionally rich romances that celebrate love in all its beautifully complicated forms.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Nilufer on November 10, 2024

Alright guys! I have to admit, this is a magical, heartwarming Christmas read, and also a great enemies-to-ex-lovers, forced proximity, second chance romance that I truly enjoyed! It can be considered as the winter version of "Beach Read," where a pessimistic male romance writer who became famous fo......more

Goodreads review by julia on August 15, 2024

3.75 ˖⁺‧✮ you should definitely read this romance! it’s a slow second chance burn between romance authors. it’s my second book about authors, is it, like, a new trend?. i don’t like writing previews to books, because you can read them by yourself, but… summary: basically, they dated 5 years ago, and......more

Goodreads review by Cara on September 24, 2024

REVIEW TO COME💖!!!!!!!!......more

Goodreads review by Gigi on October 14, 2024

Oh my gosh, I absolutely devoured this book in just one day! It had everything: sweet moments, witty banter, and a cozy Christmas vibe. The second-chance romance and slow-burn tension between Jess and Nick had me hooked, and throw in a snowstorm for some forced proximity? Yes, please! But, I gotta s......more

Goodreads review by zoë on October 26, 2024

thank you to netgalley, falon ballard, and putnam for the arc to read this book! ੈ♡˳ rating: four of five stars ੈ♡˳ thoughts: this book was super cute! it was also very short, not novella short but definitely a one day read if you have the time. i’m a big sucker for christmas books and christmas time......more


Quotes

One of BookBub's Best Holiday Romances 2024

"Short, sweet, and freaking sexy. The Christmas cheer is less Hallmark-movie sleigh rides and mistletoe, and more snowy tartan and cozy fireplace vibes. This is an enemies-to-lovers, second-chance romance told via two POVs." —Beach Reads & Bubbly

"[A] sweet second-chance love story.” —Woman's World

"A sexy, lighthearted Yuletide tale packed with second-chance love, humor, and loads of festive cheer . . . Ballard does a terrific job of crafting relatable, engaging characters, and the witty banter between Jessica and Nick keeps the pages turning. The cozy backdrop is inviting, and the snowstorm and holiday ball create an ideal setting for this sweet, steamy read." —Washington Independent Review of Books

"Romance queen Falon Ballard makes her holiday rom-com debut with All I Want is You, a sizzling second-chance romance about two exes who get snowed in at the same hotel (there is only one bed available, of course) right before Christmas." —Scary Mommy

"I cannot resist the 'one bed' trope, so this is calling to me! . . . Goodreads reviewers describe this as cute with light spice, which feels like a safe place to start for those newer to the genre." —Book Enthusiast by Becca Freeman

"For fans of Book Lovers by Emily Henry. . . All I Want Is You brims with snappy banter, strong sexual tension and a flurry of fun romance tropes: second-chance romance, enemies-to-lovers and, of course, forced proximity (why not?). . . . This sweet-and-spicy holiday read goes down easily, especially when paired with a peppermint hot chocolate in a cozy cafe on a cold December evening." —Reader's Digest

"Christmas Sweater Weather is a very specific tier of cozy. . . . All I Want Is You delivers those delicious vibes alongside a bookish second-chance romance." —Nerd Daily

"[A] swoony, spicy, second chance romance that will have you grinning and blushing. . . . This will get you in the Christmas spirit even if you’re feeling a bit Grinchy (hey, it happens to the best of us)."Bustle

"[With] all the snappy banter of an enemies-to-lovers rom-com . . . Ballard has written another fun and impossible-to-put-down romance with engaging leads. Readers will enjoy the peek behind the curtain at the world of publishing, and the sexual tension between Nick and Jess will keep them turning the pages. The cozy setting and Christmas details make for strong holiday vibes, no matter the season. A short, sweet, and extremely festive romance that will put readers in the holiday spirit." —Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

"A cozy, banter-filled romp full of steam that rivals a good ol’ cup of cocoa." BookBub

"A fast-paced, second chance romance that’s equal parts spicy and swoony." —Elite Daily

"The Christmas romance you've been waiting for." —Culturess

"Spicy . . . Ballard leans into the tropiness of her premise, delivering plenty of forced proximity, second-chance, and enemies-to-lovers antics. . . . [All I Want is You] is short, sweet, and festive.” —Publishers Weekly

"[A] sexy second-chance romance, perfect for the Christmas season." —Library Journal

"Falon Ballard is the queen of sexual tension! A gorgeous second chance romance full of holiday spice that is deliciously naughty and nice! I loved it!" —Jenny Bayliss, author of Kiss Me At Christmas

"Falon's writing sizzles with wry humor, spiced holiday heat, and boughs of charm—this is her best yet! All I Want is You is a one-sitting read that will make you believe in the miracle of happily ever after." —Jen Comfort, author of What is Love?

"Ballard cements herself as one of the genre's most binge-worthy authors. Delay those holiday plans because you will not be able to put this book down. Dim the lights, top off the cocoa, and snuggle-up—All I Want Is You is the season’s sweetest and steamiest addiction!" —Courtney Kae, author of In the Event of Love

"Somehow simultaneously heart-wrenching and cozy, Ballard has written the most stunning second-chance holiday romance. Filled to the brim with spice and tension, All I Want Is You, is a fast-paced, sincere, and unputdownable read. It is a love letter to fans of the romance genre as well as those who write it. I will be revisiting Nick and Jess' love story every holiday season from here on out, just to fall in love with them all over again." —Hannah Bonam-Young, author of Out on a Limb

"All I Want Is You made me laugh out loud because what’s not to love about this second chance, forced proximity, enemies-to-lovers Christmas romance about two competing authors? A fun, sexy read that romance lovers are sure to adore. Add this sugar’n’spice treat to your holiday reading list right away.” —Holly Cassidy, author of The Christmas Countdow