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The Fall Risk

A Short Story

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The Fall Risk

By: Abby Jimenez
Narrated by: Julia Whelan, Connor Crais
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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.

©2025 by Abby Jimenez. (P)2025 Brilliance Publishing, Inc., all rights reserved. Contemporary Editors Select Romantic Comedy Funny Feel-Good Heartfelt Witty Romance

Critic reviews

“Narrators Julia Whelan and Connor Crais deliver unique performances in this short yet moving audiobook.… The narrators' performances offer a full experience. Each portrays their respective character's dialogue throughout the entire audiobook, which gives depth to the highly focused story. The majority takes place over a weekend, when the main characters come alive with their expert delivery. While most romances cover a longer time period, this one emphasizes the impact of a moment and the potential of a fresh start.”—AudioFile Magazine, Earphones Award Winner

Editorial Review

Short but so, so sweet
Abby Jimenez has a way of making me laugh, cry, and fall in love with her characters all at once, and The Fall Risk is no exception. This short but oh so satisfying listen delivers everything I love about her writing—my favorite, of course, being the sharp banter and the romance that feels both unexpected and inevitable. Charlotte is in self-imposed isolation after a terrifying experience, while Seth is freshly divorced and in no mood for romance. But when a Valentine’s Day disaster traps them together, their walls start to come down in ways that neither of them saw coming. Julia Whelan and Connor Crais deliver perfect performances that made every moment—from hilarious to heartfelt—come alive. It’s a quick listen, but one that completely swept me away from the moment I heard its very special dedication. —Patty R., Audible Editor

Witty Banter • Empowering Storyline • Exceptional Duet Narration • Heartfelt Romance • Balanced Humor

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Abby Jimenez does it again with her short stories! Charlotte and Seth are precious, and I love seeing them bond over and hard things together. And of course, the narrators are amazing!

Sweet and touching!

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This was such an easy listen/read. While it had a satisfying, it still left me wanting more! I love the characters, I hope we get more of them!!!

I want more!

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Outstanding readers. I normally do not like shorts, because the character and plot development is lacking. But not this one. I lived the 2 main characters; they had time to grow. The supporting characters were fun too.

Cute Rom-com

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I love Abby Jimenez, and this little story was a gem! Now I want more

More Please

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All of her books put me in a great mood. They are feel good and beautifully written. This is a great short story. I audio at the gym and it was a perfect amount of time!

Love Abby Jimenez

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