The Fall Risk

A Short Story

De: Abby Jimenez

Narrado por: Julia Whelan, Connor Crais

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.

Reseñas de la Crítica

“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

Sweet and touching!

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!

I want more!

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!!!

Cute Rom-com

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.

More Please

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

Love Abby Jimenez

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!

Perfect cozy palate cleanser

I needed a palate cleanser after my last book, and this was PERFECT! 🍂✨ The Fall Risk was light, feel-good, and cozy—exactly what I needed. The dual narration was absolutely spot-on 🎧💖, making the story even more immersive. And Seth’s tree facts? 🌳😂 I loved them! They added such a fun and unique touch to his character.

If you’re looking for a heartwarming listen with great narration and a little extra nature knowledge, this one is a must! 🍁💕

Abby does it again!

To make me care and literally gasp after less than an hour of knowing these characters is something only Abby Jimenez can do. The ending felt a bit rushed to me, but can’t expect too much in a short story. Bravo!

Why did this one have to end?!?

I fell in love with the stinking characters and their stinking story - again!! Abby does this to me every time but this time she was such a tease!! I need more laugh out loud moments that fill my heart, Abby. It wasn’t enough. But thank you for giggles.

Cute short story

Wish it was a little longer but it was a good quick listen! Note the trigger warnings at the beginning if you need them.

Loved it!

I laughed so many times. I didn’t think I would lol best short story I’ve listened to yet this year