Falling into Place

By: Allison Ashley

Narrated by: Ann Marie Gideon

Finding a date for a reclusive bachelor is her job. It’s also a risk when she becomes the perfect match in an emotional and hopeful romance by the author of If Tomorrow Never Comes.

Accountant and freelance personal stylist Carly Porter, daughter of a compulsive gambler, knows the personal cost of a bad bet. But when she partners with her best friend, Sasha—publisher of a floundering fashion magazine—Carly can’t resist. The highly publicized makeover of an Oklahoma City bachelor could boost sales and be Carly’s ticket to her dream profession. The bachelor in question is none other than Sasha’s older brother, Brooks.

Hardly the party boy Carly remembers from high school, Brooks is now an antisocial, work-obsessed physician still struggling with a devastating loss. But if it means helping his sister, he’s in. It’s Carly’s job to get him out of those lived-in scrubs, style him to the nines, and bring Brooks back to life. But so far, the only real connection is between Brooks and Carly—and falling for a client could cost Carly the career she’s worked so hard for.

To move forward, they’ll both have to overcome their painful pasts. And whatever the risk, maybe even take a chance on love.

©2025 by Allison Ashley. (P)2025 Brilliance Publishing, Inc., all rights reserved.

Critic reviews

“This was a sweet but heartfelt romcom that blends humor and heart to create one cute love story about healing but also embracing what your heart desires.”—Harlequin Junkie (Top Pick)

“Exceptionally well written, emotionally compelling, and an inherently entertaining read from cover to cover, Falling into Place by Allison Ashley is exceptional and highly recommended.”—Midwest Book Review

Feel good story!

Such a sweet, heart wrenching story, with a very real story line. Will be one of the stories I revisit again when I need a happy boost. This story is like your favorite romantic movie you watch over and over. Love anything and everything Allison Ashley writes!

Cute

Carly and Brooks were so cute together.

They’d known each other years as he was her best friend’s brother, but they hadn’t seen each other in a while. They’d both changed a lot since high school, and Brooks now “needed” Carly’s help getting dressed for dates. But they ended up getting closer during that time.

It was a slow burn, but it felt like an authentic growth from friends to more. They had such a strong connection, and they were so supportive of each other.

There were some emotional moments, but it was mostly a cute and easy read.

Loved it!

Such a cute, fun, flirty story with some depth too! The only thing that would have made it better would be a male narrator to do Brooks’ part! Still loved it!

great book

This was a really good book! I liked this author, I'll definitely have to read more!

3 stars

Falling into Place by Allison Ashley is okay. It didn’t have as much heart as If Tomorrow Never Comes, so it took quite some time for me to connect with Carly, Will, and their relationship.

Ann Marie Gideon is a good narrator.