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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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About this listen

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.
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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

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Short and fulfilling

Abby Jimenez does it again with a great short story. Julia W and Connor C performed flawlessly…as usual.

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The reality some women have to deal with

Loved the narrators.
Interesting storyline.
HEA is always good!
Abby always gives a good story with interesting content…things I’ve not experienced.
Thanks, again, Abby!

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Loved this short story

Great short story, real, heartwarming and empowering story with a great balance! Absolutely loved it and would recommend!

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Super cute

This is a quick read and super cute. The narrators did a really good job I liked it

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Perfect no notes except I want MORE

Duet narration, Abby Jimenez writing, Julia/connor - I couldn’t ask for anything more. So enjoyable

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Good but Too Short

I liked everything except the fact that it was only four hours long and it was full price.

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cute short read

This was a cute pick me up. Short road trip or just need a quick read? Want something feel good and funny? This is it. Also, loved the actors.

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Another great short story

I don't usually like short stories, but I made an exception for this one because of the author, Abby Jimenez, and the narrators. It did not disappoint. So much fun and chemistry and feminine power in one little book.

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Quick little love story

It was cute, short and sweet. It was less than $2. I feel like I could have used a few more chapters actually.

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Sweet and Quick

I really enjoyed this one I listened to it before going to work and it made me smile the whole time

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