Falling

by Avery Samson

The rules say don’t fall for your best friend’s sister.

But the rules don’t know her like I do.

My life is changing in a hurry. New job, new town, new world. But one thing I can count on is my best friend at the other end. We’ve had each other's backs since school. Nothing can change that. Well, except maybe his little sister.

Her life is going the same way as mine. Literally. So it seems only right to invite her on a road trip with me to our new town. I mean, what could possibly go wrong cooped up with my best friend’s little sister for a whole week?

Peter is the best man I know after my brother. His idea of transiting into our new lives is to spend a week driving there. Not exactly my idea of fun, but how can I resist a chance to torture my brother’s friend for an entire week uninterrupted?

Besides, I can handle myself just fine in the wilderness with him if he tries something. Now, if I can just get that to happen my childhood fantasies might come true.

I wish he’d just look past the rules and see how good we are together. Honor is overrated.

188 pages, Kindle Edition

Published February 11, 2025

About the author

Avery Samson grew up on a ranch outside of a small west Texas town. Since she could remember, she’s had her face stuck in a book. High School graduation found her leaving ranch life for the big city.

After living all over the state of Texas, she now finds herself back on one of the family ranches near Dallas with her husband surrounded by cattle. A lot of them. They’re everywhere! When not traveling or reading, she spends her time writing.

Avery would love for you to follow her. She’s everywhere (just like those damn cows.)

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Reviews

[Kimberley · Rating 4 out of 5]

We back again for the fifth book in the Dansboro Crossing series with Falling. This one is best read after reading Upshot but not necessary however we meet Peter and Geneva in that book. Geneva is Rand’s sister and Peter is Rand’s best friend. Falling is a brother’s best friend, road trip with the two main characters being friends and business partners as well. The mutual flirting, sexual tension and banter was a joy to read. This one does have some spicy moments. It was a great read. I received a complementary copy from Book Sirens.

[Elizabeth Connor · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thanks to BookSirens for an ARC of this book. I’ve generally enjoyed books from this author so I was happy to read this one. Peter Winsloe and Geneva Randolph are best friends. Unfortunately, Geneva’s older brother Rand is also Peter’s best friend from school. The three of them are inseparable until Rand marries Brontë. Rand and his new wife move from the San Francisco area to Texas, and agree that with the help of Peter and Geneva, they will start their own business doing what Rand’s father does.

The story follows the journey of Peter and Geneva to Texas as both struggle to fight the attraction they feel for one another, and it should be no surprise that they fail in that respect. The banter between them, often filled with double-entendres, is amusing. I’m a sucker for the funny juxtaposition of words. For example, Peter and Geneva want to go for massages, but the only opening is a couples’ massage. “A moan escapes Geneva when the therapist presses up her back.” Peter is on the massage table right beside her and thinks, “This was a horrible idea.” And Geneva immediately tells him, “Oh my god, this was a brilliant idea, Peter.”

And I always enjoy a good description of a hangover, so I found this one, from Geneva’s POV, very funny: “Why did a portal to hell open in my brain and allow a demon to crawl out? And why is the world so loud? I think I can hear it spinning on its axis. I pry my eyes open, only to realize I’m not ready to be alive yet. The bed feels like lava, it’s so hot. I kick the comforter off.”

Since this was an ARC, it’s not a big deal that there were typos and occasional verb tense changes. I’m sure all will be fixed before publication. It’s an enjoyable story with fun characters and just a tiny bit of tension. It doesn’t delve too deeply into the feelings of the characters, so I didn’t find myself too invested in them, but I was glad to see it all work out. It was clear there would be a happy ending, and sometimes we all want a guarantee of just that. I’ll take it where I can get it.

[Sara · Rating 4 out of 5]

Peter and Geneva have had a platonic relationship for years, but one laced with plenty of sexy banter and innuendo. Geneva is a bit pricey and fierce keeping Peter on his toes. When they decide to move to Austin Tx to start a business with her older brother and Peter’s best friend they decide to take an adventurous road trip.

The trip has them together in a car for a week as they hike in Yosemite, gamble in Las Vegas, ride horses and camp in Zion and whitewater raft in the Grand Canyon. The trip brings these to best friends even closer and ups the attraction between them until neither in can resist.

Their eventual relationship has been hinted at in prior books in the series, but seeing it evolve is exciting and sweet.

I received a free ARC from the author and Hidden Gems; and I am voluntarily leaving an unbiased review.

[Linda Reads · Rating 5 out of 5]

Close proximity, friends to lovers romance
I have found this author to be truly skilled in writing sweet, romantic and steamy small-town stories. This series taking place in Dansboro Crossing or about their citizenry has been highly entertaining. If you enjoy well-written small-town romance, you will want to read this book. Guaranteed!
Peter’s best friend is Rand with whom he is opening a new real estate venture in Austin, Texas with Rand’s sister Geneva Randolph. Peter has had a crush on Geneva seemingly forever, but Rand warned him off her many years ago when Rand and Peter were both irresponsible and jerky kids. Things change! Peter has invited Geneva to join him on a road trip from San Francisco to Austin. Will being that close for that long stimulate feelings between Peter and Geneva? Read this book and find out. I volunteered to review an ARC of this book through BookSirens.

[J Williams · Rating 4 out of 5]

I voluntarily reviewed this after receiving a complimentary copy. Peter is best friends with Geneva's brother, Rand, and they have been in each other's lives for a long time. Geneva and Rand did not have a great childhood, Rand ending up meeting Peter while he was in boarding school. Peter is moving and going into business with Rand in Austin. Geneva is also moving so the two go on a road trip and things get spicy. Peter and Geneva end up driving to Austin stopping along the way for different adventures. As they spend more time together they get to know each other better and the walls Geneva keeps in place are starting to come down. Will Geneva let Peter into her life or will she push him away and let the past ruin their chances at a life together?

[Tiffany · Rating 3 out of 5]

I'm kind of struggling with how to review this one, tbh. Falling had a good storyline. There was good banter and chemistry. Where it fell flat for me was that it just didn't seem to really evolve into anything. In my opinion, the two main characters had a lot of chemistry from the start but it was almost to the point where it basically felt like they were already dating but just hadn't slept together yet. Rather than a friends to lovers kind of vibe, to me it felt more like just reading about a couple taking a road trip together. I would love to check out another book by Avery Samson but this one just wasn't quite a homerun for me. :)

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

[Alaina Kay · Rating 3 out of 5]

Falling was such a cute best friend's brother story. It was also friends to lovers and I really enjoyed the banter between Geneva and Peter. Geneva is so sassy and funny and I grew to really love her. Peter just knows exactly how to handle her and when to give her support even when she doesn't ask for it. And the spice was spicinggggg. I expected it from Geneva since she is so firey herself but Peter surprised me. It was very quick and cute and had a great plot line.

The only thing I did wish would be different is that it felt very rushed to me. I would have liked a little more yearning. A little more tension. Other than that, the book was great.

Thank you booksirens for the ARC!

[LA FITCH · Rating 5 out of 5]

Just loved this very entertaining book. Geneva and Peter have known each other since childhood when Peter and her brother Rand met at boarding school. Due to her childhood Geneva is a very hostile person but Peter ignores it and they have a type of banter that is full of innuendo just to annoy her brother. They decide to take a week to get to Austin where they are going to set up a new business with Rand and his wife so plan their road trip with adventures. If it can go wrong it does. They pass the time driving by doing surveys from magazines which have some very interesting questions. This is a witty, well-written not to be missed story.

[Belle · Rating 5 out of 5]

In a true Pavlovian response, every time I see a new book by Avery Samson I giggle in anticipation.

"Falling" takes place after "Upshot" and centers around Geneva (Rand's sister) and Peter (Rand's best friend). As they drive to Austen to start their new business, Geneva and Peter ramp up their mutual flirting. Without Rand to call them off each other, things get super spicy, super fast. The tension is amazing and the dialogue just pops between the characters.

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

[DENICE · Rating 5 out of 5]

PETER AND GENEVA

I received this book for free and am giving my honest and voluntary review.

This is one of the best brother’s best friend’s sister books I’ve read. I love the fact that they’ve longed for each other and kept a simmering banter going and finally acted on it. Peter is a true gentleman and Geneva, somewhat broken, flourishes when she’s with him. I love the innuendos and the way they make others uncomfortable with their iwith them.

[L KQ · Rating 5 out of 5]

Moving Road Trip

Geneva and Peter have known each other for a while now as he is best friends with her brother. When they are stuck together on a road trip towards their new business venture things between them heat up. I really enjoyed the banter between them and how the flow of the story sucked me right in. It was a beautifully written story with captivating characters.

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

[Dessie White · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love a good brothers best friend romance, but this is better than most. It's smart, funny, sexy and spicy! The how protective Peter is and how Geneva knows what she's wants. Definitely plan on checking out Avery Samson's other books!

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

[Glenna Turney · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love books written by Avery Samson. This book did not disappoint. Brothers best friend made to promise he’d keep away from his sister. Tough one! The car trip and adventures the took. I felt like I was right there with them. Steamy sex… Finally, was pretty dang amazing too.

*I received this ARC Kindle book from BookSirens. Thank You!

[Tanya · Rating 5 out of 5]

He is her brother best friend and she is about to go on a road trip to their new town. They both a new town, new job amd life to get to. How will they get on? Will they become more? What will her brother do if they get together? See how they get on
I received an advance copy from hidden gems and I love their tale of growing love

[CORINNE · Rating 4 out of 5]

I received an advanced reader copy of this book and am reviewing it voluntarily

This was a lovely friends to lovers tale

The best friends sister not an unknown subject however this story was well told with family history playing it’s part

A good read

[Noreen Bennett · Rating 4 out of 5]

Enjoyed this story. It's Peter and Geneva's story.
They have known each other since she was 15 but this is the story of how they get together on an adventure from San Francisco to Austin.
Looking forward to more stories from Avery.

[Tammi Redman · Rating 5 out of 5]

There’s not a book by Avery Samson that I haven’t enjoyed. The banter between them is irresistible. Geneva is sassy and head strong, but she had to be growing up in the house hold she did. And finding that perfect companion to complete her is everything she could ever want.

[Alex T · Rating 5 out of 5]

Well written plot line and the characters were intresting to read. The romance was heartwarming. It's a great enjoyable read.I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily

[Suze82 · Rating 4 out of 5]

moving in the same direction

I liked Peter and Geneva´s story, what better way to find out if you suit each other than a common road trip?

[Lisa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Totally recommend this fantastic book. Lots of secrets and suspense. Banter was entertaining. Storyline was exciting and the character involvement was amazing.

[Christina Bowling · Rating 4 out of 5]

Overall, I liked it pretty well. The characters were fun to read about, and I thought it was a good follow up to the previous books in the series.

[Teacy Bishop · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved it. It was really good. I never read the first four books but I think I have to now!

[Amy Anderson · Rating 5 out of 5]

I absolutely loved this book. The fact that they are best friends makes the banter so much easier and the relationship stronger. Definitely recommending this book!

[Jill Green · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a great read. Two best friends who are attracted to each other but don’t think they should be together. Geneva and Peter had great chemistry and made a lovely couple. This was a lovely read with a bit of spice.
I received a copy from Booksirens and leave my review voluntarily