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Blackstone Falls
Lessons in Falling
Kinsley Dane—professional soccer player, neighbor, and now my new dating coach.
It should be easy. She teaches me how to talk to women, and I use my computer skills to get her ex to leave her alone once and for all.
Our arrangement has an expiration date, and with emotions high and the clock ticking, Kinsley might be in more danger than either of us realizes.
Falling for Kinsley Dane wasn’t part of the plan, but losing her is one lesson I’m not willing to learn.
It should be easy. She teaches me how to talk to women, and I use my computer skills to get her ex to leave her alone once and for all.
Our arrangement has an expiration date, and with emotions high and the clock ticking, Kinsley might be in more danger than either of us realizes.
Falling for Kinsley Dane wasn’t part of the plan, but losing her is one lesson I’m not willing to learn.
- GenresNovella
132 pages, ebook
Published January 1, 2024
11 people are currently reading
92 people want to read
About the author
Alexandra Hale
32 books505 followersAlexandra Hale is a small town girl living with her family in Upstate New York. She routinely runs on caffeine, dry shampoo and thrives on procrastination.
A romance lover and reading enthusiast, Alexandra finally began putting pen to paper shortly after graduating college. An unobtainable dream has slowly become a reality with the love and support of her friends and family and the romance community.
She currently writes steamy, small town romance with a dash of lighthearted fun and happily ever afters that will make you swoon.
A romance lover and reading enthusiast, Alexandra finally began putting pen to paper shortly after graduating college. An unobtainable dream has slowly become a reality with the love and support of her friends and family and the romance community.
She currently writes steamy, small town romance with a dash of lighthearted fun and happily ever afters that will make you swoon.
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February 15, 2026
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Lessons in Falling
A Novella Written By Alexandra Hale
Fiction - Romance
Published February 2026
139 Pages
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This is a quick romance between two neighbors helping each other out. He is the inexperienced hero. She is the heroine who is in danger. Being neighborly leads to romance between Kingsley and Royce. Kingsley is the sassy soccer player who may have a stalker. Royce is the awkward computer nerd who works in cybersecurity. He needs some pointers on social interaction skills. She needs to find out who is sending her weird messages. Their close proximity leads to some steamy situations for Kingsley and Royce. The situation with the stalker adds an element of suspense to this romance.
“You taught me how to date you.”
Lessons in Falling
A Novella Written By Alexandra Hale
Fiction - Romance
Published February 2026
139 Pages
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
This is a quick romance between two neighbors helping each other out. He is the inexperienced hero. She is the heroine who is in danger. Being neighborly leads to romance between Kingsley and Royce. Kingsley is the sassy soccer player who may have a stalker. Royce is the awkward computer nerd who works in cybersecurity. He needs some pointers on social interaction skills. She needs to find out who is sending her weird messages. Their close proximity leads to some steamy situations for Kingsley and Royce. The situation with the stalker adds an element of suspense to this romance.
“You taught me how to date you.”
May 6, 2025
Absolutely adorable and fun! I loved how this took place in Nashville at the same time as Nessa’s book took place in Blackstone Falls! Ahhh!!
Kinsely is big and bad in the outside but she has a soft underbelly. Royce is shy and quiet but starts to find his inner confidence while they spend time together. She tries to break up with him and he doesn’t let her. It’s so fun seeing a bit of Alpha personality come out.
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Kinsely is big and bad in the outside but she has a soft underbelly. Royce is shy and quiet but starts to find his inner confidence while they spend time together. She tries to break up with him and he doesn’t let her. It’s so fun seeing a bit of Alpha personality come out.
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June 30, 2025
Royce and Kinsley are everything!!!
February 9, 2026
I flew through this one and read it in one sitting. It was short, sweet, a little spicy, and splash of mystery-keeping me intrigued and invested in these two!
I love this authors ability to pack so much depth into her novellas. Kinsley is so much more than her famous soccer player persona-She is fierce, strong with a big heart and a softer side she shows very few. She offers dating lessons to her shy neighbour, Royce-but has zero intention to fall. They both have their own insecurities, which brought some emotion to the story. I loved them together, seeing them realize how good they were for one another and to be accepted for their true selves was amazing. Watching Royce gain confidence in and out of the bedroom was so good! That man is swoon worthy and the perfect guy for Kinsley.
The added bit of mystery and suspense surrounding the mystery texts Kinsley receiving really kept me guessing right to the reveal!
Loved the introduction into Alexandra’s next book featuring Tom Oakden (Royce’s uncle). I can’t wait to read that one!
4.5⭐️
I love this authors ability to pack so much depth into her novellas. Kinsley is so much more than her famous soccer player persona-She is fierce, strong with a big heart and a softer side she shows very few. She offers dating lessons to her shy neighbour, Royce-but has zero intention to fall. They both have their own insecurities, which brought some emotion to the story. I loved them together, seeing them realize how good they were for one another and to be accepted for their true selves was amazing. Watching Royce gain confidence in and out of the bedroom was so good! That man is swoon worthy and the perfect guy for Kinsley.
The added bit of mystery and suspense surrounding the mystery texts Kinsley receiving really kept me guessing right to the reveal!
Loved the introduction into Alexandra’s next book featuring Tom Oakden (Royce’s uncle). I can’t wait to read that one!
4.5⭐️
February 13, 2026
Love reading this story ! Starts with a prologue 2 years in the past with Kinsley walking into her building where she has a apartment stops at the desk and talks with Donald and he ask her if she would help a young man by the mailboxes. She goes to the mailboxes where a young man is having problems with a couple of girls and what Kinsley says to the girls made me laugh. when the girls leave she ask the young man his name he told her Royce. Chapter one Present day and Kinsley walks into the coffee shop where Royce is having trouble with some girls again and she helps him then they sit and talk. Kinsley ask him for his help with a problem and in turn she will be his dating coach which Royce accepts. Love how the relationship is going and both end up falling in love with each other but don't tell each other. Had to keep reading to find out what is going on and chapter 25 something happens and Royce has to ask his Uncle Tom for help. Love the ending and look forward to reading more of Alexandras books.
April 1, 2025
Alexandra Hale infuses this well paced novella with emotion, laughs, steam and touch of suspense.
I fell insanely in love with Royce and Kinsley's dynamic - the teasing between them has elements of fun and steam. His shyness and awkwardness pairs well with her boldness to create some deliciously funny and smexy interactions.
There is alot of vulnerability in their story, especially on Kinsley's part and Royce's repeated caretaking melted my heart.
There was an element of suspense in their story and it so well written. Alexandra Hale created a feeling of tension and fear as all the events culminated in conflict.
A wonderful addition to the Blackstone Falls series.
I fell insanely in love with Royce and Kinsley's dynamic - the teasing between them has elements of fun and steam. His shyness and awkwardness pairs well with her boldness to create some deliciously funny and smexy interactions.
There is alot of vulnerability in their story, especially on Kinsley's part and Royce's repeated caretaking melted my heart.
There was an element of suspense in their story and it so well written. Alexandra Hale created a feeling of tension and fear as all the events culminated in conflict.
A wonderful addition to the Blackstone Falls series.
February 15, 2026
A romance novella featuring a sweet to lovers storyline with a bit of suspense. I really liked the mutual support that was forefront in their relationship. Roy protects Kinsley from her ex and she decides to help him by being his dating coach…only to find that through their close proximity they might just fall for each other. (Of course they do because a HEA is what makes a good romance! That’s why I love them!) Looking forward to more in this series!
April 24, 2025
3.5 - 4 *
I took a chance and went for a ride. This book is not what I was expecting, but it held my attention. Kinsley, a celebrity soccer player offers a friend dating lessons, but ends up falling herself. Messages from an unknown number shifts Royce into top gear to trace and trace this menace.
A short read that kept my attention.
I took a chance and went for a ride. This book is not what I was expecting, but it held my attention. Kinsley, a celebrity soccer player offers a friend dating lessons, but ends up falling herself. Messages from an unknown number shifts Royce into top gear to trace and trace this menace.
A short read that kept my attention.
February 10, 2026
This book was so much fun to read. It was continuously making me giggle snort. The things that go through Royce’s mind and the things that come out of his mouth are hilarious. It’s short, well written and has a lot of great steam. I kinda liked that Kinsley was the athlete and he was a non-ripped guy. The stalker I figured out pretty quickly. However, it wasn’t until near the end that I realized it was a reverse age gap story. I will definitely be reading more by the author.
February 14, 2026
short sweet and oh so good
A short novella with all the spice and a little action. Loved the story. And the premise behind it. Great characters. Roy and kins are perfect
For one another.
A short novella with all the spice and a little action. Loved the story. And the premise behind it. Great characters. Roy and kins are perfect
For one another.
February 7, 2026
The thrill of the chase meets the heartache of romance. Hale dares to deliver intriguing with a hint of swoon and dash of emotion.
February 8, 2026
One of those great, feel-good stories that I couldn't put down. Loved the characters and the story, even if the villain was predictable.
December 30, 2025
This was one of my top books I’ve read in October. I was obsessed with Roy. He was so shy and awkward, a gamer/ computer nerd, which was cute. But then when Kinsley offered to be his dating coach in exchange for helping with her stalker, the change in Roy’s confidence was out of this world. The moo on him 🥵 Kinsley and Roy were perfect for each other.
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