ONE OF COSMOPOLITAN BEST ROMANCE BOOKS OF 2023
To win the job of her dreams, a relationship-prone journalist needs to learn how to stay single in this heartwarming and hilarious new romantic comedy from the beloved author of Lease on Love.
Lana Parker has never been single for long. After a disastrous break-up with her high school boyfriend, Seth Carson, Lana's bounced from long-term relationship to long-term relationship. She's an expert girlfriend, even acting as the resident dating and relationship columnist for one of Los Angeles's trendiest websites. But now, at the age of thirty, Lana suddenly finds herself single again, and she's determined to stay that way, no matter how challenging.
That is, until her high school ex, Seth, now a journalist in his own right, takes an assignment at Lana's site. Ready to put down roots after years of traveling and freelancing, Seth becomes not only Lana's colleague but also her competitor. With their combative relationship history--and undeniable chemistry--they quickly find themselves pitted against each other in a battle of wits: writing an article series that goes against dating type. For Lana, that means writing about staying single and embracing it. For Seth, it's learning to settle down and become boyfriend material. Whoever's is most popular wins a highly coveted columnist spot that either could only dream of. But when the two square off against one another, it's not only their careers on the line--it's also their hearts.
just my type
PRAISE
“[A] charming ode to writers’ passion and love.”
POPSUGAR
“Seth and Lana have instant chemistry on the page, and it’s a joy to read their snarky banter that transforms into something more heartfelt. Their longing for each other, and the obstacles in their way, feel realistic. Ballard also creates a warm and witty friend group for Lana that adds plenty of comic relief. A compulsively readable second-chance romance that’s full of pining and laughs.”
KIRKUS REVIEWS
“A unique and humorous tale. Ballard hits all the right notes in a second-chance romance with smart, appealing lead characters.”
BOOKLIST
“This spicy, tropey read will have most rom-com fans declaring, ‘Its just my type of book!’”
LIBRARY JOURNAL
“Falon Ballard delivers a page-turning second-chance romance bursting with crackling banter and delightful characters, anchored by a layered, emotional, and sexy love story at the center. I couldn’t put it down!”
AVA WILDER,
author of How to Fake It in Hollywood
“[A] charming ode to writers’ passion and love.”
POPSUGAR
“Seth and Lana have instant chemistry on the page, and it’s a joy to read their snarky banter that transforms into something more heartfelt. Their longing for each other, and the obstacles in their way, feel realistic. Ballard also creates a warm and witty friend group for Lana that adds plenty of comic relief. A compulsively readable second-chance romance that’s full of pining and laughs.”
KIRKUS REVIEWS
“Everything about Falon Ballard’s writing cuts straight to the heart. With supremely relatable characters, sparkling wit, and a second-chance-rivals-to-lovers romance to die for, Just My Type is an unputdownable showstopper! Ballard’s fresh and affirming voice reminds readers what it’s like to fall in love, and what it means to love yourself most of all. An auto-buy author guaranteed to skyrocket straight to the top of TBRs everywhere!” –COURTNEY KAE,
author of In the Event of Love
“Just My Type is a must read. With the perfect swirl of lovable characters, sizzling chemistry, and perfectly crafted humor, Ballard’s sophomore novel is a story you won’t want to put down. Falon Ballard is an auto-buy author for me and she always delivers stories that take up residence in my heart—this new story is no exception!”
DENISE WILLIAMS, author of Do You Take This Manand The Fastest Way to Fall
“This entertaining rom-com from Ballard…refreshingly sees both protagonists undergoing therapy for their respective issues while reassessing their personal and professional goals, is one of healing and emotional growth as much as romance.”
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
“A clever, upbeat rom-com that will leave a smile on readers’ faces and joy in their hearts….A great showcase for Ballard’s talents: Her voice is fresh and flirty, her characters well developed (Lana’s unfailingly loyal, foulmouthed friend May is the kind of person we all need in our lives), and her pacing brisk and never boring. Romance readers—of all types—will be immensely entertained.”
BOOKPAGE
“Just My Type sparks with enemies-to-lovers wit and dazzles with Los Angeles flair. A fabulous, banterrific workplace rom-com, and just our type of romance.”
EMILY WIBBERLEY & AUSTIN SIEGEMUND-BROKA, authors of The Roughest Draft
“With its sharp writing, hilarious banter, and delightful characters, Just My Typeis an absolutely perfect romantic comedy. I only wish I could read it again for the first time!”
LACIE WALDON,
author of From the Jump and The Layover