Review: The Fastest Way to Fall by Denise Williams
Thank you Berkley Publishing for my copies of The Fastest Way to Fall. All thoughts are my own.
If you remember last year, we had Denise Williams on Read It Or List It and we became obsessed with her books and her as a person. Her sophomore novel, The Fastest Way to Fall comes out November 2, 2021 and she has done it again.
Denise writes about sensitive topics with such grace and care amid delicious, steamy, dreamy romances. I loved How to Fail at Flirting and The Fastest Way to Fall is a new favorite. Plus, she is one of the kindest, funniest authors.
Synopsis:
“Britta didn’t plan on falling for her personal trainer, and Wes didn’t plan on Britta. Plans change and it's unclear if love, career, or both will meet them at the finish line.
Britta Colby works for a lifestyle website, and when tasked to write about her experience with a hot new body-positive fitness app that includes personal coaching, she knows it's a major opportunity to prove she should write for the site full-time.
As CEO of the FitMi Fitness app, Wes Lawson finally has the financial security he grew up without, but despite his success, his floundering love life and complicated family situation leaves him feeling isolated and unfulfilled. He decides to get back to what he loves—coaching. Britta’s his first new client and they click immediately.
As weeks pass, she’s surprised at how much she enjoys experimenting with her exercise routine. He’s surprised at how much he looks forward to talking to her every day. They convince themselves their attraction is harmless, but when they start working out in person, Wes and Britta find it increasingly challenging to deny their chemistry and maintain a professional distance.
Wes isn’t supposed to be training clients, much less meeting with them, and Britta’s credibility will be sunk if the lifestyle site finds out she’s practically dating the fitness coach she’s reviewing. Walking away from each other is the smartest thing to do, but running side by side feels like the start of something big.” —NetGalley
What I Liked:
The Characters—Wes has my heart and I adore Britta. I loved their individual stories and how their stories came together. I loved how they fell in love, how charming and confident Britta was in herself while still having insecurities.
The Raw Relatability—I felt so seen by this book. I could relate to so many lines and while it could have been a triggering subject (exercise, body image) it was handled with such care and grace.
The Romance—Wes is ADORABLE. ADORABLE. I loved their love story and how it played out.
What Didn’t Work:
Honestly, nothing. I loved how deliciously NORMAL this book was and that is a complement. It felt so real and there were so many lines and quotes that hit me right in the feels, in the best way.
Content Warnings:
Be sure to read the entire author’s note! Exercise, weight, body image, addiction, strained parent/child relationships