Fall for Him: A Novel by Andie Burke

enemies to lovers • forced proximity • gay romance • neurodivergent hero • slow burn

When a plumbing disaster sends Dylan Gallagher literally crashing through the floor and into his hot neighbor Derek Chang’s bedroom, their already-hostile relationship takes an unexpected turn. With Derek’s apartment damaged and both men hoping to avoid the attention of their HOA, Dylan moves onto Derek’s couch and takes responsibility for the repairs. What follows is a chaotic mix of renovation disasters, unwanted attraction, and two men discovering that the person they thought they hated might be exactly what they need.

Spice Level: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ 4/5

The Vibe

Dylan is a tattooed, nerdy renovation whiz whose ADHD-fueled hyperfocus makes him determined to fix every problem himself, including the one inconvenient crush he absolutely does not want to have. Beneath his quick wit and chaotic energy is a deeply caring man who is still learning to believe that he deserves to be loved exactly as he is.

Derek is an ER nurse with a confident, easygoing exterior and a long-standing grudge against Dylan. Sharing his tiny apartment with the man he blames for turning his life upside down is the last thing he wants, but as the walls literally come down around them, Derek discovers that the irritating neighbor he thought he knew is actually funny, thoughtful, and impossible to resist.

Packed with banter, renovation mishaps, emotional baggage, a lovable dog, and plenty of sexual tension, Fall for Him is a warm, funny queer romance about two men learning that some things are worth rebuilding. With enemies-to-lovers chemistry and forced proximity at its heart, this is a story about grief, healing, trust, and finding love in the middle of an absolute disaster.

Tropes & Tags

• Enemies to lovers
• Forced proximity
• Gay romance
• Slow burn
• Neurodivergent hero
• Nerdy hero
• Opposites attract
• Roommates
• Banter and humor
• Found family
• Contemporary romance
• Emotional romance
• Explicit romance
• Interconnected standalone