She’s learning to live on her own, he’s hiding a dangerous past—but when they end up under the same roof, neither is prepared for how much they’ll change each other.
Ariadne Katsaros has always put others first. As the eldest daughter in a loving but overcrowded home, she’s the one who keeps everything together, even if it means putting her own dreams on hold. But when family obligations push her out the nest, Ariadne has to do something she’s never move out and start living life on her own terms.
Finding a cheap room in the city feels impossible until her best friend offers a move in with her boyfriend’s cousin. The catch? That man is Nathan Hansley, a brooding tech entrepreneur with a mysterious edge and zero interest in small talk.
Nathan lives by one rule above never let anyone close enough to matter. Ariadne has a way of slipping past every wall he’s built. Now, stuck as roommates, she pulls him into a connection he never saw coming.
What begins as a temporary arrangement soon blurs into late-night conversations and uncontrollable sparks. But Ariadne is determined to prove she can stand on her own, and Nathan is terrified of what it means to let someone in. Falling for each other might be the one gamble neither of them is ready to lose.
Becca Fall writes romance novels where humor meets heart—and sparks always fly. A hopeless romantic at heart, she believes every story deserves a swoon-worthy ending. When she’s not writing, you’ll find her bingeing rom-coms, exploring local coffee shops, or plotting her next book boyfriend.
✨ ARC Review ✨ We’re heading back to the burrow with the next book by Becca Fall, and I loved every minute of it!
We follow Ariande, who is suddenly forced out of her home while caring for her ailing grandmother. After a string of questionable (and honestly terrible) apartment options, she’s given the chance to move in with Nathan—a man whose number one rule in life is don’t let anyone get too close… and who is clearly hiding a complicated past. Watching these two navigate living together was so much fun. The banter is fantastic, the tension builds perfectly, and the story moves at a pace that keeps you hooked from start to finish.
If you’re looking for a fast-paced read with great chemistry and engaging characters, make sure to check out One Glimpse Together when it releases on April 7!
Thank you to Becca Fall for the opportunity to read this ARC! 💛
Tropes ✨ 🏡 Forced Proximity 😏 Grumpy x Sunshine 🖤 Secret Past 💬 Banter-filled Romance
A soft, emotionally grounded romance that almost loses itself… but ultimately finds its way back. Tropes Forced proximity (roommates) Slow burn → mid-book intimacy Emotional unavailability / guarded MMC Found softness / healing love Third-act breakup (miscommunication + self-worth) “I don’t deserve you” → growth arc Caretaking / quiet acts of love Stray cat symbolism 🐈
The Good • The emotional themes are strong and consistent. Fall continues to shine in writing relationships rooted in care, growth, and emotional safety. Ariadne’s journey toward independence while still allowing herself to be loved feels grounded and relatable, and Nathan’s arc—though subtle—ultimately lands with intention. • Nathan’s characterization makes sense… eventually. What initially reads as flat or muted pining is revealed to be intentional. Nathan isn’t a loud or overtly expressive MMC—he’s restrained, guarded, and shaped by a lack of foundational love. When his feelings finally surface, they feel earned rather than performative. • The relationship is built on presence, not perfection. The shift from “perfect partner” to “consistent partner” is one of the strongest thematic elements in the book. The idea that love is shown through effort, not flawlessness, gives the romance real weight. • The emotional payoff does land. Despite a frustrating third act, the resolution brings both characters back into alignment with their growth. The final conversation feels honest, mutual, and earned—even if it comes later than it should.
The Not-So-Good • The third-act conflict is frustratingly drawn out. The breakdown isn’t the issue—the lack of communication is. Nathan’s silence, especially after previously expressing his feelings, feels inconsistent in the moment and risks breaking reader trust before the story corrects itself. • The pacing dips in the final stretch. At around 80–85%, the story stalls in emotional limbo. Instead of escalating tension, it lingers in avoidance, which weakens the momentum right before the resolution. • The pining lacks intensity for much of the book. Because Nathan is so emotionally muted, the longing doesn’t fully translate until later. While this is thematically intentional, it can make the middle portion feel flatter than expected for a romance.
Overall One Glimpse Inside is a quiet, emotionally thoughtful romance that prioritizes growth over grand gestures. While the third-act conflict pushes the limits of patience, the story ultimately realigns with its core message: love isn’t about perfection—it’s about showing up. It may not have the same sharp emotional pull or standout moments as Fall’s previous books, but it delivers a steady, heartfelt romance that sticks the landing just enough to leave you satisfied.
~♡~ One Glimpse Inside is the third book in The Burrow series by Becca Falls, a cute, swoony romance with characters you'll instantly fall in love with. I haven't read the other two books in the series but that didn't pose a problem as we were given a short backstory of description of each character, so you don't have to worry about that!
☆ I liked the opening of the book since it was gripping from the very first lines, and made me instantly like and relate to the main female character. I especially connected with the fact that she felt lonely as all her friends have found love while she hadn't. Furthermore, from the first chapters we learn that she cares a lot for her family, that she often puts their needs above hers and that she is an independent woman which I highly appreciated.
☆ What I loved most were the main characters.The mmc was a completely green flag that treated her with so much care that you couldn't help but love him. Their personalities were clearly defined, they had both qualities and flaws and didn't feel at all like the typical protagonists from romance books- they were entirely original, in my opinion. Both the fmc and mmc had flaws that readers could easily relate to, which made them more lovable and realistic.
☆ The love story developed beautifully, gradually and very naturally. However, if I were to be entirely honest, there were some scenes that to me seemed a bit forced or too abruptly introduced. Also, here and there were moments of miscommunication but they were quickly solved- a detail that I appreciated, as it showed that the main characters learned to discuss about their feelings and work through their problems together- it made their relationship seem more real, rather than a perfectly crafted story.
☆ In the end, it was an enjoyable read, a well-written book that I highly recommend.
Thank you Becca Falls for giving me the opportunity to read this ARC 🩵🎀
One Glimpse Inside is a cute story about Nathan and Ariadne, the third couple in the Burrow Series. I was fortunate to have been an ARC reader for Becca's two previous books, One Like Away and One Infinity Together. I really enjoyed the first two books, so I figured I'd also love this third one.
Nathan is very closed off in the beginning due to his career while Ariadne is trying to remain positive when she is forced to move out of her family home. Ariadne struggles at first but the more she gets to know Nathan, the more comfortable she is in being away from her family. I felt that while Nathan was reluctant in having Ariadne take his spare bedroom, things seemed to pay off for him as he was willing to let his guard down. The relationship between them was authentic and not forced at all, though it did seem like both held back at times. I loved that they took a stray cat off the street...this immediately made me love Nathan :)
When it came to the subplot of Nathan's company being subjected to potential scandal regarding seed investments, I felt that it showed the reason for Nathan being so closed off. I felt that the plot line was good, but I would have liked to have seen more regarding what happened to Oliver.
In all, this was a very quick read for me. 4/5 stars. 2/5 spice. Highly recommend to readers who enjoy billionaire romance, forced proximity, slow burn romance, and he falls first/she falls harder. I loved the sneak peak into Britney and Carter and can't wait for their story this summer.
Thank you Becca for the review copy. All opinions are my own.
This book??? Yeah. It had me. 4.5 Stars (rounded up to 5!) and 2 🌶️
I loved Ariadne forcing Nathan to actually communicate like an emotionally competent human, and the growth?? It hit. It landed. It stayed. Nathan being the “hard for everyone, soft only for her” type will always do it for me. Every. Single. Time. And don’t even get me started on the eye contact requirement… (insert silly giggles and feet kicks here!) because if a man is making you look at him?? I’m already gone. No notes. 🫠
The humor? So good. The chemistry? THERE. The emotional payoff? Worth it.
BUT... we need to talk about the pacing real quick. Because why were we sprinting through some parts and then suddenly stuck in a "1 step forward, 3 steps back" type of emotional (and frankly, physically, rollercoaster?? Like I get it… growth (and love) isn’t linear… but I was stressed 😅 However, now that its been said, watching Nathan work through his past and become someone capable of loving her the way she deserved? Yeah. I ate that up.
Also, as someone who moved fast in love (and is now 6 years married with kids and an adult house)… I was fully rooting for them the whole time. No hesitation.
This was my first read from Becca Fall and now I’m officially invested. Thank you so much to Becca for allowing me to be on the ARC Team for this book!
Thank you to Becca Fall for the eARC. This is my honest review of her book, which releases April 7, 2026.
Ariadne Katsaros has been living with her parents - along with a number of her other boisterous family members - when suddenly her parents give her two weeks' notice to move out. Adriane doesn’t have the budget for an apartment in Chicago that isn’t horrible (she looked, and nope.), After some intervention from mutual friends, she “temporarily” moves in with Nathan Hansley. She is adorably weird, and he is uptight and aloof. She is feeling rejected by her family, and he is dealing with a dark problem from his past. Together they can either work through those issues, or procrastinate the hard conversations forever. “Maybe we’d talk later. Maybe the questions would be addressed another day.”
If you don’t like the FMC dating while clearly crushing on the MMC, beware. BUT Nathan’s response to this is EPIC. A chocolate chip cookie has never sent such a forcefully clear message.
Tropes: Forced Proximity Roommates Grumpy/Sunshine “Let’s Make a Deal” He Falls First He Falls Harder
4-Stars: This is the third book in the series, but the first one I’ve read. I will absolutely be going back to read the rest of the series. Definitely recommend to Contemporary Romance lovers!
ARC Review! I am a sucker for a romcom and a cute cartoon cover. I thought this book had great potential to be a 5 star read! The MMC was a bit dark and while I felt you did get to learn a bit about the past that had gotten him to where he was in the book, I feel the author could have explored a bit more. Without trying to give anything away, it also seemed that the "problem" the character had to work through during the book, seemed to be fixed quite easily. For all of the MMC's struggles, I would have liked to see the "problem" stick around a bit more to see how it changed the dynamic between the MMC and the FMC. Speaking of the FMC, it is clear from very early on she is part of a HUGE, messy family. Ariadne talks quite a bit in the book about her family and how she constantly feels pulled in so many directions. It was odd to me that the family seemed to just not need her anymore. It seemed as though this should have been a gradual reduction in need of Ariadne and not as clean cut as it was in the book. Overall, I feel the book was a cute story, likeable characters but could have been developed a bit more. Looking forward to reading more by Becca Fall!
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
One Glimpse Inside (the 3rd book in her Burrow Series) gives you that classic grumpy/sunshine dynamic, but what really made it work for me was how the relationship developed through their everyday interactions—not just big dramatic moments. Watching him slowly soften (even when he clearly didn’t want to 😅) while she stayed optimistic and warm without feeling over-the-top was honestly my favorite part.
I also really liked the setting and the slower pace of the story. It gave you time to settle into their world and actually enjoy the build of the relationship instead of rushing straight to the romance. It felt very easy to read and easy to get lost in.
There’s not a ton of heavy drama here, which honestly worked in its favor. It’s just a solid, sweet romance that leaves you smiling by the end.
This is definitely one I’d throw in a beach bag or take on spring break—light, swoony, and super easy to binge.
This book brings us back to The Burrow series, and as a fan of both the world and its characters, I was genuinely excited to return. It feels like revisiting a familiar place, which is always a strength of this series.
Ariadne is a warm, likeable protagonist who is easy to root for, while Nathan is a classic smouldering love interest. Their dynamic is compelling, especially as Ariadne moves in with him, and their chemistry is clear throughout the story.
That said, I found myself wishing for a slower burn to their relationship. A more gradual build-up could have added extra tension and emotional depth. Similarly, the story’s climax felt a little understated. I would have loved something more impactful to really bring everything together.
Overall, I still really enjoyed this book. The characters remain its strongest asset, and it’s a sweet, engaging love story. I just found myself wanting a little more to fully elevate it.
One Glimpse Inside is the third book in The Burrow Series. This story of Nathan and Ariadne is my first introduction to the series, and I had no trouble jumping right in. But, I will tell you, I have added books one and two to my ever growing TBR.
Nathan and Ariadne find themselves as roommates in this forced proximity, grumpy/sunshine, story that I absolutely loved.
Nathan, with his grumpy keep everyone at a distance personality is actually a softy in disguise. Ariadne, with her need to take care of everyone except herself, is learning about selfcare. I loved the friendships, the slow burn, and the growth that brought this story full circle.
Nathan and Ariadne have some open door steamy moments that create tension, although the burn is really slow and perfect for this story.
I recommend One Glimpse Inside. Thank you to Becca Fall for the ARC. All opinions are my own.
Received this as an ARC. This was SO cute. I was smiling the entire time I was reading The tropes made this fun! grumpy x sunshine, close proximity/roommates, AND he fell first. Nathan is that cold, hard, closed-off type, and Ariadne is literally a ray of sunshine slightly chaotic. but the way they balance each other? It just works so effortlessly. Their dynamic felt so natural and I loved how he began to slowly soften because of her. And when I tell you this man YEARNED??? It was endearing The tension, the small moments, the way he fell first but you could feel it building the whole time it was all done so well. Nothing felt forced, just cozy, sweet, and genuinely enjoyable. Loved this book
I want to thank Becca Fall for sending me an advanced copy of One Glimpse Inside! Unfortunately, this was just not the story for me. The romance fell a little flat in my opinion and I didn't feel a lot of chemistry between Nathan and Ariadne. The timeline of them being basically strangers to roommates to lovers went a little too fast to be believable in my mind. This is also my first Becca Fall book and I did not read books 1 and 2 in the series, so that could have played a role in me not enjoying the story to its fullest extent. Overall, I enjoyed how Ariadne goes through a personal journey, and she really embodies eldest daughter struggles for me which I liked. Congratulations to Becca on the publication of this book!
Sweet, easy read…had not read previous books in the series & it was no problem! One Glimpse Inside offers an FMC (Ariadne) who is navigating the relatable life experience of success comparison - career, family, and love. MMC (Nathan) is a typical “self-made” business man who is financially independent & can offer a free(-ish) room when Ariadne has to move out of her family’s home & find her own place. It felt like reading a sweet OG Hallmark movie - just enough angst, great supportive friends, a career glow-up, and of course, a HEA. The third-act was a bit stilted, but ultimately the story wrapped in a way that left the reader feeling like the story met its natural, sweet conclusion.
I'm so excited to be back with the Burrow Bitches 💕 I love these girls and I'm so happy to have got to know Ari better now in book 3
A fabulous heartfelt fun read that is well written and will leave you happy and smiling.
This one is more brooding and mysterious than the previous two books, with Nathan having a few secrets and not being the most emotionally available man on the planet but he definitely falls hard for our girl Ariadne and their story is a great read
Thank you Becca for another great book and ARC opportunity and I can't wait for Britney and Carter's story 💕
the fmc gives and gives and is the one her whole family relies on. needed a place to go the mmc offers up his spare room. he’s broody with a dark past and she’s bubbly trying to make everyone happy. forced together in the same walls he’s slowly warming up. it’s cute it’s sweet. check it out on 4/7! be sure to check out the first two in the series too!!
I story is so great! I found myself relating to the MFC, which is always a plus when reading. I found this book to be well written, easy to follow along with, and with a great flow to it. As a whole, it felt like I was watching such a great rom-com (in my head)! I so enjoyed learning Ariande and Nathan’s story. This story is filled with humor, real-life scenarios and themes, and tropes that we all love.
Loved this story! Such a fun read with characters that are easy to love! Nathan and Ariadne are opposites in the best way. Nathan is a tech CEO with a secret past and a lot to work through about himself. Ariadne is a graphic designer who codes and is trying to learn who she is on her own. Both had a lot to figure out but ended up realizing they needed each other to grow. Change is hard and not always easy, but worth it in the end. Thank you for this ARC and the chance to read it!
I am so happy to have had the chance to read this ARC. It's a fun romance and I particularly like the main female character's growth in the book. When you want a feel good romance this is a great choice! It comes out on April 7.