The Fastest Way to Fall
Britta, an editorial assistant at a lifestyle website who wants to become a staff writer, pitches a story about her experience on a body-positive fitness app. Her assigned coach is Wes, who is secretly the app's CEO and…
At a glance
- Genre
- Contemporary
- Trope
- Slow Burn
- Length
- 384 pages
- Format
- Paperback
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The Fastest Way to Fall
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Why You May Love This Book
You may love this if…
- An editorial assistant's plan to review a body-positive fitness app turns into a slow-burn romance with the app's secret CEO.
- Readers who enjoy contemporary romance
- Fans of slow-burn romances
- Hopeful
- Features Forbidden Romance
This may not be ideal if…
- Readers seeking instant love
- Readers who prefer explicit romance
- Readers looking for high-action plots
The Romance
Tropes, dynamics, and the chemistry that drives this story.
Relationship Dynamics
Details
Type: Contemporary Romance
Pairing: unknown
Power balance: Unequal (CEO/Coach vs. Editorial Assistant/App User)
How It Feels
The emotional landscape you'll move through while reading.
Mild comfort, moderate humor.
Heat Level
Based on available metadata and editorial review.
Who Is This Book For?
Best for
Reading mood
May not suit
Recommended audience: Adults
The Story
Spoiler-Free Synopsis
Britta, an editorial assistant eager to prove herself as a writer, decides to write a piece about her journey using a new body-positive fitness app. She's assigned a coach named Wes, whose engaging and supportive methods quickly impress her. Unbeknownst to Britta, Wes is actually the CEO of the app, currently stepping back into coaching due to personal circumstances. As their professional relationship deepens through daily check-ins, a genuine attraction sparks between them. However, the potential for a romance is fraught with ethical dilemmas, as dating a company executive would compromise Britta's objectivity for her article, and potentially harm Wes's business.
Central Conflict
Britta's professional ambition to write an honest review of a fitness app clashes with her developing romantic feelings for her coach, who is secretly the app's CEO, creating a conflict between personal desire and professional integrity, as well as the potential for jeopardizing both their careers and reputations.
Strengths
- Engaging premise with clear romantic and professional conflicts.
- Potential for well-developed characters, as indicated by 'warm, funny Britta'.
- Relevant theme of body positivity.
Consider before reading
- The 'unknown' status of heat level and ending could be a concern for some readers.
- The success of the forbidden romance trope relies heavily on the execution of the ethical dilemma.
Discussion Guide
Questions to deepen your reading experience or spark a book club conversation.
- 1
How does the central conflict shape the relationship between the main characters?
- 2
How do the relationship dynamics evolve throughout the story?
- 3
Who would you most want to recommend this book to?
- 4
How did the pacing affect your reading experience?
- 5
Which aspect of the story did you find most compelling?
How This Profile Was Created
Eikna uses book metadata and AI-assisted analysis to create structured romance profiles. Public profiles are reviewed and approved by an editor before publication.
- Editor reviewed:
- Yes
- Last reviewed:
- October 4, 2026
- Confidence:
- High confidence
- Profile version:
- eikna-public-book-intelligence-v1
About the Author
Denise Williams
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Publication Details
- Publisher
- Berkley
- Format
- Paperback
- Length
- 384 pages
- Language
- English
- ISBN-13
- 9780593101926
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