Toe to Toe

It takes two to tango.

Allegra Hart has been working her whole life to achieve one goal: become a principal ballerina. When her director starts holding auditions for the lead role in the company's latest production, Allegra sees this as her chance--maybe her last chance.

The catch? The director wants someone with sex appeal, and he doesn't think she's up to the task. Determined to prove him wrong, Allegra enlists the help of the lead dancer of an all-male revue, Cord Donovan, a classically trained dancer who is also the sexiest man she's ever met. In exchange for lessons on how to ramp up her sex appeal, she promises to help Cord choreograph a new partner piece for his show.

As they practice their moves on and off the stage, Allegra and Cord find themselves battling a growing attraction. Except Allegra is determined not to let a man derail her career . . . but what if she could have both love and success? Or will her involvement with Cord jeopardize everything she's worked for?

Author: Falon Ballard
Publisher: G.P. Putnam's Sons
Published: 03/10/2026
Pages: 336
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.55lbs
Size: 7.96h x 5.21w x 0.88d
ISBN: 9798217045167


Review Citation(s):
Library Journal 02/01/2026 pg. 44
Booklist 02/01/2026
Kirkus Reviews 01/01/2026

About the Author
Falon Ballard is the USA Today bestselling author of several rom-coms and the cohost of the Happy to Meet Cute podcast. When she's not writing a romance book, reading a romance book, or talking about romance books, you can probably find her at Disneyland. Ballard lives in the Los Angeles area.