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The Happy Ever After Playlist ***Extended Preview***

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This book,....oh what can I say about this book. I absolutely love it. It is such a sweet, loving story.

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I was giddy reading this little preview. I haven't read anything beforehand from this author, but her writing style, and story crafting abilities shine through the first few chapters.
I started reading in the bathtub, and let me tell you, I finished this excerpt sitting in cold water.
I loved the main characters chemistry, their flaws and insecurities, their humour, their life stories.
I have to mention that I had to finish this book, so I had to purchase it. I'm waiting patiently for Abby Jimenez's new book, because with this Notting Hill tale like story completely swept me off my feet.

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This sample is already proving that The Happy Ever After Playlist is going to be a remarkable rom-com. It has a lot of emotional ingredients already, with some wonderfully realised characters and a dog who I am sure to fall in love with! Who can resist an adorable mascot?

The grief that Sloane feels is evident from the page and my heart is already aching for her to get a well deserved happy ending. I cannot wait to continue her story, and also go back and read about her friend Kristen's romance with Josh!

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I've heard so many great things about this book and its prequel so when I saw the preview I had to give it a chance and read it!

I kind of regret that because this is definitely a case where you have to read the books in order. It doesn't entirely work as a standalone because a lot of the character's issues are first brought up in the first book. Nevertheless though I did enjoy this short preview and I love the inclusion of the song titles at the start of each chapter, it really works with the books title and the general musical feel of it all. Can't wait to read more about Sloane and Jason, I've already ordered both books and am now just waiting very impatiently for them to come in the post!

Many thanks to Forever and Netgalley for the chance to read this preview in exchange for an honest review.

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Loved this book. Solid 5 stars from me.
I loved the relationship development the two lead characters had, it was refreshing to see. The side characters were fantastic as well.

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The Happy Ever After Playlist has all the makings of an enchanting rom-com: a matchmaking dog, a grieving artist, a handsome musician with writer’s block. Two years after losing her fiancé to an accident, Sloan Monroe has stopped living. Then, in an encounter that feels like fate, a happy-go-lucky dog jumps through her sun roof and into her life. With Tucker by her side, Sloan is reminded that there’s more to life than her grief; that is, until Tucker’s owner finally calls her back, setting off a chain of flirty texts, lengthy phone calls, and a heart wrenching love story. As a bonus, each chapter is accompanied by a song, one which not only captures the mood of the chapter, but adds an extra layer of emotion.

Even just this short preview is enough to show a bit of the magic that makes this book so delightful, albeit quite sad at times. Yes—I read the whole book! As I wrapped it up, I found myself wishing I could read about Sloan’s scene-stealing best friend, Kristen, and her adoring husband, Josh. Yes, I was perhaps the only person in the world going into this not knowing it was a spin-off of The Friend Zone, aka, Kristen and Josh’s love story [cue gasps]! I’ll be picking that up with high-hopes and a smile on my face, as this lovely romance has surely made me an Abby Jimenez fan.

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I loved Abby Jimenez’s previous novel The Friend Zone. A solid five-star experience that left me anxious to pick up Jimenez’s follow up The Happy Ever After Playlist. I had high hopes I’d have the same thrilling experience. And boy did I. Didn’t think it was possible but occasionally lightning does strike twice, and I have to say... I may have enjoyed this one even more!

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I don’t really go for sad stories and based off the synopsis I feel like this might end of being kind of sad, but I’ve heard a lot about this book so I decided to give this preview a try.

I did not realize until after I finished the preview that this book is a sequel so knowing that I will definitely have to read the first book in the series first.

Besides that I really liked what I read and definitely wasn’t to read more from this author.

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I had to get the complete book to finish this as preview wasn't enough.

But I'm really, REALLY disappointed. I was a bit angry with the first book, but this one is even worse, seriously.
I think, though, that I'm judging it as a part of the series. If I judged it as a stand-alone, my rating might have been better.

I felt that a lot of things were just copy-pasted from the first book, Sloan was Kristen now, the book showed some unreal life moments, and so on.

The first part of book was even cute, to the point, but the second part was super boring for me.

I have a lot more to say, but I just don't feel like wasting any more time on this book.

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This preview was perfect!!! It sets the scene quite well for The Happy Ever After Playlist. It starts on the 2nd anniversary of Sloane's finance's death. On the way to the cemetery, she almost hits a dog that darts in front of her car. Then the dog climbs onto her hood and goes through her sunroof into her car. The dog has a tag - Tucker. Sloane takes Tucker's owner and tries for the next two weeks to get ahold of him, leaving him voicemails each day. She finally hears back from and they start flirting via text message. Tucker s very good for Sloane as she is getting out and walking and her grief is becoming more manageable.

I love the meet-cute in this book. It is such an interesting take! I also like how Sloane is depicted as struggling and not "perfect," as many romance leads are.

The start of each chapter has a song and I'm intrigued to see how that plays out.

Based on this preview, I would definitely read this book.

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Definitely recommend! You won’t want to put this book down and immediately hope that Abby doesn’t stop writing. You’ll then become obsessed with when her next book comes out!

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Can you love and hate an Extended Preview? Yes, you can. Love that I got to read it. Hate that it ended so soon. Can't wait to read this whole book!

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The Happy Ever After Playlist by Abby Jimenez

Synopsis: Two years after losing her fiancé, Sloan Monroe still can't seem to get her life back on track. But one trouble-making pup with a "take me home" look in his eyes is about to change everything. With her new pet by her side, Sloan finally starts to feel more like herself. Then, after weeks of unanswered texts, Tucker's owner reaches out. He's a musician on tour in Australia. And bottom line: He wants Tucker back.

Well, Sloan's not about to give up her dog without a fight. As their flirty texts turn into long calls, Sloan can't deny a connection. There's no telling what could happen when they meet in person. The question is: With his music career on the rise, how long will Jason really stick around? And is it possible for Sloan to survive another heartbreak?

While this was an "Extended Preview" by NetGalley, I cannot give a full review of the book, but what I can say is that this book has me engaged and hooked! The song titles at the beginning of each chapter gave me an idea as to the vibe the book was moving into. I have already added this book to my buying cart and will be placing an order for the full version tonight!

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I’ve heard so much about THE HAPPY EVER AFTER PLAYLIST that I was thrilled to get a preview of this fun title. TBR pile, here she comes!

5 of 5 Stars
Pub Date 14 Apr 2020
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Thanks to the author, Forever (Grand Central Publishing), and NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.

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Loved this book with a fiery passion. While The Friend Zone by Abby Jimenez was pure fluff, The Happy Ever After Playlist was love, passion, and sadness rolled into one. I'm always on the lookout for a lovable rockstar and this book hit all the marks. I cannot wait for her newest book.

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Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me sampler of book in exchange for an honest review.


The premise of this book is so interesting! And the playlist are mostly jams that I've already listened too many times to count hahaha The excerpt definitely piques your interest and I really want to pick this book and read it all! I loved it!

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This preview definitely leaves you wanting more! I absolutely love the witty banter between Sloan and Jason. I'm excited to read the book to see what transpires between them! Thank you Netgalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read and review this preview!

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After reading The Friend Zone, I couldn't wait to pick up the next book in the series by Abby Jimenez! Everyone raves about The Happily Ever After Playlist, and even just from the first 4 chapters, I can see why. I really liked Sloan's character in the Friend Zone, so I'm really excited to see her get the starring role in this novel and hopefully a second chance at love. I'm already really into Jason, and can't wait to see where this story goes!

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Although this was a short sample, it had me laughing out loud! I loved the formatting of the text messages throughout with a song title at the beginning of each chapter which set the mood for the following pages. The story line is compelling, and I really liked the characters. They all seem incredibly likeable and the romance aspect is perfectly written. I can't wait to continue reading this book!

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I’ve heard a lot about this book and this author so I thought I’d give the preview a try before buying the whole book. Really good start and definitely peaked my interest. Off to read the who;e book now!!

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