⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫 4.5 Stars!

I love a good rom-com, and Part of Your World was the perfect combination of sweet and fun, with a dash of emotion and steam.

Let's start with my favourite part of the novel, Daniel. I absolutely adored the main male character. He was genuinely kind, thoughtful, and down to earth. I don't think I can name any flaws in his character. I enjoyed how the romance between him and Alexis developed throughout the story, though initially I found their connection a little to insta for me. I was able to overlook that as their relationship progressed, and I was engaged in their conversations as they spent more time together. They had great chemistry, and their growing feeling became more believable as the story progressed. I definitely rooted for their HEA!
There was minimal drama and some angst (not too much), and it was predictable as to what obstacles would stand in Alexis and Daniel's way, but I'm glad it didnt take too long for them to figure things out and for Alexis to finally live life on her own terms!

All in all, Part of Your World was a charming and entertaining opposites attract/from two different worlds romance. It was a quick read, and I'd recommend it to kick back with on a weekend of relaxation!


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TW/CW: mention of drug use; domestic abuse

*Complimentary copy for review provided by Forever Romance. All opinions expressed here are honest and entirely my own.

I really enjoy Abby Jiminez books because while they are fun, romantic and a little spicy., she also also touches on deeper themes and explores mental health issues. You feel smarter for reading her books even though they are still full and entertaining.

I’m MAD at myself for waiting so long to read this one. It’s tender and swoony and has the most rewarding personal growth.

Run don’t walk to read this amazing romance!
Highly recommended

If you haven’t read an Abby Jimenez book then you are missing out. Every story has me totally engaged in the story & I love the characters so much. She makes it so easy to connect with the characters and feel like you can relate to them. And always tugs on my heart strings. Abby Jimenez can do no wrong.

Part of Your World is about two people from different backgrounds trying to find a way to merge their lives together. Will Alexis come to certain realizations about her family, in time to find true happiness with Daniel?

This fairy tale romance might appeal to some readers, but I find myself wanting more than what the book delivers. The spoiled rich girl and the hardworking guy has been done before, but the author adds nothing new to the table. There is some witty dialogue and snarky comebacks, which is just not enough to carry the novel. The most positive thing I can say about Part of Your World is that it delivers as a good beach read. This is a novel you can pick up and put down at will, read in a crowd, or in the car line, and you will not miss anything.

The most annoying part of the novel is regarding Alexis and her lack of knowledge about all things regarding laundry, among other things. This is especially unrealistic because I doubt that she had a maid in college. No college kids I know have ever sent their laundry out, but perhaps things are different in the world of the rich and famous.

Overall, Part of Your World is a fast read and good for those who are fans of the genre.

Disclaimer: I was given an Advanced Reader's Copy by NetGalley and the publisher. The decision to read and review this novel was entirely my own.

Somehow this was my first Abby Jimenez but it certainly won't be my last. It was a delightful blend of steamy, witty, and heart-warming. Already looking forward to Bri's story!

An enjoyable quick read. Two people with seemingly little in common find love and acceptance. Contains possible triggers of past abusive relationships

Part of Your World is a wildly popular book, and for good reason. The characters are well developed, intriguing, unique, and relatable. This story is well written and unique. I loved everything about it- from the strong female main character to the small town full of kind hearted people. This book made me a huge fan of Abby Jimenez and I will read everything she writes! I recommend this book for everyone.

This may be my favorite by Abby Jimenez. I couldn't put this book down and it held my attention from start to finish. I loved the writing, I love the characters and it pulled at the heartstrings.

I enjoyed this story but it was much heavier than I expected. I know an Abby Jimenez book is always going to get emotional for awhile but I found some of the storyline here to be tough to read at times. I loved the characters though. I loved Alexis. I really loved Daniel. I loved what a great person he was and that he was fostering a baby goat. Who wouldn’t love that? I wanted good things for them. And I loved Bri which is great because she’s a side character here but the next book is her story.

Alexis and Daniel have an interesting meet cute. She’s on her way home from the funeral of an elderly relative and she winds up with her car in a ditch. Daniel arrives and offers to tow her because he knows darn well the actual tow truck guy is at the VFW drinking.

A half hour later Alexis and Daniel run into each other again at the VFW because it’s a tiny town and nothing else is open.

Through a string of events, VFW food being one, Daniel offers to make Alexis dinner and they wind up spending the night together. Alexis is just out of a really bad, verbally abusive relationship and she’s not ready for another relationship. And even if she had been she knows that her parents would never accept Daniel.

Alexis is a doctor, from a prestigious line of doctors working at a particular hospital and leaving is not an option. And Daniel has roots set down in his own town, where his family has been for generations.

Alexis keeps going up see Daniel, despite the two hour drive, and keeps trying to convince herself it’s not a relationship.
The more she goes, the deeper their feelings get.

Content warnings in this book include Alexis’ verbally/emotionally abusive parents, Alexis’ verbally abusive ex boyfriend, and a side character who is physically abused by her husband. I struggle with my rating on this book cause I love Abby Jimenez books but I just felt sad through a lot of the story.

I’m glad I enjoyed the ending.

I got to read an early ebook edition from NetGalley, it just took me longer than it should have to read it.

I absolutely loved this book! It's a charming and fun romantic comedy that I loved from the first to last page.

What a sweet and beautiful romance. Ah I just loved this one so much. I live Abby’s writing and the characters and the small town.

I think Alexis back and forth with what to do as well as her lack of confidence made it frustrating at times. I wanted to shake her and say she could make her life whatever she wants it to be. I think at times it was long winded.

However I thoroughly enjoyed the characters the small town the little bit of magic.

It all starts with a unique meet-cute when our heroine Ali Montgomery drives her car into a ditch to avoid hitting a raccoon and hero Daniel Grant comes to her rescue and tows her out. From there, a series of natural phenomena (or magical, if old-timer Popeye is to be believed) and human interferences occur that either keep Ali in the small village of Wakan, Iowa or drive her to return.

In an “opposites attract” romance that gives frequent nods to Disney fairytales (including the title), Jimenez weaves a heartwarming story about two people who, on the surface, have nothing in common. Ali, 37, is an ER doctor in a family whose medical heritage stretches back 125 years, and the pressure is on her to take the helm after her parents’ retirement and her twin brother’s abdication after moving to Cambodia and marrying a pop star. Daniel, 28, is a carpenter, the mayor of his small village, and the last in a long line of Grants who runs a B&B in his family’s beautiful Victorian mansion. Like Ali, he feels a strong obligation to continue the legacy of his ancestors despite his estranged mother trying to sell the house out from under him. What starts as a temporary fling, with Ali making the 4-hour round trip from Minneapolis every time she feels pressure from her manipulatively abusive ex-boyfriend and father, becomes so much more as they begin to develop real feelings for each other, but what are the chances that these star-crossed lovers can find a solution that leads to a happily-ever-after?

Jimenez is a master at building stories that sensitively address tough issues and the ways lovers navigate them while supporting each other. In Part of Your World, it’s ultimately about living life on your own terms and finding the strength and determination to put love first. Highly recommended.

Abby Jimenez does it again…

I want to preface this by saying that I received an advanced reader copy (My review of this book is also been in the works for quite some time, you know…life) from NetGalley. Although, I also own multiple copies because Abby is one of my favorite authors!

This is a wonderful meet cute about a wealthy doctor, a small town mayor, a pig named Kevin Bacon, Doug, and Hunter the unruly pudelpointer (based off Abby’s dog Tess). It has all the right elements to keep you fully invested, and it will also make you laugh and most likely cry because Abby’s books always make everyone cry.

I literally couldn’t put this book down while Alexis and Daniel overcame all that was thrown at them. Past relationship trauma, overbearing parents, and judgemental friends. Furthermore, the plot was excellent, and kept me engaged. The support characters were also amazing, as they are in Abby’s books. Abby also does an amazing job with the romance in this book, just enough sprinkled in, but not overwhelming like other books I have read. I really don’t know how she does it but I will always jump on anything Abby Jimenez writes because she is a phenomenal author.

Cheers to writing books for another 100 years Abby!

-Your bestie
MaKayla

Phenomenally written! Truly magical story, humor, wit, sensitivity tackling real world issues and of course, a happy ending. The Easter eggs sprinkled throughout each of Abby’s books are so awesome.

LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE!!!! Another homerun by Abby Jimenez. Her characters and emotion are so relatable and realistic that I found myself completely transported and felt like I was the MC. Bravo, Abby.

One of the best books I've read with some book quotes I like to use in conversation!! Although I have to say that this is one author where I can say all Abby Jimenez books are an automatic 5 star for me! I simply love the main characters, side characters and the banter between characters!!

I love Abby Jimenez she can do no wrong in my opinion. Every book she writes is very plot and character driven and really just grabs you and takes you on a journey. I laughed I cried I went through all the emotions. This is an auto buy author for me and can’t wait to read the next one.

I don't have the words for how Abby Jimenez's writing makes me feel. Luckily, all of Bookstagram already agrees, so I don't have to say much. If you're a romance reader that for some reason hasn't picked this one up yet, make sure you do asap!

Daniel was the perfect small-town cinnamon roll hero, and Alexis was the badass city(?) girl who needed a break. I loved their meet cute and everything about how their relationship progressed. Daniel's B&B seemed absolutely idyllic, and I loved the hints of magical realism about Daniel's town that seemed to be nudging him and Alexis together.

After putting it off for way too long, I binged all of Abby's books back-to-back and I'm so glad I did. I can't wait for her newest to come out this spring!

"Grace costs you nothing."

Abby Jimenez is such a storyteller. I loved the blend of personalities throughout this story and the mixing of backgrounds. The love story was heartwarming and look forward to her next title soon!