I am pretty sure my heart grew 3 sizes bigger while reading this! There is so much to love about this story of two lovers from different worlds.

The chemistry between Alexis and Daniel is undeniable--the kind that you can't help but goofy smile while taking it all in. The small town is Wakan is literally magical. And even with a swoon-worthy love story, author Abby Jimenez also delivers a layer exploring women navigating physical and emotional abuse in a way that you hope won't resonate with readers, but you know it will.

And to top it off, the sheer amount of times I laughed out loud at this book deserves 5 stars alone. I straight up cackled while reading and found myself chuckling way after I put it down.

A huge thank you to NetGalley and Forever for the advanced copy and the opportunity to share my honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own--but take my word for it, you want to read this one!

Abby Jimenez has outdone herself with this new book! Part of Your World is a fairy tale for modern times, and it delivers on a big scale.

There is just enough magic and Disney references for the Easter egg hunters, but not so much it becomes cliche, or cringey. One thing I always talk about with Abby Jimenez books is how funny they are, and this one is no exception. In fact, Part of Your World had me laughing (out loud) so hard, I'm glad I wasn't reading it in public! There are some tough themes in this story, but they are handled with care and accuracy, and I think they were important to show character growth. This book had me laughing, crying, sighing, and gasping, all in one sitting. The characters are so complex, and I really appreciated the fact that the MC was over 35, too. You don't get to read many mainstream romance novels with an older woman as the love interest.

If you're yearning for romance with a big heart, and even bigger laughs, look no further than Abby Jimenez. There's nobody in the game right now doing it better. 5 big beautiful stars. Part of Your World is available on 4/19/22. Thank you to Forever (Grand Central Publishing) and Netgalley for the chance to review this advance copy.

After reading one of Abby Jimenez's book, I was immediately hooked on how easy of a read it was and knew immediately I needed to read more. This happened to be an ARC and the 2nd book I have read of this author. Again, it was easy to read and I was absorbed after the first page. Part of Your World tells a story of love at first sight with people of two completely different worlds - opposite worlds. Through all the differences, they struggle imagine their lives together as one.

Well…. Here’s another ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Review for you! ⁣
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I felt like I was just giving too many of these out recently, but then I realized that there are just SO MANY wonderful romance authors and so many incredible romance novels coming out this year that they have just been giving me all the warm and fuzzies while I recover from surgery that I’m just blissed out in my feels, getting lost in these incredible stories that are just playing out like movies in my head, I’m devouring them and they’re bringing me so much peace that they damn well deserve 5 friggin stars. ⁣
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Every. Last. One. Of. Them.⁣
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And Part of Your World is one of them.⁣
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I have loved every single one of Abby’s books, and I swear I love each one more and more and they’re still always five stars for me.⁣
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This might be my new favorite! Alexis is an ER doctor from a family of prestigious surgeons, who feels stuck in a rut in her life and has the weight of the world and her family legacy on her shoulders. ⁣
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When she gets stuck in a ditch in a small town several hours south from her, Daniel; the sweetest, most handsome, rugged, handy man of the town rescues her from the ditch and charms her instantly. These two come from completely different worlds and are so opposite, but are so perfect for each other. Watching their relationship blossom, while Alexis took on the world and Daniel tried to take care of his small town was so heartwarming. ⁣
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The emotional and mental abuse Alexis endured from her ex and her parents crushed my heart; but Daniel has this gentle way of putting her back together without even knowing it. They are both truly beautiful humans. ⁣
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There is also an adorable deaf hunting dog Hunter; a pig that gets into loads of trouble; and an adorable baby goat in PAJAMAS! 😍⁣
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Needless to say; I loved this book so much. I cannot wait for Bri’s story! ⁣
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Thank you @readforeverpub for an ARC for my honest review!

This was a sweet novel, def one the lightest subject matter for this author. It was sweet romance and I will read anything this author writes.

This rom-com is about Alexis and Daniel, two people who are very different on the surface. They have a significant age gap, as Alexis is almost 10 years older than Daniel, they have very different jobs (Alexis is an ER doctor & Daniel is a carpenter/mayor), and they come from different social classes, which resulted in very different upbringings. Overall, they’re complete opposites. But their connection is undeniable.

This book had me smiling SO much. There were definitely aspects that reminded me of fairytales like Cinderella and Little Mermaid.

My favourite Abby Jimenez book is still The Happy Ever After Playlist, but this one is definitely a close second. I loved it so much and highly recommend others to read it when it releases on April 19, 2022.

Thank you to Forever and Netgalley for the advanced copy of this book!

Rating: 4.5/5 stars

I think I just found my current favorite romance novel of the year that will be hard to beat! This is the first novel I've read by Abby Jimenez and I'm definitely wondering if I was missing out all along! Part of Your World felt so easy and smooth to read and all I wanted to do during the 48 hours it took me to devour this was know what would happen to Daniel and Alexis. I liked that this story tackled strong topics such as emotional abuse stemming from romantic partners and relatives while never feeling over the top... it felt like a real issue that many couples face in the real world. And there were baby goats in this story... how can you resist?! My only qualm, and this is absolutely silly, was the mention of the crazy weather phenomenon that occurred towards the end of the book. The meteorologist in me did not like that misinformation!

If you love feel good romance featuring cute farm animals and amazing friendships like Alexis and Bri's then Part of Your World is for you! I was super excited to see what character will be featured in Abby's book next spring! Thank you to both Netgally and Forever Publishing for a digital and physical advanced copy of Part of Your World! Rating: 4.5 stars

Unpopular opinion here, but I think this one is going to go down as my least favorite Abby Jimenez book. I was so excited for this book because I loved The Friend Zone series but this one fell a little flat for me. Don’t get me wrong, I liked it, it intrigued me enough to finish it ,but at the end it was just ok. Something was missing. The plot was predictable and I felt as though Alexis and Daniel were lacking chemistry. I really liked Daniel but for some reason I didn’t really care for Alexis. At times I felt she was a little mean to Daniel. Depression and domestic violence are referenced, but very surface level. I wish it would have gone a little more in depth and been explored a little more.

Thank you NetGalley for providing me with an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I loved this book! “Grace costs nothing” was my favorite quote and I love that the characters learned it and loved it, well, most of them! This was such a fun romance that everyone should read!

Abby Jimenez never disappoints! I love the world that she's created and how each book focuses on the love story of a character featured in the previous book. This book is a fun read, and the characters are delightful. The book handles topics such as spousal and emotional abuse with sensitivity. I appreciate the way Abby weaves in talking about important topics while still delivering a light-hearted story. As always, this book is sure to make you laugh. Abby's books always include #goals relationships. The romance and love story is sure to melt your heart. Overall, this book is a great read!

I have loved all of Abby's books, and this one was just the same. WOW, I loved it so much! I laughed, cried, and could not put it down. Such a wonderful story of two completely different people who somehow fit perfectly together. I loved all the characters, even every small side character. They were well developed and thought out. You could feel them all and I love that in a book. I loved seeing both their worlds through Daniel's and Alexis' eyes. I felt like she did a wonderful job touching on both mental and physical abuse, and blending such an emotional topic into the story. This is a pickup and finishes in one sitting book, you won't be able to put it down. You will not be disappointed in this heartfelt and honest romance!

QOTD: How do you eat your grilled cheese? Mayo or butter? Flash cook or low heat? Preference on cheese?
My A: butter, flash cook and that cheap, bad for you American slices that melt oh so good. 😜
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This was my first Abby Jimenez book (I know 🤦) and it will definitely not be my last!! I have her three prior books all on my TBR list, but after reading and loving Part of Your World, they've been bumped to the top!
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Alexis, the female main character, is such a strong and impactful woman. I love when the FMC not only feels like someone I'd be friends with myself, but also someone I can look up to a bit. She's a kickass ER doctor, loyal friend and witty to boot. Her relationship with her ex is, unfortunately, something I think many reader s will relate to and watching her grow and heal from that situation is a joy to read.
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And then there is ooey-gooey town mayor, restoration leader, B&B operator, carpenter and all around great guy, Daniel. He is so good to Alexis and the other people in town. He's patient and selfless and is the kind of mmc that reminds you where your standards for men should be.
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Prepare to laugh out loud, wipe a few tears and have allll of your heartstrings pulled. This is a 2022 must read!!!
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BLURB:
After a wild bet, gourmet grilled-cheese sandwich, and cuddle with a baby goat, Alexis Montgomery has had her world turned upside down. The cause: Daniel Grant, a ridiculously hot carpenter who’s ten years younger than her and as casual as they come—the complete opposite of sophisticated city-girl Alexis. And yet their chemistry is undeniable.

While her ultra-wealthy parents want her to carry on the family legacy of world-renowned surgeons, Alexis doesn’t need glory or fame. She’s fine with being a “mere” ER doctor. And every minute she spends with Daniel and the tight-knit town where he lives, she’s discovering just what’s really important. Yet letting their relationship become anything more than a short-term fling would mean turning her back on her family and giving up the opportunity to help thousands of people.

Bringing Daniel into her world is impossible, and yet she can’t just give up the joy she’s found with him either. With so many differences between them, how can Alexis possibly choose between her world and his?

5 stars over and over again.

I loved this one!

I was a fan of the first, I loved the second even better. And then was disappointed with the third. Part of your World has redeemed this author for me!!

It’s a special kind of power to be able to write a romance where cmon we all know where it’s going - of course there is going to be a HEA - and in this one, it’s especially NOT difficult to see how we get there before it happens - but to be able to convince the readers to carry on and see it through your vision and your words specifically, it truly is magical.

Alexis and Daniel had a banter something like Jim and Pam only with spice, and the setting felt a bit reminiscent to Sweet Home Alabama. Just a little. To me.

There are serious themes with abuse both emotional and physical and also reimagining your life in ways you never thought possible that could easily make the book feel heavy or too much - but it’s placed throughout the storyline effectively.

I loved all the characters, even the ones you weren’t supposed to love for being so unloveable.

Already cannot wait for the next book.

Thank you NetGalley for the eARC

In this opposites-attract romance, Dr. Alexis Montgomery, fresh off an abusive relationship and still coping with the mean ex who won’t leave their shared home, meets and falls for grilled cheese making, baby goat fostering, tattooed carpenter who runs a B&B in Wakan in a tourist village two hours away. The scandal? Daniel is only 28 to her 38, and she is a shoe-in for chief of medicine Royaume Northwestern Hospital, where a Montgomery has not only been on staff, but involved, for 125 years. Her world is mansions, designer duds, and staff; Daniel’s is an inherited house hand-built by his grandfather, flannel, and DIY.

Alexis does a lot of angsting over the right thing to do, slowly growing less superficial. Daniel is nothing but sweet and mature –and maybe a bit too perfect to be believed. He’s got his own legacy of sorts: mayor of the little town, he’s the guy who takes care of everyone and everything. The tension is not in the will they/won’t they have sex, but will they/won’t they realize it’s a LOT more than just sex.

Jimenez uses humor very effectively. In one memorable scene, breakfast is disrupted by Daniel’s doggo bringing a gift of a not-dead-yet squirrel to the party and hilarity ensues. Alexis’s brother Derek has run off with a famous pop star, and since there is an NDA, Alexis is listening to her new sister-in-law’s complete oeuvre one album at a time, which seem to correspond with her own moods and the phasing of her relationship. at their second meeting, Daniel reveals there is a $100 bet for who can take her home, this becomes another in-joke. And on a memorable date, Daniel arranges for a showing at the drive through of The Princess Bride, and they quote lines to one another throughout the novel.

I have to admit, with the “fairy tale” description, red-headed heroine and title straight out of The Little Mermaid, I had to adjust my expectations. The cover reflects the city girl/country boy theme and the format: the story is told in alternating points of view, chapter by chapter. Domestic abuse is a strong theme and while it comes with no trigger warnings, a list of resources at the back is relevant and helpful.

I received an advance reader’s review copy of #PartOfYourWorld via #NetGalley

The whole time I was reading this book I kept
thinking, "this absolutely NEEDS to be a movie."

The 'struggle to be with someone you love but can't' trope is one of my favourites. And it made me fall in love with small town settings again.

I can’t get enough of AJ's humour. Loved the banter between the main character and her bestie. The MC is ambitious and strong but also has struggles like we all do in real life. The romance was very captivating and it was just the perfect amount of angst and fight for me. I couldn't get enough of the main characters together. (Not a slow burn.)

TW: I didn't read the synopsis before starting
this book, so I didn't know that it tackled
several forms of abuse. But AJ has a way of
incorporating serious issues into her books,
that's interspersed with humour, which I enjoy.
I appreciate that she destigmatizes therapy in
this, as well as men in therapy.

Spoiler: it is a HEA (happily ever after). And it
is a classic dramedy, which I'm always here for, esp when coupled with a serious topic.

“The sexual tension between the two of us was like a sunflower turned to the sky. I’d felt it even when she was gone, I realized. Like my body was looking for her even though I didn’t know where she was. It was a shift in gravity. Two bodies in a hammock, or an old mattress that dips in the middle. I could feel us rolling toward each other. It’s the kind of pull that’s easier to give in to than it is to get out of.”
— 𝙋𝙖𝙧𝙩 𝙤𝙛 𝙔𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙒𝙤𝙧𝙡𝙙, Abby Jimenez

Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5

This book started off soooo strong, and then it just kind of felt flatter and flatter the longer it went on. It got four stars because it genuinely had me laughing out loud, and I did enjoy the relationship between Alexis and Daniel for the most part.

With that being said, here’s my issue: I felt like Jimenez was trying to do too much in this one. it wouldn’t been enough for Alexis and Daniel to have to overcome an age gap, or class differences, OR long distance. but ALL THREE? it was exhausting. and truth be told, she really made the class differences the focus of this one and the other two kind of fell by the wayside. so why not just cut the age gap and LDR completely out of the picture? I’ll never know.

Also, it took WAY TOO LONG for Alexis to stop being a stepford daughter and stand up to her parents and that frustrated the hell out of me.

Oh and don’t even get me started on the constant refrain of, “the sex was unreal” from both MCs but never actually getting to witness any of the so-called “unreal” sex 😒 but I digress…

Daniel was the shining star of this book for me. Jimenez describes him as bearing similarity to Scott Eastwood and I AM HERE FOR IT. He was sweet and caring and romantic and sexy and I loved him.

I also thoroughly enjoyed the side characters, particularly Daniel’s relationships with his friends, and Alexis’s friend Bri. I know the next book is Bri’s story, and I’m sincerely hoping her love interest is Doug 👀

This one is out on April 19th! Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This is my first Abby book - and I am HOOKED! The creative humor had me laughing, calling my bestie to tell her! So much to enjoy about this story - a 28 yo man with a dog, baby goat, mayor and his life together (mostly); a 38 yo woman stranded in a small town, recovering from years of verbal and emotional abuse. Did I mention he has a beard? And a dog?
Alexis comes from a wealthy family with a medical legacy - one of the Montgomery family has been on staff for over one hundred years. And now the legacy has fallen on Alexis' shoulders - after her gifted surgeon ditches her for a pop star wife and clinic in Cambodia. She can't even be mad.
Daniel rents his family home out as a B&B, living above the garage and acting as the town mayor - as the resident Grant in his small town, carrying his own over a hundred year legacy.
And the town - kind people who care for each other. Friends who have grown up together, like siblings.
And the humor - Daniel receives assistance to take an explicit picture.
Highly recommend - finished in one sitting, and well worth it!

So. I read this book a little bit ago and I couldn’t bring myself to leave a review because if I left a review then that meant (in my head) that I had finished the book. Silly, I know. I did not want this book to be over. At. All. I love the characters, the setting, the story… all of it. Every word on every page. I love how the characters exist in the same universe as her other books so you get little updates. I love the meet-cute. I love how I got mad when they were being silly. How I cried and laughed. How I was left wanting more. PLEASE. Give us more. We NEED more. We DEMAND more.

Thank you to the publisher and nethalley for my e - arc in exchange for an honest review. PART OF YOUR WORLD publishes April 19, 2022!

Abby Jiminez does it again! Her newest book is amazzinnggg! I absolutely LOVED it! mean, how could you not when it involves a lovable dog, baby goat, swoon worthy male MC, and hilarious female MC.

Much like the Disney movie, The Little Mermaid, PART OF YOUR WORLD delves deep into the very different lives of Daniel and Alexis couldn't be more different and live such different lives. This book explores the complexities of falling in love with someone who is perfect for you, yet not perfect for the lives they live. Their meet cute was also so good, and they hit it off right away. Alexis just got out of a messy relationship, so she can't do anything serious, she swears their "fling" is a one time thing..... bit she can't seem to stay away from Daniel and Walkan... Will she able to convince her parents that her new man is worthy of their high standards?

I should also mention, this is an age gap romance as well, so if that's not your thing, then maybe skip this one. But I really enjoyed how it talked about the differences between wealthy people, and people barely scraping by.

This book touches on some serious topics such as, emotional and physical abuse, power differences, high expectations from parents, the struggles of lack of money, high society elitists, and more. Please be sure to check more in depth on the trigger warnings.

If you have read any of Abby's other books, you will love this one! Daniel is in the running for my favourite book boyfriend from her books <3

Oh, how I have missed the Abby Jimenez bookish universe!

I cannot stress what a delight it was to re-immerse myself in a truly authentic romantic comedy. As of late, I have found the genre to be both watered down and lacking, but Jimenez never fails to deliver.

If I'm being honest, what actually, honestly, sold me on this book would have to be the baby goats, though. Couple that with the fact that this is the first novel Abby Jimenez chose to dabble in magical realism (hello Isabel Allende fans everywhere), the chances of this being a miss were slim-to-none for my readerly heart.

Daniel and Alexis were both admirable characters, though there were definitely a few moments that had me wanting to pull my hair out. Regardless, the chemistry between the pair was this novel's saving grace, and I'm so happy to have carved the time out to pick this story up.

Thank you to Forever publishing and Estelle Hallick for providing me an ARC for an honest review.

Review is from Goodreads