Is there a 6th Star option? Abby Jimenez knocks it out of the park once again with her 4th book, Part of Your World. I have read all of her books, but this, by far, is my favorite (they were all 5 star reads for me, but this one get's a 6th bonus star!). This book takes you on a full rollercoaster ride of a love story. Alexis and Daniel meet on a dark foggy road thanks to a raccoon, and kismet (and maybe a sprinkle of magic) do their thing along their journey to keep bringing them back to one another, even when the "real world" and real life responsibilities want to get in the way of true love. It was a 24 hour read for me- could not put it down, even in the cringey moments when Alexis makes choices we KNOW she's going to regret. There are moments of great pain and sorrow (and spoiler/trigger warning, this book does deal with emotional and physical abuse scenarios in domestic relationships and adult parent/child relationships...all with a good ending though), but also the happiest, corniest lines, and just pure magic when the town of Wakan comes to LIFE to help encourage it's people to be their best. If you're a fan of Disney, you'll appreciate the very subtle nods to so many magical stories, starting with the title itself! I was fortunate enough to review this Advance Reader Copy courtesy of Abby Jimenez and NetGalley, but all opinions are my own.

Abby Jimenez has done it again 👏 Part of Your World is by far my favorite of her books thus far! Abby literally has this way of breathing life right into her characters. When they laugh, you laugh. When they cry, you cry. And when they're angry, you're ready to fight whoever is making them feel that way. This books tackles some hard topics like mental and physical abuse, but in a way that empowers the victims and doesn't glorify the abusers. I love how Abby works in real life problems that many of her readers have dealt with first hand, and she does it respectively and with research to ensure she's painting the perfect, most realistic picture. And to put icing on the cupcake, she has created the most magical love story. As always I was surprised at every plot twist and could not put this book down. I can't wait to read it again and I just finished it last night. Amazing job Abby, thank you for creating yet another masterpiece for me to read (and read and read 🤣).

P.S. to my fellow Abby Jimenez junkies, the cameos she throws in this book are just glorious and I love them so much ❤

I’ve read all of Jimenez’s book multiple times and have loved them. The characters were realistic, believable, love-able/hate-able, and the plot had me hooked. I enjoy how she’s able to hook in other characters from previous books as characters into new books.
What I loved about this book was how the one of the main characters (Alexis) at the end of the book truly found her “calling” in life. Her story line is all too familiar and all too common, so how she resolved her problems had me cheering, “YES!” as I finished the last few chapters. The other main character (Daniel) felt like he was a “wild unicorn”
of a man; he cooks, he’s thoughtful, he’s caring, has typical manly qualities, and he’s not afraid to chase after the woman he loves.
I also appreciate how Jimenez touches on hard to talk about, yet very real, problems in society (in this case domestic violence and abusive relationships). It makes the story lines relatable and able to grasp, even for secondary characters.
I loved to hate Alexis’ dad; he was a well written villain. I even hated but then felt sorry for her ex by the end.
I also loved the real references to Minnesota locations; as a MN girl myself, I enjoy the mentions of places I’ve actually been.
What I didn’t love about this book was what I felt was the lack of character development in the first few chapters. It felt like the story just abruptly started and I hardly knew who I was reading about. I didn’t care about them enough to have much feelings for them. By the end I cared!
I also struggled with some details on the ending. Without giving too much away, the endings of her books all have similar qualities (married, pregnant, etc). While I’m all for a “happy ever after” ending, sometimes it’s fine to be a little mad at how the end happens.

Will I buy this book once it releases? Yes! Will I re-read it? Yes. Will I recommend it to friends or give as a gift? Absolutely. Would I pick up one of her earlier works instead? Most likely.

Be still my dang heart. I've gushed about this series more than enough for y'all to know that The Friendship Zone books are my favorite romance series and that @authorabbyjimenez is one of my very favorite authors. Hence why I lost my MIND and dropped everything I was doing last Thursday evening when I was approved for an ARC of her latest release, Part of Your World, due next spring.

Alexis is an ER doctor who runs into car trouble and is stranded in a small town. Daniel is a carpenter/innkeeper/town's mayor who helps her. Throw in a grilled cheese sandwich and a baby goat, she is swept off her feet by the devastatingly handsome guy who knows how to use his hands. Can two people with nothing in common find lasting love or will their spark burn out?

I slept a grand total of 2 hours and finished this cutie in one sitting. I laughed out loud, cried and felt all the feels in between. What a GEM! Abby does it again by creating pure rom com magic with sizzling chemistry, an interesting plot, enlightening character growth, endearing side characters, witty banter and the SWOONIEST ROMANCE. As always, she handles incredibly sensitive topics (i.e. emotional and physical abuse, parental abandonment, gaslighting) with incredible grace and poise. As a mental health clinician, I was pleased with the thoughtful and appropriate responses and resources shared in the story and the author's note for survivors of abuse. This love story was authentic, soulful, vulnerable, funny and smart. I simply adored it.

Things I LOVED: small town, baby goats, touches of magic, some Disney princess vibes, age gap romance, examples of healthy boundary setting, fun meet cute, steam, grand gestures, healthcare profession

Things I didn't love: absolutely NOTHING!

This darling gem of a book comes out into the world on April 19, 2022. Mark your calendars, pre-order your copy, and go re-read all her other books to prepare your hearts!

A million thanks to @ readforeverpub + @netgalley for my copy of this one.

Abby did it again! I love everything about this book! I love the big city girl and small town boy. I love the seriousness and the comedy. I love that Abby clearly does her research. I love the references to previous books (Abby calls them Easter eggs). Bravo Abby!

Okay are you KIDDING ME with this book?!

(Thanks @readforeverpub for the @netgalley ARC!)

I’m obsessed. 100%, couldn’t put this down, still thinking about it the next morning, obsessed. This book was everything I needed from it. It was romantic, it was funny, it tackled hard subjects in such a graceful and informative way. It was the perfect weekend read. I laughed, I cried, and I fell in love with these characters just like I did in Jimenez’s first two books. ❤️ (Book 3 fell a bit flat for me but we won’t talk about that. This one redeemed itself!!)

Absolutely pick this one up when you can. Coming April 2022. ❤️

HUGE content warnings for emotional abuse, gaslighting, domestic violence!!

Abby Jimenez did it again! I laughed, I cried, and I sighed as Alexis and Daniel lived their love story.

As a reader of a “certain age” I appreciated an older heroine taking a chance on love with a younger man. Ms. Jimenez developed the cast of characters fully - no one is perfect. The ability to be self aware, know your value, and believing in yourself is not always a smooth path. The insidious effects of abuse were handled, in my opinion, with sensitivity and exposed the damage that can be done with words as well as fists. On a lighter note, the town of Wakan came alive as it’s own magical character. I enjoyed the description of life in a small town, the sense of community, and the commitment to care for their own.

I have read and enjoyed all of Abby Jimenez’s books and this one did not disappoint! I can’t wait for the next in this series!

Just when you think Abby can't possibly do better than her last 3 books, she goes and writes something like this... And I loved every word! I find my reaction to Abby's books are about 50% grinning, 20% laughing out loud, 20% contemplating sensitive subject matters, and 10% tears. Part of Your World was no different.

Abby walks the reader through a believable and tender tale that highlights just how much our origin stories impact our thought processes and decisions, our approaches to life, and our sense of belonging and worthiness. She covers some tough topics, such as verbal and physical abuse, with grace and thoughtfulness.

This book is sprinkled with fairy-tale whimsy, symbolism, and a little bit of magic. My only complaint is it was over too soon (and I wouldn't mind if we got the full, steamy details of that first night's encounter, Abby)!

I wasn't quite sure how I would feel about one of Abby's books that didn't include the Abby-verse core group of characters, but it was extremely enjoyable.

Alexis is a girl that has her head on straight and is coming to terms with leaving an emotionally abusive relationship and runs into Daniel who is 10 years younger and an exceptionally swoony book boyfriend. Their relationship is goals and I loved their banter and how they related to each other. They're both from separate worlds, but they give each other a part of themselves that changes the other and makes them better. Honesty though, Daniel did this way more for Alexis.

Like all romance novels there has to be some friction and I wanted to shake Alexis for constantly trying to downplay this great relationship and want to leave Daniel because they'll never be able to make it work. Obviously it works in the end, but I definitely came up with the idea of how to fix things early on so I wanted to just shout at the characters to figure it out already, haha.

Trademark Abby humor, amazing conversations, and a supporting cast that either makes you angry or makes you so happy. I love the town of Wakan and I cannot wait for Bri's book coming next year. Thank you NetGalley for allowing me to read this book early. I'm a sucker for all of Abby's books and this one is no exception.

Part of Your World is one of the best books that I've read in a quite a while. I'm a massive Abby Jimenez fan and I love this series. When I found out that there was going to be a new book, I was thrilled! Even better when I saw I received the arc to read!

Ok, I love Alexis and Daniel!!!! There story was so good. They made me laugh, I felt all the feelings with these two. I cried more than once, and I just felt so much love with these characters. I was rooting for them so hard to make it work.

Alexis, 37 and super accomplished, was such a strong woman once she realized her own voice mattered. This book deals with abuse and it was hard reading about what her ex put her through, but I was glad to see that she stood up for herself and she refused to be in that position again. Her parents crushed me and I saw that sometimes, even those we love so much can cause us so much harm. Alexis really went through a lot in this story and as hard as it was reading about it, I was glad to see the changes she made.

Daniel. Honestly, he might be my new book boyfriend after reading this. I just loved him. Small town boy who takes care of so many things and so many people. I loved the story of how he first met Alexis on the side of the road and how their story just took off from there. Daniel is strong. He is hard working. He is incredible. He's thoughtful and generous. He's everything that Alexis is not used to when it comes to men in a relationship. I was so happy to see him realize his own worth as well.

Also, can I say that I loved that book featured a 37 year old woman falling for a 28 year old. THANK YOU.

Before we start, I’d like to thank Netgalley and Forever (Grand Central Publishing) for the chance to read this lovely ARC in exchange for an honest review.
I’m always scared when books and authors I love have so much hype because what if they don’t live up to them? What if I don’t love the book? This was my most anticipated book of 2022 and I’m so happy to say that it most certainly lived up to all the hype and that Abby Jimenez deserves all the praise she gets! She has a way of making you fall in love with these characters and really getting to know them.
This book is funny, swoon worthy and tackles a very serious subject matter with respect and that is really a testament to how talented Abby is as a writer.
Let’s start with Alexis I loved her development and her openness to change even if she didn’t really see it. She was struggling with a lot. Her willingness to learn was nice to see.
( I could say so much more but SPOILERS)

Daniel, Daniel, DANIEL! Abby really does write the best husbandoos! I have a thing where I like to rank the best book boyfriends and give them the HUSBANDOO title. Daniel is on that list. He’s so sweet, loving and he has a baby goat do I need to say more? Because I can, trust me. His banter with Alexis was part of why this book works. It’s so natural.

Something I really enjoyed about this book was that the magical aspect of it didn’t hit you over the head like “HEY LOOK AT ME THERE’S MAGIC IN THE AIR “it was subtle but if you paid attention you could totally see it!
I can’t say enough good things about this book, I absolutely loved it! My physical copy has been pre-ordered, and I can’t wait for the audiobook links!

Each time I read Abby Jimenez's latest book, it becomes a favorite and not only is Part of Your World an instant favorite of mine, it is a book that a few days after finishing I'm still thinking about and made me feel so many emotions while reading.

The chemistry between Alexis and Daniel was incredible from their meet cute while Alexis and her car were in a ditch and throughout their relationship that neither one of them was calling a relationship. Reading about them, you just know that these two characters are destined to be together, even if Alexis tried fighting it. They balanced each other so well coming from two different worlds and were exactly what the other needed, even if they weren't ready to admit it yet.

While I have loved every character so far that Abby has based her books on, Alexis felt to me like the most relatable character. There are so many instances when we put what everyone else wants ahead of what we want, when we let our jobs dictate our lives, and don't follow our hearts because we are afraid of the damage it will do to those around us, and my heart not only broke for her, but it was also so easy to sympathize with her because I've found myself in those situations before. Her growth throughout the book as she learned to stand her ground with Neil, realize things about her family and friends, and follow her heart both romantically and in what she wanted her legacy to be, was so powerful.

Abby knows how to write the most swoon worthy book boyfriends, and Daniel is one you will easily fall in love with as soon as you meet him. He was so caring to Alexis and all of those around him and was always willing to do what anyone needed of him, even if it meant putting his own needs second. At first, Alexis and Daniel seem like they have nothing in common and won't work, but they are more alike than they both realize and at the end of the day, they both just want to help those around them. It is a pairing that you will root so hard for, because you know deep down how much they truly love each other.

Part of Your World is a small town romance with little bits of magical elements mixed in. The cast of characters that you meet — aside from one — will make you understand why Daniel loves his hometown so much and how easy it is for Alexis to fall in love with the town. And it wouldn't be an Abby story without a dog that is so lovable even when he is misbehaving! This story deals with abuse, both physically and emotionally, and it is written with such care and respect.

I highly recommend Part of Your World. It will leave you with a book hangover and you will be so glad you read it. I now cannot wait for my physical copy of the book to arrive!

Loved this book as much as the last ones of Abby’s if not a little more! She knows how to keep you on edge and all the emotions always! Amazing read, love how she ties in her other books without them actually being a series. I already can’t wait for her next book!

ABBY JIMENEZ DOES IT AGAIN!!! I’m telling you people she is an instant buy for me. Her writing style captures you on the first page!!! When she announced that we can get ARC on Thursday I kid you not I RAN to my laptop to request it.

Alexis and Daniel live two completely different lives but their connection and chemistry is 🔥. In most books for me at least one of the main characters pisses me off but honestly I loved Daniel and Alexis SO much. They both are so kind and selfless. They put everyone’s needs ahead of their own. Their love story had my heart breaking because it did not seem like they would be able to find a way to be together (because Alexis’ parents suck mostly her a-hole dad but still). There were tough parts of the book (physical and emotional abuse) but I think she conveyed these sensitive topics perfectly.

Anyways- I 10000% recommend this book. I love everything Abby writes.

Oh my goodness, I could not stop reading this powerhouse of emotion and love. This is without a doubt my new favorite Abby Jimenez novel. Her writing and story crafting gets better and better with each of her novels, and I have loved them all. Something about the impossible obstacles that the two main characters in this one face, just to be together, hits me right in the feels. I loved the opposites attract trope and the very very small town that it takes place in, where the residents are like a family and they all pitch in to take care of one another. The romance is sizzling and spicy, but definitely not overdone or cheesy. Jimenez knows how to level up the angst and the heat level, that is for sure. I also loved the side characters in this story, with their larger than life personalities and the way they went above and beyond to be friends to both Alexis and Daniel. I can't wait for Bri's story and I really want to hear more about Doug. He cracked me up in this story. I can't say enough about this gorgeous, well-crafted, binge-able, addictive story. You will want to preorder this one. It's just that awesome!

I had to drop everything when NetGalley and the publisher approved my e-ARC request for this latest Abby Jimenez book. Fans of Abby's style will not be disappointed - this is another emotionally heavy hitter, that the author is known for.

This story features a reverse age gap romance between Alexis, an elite ER surgeon (heir to a world-renowned Medical family ala Meredith Grey and Grey's Anatomy) and Daniel, a younger small town Inn keeper who rescues her one night when she ditches her car.

The sparks between these two fly off the page but Alexis knows any relationship between them would be doomed. They are from completely different worlds and have deep ties to their respective towns. However, Alexis cannot resist Daniel's charm or the magic of the town that seems to keep pushing them together.

As always though, there is a seemingly insurmountable obstacle to a HEA for these two. I spent most of the book wanting to shake Alexis and tell her to do what makes her happy. She is so tied up with her family expectations and obligations she doesn't see a way out (think First love, take two).

This book will make you LAUGH and CRY and is for anyone who loves some Disney magic or the movies The princess bride or Doc Holiday. I cannot recommend this one enough and am SOO grateful for my early access to what I'm sure will be a new favorite for Abby Jimenez fans.

HIGHLIGHTS:
-small town charm
-magical realism
-adorable animal cameos (including a baby kid and a pot-bellied pig)
-the most hilarious Right light scene ever imagined!
-amazing BFFs (get excited for Bri's story coming in 2023!)

CW: emotional and physical abuse by intimate partners, gaslighting by family members, toxic friendships, mental illness and depression

Abby Jimenez nails it again! Her books are an instant buy for me. As her fans know, Abby tackles difficult topics in her books and she always nails it. Part of Your World’s topic had special significance to me compared to her other works, and I worried that it would disappoint me. However, it felt authentic and it didn’t feel glorified like I see in a lot of books and movies. The chemistry between Alexis and Daniel was magnetizing. I instantly fell in love with them! And Hunter! Haha. I can’t wait for the next one!

This book was un-put-down-able!

“Grace costs you nothing.”

This book has so many laughs, and so much heart. Falling in love with Alexis and Daniel was so simple, and their chemistry flies off the pages.

Their story is definitely a fish out of water, opposites attract romance. Readers will be rooting for them as they experience road block after road block.

With plenty of Disney references/parallels, and an obvious love of The Princess Bride, there’s definitely a little magic in this book.

One of the things I love best about Abby’s books is that she handles so many tough and hard topics. And she does it was grace. Toxic family dynamics and domestic abuse are very prevalent in this story.

Abby has her own distinct voice and humor. I was cracking up multiple times through the entire book. Bri was one of my favorite side characters. She not only provided some of the best one liners in the book (“Margaritas!” she sang. “It’s super strong. I measured with my heart.”), but she gave some of the best advice. I look forward to her receiving her HEA!

“She was his nonnegotiable.”
“His nonnegotiable…”
“Yeah. The one thing he couldn’t live without. Everything else was just everything else”

Thank you to the publisher for the eARC, all opinions are my own.

Any Jimenez has done it again! I could not put this book down. Loved that is was written from dual personalities and we got to know the main characters on a personal level. I laughed, I cried! I will forever be an Abby Jimenez fan and will highly recommend this and any of her other books!!

Part of Your World was magical! Alexis, an accomplished ER physician who bears the weight of a 125 year old medical legacy meets Daniel on a rural roadside when her car breaks down. .They couldn't be more opposite: she's wealthy and sophisticated; he's a decade younger, and a down to earth carpenter. Alexis is instantly charmed by Daniel and Wakan, the town his family has lived in for generations, and is torn between expectations from her family and friends and the instant chemistry with Daniel and genuine acceptance she finds in this small town community. Abby Jimenez doesn't shy away from tough subjects in her novels and Part Of Your World is no exception. Content waring for domestic abuse (which is handled thoughtfully and with a sensitive touch). I adored this novel and cannot wait to share it with our customers!