So, do you all remember how Daniel from Part of Your world became everyone’s favorite book boyfriend? Well, ladies, get ready to meet Dr. Jacob.
Abby Jimenez sure knows how to write a good man!
I am not exaggerating when I say this but Dr. Jacob may be the sweetest, kindest, most perfect man to ever exist on a book page. He is also very easy on the eye and has a three-legged rescue dog named… are you ready for this?… Lieutenant Dan. (“But you ain’t got no legs, Lieutenant Dan.”)
Daniel, Alexis, and even our pig named Kevin Bacon make cameo appearances, and all of them together on one page is a recipe for a good mood.
This book is a delicate mixture of heartbreak (trigger warnings include: anxiety, panic attacks, depression, and others) and easy lightheartedness. And the author weaves them together expertly and sensitively to bring us an epitome of kindness and goodness and thoughtfulness and selflessness and love. Highly, highly recommend.

It has become tradition to wrap up my reading year with an Abby Jimenez new release and the problem with that is that the books don’t get added to either this year or next year’s best of lists! And I love her books so much. This one is about Briana, who expects the worst and is afraid to trust men, and Jacob, who deals with anxiety. This is a fake dating story, which I love, but it also relied on a miscommunication trope, which I don’t love. A subplot of the book is Briana’s brother’s kidney disease and the fact that Jacob is his perfect match. This was based on Abby’s own kidney issues, which is revealed in the author’s note. Even though I don’t love miscommunication, this book made me both laugh and cry and was the perfect way to end a year of reading.

Abby Jimenez's books have become a one-click for me. I love that she can have me in hysterics one minute and hysterically crying in the next and this book was no exception.

Prepare yourselves for a slooooow burn. They're into each other, but both think there are reasons the other isn't into them for more than friendship (lots of miscommunication), so it takes a while for them to come to their senses.

I loved the epistolary element in the book. As someone who deals with mild anxiety, sometimes it's easier to get my feelings out on paper better than in person and I could empathize with Jacob and appreciated the care taken with his character.

As always, it's fun to meet up with past characters and see Nadia Cakes references.

Overall, I loved this book. The only thing keeping me from rating it 5 stars is my personal feelings on a couple of things, one that is triggering to me, near the end of the book, but I still enjoyed the book immensely.

Thank you to Forever (Grand Central Publishing) and NetGalley. I voluntarily read an early copy of this book.
4.5 Stars

Five glowing stars to this heartfelt, devastating, perfect romance book. I die for Jacob and Briana. It doesn't hurt that it has my favorite trope (fake relationship turns real).

I feel like every time Abby comes out with a new book, it becomes my favorite from her. This one was no different! I honestly loved it so much!

This book centers around Bri and Jacob, who are ER doctors. Bri was a side character in Part of Your World. I loved her that book and love her even more now.

I absolutely love Jacob! I one thousand percent agree with Bri that he needs to be protected at all costs. He was the best combination of sweet and adorably awkward. I related to his anxieties some what, and it just made me love him more.

I loved the friendship that they found and how they were great their relationship was even when they were just fake dating. Bri was so sweet with how she would do things just to make Jacob feel comfortable.

I feel like the book dealt with social anxiety in a real, relatable way. Overall, I loved it, and it's definitely going to be a top read for me this year!

Initial reaction: This book is everything!!! I laughed, I cried! Abby's personal story at the end sent me over the edge. So amazing!!

Piling on: While I took my time reading this (believe me I wanted to inhale it), I found myself waking up thinking about the story and the characters. I truly missed them even as I purposely prolong the reading experience. I had to give myself breaks when my emotions were high (which was often), and cherish the happy times. I felt connected to both Brianna and Jacob for various personality traits and empathized with them. But top of mind is how Abby showed their vulnerabilities with grace and, at times, humor.

I am telling all my friends and family that this is a #mustread, that Abby is a #mustread author, and that this is definitely in my top ten all-time favorite books. This is the second book by Abby that I've read (Part of Your World hit me just like YT - heart palpitations, tears, and giddiness) and I'm now listening to The Friend Zone series.

This is a rare #5+++Star read for me.

*I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review*

Wowow, there's nothing like a stunningly heartfelt book that makes you silently weep on a Sunday morning! I've read all of Jimenez's books so far, and I have to say this was one of my favourites by far! It was just so heartfelt and I really, truly believed in the characters and their respective journeys. I think one of Jimenez's strengths is in her character writing/development, I fell in love with both Bri, Jacob, and heir families. 'Yours Truly," follows Bri (a side character from her previous book 'Part of Your World,') who is recovering from a nasty divorce and helping her brother in his battle against a chronic illness, and Jacob, a new ER doctor at her hospital, who deals with crippling social anxiety and a recent breakup. Its the perfect friends-fake dating-lovers book for your cozy Sunday morning.
As my coworker Cassidy said about the previous novel, this is something we all love and need more of, #smutwithsubstance.

Thank you so much to NetGalley, Abby Jimenez, and Forever (Grand Central Publishing) for this e-ARC in exchange for an honest review!

Have you ever read a book that just touches your soul? abby jimenez writes some of my favorite romances and this one has stolen the spot as my favorite. Reading Jacob & Bri’s story was so special aka grab this book when it’s out. Here are just some of the reasons I loved this story:

•fake dating, AMAZING characters, anxiety rep, handwritten letters, pets!!!

Now onto my my love for the characters:

The anxiety representation in this book touched my soul on a deep and personal level. I loved that we see this in Jacobs story. He is sweet, vulnerable, compassionate, and anxious. His inner dialogue was incredible: you really see the daily struggles of anxiety. Jacob is the definition of a caring man. His letters touched my heart and he has a dog that he loves so much

Bri, after meeting her in part of your world I was thrilled we were getting her story! She is funny, strong, selfless, and emotional. (Older sister/younger brother was so fun to read about)

Jacob and Bri deserve the world. It’s been a few days and I have yet to stop thinking about this story. This won’t be the last time I rave about this book.

Thank you to @netgalley and @readforeverpub for the advanced copy

If it's weird to want to live in a book world filled with amazing characters, I don't want to be normal. Abby Jimenez has hit it out of the park with yet another fabulous five-star read.

In the aftermath of her messy divorce, ER doctor Brianna Ortiz has little time for herself, much less dating. Between long hours at the hospital and caring for her ailing brother, who desperately needs a new kidney, Bri is the epitome of a stressed-out mess. When a new doctor arrives on the scene, the pair strike up a charming and unlikely correspondence—through handwritten letters. It turns out he’s a match for the kidney…and he just happens to need a date for his brother’s wedding. Unlike most “fake dating” tropes, this one has depth, emotion, and plenty of heartwarming moments that will give you alllll the feels. Try Jimenez’s other books in the series, The Friend Zone, The Happy Ever After Playlist, Life’s Too Short, and Part of Your World, before this one hits the shelves in April.

Briana’s divorce is days from being finalized. Her brother’s kidneys are failing and he anxiously awaits a donor match. Her promotion to be lead ER doctor at the hospital she has dedicated herself to for the last decade has been postponed. Anything else? Oh, right, Briana is living in the crumbling home she grew up in with ugly shag carpet and childhood posters staring her down. In walks Dr. Jacob Maddox. He just transferred from Memorial West, is ridiculously handsome and out for HER promotion. One mishap after another has Briana and her staff keeping as far away as possible from Dr. Death aka the new guy. Until one day Jacob writes Briana a letter. In pen! On Paper! Jacob has been misunderstood. His severe panic attacks keep him at arms length, prevent him from the typical social interactions one might expect. He is smart and warm and kind to the patients and in no way wants Briana’s job, although he is beginning to enjoy her attention. Jacob has recently suffered his own horrible uncoupling. He now needs a pretend girlfriend for an upcoming wedding to get his meddlesome family off his back. They begin a shockingly easy friendship. Briana calms him, understands him. Jacob makes her feel safe. While neither could have imagined a new relationship so soon after heartbreak they may be the solution to both their problems. Wonderful romcom filled with adorable characters and an abundance of life lessons. This follow up to Part of Your World is a spring must read.

As always, awesome book that I finished in 1 day! You really feel like you are a part of the story and friends with the characters the way Abby writes her books!

Abby Jimenez DOES NOT DISAPPOINT!!

Yours truly starts off with Briana, a newly divorcee and ER nurse. In comes Jacob and they did not meet on the best foot. Then Jacob writes a letter to Briana to best explain what happened and this begins our story.

This book was more than a romance. It deals with anxiety, divorce, illness and a whole lot more. The story was so good and impactful! I highly suggest reading the authors note at the end, I fill out sobbed!

Fantastic book! 10/10 would recommend!

rating: 4.5/5 ~~~~~

Wow. I truly did not expect to enjoy this book as much as I did but I absolutely loved it! Abby Jimenez's writing is what I would describe as wholesome, mature, romantic, flirty, and just altogether like a warm hug. The characters in this book were so special to me, and Jacob especially was a refreshing male mc to read about. As an anxious girly myself, being in Jacob's POV felt so comforting and understanding, and I found myself relating to him in more ways than one. Bri as our female mc is strong and caring and I love how headstrong she is when she cares about something/someone. Dual POV in romance books is starting to turn into an absolute necessity for me. I think in this book specifically if we didn't have Jacob's POV, I would not have enjoyed it as much because Jacob's personality is on the introverted side so reading from his perspective really helped.

Quick little synopsis: Our characters Briana and Jacob first meet when Jacob transfers into the same ER as Bri. Bri's divorce is just about finalized and her little brother is suffering from kidney problems when she runs head into Jacob, who is dealing with his ex-girlfriend and young brother's recent engagement. Although their first meeting is a little rocky the two soon start to form a friendship through letters and texts.

Overall: I think if you're a fan of dual POV, friends-to-lovers, fake-dating, and forced proximity this is the book for you! This is also a companion novel to Part of Your World as our mc in this book is best friends with Alexis. I really enjoyed the pace of the book, the characters, and the overall vibe. I think the only thing keeping me from giving it a 5 is my personal feelings on fake-dating and Bri's stubbornness but I still really loved this book.

Thank you to Forever (Grand Central Publishing) and Netgalley for letting me review this arc!

This is my favorite of all the books Abby Jimenez has written. I laughed, I cried, I swooned. Excellent depiction of anxiety.

I will absolutely be bringing this title to my store when it releases, we will feature in our May window for summer reading!

This was not-too-steamy romance held my interest...for the most part. I'll ready any/all stories with a fake dating plot point but I start to get impatient when a miscommunication is thrown into the mix. The sad and serious moments were balanced out with a few laugh-out-loud scenes, but in the end there wasn't enough substance for me.

This book had me smiling from ear to ear as I was reading! Jacob is the most precious human being & Bri is so patient, kind, and understanding. I adore them together - truly made for each other. But the miscommunication 😩😩 got to be a little too much for me. Keep in mind this is a slowwww burn & I did find that it could’ve been probably about 50 pages shorter.

I thoroughly enjoyed the vast majority of this book. It was well written and very apparent that the author took great care to represent the various communities with respect. There were a few rather cheesy parts, particularly when Jacob described Briana's ghosting him, and I didn't much care for a very small portion of the book (the climax), but it recovered nicely and the banter between the two main characters was fun to read. It was a laugh out loud, rom commy type of read.

Give me everything Abby Jimenez, right this very minute. I don't know why I'm surprised this one made me tear up considering everything else she's written, but lord bless the SWEETNESS in this. I can't handle it. As someone who doesn't always have great first impressions, I could 100% relate to Jacob. There was just the perfect balance of sweet and funny and drama in this, I couldn't put it down. Maybe my favorite of hers yet?

This was the perfect rom com. Heartfelt, sweet, a little angsty. I loved it from the first page!! I’m normally not a big fan of dual POV but I really loved it in this book. I really cared about each of the characters and felt like I knew them. This is my first book of Abby Jimenez’s and I will definitely be reading her others. The male MC struggles with anxiety and as someone with anxiety, I felt like it was a very accurate portrayal. I also especially appreciated the authors note about how her battle with kidney disease influenced a big part of the story.

This book is fake dating and pretty heavy on the miscommunication, but I think miscommunication and fake dating are not mutually exclusive. If every fake dating couple had great communication about their feelings, there would be no fake dating LOL.

I just did not want to put this book down. It is the quintessential rom com and I highly recommend!

A big thank you to NetGalley, Grand Central Publishing, and Abby Jimenez for the ARC!

I'm a huge fan of all of Abby's work but I will say that this one took me a bit to get through. I loved the concept with the letters especially because it is a very personal topic for me but I think that everything took a little long. I was anxious for the moment where both characters just figure it all out. The ending moved me. I really enjoyed this book but it wasn't my fave of the ones she's written.