This is a new to me author and I have to say I am looking forward to reading more by this author! I loved this book

Abby has done it again! This book is phenomenal. I was honored to be selected for an ARC, and look forward to reading it again when it officially is released!

I love how Abby doesn't shy away from real life struggles, fears, health issues.... all of it. These qualities make her books relatable in all the best ways; heart warming, tears falling, thigh clenching. :)

First, I love the character development in this book. Our main characters are dealing with real life and honestly struggling. They are figuring out what this means for how they move forward as individual people - and not at all expecting to meet another who makes their heart flip. While for different reasons, they both think the other is not interested in that way - and try to step around it.

The way they initially and continue to connect via hand written letters and notes is Adorable, and swoon, and honestly makes so much sense for a person who struggles with anxiety.

The deep look into the day to day decision making, thinking, and reprocessing of someone with social anxiety - SO GOOD. As someone who personally deals with this, it was so well portrayed in the book and make the character so relatable.

The humor - Abby has a sense of humor that shines through in her books. The quips, banter, and silliness of things made me LOL over and over.

Of course, Loved seeing references to Abby's previous books. This could be read as a stand alone, however the connections are perfect.

Thank you so much for sharing this with the world, Abby. You are a gift.

I was given a ARC copy on Netgalley and in return gave my honest feedback.

Every time Abby Jimenez comes out with a new book I am grateful that I get to read it. Book lists have been sleeping on Jimenez and her more than real characters for far too long - because every book I’ve read from her is a solid five stars. You laugh, you cry, and then you laugh more because the characters, situations, and depth that she creates with her words are not only entertaining but help you believe in humanity again. Yours Truly is no different.

Briana and Jacob are real characters with a past and it shows up in their present differently. They meet in a whirlwind both a bit unsure of how that meeting went. Then Briana gets a letter, ends up in a closet, and eventually responds in her own way. Complex family situations bring them together but keep them apart even though their connection is undeniable. Both characters grow in themselves and lean on each other until they can’t take it any longer. As a reader, I fall in love with both of them.

I’ve never felt so seen and Jimenez has a knack for creating characters that get it. The descriptions of Jacob’s anxiety were described so perfectly. I wish I could explain these thoughts to the people in my life. When the spinning happens, what tools actually help, and how relationships can be impacted by something that’s part of you. Each character she writes about has complex feelings, actions, and lives that weave throughout her stories. It helps me understand what other people might be going through that I may know nothing about.

Jimenez has a gift with dialog and pet names making you laugh out loud even on a packed airplane causing people to look at you even with their headphones on. She brings joy! And if you are a fan of her work you will find the easter eggs she leaves for her faithful readers. Do yourself a favor and pick up this book and all the past books of hers you’ve missed. Trust me, they will be a solid five stars for you too.

I will read a anything Abby writes 💗🥰😭 I have LOVED all her books, & there is not a bad thing I can say about them!

This one was no different! I was lucky enough to receive an earc 💗 and I couldn’t put it down once I started!! Thank you so much @readforeverpub & @netgalley

Brianna was incredibly strong, stubborn in good & not so great ways, & a loving sister. She’s also a bada** woman in the workforce & knows her stuff! I would’ve loved to have lunch with her! And Jacob, don’t even get me started! New fav book bf alert 😍😍😍 I loved seeing him with his family, & the patience he showed Brianna. There were so many other characters I loved, & seeing a little of Alexis & Daniel was the cherry on top 🥰

This book was so much more than a romance. It dealt with some tougher topics, but in a way I thought was perfect. The anxiety representation with Jacob was spot on in my opinion, & very relatable. I found a lot of the health topics relatable to my family, & I think I read this book at exactly the time I was meant to ❤️

This beautiful story comes out April 11th 2023 ✨ you are not going to want to miss it!

5 stars
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with an ARC of this beautiful book. This review is spoiler free but I do invite you to read it because this was an amazing book.

Abby Jimenez you did it again. As someone who has read all of her books, and raved about each one. I literally screamed out loud with excitement when I was approved for this one because I knew it would be amazing.

Briana & Jacob 😭

Where do I even begin? Briana is Alexis’s best friend from Part of Your World (which is amazing by the way).

Briana and Jacob are both ER doctors and originally get off on the wrong foot, but eventually they see how much they have in common. They begin to leave each other letters 😭

Jacob truly is perfect and Briana realizes it but they do have their own struggles he suffers from anxiety and she’s dealing with the trauma of her last relationship.

Jacob’s brother is marrying his ex girlfriend and he is having to work through that. After he gives Briana the gift of a lifetime she decided she’ll do anything for him. So they enter a fake dating plot to keep Jacob’s family off his back for awhile. But we know that never last too long.

This is only a glimpse into this beautiful story 😭 truly words don’t do it justice. It’s a rom-com sure but Abby’s books deal with real issues as well. Jacob and Briana’s love is one I’ll remember.

If you’d like to know more with spoilers mentioned I would
love to tell you more about this amazing book!

Tropes: fake dating, pregnancy ( not in the beginning ) , pregnancy loss , frenemies to lovers, one bed, & cheating mentioned.

So much yes for Yours Truly!!!

This book read exactly like the thoughtful romance I needed right now. Classic friends to lovers trope with a fake dating twist.

I absolutely enjoyed Briana and Jacob and bought the flow of sparks between them wholeheartedly. I liked that it was a slowish burn, I really liked that the other characters felt believable and purposeful to the story, and I really really liked that it didn't end where I thought the obvious ending would be. 10 pts Abby Jimenez for that. I found myself laughing outloud, feeling hopeful at times, and understanding the main characters' struggles as I read, often way past my bedtime. I loved Abby Jimenez' writing style and word choices so much. I also appreciated the way in which the author dealt with the effects of infidelity, anxiety and family issues. Overall, a thoroughly fun and great read.

This was my first Abby Jimenez book, but am definitely going to be reading more of hers.

Thank you to NetGalley and Forever (Grand Central Publishing) for a digital advanced reader copy of this book in exchange for my honest review. Will definitely be gifting this book it comes out in April 2023!

🥹Book Review🥹

I have to give a full disclaimer that I started the book and decided to put it down for a little while when my anxiety was very high.
But when I was at the right headspace this book hit all the marks for me🥹
Like Jacob, our MMC, I suffer from anxiety and it was extremely fascinating to see the care and love that Abby put into writing this book. I never felt so seen before.

What you can expect:
🔬STEM MCs
🦮 MMC has an adorable rescue dog
🥹 Both MC have been really hurt in their previous relationships and need to trust again
📖 Epistolary: because of his anxiety, he initially writes her letters instead of speaking to her
🥰 Hero falls first and has a super gooey core and would do anything for the heroine. I believe he’s an enneagram 9
💗 FMC makes him feel seen and it’s just so brilliantly done

I absolutely cannot wait to own a physical copy of this book. It’s beautiful, angsty but heartwarming at the same time.
Thank you to Forever for my ARC.

Please read CW before going in or DM me for extra information 💗

Books that include neurodivergent rep make my heart swell. Loved this so much! I laughed, I cried - so good!
Loved that Abby Jimenez weaved in her own personal story. The story def felt personal. The book does include the miscommunication trope, which usually drives me crazy, but at least it was short-lived. This book gets all the stars! Run, don't walk, and get your copy when it comes out! It's even better than Part of Your World!

Thank you, NetGalley and Forever Pub, for the eARC in exchange for my honest review!

Abby has rocked my world, again. Never disappoints and I will forever recommend her to anyone who will listen.

She did it again. Abby Jimenez remains an auto-buy author for this emotional romcom lover!

Most people likely pick up a new release by their fave author and think, 'I'm so excited because I just KNOW this will be a great read."

Maybe I'm jaded but I personally succumb to that assumption but also with a side of, "Gosh their writing is supurb but I hope they don't eff THIS one up because I really enjoy their work!"

What is THAT?!

Sigh ... anyway, it's safe to say that Abby Jimenez is the queen of the cute-rom-on-the-surface-but-much-deeper-issues-are-tackled-so-bring-tissues genre. Maybe my own expectations (see the jaded thought above) and personality traits align themselves so well with her main characters that I get sucked in every time!

Lately, I'm finding Mazey Eddings to be a strong contender. SO read this book if you enjoy Jimenez' and/or Eddings' other work!

Side note (without giving this away): the scene in front of the fireplace where Briana tells "THE" story ... omg DEAD. I laughed outloud! At 2 in the morning, mind you, because I couldn't put the book down!

Thanks to NetGalley and the publishers for an advance copy of this book. All thoughts are my own!

Brianna Ortiz, an ER doctor, had recently gone through a difficult divorce, and was not ready to deal with any more men - least of all the new doctor at work, Dr. Jacob Maddox, who had earned the nickname "Dr. Death" due to losing seven patients on his first day. Despite his abrupt rudeness when she tried to console him, Brianna was still moved when she received a sweet letter from him. Things got even more complicated when she discovered that Jacob was a match for her brother's kidney transplant. Out of gratitude, Brianna agreed to go with Jacob to his brother's wedding, where his family mistakenly assumed they were a couple. Rather than correct them, the two decided to go along with the charade. This was a fun read!

Super cute and made me laugh even though this book is the living definition of the miscommunication trope.

I am convinced Abby went into my head and wrote this book just for me! Wave hello to all the introverts hiding in the corner. Uncloseted introvert over here and this book (while a more extreme version than myself) helped me see and understand myself.. I can't count the amount of times I was like. "uh, how did you know that" or " me too" moments I had reading this story. Thank you to Abby for always addressing issues with such heart!

This books male protagonist is a kind, gentle and incredible human who also happens to be Briana's competition for ED chief of staff and a match for a kidney donation for Briana's brother. A bunch of misunderstandings, sweet notes and fake dating lead to the formation of a beautiful friendship where two people in unique circumstances find support, understanding and eventually love. Such a beautiful read.

Abby has done it again! This author can write romance, you guys.

This is the second book by Abby I've read this year and I was thrilled to get an ARC in exchange for my honest review. Thanks to Netgalley and Forever Publishing for the copy.

Yours, Truly follows our favorite hilarious doctor Briana from Part of Your World, and fellow ER doc Jacob Maddox. I thought nobody could top how well-written Daniel was, but here comes Jacob to steal my heart!! He is WONDERFUL. Briana is such a strong character, she is nurturing and knows what she wants in life and does everything in her power to make it happen. Jacob is quiet and caring, an adorable little anxious cinnamon roll who I want to protect with my life. This romance has some of our favorite tropes including fake dating and "one bed". It has strong familial bonds for both characters, which is something I love that Abby includes in her stories. The relationship between Bri and her brother is so beautiful, and I adore Jacob's huge family of J's!

There is a little bit of slight miscommunication between the characters and that can be frustrating to read, but I promise the payoff is worth it. Their love story is so sweet to watch unfold and I know I'll be coming back to this one again and again.

Please check all TW/CW for this book before picking up- they can all be found on Abby's website. This book does deal with some serious/heavy medical issues and some harmful/hurtful past relationship situations.

Briana and Jacob are both doctors that meet at the hospital in the ER. It' s not love as first sight, Briana is dealing with a divorce and her brother Benny is ill and needs a kidney transplant. Jacob is new at the hospital and suffers from anxiety. When Jacob writes to Briana to apologize for a misunderstanding between them, they soon start swapping notes back and forth. They decide that they like each other as friends and then Jacob gives Briana's brother the best gift, a kidney. These two start to pretend to be dating to make Jacob's family happy but, will they decide they should be together for real?

I don't know where I have been and why this is my first book by Abby Jimenez. I am now her biggest fan! I can't even put into words how much I just loved this story. I am not much of a romance reader, but this book just got me. I was totally crying by the end of it. If you enjoy a really good heartfelt romance, I say get this book right now!! You are going to love it!! If I could give this book more than five stars, I would.

Many thanks to Netgalley and Forever Grand Central Publishing for my ARC in exchange for my honest review.

This book review will be shared on my Instagram (@coffee.break.book.reviews) in the near future.

Abby, Abby, Abby…. My dearest Abby, who can do NO WRONG! I have read and LOVED every single book. She’s my favorite for a good reason!

The fake dating, the enemies to friends to lovers, the ONE bed…. Sheesh. I was hooked. I was drawn right in from the very beginning. I just loved Jacob and his anxiety representation. It was on point and 1000% relatable. Bri was hilarious and so protective of those she cared about. Now, I did find myself wanting to yell at them sometimes…. I wanted to scream, “CANT YOU SEE HE LOVES YOU!!!” and vice versa! Lol! But that’s part of the angst.

Also, per usual…. I love, love, loveeeee how Abby always includes animals in her books! Lieutenant Dan & Cooter! *chefs kiss* +++ I loved getting a touch of Alexis & Daniel, too!

When I say I was THRILLED when I got approved for this book to review, I was THROUGH THE ROOF! I was up making my son’s lunch before school, and it was 6:59am. At 7am on the DOT, I was on Netgalley trying to be one of the elite that get auto approved for being one of the first 500 to request! When it said approved…. If I could do a back flip, a back flip one of been done. But instead, I squealed at 7am in the kitchen. With all that being said… thank you to Abby & her FB reader group, Netgalley, & Forever for BLESSING me with this early copy of Yours Truly to review.

Go preorder Yours Truly NOW! Trust me, you will want this on April 11, 2023 when it comes out! If you’re lucky, you can preorder through Magers & Quinn and get an AUTOGRAPHED copy from Abby that will also have PAWPRINTS from Tess and Stuntman Mike! Of course, I’ve preordered… I need that copy for my bookshelf!

*Review will be posted to retail sites upon release.

Abby Jimenez hit it out of the park with this book. I have loved all of books but this one hit differently. The relationship between Briana and Jacob is amazing. I really enjoyed how in depth Abby writes about anxiety and the emotional trauma. She is spot on about everything. I could feel the anxiety and understand how dealing with past emotional trauma is very difficult. It changes a person. This book is beyond amazing. It will be on my reread list for sure.

I’m convinced that Abby Jimenez can’t write a bad book! After reading all of her books this past year I was SO excited to read her newest one early!

If you read Part Of Your World then you already know Bri. She’s an ER doctor that is going through a rough time in her life. She’s officially given up on love and wants to focus on her career. That’s until she meets Dr Jacob Maddox.

I instantly fell in love with Jacob! He has anxiety and I loved that Abby Jimenez made him so relatable. He’s not your typical douche bag book boyfriend. Jacob is caring, funny, and just all over an amazing guy!

I’m usually not the biggest fan of fake dating tropes, but this one was written well that I didn’t mind it! I say this every time, but this might be my new favorite AJ book….😬

Abby does it again. I love a good cozy rom com... The one where you know it's gonna be okay in the end. But Abby elevates this genre. As always, the characters are nuanced and real -- they struggle and are flawed. It's refreshing to see characters struggle with mental health issues, health emergencies, trauma -- it makes the payoff at the end all the more sweeter. Tears were shed and I gasped a few times (out of surprise and frustration) but in the end, this book was satisfying, laugh out loud funny, and filled with likable characters.

Yours Truly
Abby Jimenez
5 ⭐️

“Love shows up. That’s how you know when it’s real.”

Spoiler alert… Abby did it again, though I never doubted her. With every book she puts out into the world, I fall more in love (mildly obsessed 😆) with her, her writing, her strong, well developed characters, and her stories that will stick with me for the long haul.

So many things to TRULY love here;
♥️ Slow-burn, workplace romance
♥️ Closet chats
♥️ The letters
♥️ Fake dating
♥️ Mental Health rep
♥️ Family dynamics
♥️ LOL humor/banter
♥️ ALL the feels

I loved everything about Yours Truly from beginning to end. Especially the end! All of Abby’s books are mosaics of her and her life experiences pieced together with touches of fiction (obviously her eloquent words not mine). Make sure you read the author’s note. Abby gives us insight as to just how personal Yours Truly really is. So much love for you Abby! 🫶🏻

Pub Date 4/11/23 I would 💯 recommend reading this and every other book written by Jimenez.. I cannot wait for the audiobook so that I can devour a reread with the fabulous Zachary Webber and Kyla Garcia.

Thank you Forever (Grand Central Publishing) and NetGalley for the advance copy in exchange for my honest opinion.