Abby Jimenez is one of my favorite authors, so I was absolutely thrilled to receive an ARC of her latest – and it didn’t disappoint! I loved, loved, LOVED this book!!

The story is told in alternating first-person narratives by the main characters – Briana and Jacob. They make really bad first impressions on each other when Jacob joins the staff at Briana’s hospital, first because Jacob may be in the running for the promotion that was promised to her and second when he barges into her brother’s hospital room to yell at her from running into him in the hall. But after finding each other hiding in the supply closet they both use to escape work and/or family stress, Jacob sends her a letter – a long, hand-written letter. So she writes him a response. And so it begins…

I’m sure most reviews will talk about the fake dating/enemies to lovers aspects of the stories, as well as the health crisis that brings them together, but I want to talk about how very, very well this novel addresses some very serious mental health themes. Jacob suffers from anxiety and Brianna is devastated by her pending divorce. The portrayal of their issues is realistic and beautifully handled. The language used was so powerful – her descriptions of ruminating and spiraling were so realistic that I had physical reactions. Briana’s grief and stress were also depicted brilliantly.

But while the themes are heavy and important, the whole story was handled with humor and respect, and led to a realistic – and very satisfying – resolution.

I received an ARC from Net Galley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

"Yours Truly" was such a cute book. I was happy that this was Bri's story as I truly enjoyed "Part of Your World". I can truly see this series being made into a movie as I could see everything fall into place plus Jacob was just dreamy. We need more Jacob's in the word. Thank you Netgalley for an advanced copy.

READ IT!! Just freaking READ IT!

Oh how I just needed this book! Totally binged this fast paced hilarious and moving story in less than 24 hours.

Jimenez can write characters like none other. They just tug at your heartstrings and have you absolutely roaring with laughter with them. You just cannot help but adore every character in her books, and how real they are at the same time. I loved how I could feel Jacob’s social anxiety and Briana’s own fears dealing with her past possibly becoming a reality in her future. I could seriously wax on for ages about all the details in this book that I just loved: the nonstop laugh out loud moments, the banter, the letters, Lieutenant Dan, and of course the families and amazing friends in this story.

I swear this is her best book to date, and you know I’ve absolutely loved all her books!! All the stars people! ALL THE STARS!

Side note: Please make sure you read the Author's Notes at the end!

Thank you, Forever Publishing, for this gifted copy in exchange for my honest review.

“There’s a special peace in sleeping next to someone you love. When you slip into the dark holding them and wake up and they’re still there and you know that everything that matters is opening your eyes away.”

I loved this book! Any book written by Abby is a winner. The characters are so relatable in every book especially with this one! In Yours Truly, Bri and Jacob work at the hospital together. It’s Jacobs first days at the hospital and he is known as doctor death, having a rough first day. I knew this romance would be great from the beginning.

Jacob has social anxiety which I feel like so many of us can relate to, post covid I am able to relate to so many of the things that Jacob does. I love how sweet, genuine and just down to earth he is, and he journals! Can Jacob get any better?!

Bri is over men, dating and getting divorced. I also think many people can relate to Bri. Getting screwed over in a relationship and having many precautions to someone new. Her brother Benny needs a kidney and just reading what Bri goes through just makes you feel for her. She is strong, blunt, and deep down just needs that perfect love story, someone that will love and keep her.

They eat lunch and hang out in the supply closet at work, write letters to each other, Jacob gives a kidney to Bri’s brother, drives to Wakan just to be with Bri and they get stuck in a room together, his family is crazy but we grow to like them as well. He lets Bri read his journal and that just tied it all together. Everything in this book hits the heart and makes me happy. I laughed, I cried, I felt the love and I had all the emotions, like I do with every book by Abby Jimenez.

Special shout-out to Belmont Books for a paper ARC copy (my first paper ARC ever, ahhhh) and NetGally for an electronic copy!

Yours Truly by Abby Jimenez easily fits into my top 5 romance books of the year – it was so full of humor and heart. In it we get reacquainted with Brianna, the best friend from book one in the series (Part of Your World) and we meet Jacob, the new ER doctor who is working with Brianna. They have a disastrous first meeting and misunderstand each other, but eventually come to realize that they thoroughly enjoy each other’s company.

At its core this is a faking dating, miscommunication story BUT it’s got so much depth that it feels unfair to strip it down to those labels. Both Brianna and Jacob were working on their mental health and speaking openly about it with each other. Brianna is post-divorce and dealing with a traumatic end to her marriage. Jacob is also working through a breakup and he experiences chronic anxiety. I was impressed at the way anxiety was represented – it felt so accurate (to me).

On top of their personal growth, they also intertwined over the plot of Brianna’s brother’s health and the intersections of their families. They both have passionate and involved families and I loved the way the supporting characters came into the story. Jacob’s family is full of chaotic humor and I could read a book all about them. And for those who loved book one, there are scenes with Alexis and Daniel, so you get a peek into how they are doing, too.

I’d recommend this to anyone looking for a quick read with laugh out loud humor and emotional depth. It’s really well done and for me, outdid book number one in the series (which I also really enjoyed).

Thank you to Forever and NetGalley for allowing me to read this gifted and advanced copy – I was so excited to dig in!

Content warnings: Infidelity, Chronic illness, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Miscarriage, Pregnancy, Medical content, Abandonment

Jimenez is a top author for me and I was excited to read this book of hers while on vacation! I call this a "yes but" book. I did like and thought it was cute but... I just wish the "miscommunications" and "assuming the other persons thoughts" was a lot shorter. This was a lesson in how not to communicate for sure! But that aside I found the premise and characters quite adorable and enjoyed my time with the book. I personally enjoyed the discussion of anxiety aspect as someone who deals with anxiety myself. While Jacob's anxiety was not identical to mine there were a huge amount of similarities and it actually helped me feel understood. There was even a point in the book I was thinking OMG I do that bc of my anxiety. Thanks to Jimenez for another heartwarming book and I will continue to read her future releases!

Abby Jimenez is always there for a cute romance. This story follows Brianna, who we met in "Part of Your World". It was nice to get some updates on Alexis and Daniel, while mainly following the story of Brianna and Jacob. I also appreciated the care in which she handled mental health in this book, since Jacob deals with extreme anxiety. I would recommend this book to anyone in the mood for a quick and heartwarming read.

AHHHH OH MY GOD THIS BOOK WAS SO GOOD!! i’m so used to reading grumpy love interests im absolutely IN LOVE with how kind and considerate jacob is. this is my first novel i’ve read from jimenez and she did not disappoint. loved all the characters.
will absolutely read more from her in the future

I received an ARC ebook copy from the publisher via NetGalley. This is my second Abby Jimenez book and so far my favorite. I really liked Part of Your World. But I loved Yours Truly. Everything I enjoyed about the previous book was found here: sense of humor, intelligent romance, likable characters and relatable circumstances with a happy ending. I loved this one ultimately because of the main characters. They pulled me in just a little bit more than the couple in Part of Your World. I really liked the dynamic between Briana and Jacob. I understood Jacob better than Daniel because of his introversion and the focus that was put on it. It was a big part of the character development and I loved that. It was interesting and I really liked how Briana understood him. Feeling understood is such a big thing for an introvert and you don’t get to read about that very often. It was really nice and it made this couple stand out as one of my all time favorites. I don’t even read romance novels. But the author has said if you don’t think you will like her books because it’s not your genre you should give one of them a try. I did and I’m glad I did. I personally dig her sense of humor. My normal go to genres are mystery/thrillers and historical fiction. But if you like to read some contemporary fiction then for sure this will appeal. Her books really do have a little something for everyone.

Abby J is one of my favorite, if not my favorite, romance author. I can't believe I didn't know how amazing she was until a few months ago. I have now read every book including this one which comes out next year. I literally don't know how much more enthralled in a story that I could be. I thought about this book all day- while I worked, while I drove, while I ate. I read it in 3 nights and now I am lost without these sweet characters.

Did I want to shake them because they were adults who could have have had an honest conversation? Abso-freaking-lutely. BUT, based on the specifics of the book, I have come to terms with it. Plus not to mention the story is so well written, it makes it hard not to empathize with every single conversation or lack there of.

I want to crawl my way into this book and be friends with Briana and Jacob. Hell I would even want to be their patient in their ER.

This is just one of those books that makes you feel warm and comforted. Amazing as always. Each book is better than the last. Easy a 5 star book. Amazing representation of anxiety and overcoming past relationship trauma.

Another amazing book by Jimenez!! I think this might be my favorite one. I am always in awe of how gracefully Jimenez tackles tough topics like infidelity, chronic illness, and miscarriage. Briana and Jacob had such good chemistry and I really enjoyed the secret pining from both ends. I loved seeing Briana grow and be brave.

So grateful to NetGalley and Abby Jimenez for the ARC in exchange for my honest review!

A good one from Jimenez - better fleshed out characters for both the heroine and the hero. Vulnerabilities and strengths and a good blending together.

I really enjoyed this book. Jacob is the kindest book boyfriend I’ve ever read. I love how Jimenez handled difficult topics (miscarriage, kidney failure, infidelity) with grace and tenderness. Our main character, Briana, definitely has some trust/communication issues that can make her a bit frustrating to read at times, but I believe it all played well with the story and lead to a satisfying ending. I would definitely recommend this book if you want something romantic and funny with a lot of heart.

Sometimes you read the perfect book at the perfect time and this is exactly what this was for me. This book was everything. Jacob and Briana were funny, and just tugged at all my heartstrings. Brianas trauma with her divorce had me sobbing. There’s just so much that resonated with me. I never needed someone to have a happy ending so bad and I’m really glad Jacob and Briana found their way to each other.

Can't believe I've been sleeping on Abby Jimenez until now! I went back and read her previous books, so it's safe to say I enjoyed this and look forward to reading more!

Yours truly is an exceptionally romantic story. I loved this much more than I anticipated to. I loved the character arcs and the realisations and out of breath swoon worthy moments. To say I was having the time of my life would be discredit to how I felt because it was amazing. 5/5 stars I can’t wait for everyone to get their hands on this!

super cute rom com! it had such good chemistry, good side characters, and i love when books have any sort of fake dating. with the friend zone being a huge miss for me, i'm glad i enjoyed this book!

I was lucky to receive an advanced copy from the publisher in exchange for an honest review, thank you!
This was such a cute book! I feel like I've read a thousand fake dating books, but this one was SO well done, as all of Abby Jimenez's books are!
I loved the character development and the representation of anxiety! The romance was sweet and the story was well-paced. I took my time reading it so I could savor the story!
Overall, a great read that I would highly recommend to any romance reader!

Abby Jimenez truly never misses! This book had a different overall feel than her last few, in my opinion. I really enjoyed these characters and the fake dating trope is one of my all-time favorites! I thought Brianna and Jacob were so sweet, and I loved the secret pining from both ends! Even the misunderstandings in this book didn’t turn me off. I also really liked the inclusion of anxiety disorders in this book - sometimes reading about someone having anxiety is anxiety-inducing in itself, but this wasn’t at all. This was a super sweet book, and I’m so glad I broke my reading slump with it! You won’t be disappointed.

Absolutely incredible! This is a must-read for anyone who's an introvert and wants to feel seen or understood and anyone who loves an introvert and wants to better understand them. Dr. Bri Ortiz--as you may remember from Part of Your World--is an E.R physician. Her divorce is almost final and her brother is facing end-stage renal disease. Dr. Jacob Maddox is a new-hire in the E.R. who's running away from his own demons. Their first meeting is completely cringe and they quickly seem like inevitable enemies--until Dr. Maddox pens an apology letter to Dr. Ortiz.

The level of tension in this book is off-the-charts as is Jimenez's signature banter. I couldn't get enough of this incredible story from cover to cover and felt like I won the lottery when I received the opportunity to read an ARC. Thank you, @netgalley. Easily a best book of the year for me!