Fun read and I did purchase the whole book when it came out! I enjoyed the characters, especially Kristen's tough facade. I laughed my way through most of the book but I also found it very sweet.

I’ve been provided this book by Net Galley. All opinions are my own.

Sadly,i didn’t enjoy this preview as much as i hoped I would. It was very small and very character focused, even though we didn’t’ have time to get to know them, which unsettled me.

Super excited to read the whole story now that I have read this extended preview. I had to get in paperback which I now have and will continue the story on shortly.
Super cute cover and so far so good

4.5 Stars
I loved this slow-burn romance. It's hard to believe it is this authors debut. THE FRIEND ZONE had great character development and a great storyline. I was invested from the start! I laughed at the delicious banter between the main characters and cried when things didn’t turn out as I expected.

I had only one quibble; the heroine's conflict in the story was dragged out a little too long for me. I became frustrated with it and wished the issue would have been addressed sooner, letting us enjoy the romance between these characters. This is a personal preference, I think I like less drama and more togetherness.

I highly recommend this story, if you've not already read it!

I am really looking forward to reading the rest of The Friend Zone! I lost myself and flew through these chapters and now cannot wait to read more!

I love that there was a free sample provided. I keep seeing all the hype about it and wanted to test it out before buying. It was super cute for the first pages that I was able to read. You can see the budding relationship between the two main characters, which I love about rom coms. I also liked how Kristen was a relatable female character. A very cute story so far. Can't wait to read further.

A great preview and fun beginning to the story. I look forward to reading the rest! Great chemistry between the characters.

My only complaint came with formatting, a paragraph would end mid-sentence. It took away from the flow a little but it in no way will stop me from investing in this book for the rest of the story.

I loved the idea of this book, and couldn't help downloading the extended preview from Netgalley, but was rather disappointed when I started reading it. The book was riddled with mistakes, which made it quite hard to read at times. For a book that was published in several weeks before I read the preview, I thought there would be zero mistakes. However, I think it would be interesting to read the actual published version to compare the two, as I would hope that this would be something that was amended before publication.

Despite this, I did get slightly into the story and as stated I enjoyed the premise. Although I opted not to read the full book after the extract, I would have liked to see how exactly Jimenez approaches the medical condition mentioned in the blurb, and how it effects the character's relationships.

This is by far one of my favorite books that I have read so far of 2019. I could not put it down and I read it so quickly. This book was so well written. It was the perfect rom-com book for me and it needs to be for everyone else out there who hasn't read this yet. It had so many different emotions throughout the entire story. Happiness, Sadness, everything. I loved the characters and their relationship. I wanted so badly for them to just be together! I was getting so frustrated with Kristen a few times because she just wouldn't take the chance with Josh even though they were both so crazy in love with each other.
So excited to read more by Abby.

I did not expect to love this book. I ideally thought it might be a slow and boring read, but I was wrong. This is a fast romantic and soft novel. I loved this one. Now I have to wait till 2020 for Jimenez next read (SIGH!!).
I fell in love with both the characters. especially Kristen. I would love to thank net galley for this extended preview. I ended up purchasing the book after reading this one. :) Also the blue cover of the book was definitely "LOVE at FIRST SIGHT" for me.

Loved this extended preview of The Friend Zone! It was the perfect amount of fun and dripping sarcasm. The author jumps right into the story which I think is good and needed. You don’t want to be halfway through the book before anything interesting actually happens.

An accidental meeting with someone you are on the way to meet, that doesn’t start well, is always a fun way to meet the characters. Knowing something that has happened without anyone else knowing can be dangerous but enticing.

I enjoyed the connections between the two main characters a lot. Not fall in love at first sight. More realistically- meet, argue, be friends, then maybe something happens.

I received the extended preview (the first 5 chapters) and just those few chapters alone have sold me on the book! I have to buy this book right away!!

I don’t know what I love more about this book so far. The fact that they are Marines? The fact that they are also fire fighters? Or both? All I know is that those first 5 chapters really have captured my attention and I cannot wait to finish this book!

I read the extended preview of this book, which only contained the first few chapters. It was enough to hook me and convince me to buy the full version on Amazon as soon as my preview had run out. It definitely had laugh out loud moments and it was a book that I couldn't put down (literally, as evidenced by me immediately purchasing the full copy)!

Highly suggest this book for anyone looking for a fun, summer, romance read!

I need the full book asap! Hello The Friend Zone...where have you been all my life.
I need more! Yes please!

This was a preview to the book the Friend Zone. I can tell from the first few chapters that these characters have depth and will provide for a wonderful story. I can’t wait to finish to book.

After hearing so many great reviews about this book, I had to read it. It was wonderful! I received an extended previous in exchange from my review. However, I immediately bought The Friend Zone and devoured the rest it. Kristen and Josh's story was one of illness, heartache, friendship, and devotion. I'm so looking forward to Jimenez's second book about Sloan.

This is so dang cute! I was hooked from the moment Stuntman Mike came onto the scene because really, who doesn't love a cute dog with an equally badass name? I'm really enjoying the ribbing back and forth between Kristen and Brandon, which seems to be an ongoing trend with romance books but hey, I'm not complaining. I did enjoy that the book started off from Brandon's POV because we don't really get that in romance books and that was a nice touch. I'm definitely going out to purchase this so I can find out how the rest of the book goes and hopefully see if Stuntman Mike gets over some of his issues!

I’m intrigued enough to continue reading this book! There are a few problematic troupes in the first few chapters, but I’m hoping that intentional and resolved as the book progresses. I’m looking forward to reading the rest.

After reading great reviews about this title I had to jump at the chance to preview this title.

The preview offers a solid start to what just might become one of my favorite books. I really enjoyed the pace and perspective changes to illustrate both sides of the budding friendship. I appreciate the window Kristen provides into what it's like to juggle running her own building and experiencing menstrual issues. I like Kristen's personality and how she tells it like it is. Josh is a very sweet character and I like the mystery behind his relationship, the fact that he's a Marine, and his current job as a fire engineer. I can't wait to learn more about them both, as well as see where their relationship goes.

In reading the first 5 chapters I liked the pacing. Each chapter was a good length and provided enough about both characters, either by Kristen and Josh spending time together, or through Josh or Kristen asking about the other character. It felt natural and I appreciated the slow build from strangers to acquaintances.

I was happy to receive a preview but now I can't wait to continue with this one!

How fast can I buy this book????? This preview was awesome. It's funny, it's hilarious, it's so witty!!! From page 1 I was immediately drawn in. I have to know what happens with Kristen and Josh!!! This is the perfect summer read. And the author has put just the right amount of sass in her writing to make this a good potential romance novel (not knowing how the story ends) without it being sappy. Kristen is the type of character I would be friends with in real life!! Loved what I read so far!!