I did not know this was going to be a spin off from her previous book! I was really excited when I realized it. In the previous book, my heart broke for poor Sloan. Just as things started falling into place for her best friend, Sloan’s fiancée got into an accident and wound up dying. It was really heart breaking. I thought, how can we leave off with poor Sloan so sad?
This book picks up two years after her fiancee’s death. Sloan is still heart broken but there’s the possibility of something good around the corner.
The start of this book is one of the cutest meet cutes ever and the characters haven’t even met yet.

Sloan is driving down the road, on the anniversary of her fiancées death when she thinks she’s hit a dog.
When she pulls over her car, the adorable dog leaps in.

She tries to reach his owner but her calls go unanswered for two weeks. As an animal lover, I know she’s deeply fond of the dog by the time Jason calls back to claim the dog.

What happens next is a string of cute text messages and phone calls.
The excerpt leaves off after they’ve started flirting a bit but haven’t yet met.

I definitely want to read this. I already like the characters, the storyline and the dog :)

Thank you Forever Romance for this extended preview! I already know the full story of The Happy Ever Playlist is going to GUT me in the best way!

Sloan experienced a loss and she is having a difficult time walking out of her grief. She meets a dog named Tucker; or rather, he flew into her life. With Tucker's companionship, Sloan gets better slowly and attempts to live life again. She also manages to get in touch with Tucker's owner Jason, who is on a work trip on the other world in Australia (Sloan and Jason are based in LA, United States). The two get to know each other through calls and texts, and it is clear that they're both interested romantically in each other.

And this is where the preview of this book ends; and it annoys me because I will have to wait to find out how the story progresses and what the ending will be. Which is a positive start, as I believe this is what the hallmark of good books should be. I feel that good books should be engaging and enjoyable to readers and if it could strike a chord or teach a lesson, that makes it all the more meaningful to read.

I find the descriptions very real and touching, and I can sometimes empathise with the emotions felt by the characters (such as joy, sadness, gratitude to friends). I am shipping for this couple and I hope that I will not be disappointed. I particularly enjoyed the banter shared between Sloan and Tucker, as it serves as a reminder to Sloan that she can enjoy life again.

Lastly. here's a quote I particularly enjoyed from this book:
Sometimes, the hardest place to live is the one in-between - Jason, The Happy Ever After Playlist

I've only been able to read the extended preview but even with that I devoured the chapters. Abby writes in such a way that its relatable and so incredibly witty and real. I cannot wait to see where the excitement goes!

What a tease! I found Abby Jimenez via social media and she made me laugh, so I read The Friend Zone. I loved it! Couldn’t get enough! Now the sequel is coming out this year and excitement is an understatement. Reading the first few chapters has me so excited to see where Sloan and Jason may go. I can’t wait!

It has happened again. Abby Jimenez already made me fall in love with another one of her stories and I just read an extended preview!!

The Happy Ever After Playlist is so romantic and unexpected. Sloan is still dealing with the loss of her fiance. Although it has been 2 years since his passing, she is still broken. Jason is a popular musician who is traveling and making the most of his career.

When Jason's adorable dog Tucker finds his way into Sloan's life she becomes attached. Jason and Sloan begin communicating through texts and phone calls. It started out like concerned dog parents and then things got even flirtier.

I am so excited to finish reading this amazing story.

I give this extended preview of The Happy Ever After Playlist 5 stars. Abby Jimenez grips your attention in the first few pages and knows how to make you experience all the feels!

Side note: I am already loving the songs so far. Listening to Paramore's 'In the Mourning' gutted me and listening to 'Ocean Eyes' by Billie Eilish is an experience in itself!

If you want to know what it’s like to have a little taste of something sweet and then have it taken abruptly taken away for to you only have to wait a couple more months before you have it again, read this preview. This was everything. It make me extremely happy and emotional all within a couple of chapters. And now I want to kick a puppy (just kidding, I would never do such a horrible thing. Let me change that to cat)... a cat because now I want the rest. The writing is amazing and I know the story will totally live up to the idea in my head. I can’t wait to get to know the characters and see how everything plays out. I cannot wait to dive more into this when it comes out in April. Why can’t it be April already?! Thank you to Netgalley and Forever for this free preview. And a huge thanks to Abby. The devil works hard, but man you work so much harder. 😁

I have been eagerly awaiting the release of this book and was excited to have the opportunity to read the first 6 chapters. This is the sequal to the Friend Zone and the second book from my new favorite author Abby Jimenez. This woman has the rare ability to write everyone's story into her book. If you read her books you will instantly feel that the characters are you or that your own story is intertwined. You will see yourself having the same conversations with your best friend or feeling the same insecurities or guilt that Sloan or Kristen are going through. Abby's books will be the kind that you will need to own a digital copy, hard copy and as an audio book because reading just once is never enough. It's like that classic favorite movie that regardless of how many times you've seen it, you'll watch it again and somehow you find something new to appreciate or identify with each time. This preview picks up about a year after the Friend Zone. Two years after the accident and I soak up every word like I finally get to talk to my best friends again. Each chapter starts with a song from the playlist. I listen to it first and then read the chapter. Sometimes I have the song playing quietly in the background while I read, because, why not. This book has all the warm and fuzzies of a hallmark movie, but I know based upon the previous book, TFZ, it's more suited for HBO. Abby doesn't shy away from real and uncomfortable conversations or situations that people really go through. The Friend Zone was the first book I became obsessed with in a long long time. I laughed out loud, ugly cried a few times, and hugged the book, wishing we had more pages or for support or just because of all the feels. I know I'm not the only one that's done that. I know Happy Ever after playlist will bring about these same feelings. I'm prepared this time.

Loved this preview so much. Can’t wait for the full book. I hit the last page and kept trying to swipe to scroll to the next lol.

I have to wait, waiting is hard. My book is pre ordered and I can't wait to finish reading "The Happy Ever After Playlist. I love Abby's writing style, she makes me feel all the things about these people and want to know more.

Can't wait to read the whole book, The Friend Zone became one of my favorites of the year so I trust Abby Jimenez!
So far so good!!!!

Did I just spend an hour re-reading this? Yes, yes I did. It was just as good the second time around and I can't wait to have my own copy in my hands. Abby's writing is full of so much emotion and I am so excited for Sloan and Jason's (and Tucker's!) story to be released.

Full review can be found here: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/2879747420?book_show_action=false&from_review_page=1

I have also featured some thoughts on Instagram and plan to share more closer to release.

Very good slow build introduction to the couple in this book.
Can't wait to read the whole book and be amazed by this love story.
Jason comes off as a hood balancing hero to Sloan and what she's going through 2 years later after losing her fiancé.
Can't wait and pre-ordered already; highly recommend.

I couldn't wait to read this preview but now I wish I hadn't since I have to wait for the rest of this story! I was heartbroken when Brandon died in book 1 so I have been not so patiently waiting for book 2. I will continue waiting but I already love this set up and the interactions between Sloan and Jason! Reading this preview was a huge mistake for me since April is way too far away.

This preview already has me hooked and I am excited to read the rest. The chemistry between the two main characters in this is just as good as it was in the first book in the series.

There’s nothing I love more then a rom com starring a dog:) The quick sample I read made me smile and look forward to reading the rest. I can’t wait to see how the characters end up together and who gets the dog.

***I received an extended preview through NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review.***

I’ve only read 6 chapters but Abby has done it again!!! I was hesitant about this book because I loved Kristen and Josh’s story so much and I wasn’t sure I could focus on Sloan. But boy, was I wrong. I was instantly hooked, just as I was to The Friend Zone. I found myself stupidly smiling because of Jason and Sloan’s flirty banter. Really can’t wait to read the rest.

When I saw this excerpt I downloaded it right away and started reading it at once! This is one of my most anticipated books for the whole year, since The Friend Zone was on my top-ten list for last year.
Now, when I have read the excerpt I'm convinced this novel is as good as The Friend Zone! I devoured these first chapters and I wanted to continue!!! So well done Abby Jimenez 💕

II read the preview and it sounds really good.

The Happy Ever After Playlist

I can't wait for the book to be released! I'm putting on my list of books to read.

Oh my word!!! I don’t even know how to start this mini review of just those chapters. I honestly can NOT wait to reread the whole book. I love how Abby brings you into the characters and you see yourself being their friend. You truly see talent in every word wrote and Abby’s humor and life in little ways. Can April please be here sooner!? I laughed out loud at parts and just couldn’t wait to see how things played out. Oh my emotions.