Loved it! I may love this plot more than the last trilogy, and that's saying something. Utterly relatable and while unlikely, the meet cute was adorable.

A tender and heartfelt romance about doctor Alexis Montgomery falling for the charming and kind-hearted small town carpenter Daniel Grant. An achingly sweet opposites attract romance about accepting the love we deserve and choosing to be happy despite what we must give up to keep love. I felt this book to my very core and it’s now my favorite of all her books!

When Alexis Montgomery veers off the road in a small town outside of her home, a young man named Daniel Grant comes to her rescue leading to grilled cheese sandwiches, cuddles with goats, and one night of amazing sex. After Alexis returns home, she can’t stop thinking about Daniel. The only problem is, Alexis can’t get rid of her abusive ex boyfriend and Daniel can’t seem to fit into the perfectly curated world she’s created for herself.

This book really got me in the feelers. Alexis and Daniel have amazing chemistry and I could literally feel the heartbreak and desire pouring off the pages. The energy between these two creates a love that is unstoppable and even with the barriers these two face they both manage to move mountains to make their once in a lifetime love possible. This one will for sure make my top ten of the year!

This is the best Abby Jimenez book yet! This lovely story is about Alexis, and big city ER doctor and Daniel, a carpenter who lives in a small town. They meet randomly one night when Daniel tows Alexis out of ditch and the rest is a tender, beautiful, heartbreaking love story. But this book is so much more than a love story! It’s about mental health, asking for help, trauma informed care, therapy, helping others, giving grace, finding purpose and prioritizing what makes us happy or our “non-negotiables” as they say in the book. Alexis and Daniel have beautiful character arcs and watching them banter and care for each other was so much fun.

𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐓 𝐎𝐅 𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐖𝐎𝐑𝐋𝐃
Abby Jimenez
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“𝘎𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘴𝘵𝘴 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘯𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨.”

𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐕𝐈𝐄𝐖: ER doc alexis gets stuck on the side of the road when a small town mayor helps her get her car out. once they meet they can’t stop thinking finding their way back to each other.

𝐓𝐇𝐎𝐔𝐆𝐇𝐓𝐒: say hello to my favorite romance of 2022. this book was SO good. abby jimenez NEVER disappoints and this book was no exception. i laughed my ass off, i balled my eyes out, literally every emotion under the sun. the age gap romance, the girl from big money falls for small town guy, everything about this book was perfect. i especially loved the light abby shed on mental abuse because it’s something so heartbreaking that many people don’t see happening in relationships. i highly recommend everyone read this book! it’s amazing & SO important 💗

𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆: i loved it!

special thank you to Netgalley, Forever pub & Abby Jimenez for a copy of this ARC in exchange for an honest review!
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She had me at grilled cheeses and baby goats. I also love the older love interest and different world trope. Such a fun read by Abby Jimenez. She is the rom-com queen who captivates us with feel-good romantic reads. A must read!

✨Grace costs you nothing✨

I adored this book. And I really really really loved it’s message.

I felt so incredibly invested in Daniel and Alexis. Their chemistry was so vivid, their emotions real. I laughed, I cried, I contemplated a move to Minnesota.

Also, there’s a baby 🐐

Ok one more thing - to me Daniel was the perfect book boyfriend bc he wasn’t just a hot guy with abs (though he was that too) and he didn’t just become a different person for Alexis. He was so kind that it made him sexy 🤤 and the baby goat sealed the deal.

The story starts with big-city ER doctor Alexis Montgomery accepting a tow from a handsome stranger after she gets stuck in a ditch in the small-town of Wakan. After Alexis and the handsome stranger, Daniel Grant, both end up at the same diner later that night, Alexis ends up going home with Daniel and (seemingly) having a one-night stand. But to escape her irritating and relentless ex as well as her demanding family and their medical legacy at Royaume Northwestern Hospital, Alexis starts to travel to Daniel’s B&B in Wakan on a regular basis. Alexis and Daniel understand that their fling must be temporary…in addition to the 10-year age gap, Daniel can’t leave his Mayoral responsibilities and his family’s B&B in Wakan while Alexis has a family legacy to uphold and an upcoming promotion in Minneapolis. However, the longer their “fling” lasts, the harder it becomes to ignore their growing feelings for each other. Can Alexis give up the joy she finds with Daniel in Wakan to continue her family’s demanding medical legacy in Minneapolis? Or will this “opposites attract” couple find a way to permanently be a part of each others’ worlds?

Part of Your World is an age gap “opposites attract” small-town romantic comedy told from both Alexis and Daniel’s point of views. In my opinion, Alexis and Daniel’s relationship in Part of Your World was reminiscent of Margaret and Andrew in The Proposal movie, Alexis and Mutt in Schitt’s Creek, and Piper and Brendan in It Happened One Summer by Tessa Bailey. I would also recommend Part of Your World to fans of Alison Cochrun, Lynn Painter, Alexandria Bellefleur, Dylan Newton, and Ali Hazelwood. The novel deals with themes like character and identity, mental health, abuse, love and heartbreak, family/parenting, change versus tradition, class, desire to escape, and empowerment. The moral of this story is: “grace costs you nothing”. Furthermore, through Daniel’s influence, Alexis discovers that a little bit of goodwill can go a long way towards helping someone in need.

I found Part of Your World to be very engaging and entertaining and I adored Daniel’s puppy-like personality along with the nods to popular Disney fairytales! This story had major Little Mermaid vibes including the title, Alexis’ red hair, and the fact that Alexis yearns to ditch her burdensome family responsibilities and become a permanent part of Daniel’s world in Wakan. There is also a fun nod to Cinderella when Alexis accidentally leaves behind her shoe after her one-night stand with Daniel. In my opinion, there was a good mix of both steam and romance; the steam wasn’t overdone, and the romance wasn’t too cheesy. Furthermore, Jimenez seamlessly combined romantic moments (such as a penguin-inspired love gesture and a private trip to the drive-in movies), comical elements (like a baby goat in pyjamas and an incident with a rogue squirrel in the dining room), and more serious topics (like cheating, abuse, and drug-use). I also liked how Alexis fell in love with the town of Wakan while she was falling for Daniel and appreciated how Alexis (and her world) grew and changed for the better as a result of her time with Daniel in Wakan; she learns to care for herself instead of relying on staff to do things for her, she learns the power of grace and starts to use her medical knowledge to care for the residents of Wakan (who have severely limited access to medical professionals). As the book goes on, Alexis also re-accesses and reorganises her priorities so that she can live the life that she wants to live (not just the life that will make her parents happy). I won’t spoil anything, but the emotional ending will definitely keep you engaged and pull at your heartstrings!

The main downside for me was the abundant amount of inner monologue; in my opinion, both Daniel and Alexis spent too much time thinking about how they desperately wanted to stay together but inevitably wouldn’t fit into each others’ worlds. Additionally, I found the plot to be a tad predictable (yet I still found the book entertaining).

I haven’t read any of Jimenez’s previous books, but decided to pick this one up after seeing it frequently on bookstagram and it ended up totally exceeding my expectations! If you enjoy romantic comedies and the “opposites attract” trope, then you should definitely pick up a copy of Part of Your World!

This audiobook is a prue magical gem. The narrators do an amazing job with this one- it will have you laughing out loud, crying the next, and wanting to slap some characters. We get an age gap and social level plus big city vs small town. Abby and Daniel’s chemistry is off the charts, with everything against them they keep going strong. Daniel is one of my new book boyfriend with a dog and baby goat, but really he had me at the cooking. Abby is strong and a leader not only in her hospital but in life and supporting others. This one also brings in physical and emotional abuse but Abby handles it with care.

So, this is close to where I went to college and love love the area she used. I’ve floated the river and biked on the trails. It made me want to go to the local VFW. It had so many small towns MN it made me happy!

As usual, Abby Jimenez can do no wrong.

It's funny, romantic, and emotional as H*LL! Somehow, she is always able to balance those three factors flawlessly, and Part of Your World is just another example of this.

Daniel and Alexis are from two different worlds, two different age ranges, and are perfect together!

So, if you want to laugh, swoon, and cry, read this book! *and all her others!*

Thank you NetGalley and Forever for my ARC in exchange for my honest opinion.

No question. The perfect romance.

This is one of the most popular books out right now (as Abby's books are extremely popular - with good reason) so you won't find much new when you read this review. It will be another 5 star, 'you need to read this', review.

This is the second book I’ve read by the author (I own her other books, but I have been saving them) and this like HEAP is five stars all day long. I love books that make you laugh and cry and swoon and fall in love with supporting characters and tackle issues that matter and her books always have that. So happy to have read this, but now we have to wait a whole year for the next one! 🙈

My one critique with her books is that the male leads are a little too perfect. While that bothered me slightly with HEAP (it just isn't realistic), for this book I just didn't care. I needed it because it let my mind take a break for a while.

Thank you to Netgalley and Forever Books for the egalley in exchange for an honest review!

Review Date: 04/19/2022
Publication Date: 04/19/2022

Doctor Alexis Montgomery gets thrown for a loop, both literally and figuratively, when her car winds up in a ditch. But things start looking up when a local Prince Charming rescues the damsel in distress, even if it was a super embarrassing retrieval.

Never expecting to see the man again, Alexis underestimates how small a town she got stuck in. So when she grabs a bite to eat at THE place everyone in town gathers, she gets to formally meet the man who lent a helping hand. His name is Daniel Grant and he’s a dreamy carpenter/quasi mayor of this small town. Hours away from the ER where she works, this younger local seems like the perfect man to have a one night stand with. Until one night turns into one morning, two days, and hours of long distance chats.

Before long, Alexis finds herself taking the trek back to see Daniel any chance she can get. At first, juggling her high pressure life and her weekend escapes feels like the perfect balance. But as Alexis spends more time in Daniel’s world, the lines begin to blur, forcing her to face how they could never work in the long run. Now Alexis has a choice- does she cut ties now, knowing their road is a dead end, or does live with one foot in his world for as long as she can?

Part of Your World is the latest swoon worth romance from the super popular, Abby Jimenez. My heart broke for Alexis and Daniel, each for different reasons. Alexis’s situation was particularly frustrating and for those who have dealt with emotional abuse, it could also be triggering.

LOVE, LOVE, LOVED this book! The chemistry between the characters was out of this world! I loved the opposites attract romance, the characters played off of each other so well. This was witty and oh so charming. Even the supporting characters were a hoot! And hello- there's a goat. 'Nuff said. 4.5 stars

I've only seen the best reviewers for this book so had pretty high expectations.

This felt so different from Abby Jimenez's prior books.
I think I just struggled with the difference between what I read in the past and the world Abby created with this release. It was still enjoyable but not my favorite Abby book.

My favorite aspect of this book was the small town setting.
Daniel was also a swoon worthy hero!

(4.5 stars, rounded up)

Content warnings: emotional abuse, gaslighting, domestic violence, childbirth, drug addiction

The novel begins with Alexis returning from her great-aunt's funeral, where she swerves to avoid a raccoon and ends up in a ditch. She calls for a tow truck, but small-town carpenter Daniel arrives and tells her the man is several drinks deep at the local bar, so he's her best option. He offers to make her dinner, and she accepts. They begin seeing each other and Alexis is surprised at his kindness and the effort he puts into having her over.

Alexis Montgomery comes from a dynasty of surgeons who have half of a hospital named after them. It's been understood since birth that she would also become a doctor, go to her parents' college, and keep her famous last name. But Alexis decides to be a "lowly" ER doctor while her twin brother is the renowned surgeon in the family.

When Alexis breaks up with her abusive ex, she begins to apply to other hospitals to get away from him. But then her brother drops the bombshell that he's permanently relocating to Cambodia where he was doing a temporary stint for Doctors Without Borders. It's understood that there is always a Montgomery at the hospital, so Alexis feels the cage growing smaller around her. When her ex tries to move back into their shared home, she feels even more violated. Alexis' parents keep pushing her to go to therapy with abusive ex Neal (who is acceptable because he's a surgeon), and it's the last straw.

Alexis knows that her world and Daniel's are not the same, but she decides to keep her high society, rich world from him and lives the small-town life with him on weekends or whenever she is free. When Daniel discovers Alexis' world, he's already in love with her. But Alexis has almost everything in her life working against her and Daniel's relationship...

It's refreshing to read a romance with flawed characters. Alexis is struggling with her father's and ex's emotional abuse. Even though she is grown, she's still treated like a child. Her father is a narcissist who refuses to accept his son's marriage to a celebrity and disowns him. Daniel's cousin is in a physically abusive relationship and refuses to leave it. Daniel's friend is a veteran who struggles with depression and PTSD. Meanwhile, Daniel is trying to keep his family's B&B afloat while also practicing carpentry, and his estranged drug-addicted mother is trying to sell the B&B out from under him.

Recommended for all fans of contemporary romance.

Representation: depression, PTSD, veteran, anxiety, women in STEM

I super loved this book! This author continues to deliver amazing romances time and time again. Featuring brilliant characters, smart writing, and a level of emotion that wows readers, this book is masterful!

Baby goat in pajamas. Yes, you read that- baby. goat. in pajamas!

Ali Montgomery meets Daniel after her car ends up in a ditch on her way home from a funeral. The bright spot in an utterly terrible day, is the cute man that tows her car. It would seem they have very little in common, coming from such different worlds- but that chemistry keeps them coming back to each other.

It’s a quick read, with an adorable meet cute. Ali struggles with emotional abuse at the hands of her parents and ex boyfriend; but the author was careful not to make the issue too heavy. It adds to Ali’s character and a great explanation for her own internal hang ups but continues with the light feel of a romcom. The age gap storyline (Ali is older) didn’t feel overdone, and at first her constant worry about their age difference was a bit annoying until you learn about the emotional abuse she’s gone through.

📌 Pub Date: March 19, 2022

I was given an ARC of this story to read; but thoughts and opinions are all my own. Thank you to Netgalley and Forever | Grand Central Publishing for the chance to read this book!

Part of Your World has got to be my favorite Abby Jimenez book. I loved Alexis and Daniel so much, and it was wonderful to see their relationship blossom. I’m a sucker for the big city gal and the small town guy falling in love. And while this trope can be played out, the reasons behind why Alexis feels like she needs to stay in the city had much higher stakes and really made sense. I don’t expect romance novels to feel real, but there was something about this story that felt really authentic.

The book tackled so many tough topics, but did it with grace and empathy. I really appreciated the care taken into telling Alexis’s story of emotional abuse. This isn’t something I see very often in books, especially the aftermath of a emotionally abusive relationship. This can be so easy to hide from your family and friends, so exploring this in a romance novel will hopefully help others see the signs in real life.

I really hope we get more stories that are set in this small town because all the side characters were hilarious. They brought so many fun moments to the story, and who doesn’t love a magical small town?

Thank you to Forever Romance and NetGalley for the advanced reader copy.

Alexis finds her car stuck in a ditch at night, in the middle of nowhere, when a stranger, Daniel, stops to help her. She later runs into him at a local dive bar and the two hit it off easily, despite their different backgrounds and age gap. They agree to keep things casual, but of course, the more time they spend together, the more they fall for each other.

You all know that romance novels aren’t really my thing but I really did enjoy this one! It’s was my first time reading a book by Abby Jimenez and I plan on reading more. This book was more than just a typical rom com. I love how the author addressed heavy issues while keeping the story lighthearted. I highly recommend this book and look forward to reading more of her books! ☺️

I preordered Part Of Your World by Abby Jimenez — even though I already had an eARC. Very rarely do I preorder books. However, I was kind of struggling with mental health and feeling some overwhelm as my husband travelled for work and I was trying to handle the house, my kids, and my job alone. So, my coping skill was to treat myself to something I was really looking forward to. Friends, I have no regrets whatsoever. This book, Part Of Your World certainly deserves its spot next to the other books by Jimenez on my shelf. And honestly, I will keep buying and loving her books as they come out.

Abby Jimenez wove her spell again in Part Of Your World. I laughed, I cried, I fell for Alexis and Daniel. What an amazing read!

Part Of Your World opens with Dr. Alexis Montgomery having an issue with her car being stuck in a ditch in the middle of nowhere — a little town called Wakan to be exact. Along comes Daniel Grant, who helps her out of the ditch. Alexis lives in the big city an hour and a half away. She’s part of a medical legacy where there’s always been a Montgomery at the hospital system she works as an ER doctor at. There are a lot of expectations on her. As for Daniel, he is ten years younger than Alexis. Daniel is the mayor of Wakan and runs a small bed and breakfast. He is someone the people of Wakan can rely on and the Grants are essentially the caretakers of Wakan.

Alexis is, in a word, consumed by Daniel. She finds herself driving to Wakan and seeing him whenever she has freetime. The town weaves its charms over her too. As it turns out, having Alexis consistently visit is great for the residents of Wakan as she is often called to provide them with emergency medical services (the nearest doctor and hospital are quite a drive). Wakan is rural. However, Daniel doesn’t quite fit into Alexis’s fancy life back home. And so, she has to keep it separate. Plus, her parents are super judgmental and ritzy. Eventually though, Alexis is going to have to make a choice and pick which world she wants — and in the process disappoint someone.


When I tell you.. this book had me in a grip. I know it is cliche to say I couldn’t set this book down — but friends– I really could not set this book down. Abby Jimenez wove her spell again in Part Of Your World. I laughed, I cried, I fell for Alexis and Daniel. The ending was perfection. The spice was good. Everything about this book checked all my boxes. I am proud to keep this one on my shelf for all time.

How is this the first Abby Jimenez book I’ve read? Have added the rest to my TBR list! I genuinely didn’t want this book to end.

Loved the setting of the town, the range and development of the characters, the intersecting storylines, and the sense of magic that is woven throughout this book. [Be sure to read the end notes after finishing the book for the author’s insights.]

With thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for access to this eARC.