I've read the first three books of Jimenez's and was interested to see that this one does not look like it's being marketed as a "Friend Zone" book like the others have. I'm honestly pretty surprised, because after reading this, I feel like it certainly belongs in that series, as there are many references to characters from the first three books (which is always fun to spot the Easter eggs!)
To be honest, I go into Jimenez's books a little wary, as I found the first couple to be a little...maybe not problematic per say, but I felt like some of the plot points were shallow and just there for the shock factor and then brushed aside. Despite this, I really enjoyed Part of Your World! I found that it dealt with some difficult real-life topics, while also maintaining that fuzzy warm feeling you look for in romances. Jimenez has certainly done this with her previous books, but I think Life's Too Short and now Part of Your World were the only ones to really do it well.
The final thing I would like to add is that it seems like the author really just loves to make having children a huge priority for all her characters. I don't think that's a bad thing necessarily, especially if that's a huge part of her life, but I do think after four books, there could be one woman who does not desperately want children.

Another great book from this author! Part of Your World is definitely the most heartfelt book yet and while Jimenez's past books have relied heavily on witty banter and rom-com style plots, this attempts to dig deeper. I'll admit, I was fully prepared for your run-of-the-mill romance with tired tropes and predictable endings, but a little over halfway through it took a turn and ended very, very strong.

After the insanely adorable meet cute that included a baby goat in pajamas, the book frustrated me for a bit because she was 37 to his 28 and she was beside herself about it. She left him hanging a few times to wonder if he was the only one who wanted this relationship.

Lady, he has a baby goat in pajamas. Ride that train until his wheels fall off!

But seriously, this book handled some bigger issues like emotional abuse by both a parent and partner and big time gaslighting.

I’m excited to see where Bri’s book is going because I loved her but I imagine it’s going straight to that new police officer that was mentioned toward the end.

Pub date: 4/19/2022

Thank you to Netgalley and Forever Grand Central Publishing for an ARC. My opinions are my own.

Another unstoppable read from Abby. Such an amazing love story of Alexis and Daniel, you hope beyond hope they end up together, but you never see the actual end coming.

Thank you to Forever for my review copy. All opinions are my own.

Abby.....I adore you. Periodt. Nope that is not a typo...that is an actual sentiment. I mean. I want to move to Minnesota and be best friends while petting Stuntman and Tess and eating cupcakes. Too stalkerish? Hmmm, sorry. Let me explain.

I don't know Abby Jimenez. However, I feel like I know Abby through the books she writes. Her charm and humor shine through every single title. I'm so glad I fell in love with The Friend Zone. She will continue to be an auto buy author for me.

Let's talk about Part of Your World....

"It's amazing how someone can touch you, even if you only know them for a moment in time. How they can change you, alter you indelibly."

Y'all, I have to start with a baby goat. THIS IS NOT A TEST....there is a baby goat in this story and I can't get over it. Is my husband mad that I want a baby goat now...maybe a little. Do we care? Nope, not at all. In all seriousness. These characters were unbelievably well written. They jumped off the page and landed squarely in my heart. I LOVED them all. The small town setting with all the quirky characters was chef's kiss perfect. The chemistry between Alexis and Daniel is off the charts. For me this was considered a slow burn romance. I was able to settle in to their relationship. I just can't speak highly enough. I really can't.
When I tell you to run to put this on your TBR, Library holds, pre-order....however you roll. I mean....RUN. You will not regret this story.

Now, asking for a friend...where do you buy baby goat pajamas?

Part of Your World is Abby Jimenez back to her best. I wasn’t a big fan of Life’s Too Short, so I was concerned about this one, but I was blown away. Happy Ever After Playlist is my favorite romance of all time, and Part of Your World just made it into my top five romances of all time!
Despite knowing how the book was going to end within the first 10% of the novel, I really enjoyed the ride and enjoyed growing to know and love these characters. I laughed out loud a few times, and other chapters had me tearing up. Something Abby Jimenez’s romances always have are some sort of serious topic to examine that doesn’t usually see the light of day in “light-hearted” contemporary romance reads. The topic in this novel revolves around domestic abuse, both physical and emotional. It also discusses building awareness of narcissistic family patterns. I really loved this deeper piece of the plot, and I found it so important to address, especially within the romance genre. Amazing book! Super heartwarming and binge-able without being too cliche or repetitive.

The Friend Zone used to be my favorite Abby book, but I think this one now sits at #1!!! I LOVED this book so much!

Reasons why you should read this:
1. Daniel is amazing
2. Dual POV
3. There is a goat in pajamas!!
4. Small town where you fall in love with all everybody
5. A hilarious scene involving a ring light
6. Taylor Swift is mentioned!!

This book was perfect. I cannot wait for everyone to read this book. Many thanks to Netgalley and Forever for letting me read this early in exchange for a honest review!!

Huge thanks to @readforeverpub and @netgalley for the digital ARC for this book. I have loved every book by Abby Jimenez thus far so when I got notified that I got the ARC I squealed in excitement!

In this story, doctor and privileged heroine, Alexis Montgomery finds herself in the small town of Wakan where Daniel Grant is the town mayor, B&B owner and dad of a baby goat that wears pjs. One night shows that despite their differences they have some electrifying chemistry ! In this reverse age-gap, Alexis isn’t sure that her and Daniel can mix their two very different worlds but ✨something✨ keeps bringing her back to the small town!

I truly loved this story. Abby always makes her heroes so swoony and the sweetest cinnamon rolls! Daniel could sneeze and I’d be all 😍😍😍 The age gap was done well and I loved how she started to adapt to his way of living. I totally felt their connection and never felt bored with this read. I’m excited for Bri’s book but let’s be honest, the story leaves you wanting more of Liz’s story 😭😭

If you are a fan of Abby’s writing, know that this one fits right in with her others!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫
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Smitten scene: the tearful phone call broke my heart.

Wowowow this book is so good! I mean who doesn’t want to fall in love with a lumberjack-esque small town mayor?

The writing in the book was beautiful, Abby absolutely crushed it. She did a phenomenal job of building out these characters and developing them - so much so I felt like I knew them. It dives into the traumas of emotional abuse in a relationship and how expectations can be detrimental.

The small town, carpenter meets the prominent ER Physician. A romance for the ages….

All I know is I’m thankful for raccoons ;)

Wow, this was such a wonderful read! Honestly one of the best contemporary romances of 2021. I can't say enough great things and it doesn't even have my favourite tropes - that's how magical Abby Jimenez is.

Part of Your World is like the Disney fairytale that you've always wanted set in modern times and it's brilliant. Alexis and Daniel are perfect for each other despite their age gap and I absolutely adored their relationship. Her character development is realistic and touching; his personality is generous and genuine. There's banter, there's comedy, there's heavy topics, and Abby Jimenez weaves everything together with just enough magic to make you go "wow".

I can't wait to return to Wakan and read all about Bri's story!

Thank you to Netgalley and Read Forever Pub for this advanced copy in exchange for my honest review.

Enchanting. If I had to describe this book in one word, that would be it. There is a fairytale element to the town of Wakan, where part of the book takes place. And Jimenez manages to make this feel magical, not cheesy. Per usual, Jimenez fills this book with flirty banter, unforgettable characters, laugh out loud one-liners (I will never look at a Spirit Halloween the same way again), and heavier topics masterfully woven in with all the fun. TW for physical and emotional abuse.

I couldn't put this one down!

Abby Jimenez is a goddess. She has delivered another fantastic romance read! I went in with high hopes for Part of Your World because (like everyone else) I LOVED the last three books in this series. Every book has been better than the last.

This one has:

-Crazy, cute animals 🐐🐕 (Daniel's dog is my favorite)
-A hot, small-town man who can build things and cook 🔥
-A 37 year-old female snagging a 28 year-old man (heck yes) ❤
-A focus on domestic abuse (that was very well researched) ☑
-Fun supporting characters 🤸‍♀️
-A little bit of magic! ⚡
-An Ever After reference (such an underrated movie!) 👑

Apparently my favorite storyline is "fancy city girl falls in love with rustic country boy," because all of my favorites fit that bill. I can promise you that if you loved Abby's other work, you will devour this one and fall in love. I needed a good cry and by the end of the book I was definitely in tears. I loved how it ended and I adored all of the characters, especially Alexis's best friend, Bri. And lucky us, she is the star of Book #4 that comes out in 2023!

Thanks to Netgalley and @readforeverpub for the arc. Part of Your World comes out April 19th and I highly recommend!

This book has easily become my new favorite contemporary romance! I don’t know what drew me in first: an attractive bearded man coming to the rescue then offering to make a basil and tomato grilled cheese, or the baby goat. All jokes aside, I found myself immersed in the magic that was the town of Wakan, and fell absolutely in love with Daniel and Alexis’s story. I laughed (especially when Doug brought over a ring light to Daniel for “special” pictures), I cried, and oh man was I giddy over some of the most romantically sweet moments. This book has left it’s mark on me by showing me that “grace costs you nothing,” and my heart will forever be in Wakan.

Abby Jimenez does it again with this book! Alexis thought she had the life that she’d always wanted but when her circumstances change she starts to wonder if she was happy with the life that had been chosen for her. When she finds herself stranded in the tiny town of Wakan with Daniel as her rescuer, she quickly learns the true meaning of a full, happy life. While she faces interesting challenges that she never anticipated she continues to grow closer and closer to Daniel and the new life she’s created for herself.

This book features boat loads of humor, excellent sides characters (including some that you just love to hate), and some hard conversations around relationship abuse and the many forms that it can show up in.

I read this book in a whole sitting, that’s how much I thoroughly enjoyed this book!! I couldn’t put it down, not even to eat or drink water. In fact, while reading, I silently cried in bed and I laughed so hard at some parts, I almost peed my pants. I have never been disappointed reading one of Abby’s books, and Part of Your World continued to blow my mind. Even with the heavier topic of domestic abuse interlaced within the book, I can’t express how carefully thought out this book was written. I cannot wait for this book to be released and I’m so honored to be one of the lucky people to have gotten an advance copy.

This was another winner from Abby Jimenez. It is an age gap romance that also has a wealth and class gap.. Interestingly, Alexis the book's heroine is older than Daniel and wealthy. The age gap isn't huge only 10 years but the wealth and class gap is the crux of their problems.

Alexis comes from a family of wealthy surgeons with a father that has huge expectations for her career and life. Unfortunately for Alexis and we learn later her mother, she tends to defer to her father's wishes in many areas of her life. However, Alexis never planned on meeting a charming, handsome Daniel who sweeps her off of her feet and has her reevaluating everything she’s been taught about herself and life.

I loved Daniel! He is just a regular guy trying to make a life in a small town that he loves. He loves Alexis and treats her like a queen. I have to admit I often felt he was too good for Alexis but I realized she was going through her journey and learning about herself and she would find her way.

This book isn't really steamy but there are some sweet and sensual scenes between them.

Overall you will fall for Daniel your new book boyfriend and root for he and Alexis to achieve their happily ever after. Also therapy all around for everyone!

Thank you Forever Publishing for my review copy

This sweet read has just a hint of magic but a world of love - love for one's community, for one's friends, for one's incredibly difficult relations, for chosen work, and of course, between two people who have been just waiting for each other without ever realizing it.

It's a modern fairy tale without really shouting about its fantasy underpinnings. In fact, I didn't catch how much of this was deliberate until I read the author's note! I mean, a lot of romance authors drop references to Disney characters or even theme parks into their books - this is the generation that was brought up on Disney VHS and the dream of the annual summer trip, right? But the little touches of magic in this book aren't just place-setting: they're subtle and clever texture which lend a special, sparkling fantasy to this perfect little love story.

I received this book free from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

I absolutely Love Abby's books so I was super excited to have been approved this one on Net Galley and couldn't wait to read it! Abby's books never disappoint and this one didnt either! I really enjoyed the story between Alexis and Daniel. They had a great chemistry together and I am happy with the outcome of the story. I do wish that Alexis would have tried a bit harder with their relationship but she made the right choice in the end! Also I do like how she stuck up for herself when it came to her parents and how they treated her which wasn't right at all. So Props to you Alexis!! I do wish though there would have been more romance and comedy in this one compared to her other books which I felt had more of but I still really enjoyed this book overall. Very quick, fun and easy read!

Abby, you did it again. I devoured Part of your World in a few days. I absolutely love Abby’s writing - it’s fun, witty and pulls on the heart strings. She will send you on an emotional roller coaster and at the end leaving you wanting more. You get so invested in the characters that they become your friends.

Alexis meets Daniel after she ended up in ditch and needed a tow in his small town. Alexis is wealthy, an ER doctor, her parents are world renowned surgeons and lives 2 hrs away. Daniel is a carpenter, town mayor, and is 10 years younger. How can this relationship work?

Abby delivered the romance, the wit and some tears. If you loved any of Abby’s book you will definitely love this one just as much.

Oh and we can’t forget about the baby goat in pjs, Kevin Bacon and a very loveable dog.

Thank you Netgalley and the publisher’s for accepting my request to read an advanced digital copy in exchange for my honest review.

ALL THE STARS

Wow guys, Abby Jimenez did it again. AND MORE. I knew after the first chapter that this one would be a five star read for me and it didn't disappoint at all. Her writing is pure genius, the story was incredible, the pace, the tension everything was absolutely perfection.

I loved the little easter egg to her first series. I think this book is definitely her best one yet. I officially have a new book boyfriend by the name of Daniel Grant. He is THE man every girl wants. I loved the conflict, Alexis' background, her job, her legacy. Did I say that I loved everything?

I wish it had been a liiittle bit steamier because Abby writes those scenes really well but honestly, the storyline was soooo good that it didn't bothered me or made me take half a star. All the stars for this incredible book. I just want to re read it again now for the first time.