Now THIS is the rom-com world I’ve been waiting for! Hallelujah!

After a series of cynical (and not very fun) reads, what a pleasure it was to spend time with the wholehearted characters Abby Jimenez brought to life in Part of Your World. Just as I was starting to wonder if I’d outgrown the romantic comedy genre, her fourth book (but first for me) helped me realize there’s still some rom and a whole lot of com out there to be enjoyed.

Part of Your World takes the opposites attract trope and gives it a good shake-up by (gasp!) making the woman almost 10 years older than the man. That’s right folks, she’s 37 and he’s 28. She’s an ER doctor at a prestigious hospital in Minneapolis, and he’s a carpenter/mayor/B&B manager at a small town called Schitt’s Creek, whoops, I mean Wakan (the Dakota word for “magic”). He wears denim, she wears Dolce & Gabbana. She comes from a family that puts the “greed” in well-pedigreed, and he comes from a self-centered teen mom. Opposites, to be sure.

One thing they have in common though is obligation, and it’s those obligations that become the obstacle to their happily ever after. As they wrestle with them (and each other, ifyaknowwhatimsayin), readers are treated to many humorous lines and scenes, a baby goat in pajamas, and a pig named Kevin Bacon.

Jimenez has sprinkled a little pixie dust over the story by integrating subtle nods to various fairy tales and Disney movies. Be on the lookout for Cinderella scenes and Little Mermaid moments. Also be prepared for the underlying serious theme of domestic abuse - both emotional and physical. A few of the beauties in this book have dealt with some beasts.

Part of Your World might have been slightly more successful for me if it had been a tad less spicy in the s-e-x department, but that’s a personal preference and at least none of the C-words I hate so much were used. There are a few f-bombs, but that’s a-OK in my book. Or should I say world? ;)

4.5 stars

My heartfelt thanks to the author and Estelle at Forever for the opportunity to review an advance copy via NetGalley. Part of Your World is scheduled for US publication in April 2022.

This book was an amazing read! LOVED it! I laughed, I cried and I fell in love with the characters! I would love to be part of their world!

Many, many thanks to Abby and Forever (Grand Central Publishing) for making this ARC available to those of us who have been looking forward to Abby’s next story!

This one tells the tale of Alexis and Daniel, the former is an accomplished surgeon from a prestigious family in the medical community; the latter is small town good guy, also from a long line of well-respected, salt of the Earth, family.

The book alternates between the points of view of the main characters, which is a style I gravitate towards. I really thought Abby did an incredible job with the character development of the two main characters, leading me to go through the roller coaster of emotions with the characters.

The quippy banter and lighthearted moments balanced well with some of the heavier themes of the book - definitely gets you all up in your feels! Ultimately, this is a book that makes you just love, love.

If you want a book that makes you want to stay up late into the night turning the pages… this is it!.

Enjoy!

I loved Abby Jimenez's other books and loved this one too! It had very fairy tale vibes that was cute!

Thank you, NetGalley and Read Forever Pub for an e-arc of Part of Your World by Abby Jimenez in exchange for an honest review.

I’m not exaggerating when I say refreshed both my email and the NetGalley website over and over almost obsessively hoping and praying I would get approved for this book. Needless to say, my expectations were high but Abby Jimenez did not disappoint!

I could not stop reading this book! Even when the content became a little too tough and I had to put it down, I found myself picking it back up only a few short minutes later. Abby Jimenez has an addictive, bingeable writing style and she couples that with endearing characters who end up having believable and deeply swoon-worthy relationships. I love Abby’s humor and the way she interlaces it so seamlessly and yet still so thoughtfully with very serious subject matters.

This book is filled with touches of magic- without it being fantasy (Unless you count Daniel, who is literally a dream. Daniel is the epitome of the men I want to read about- Abby, were you in my brain while you wrote this? How did you know?) All of the nods to Disney and The Princess Bride brought this wonderful romance to a whole new level. And I loved all of the Friend Zone Easter eggs!

I had this book preordered before the NetGalley ARC was even available, but I would have preordered it immediately after finishing. This is a book I will read again and again. Make sure you preorder this, though, so you can read it right away! ❤️

Thank you to @readforeverpub for the arc of Part of Your World. Abby Jimenez is one of my favorite authors and I pretty much started this one immediately after receiving it.

Alexis Montgomery is an ED physician who comes from a long line of physicians. Or more specifically, surgeons. Her family has quite the legacy at the hospital where she works - known for their medical excellence and philanthropic contributions. One night while driving back to the city, a chance encounter introduces her to Daniel. Daniel is the mayor in a small tourist town called Waken. During the season, he runs a B&B at the historical home that has belonged to his family for generations. These two hit it off and spend the night together. After sneaking out in the morning, Alexis thinks she’ll never hear from Daniel again. Obviously, that turns out not to be true.

The developing relationship between these two was so fun to read. Alexis feels a lot of responsibility and familial pressure surrounding her job. She is also untangling herself from a toxic relationship. She learns how to stand up for herself and really grapples with figuring out what she wants out of life, her career and her future partner. Daniel is so sweet with Alexis. He also has family drama and a legacy that he is trying to continue to uphold. I ran the full spectrum of emotions while reading this and it was so good.

wow wow wow! there’s a lot to unpack here so we’re just going to leap right into it.

alexis is going through a rough patch - her ex boyfriend, who happens to be the chief of surgery at the hospital her parents own, cheated on her, her parents are pressuring her to stay in a job that no longer brings her joy, and her car broke down in the middle of a town whose population is less than 200 people. luckily for her, her last problem is saved by good samaritan david, who just happens to be the mayor and fixer upper of this small town of wakan … and also really really hot. alexis starts spending more and more time with david until her heart and her head are pulling her in two separate directions.

first of all, I absolutely love small town romances!! and this one wasn’t even cheesy hallmark material!! epic win!!

alexis and david’s inevitable romance was something straight out of a meet cute story, and I’m fully claiming david as a book boyfriend just saying. however, alexis is torn between worlds - she knows if she brings david into her world, he wouldn’t survive the stress of her famous expensive life but she’s not completely ready to give it all up yet. it’s a back and forth that created delicious tension, but also had me very frustrated.

the emotional abuse that alexis was suffering from (on multiple fronts) is one that she was trained to accept her entire life - but she basically turned around and did the same thing to david, which was not my cup of tea. as someone who has been manipulated and gaslighted like that before, it takes a village to snap you out of it, and I almost got the sense that she didn’t necessarily want to be snapped out of it at first.

HOWEVER - I absolutely love that abby included an abuse hotline and information in the acknowledgements of the book!!!!

maybe I’m not an insta love kind of person, but when you know, you know - and david knew exactly how to run with that. I cannot wait for you to delve into this one when it releases!! such a fun and emotional read!

thank you to netgalley and hachette book group for the arc in exchange for an honest review. see you all next year!

rating: 4.25 stars
wine pairing: extra dry prosecco

Abby Jimenez does it again. Firstly I want to thank NetGalley and Estelle from Forever Publishing for giving me the chance at reading an advance reader copy of Part of Your World. I was gifted this opportunity in exchange for a honest review- let's be real, I'd sell a kidney to get a chance at reading ANY of Abby's books early.

If you haven't read any of Abby's books you are seriously missing out. They will make you laugh, they will stab you in the heart and make you cry, and then they will make you cry happy tears of joy. I found myself sobbing as silently as possible in bed at 1 AM while my husband was asleep next to me. Abby is able to completely suck you into the universe the characters live in. You are right there in the bar with them. You feel the excitement and disappointment along with the characters. You root for the love to win.

Part of Your World had me so engrossed I couldn't put it down. Abby is so good at what she does I was on the edge of my seat, wondering how things could possibly work out between Alexis and Daniel. An ER physician from a legendary family of doctors, and a middle of nowhere small town mayor? Both people tied to their respective family legacies. It seemed like it was never going to happen. But if you know Abby- you know it will all find a way. And it does, and it. is. good.

This book has it all. An age gap romance, people from worlds apart, a baby goat in pajamas (seriously), small hints and nods to characters of the past, and you get an introduction to the next main character for Abby's 5th book. I absolutely loved this book- and you will too! I can not wait for that 5th book to come out now!

Part of Your World by Abby Jimenez

Alexis and Daniel come from two different worlds and meet when he helps tow her car out of a ditch. Alexis is a successful doctor and comes from a very wealthy upbringing, Daniel comes from a small town where he runs a bed and breakfast that has been in his family for generations.
Abby gracefully tackles sensitive topics like emotional and mental abuse, domestic violence, and family expectations. I loved Alexis and Daniel's story, the path to healing and self discovery, and seeing how Alexis gains more confidence and autonomy over her life. I loved seeing Daniel's love and pride for his town and the support the community put forward towards others. May be my favorite of hers yet!
This is also a fun one for long time Abby fans - she hides Easter eggs with references to characters from past books and nods to Nadia cakes!

This was one of the cutest romcom's I've read in a while! The characters were well thought out and believable, and the author handled heavy topics deftly - it fit within the story and was well handled. I finished this book and went right back to the beginning to reread it because I didn't want it put it down quite then. So Good!

This was my first time reading this author after hearing so many gush about her work. Romance is really not my thing - but a good Rom Com is always welcome in my house. This book was so much more than I thought it would be. The author tackled heavy subjects deftly, balancing the light and dark in the book so well. In thrillers and women's fiction, I so oppose a happy ever after ending where everything wraps up in a bow, but in a Rom Com, somehow I find them enjoyable. Maybe its because I expect them in this genre. What I loved in this particular book was that although there is a mostly HEA ending, the author authentically showed that a trade-off will always involve one aspect of the situation that can't be resolved. In this case, a relationship that had to be severed for the outcome.

The main characters Alexis and Daniel were both strong characters. Alexis comes from a privileged background, is successful as a doctor, yet is saddled with labels and family expectations from a family, Daniel comes from a salt of the earth background, surrounded by friends and neighbors who rely on his selfless and generous nature, yet is saddled with a negligent mom and family obligations tying him to the small town he lives in. When the two characters meet as Daniels answers Alexis' call for help with her car in the small town of Wakan, there is an immediate attraction.

Initially Alexis shares only very little about her life with Daniel, thinking this will just be a fling to help her move past her emotionally abusive ex, well-renowned surgeon Neil. Daniel, on the other hand, is an open book and while he shares his little town of Wakan with her, she realizes the beauty and simplicity of small town living. In addition to the neighbors always watching out for each other, they truly care for each other and the community they live in. Alexis' is quickly enamored by this life and by Daniels' definition of success not being driven by money and power. What starts off as a mere attraction becomes more than Alexis bargained for. I loved loved loved the tension and angst of the seemingly mismatched relationship that Abbey was able to convey with her words.

Just as Colleen Hoover did in It Ends With Us, Abby shows the reader how easily someone smart and well adjusted can fall victim to emotional abuse without even realizing the depths of the abuse. That manipulation and control can be used under the guise of love and care. I loved how Abby used a strong female character and showed how past experiences mold our ideas of "normal." My only frustration with this read was that I felt hesitant in believing that a certain character's bad behavior could turn around so quickly.

In the Q&A section in the back of this book, Abby talks about coming up with the name of the small town, Wakan. She expresses that it is a local Indigenous name to Minnesota and means "magic," The theme of the town actually using magic to keep certain people in it was such a fun thought and a meaningful touch.

I highly recommend this book and I know that Rom Com readers everywhere are going to embrace this book and absolutely love these characters.

A million thanks to NetGalley and Forever Pub for giving me the chance to read and review an advance copy. Pub date: April, 2022.

Abby Jimenez did it again! If you have read any of her other books, you can expect the same level of “can’t put it down” for this one, causing you to ignore all other responsibilities and stay up way past your bedtime. I absolutely loved the premise of this book, and the characters are some of my favorites. She also connects her other books and past characters in subtle (or not so subtle) ways, making the read that much more enjoyable for those who have enjoyed her other stories. She is an automatic read for me! What a great book.

Two opposites, a chance encounter, and very real questions as to how to build a life that you want when the expectations of others are all you've known.

Abby Jimenez has mastered romantic comedies with emotional weight, and this book is no different. Her characters are the people you want to be friends with in real life. The dialogue is snappy and fun, and Abby handles tough topics with sensitivity. I couldn't put this one down - I loved it! Abby Jimenez is definitely one of my must read authors. Thanks to Abby and the publisher for the chance to read this advance copy!

Opposites really do attract. Alexis on her way home from a funeral gets stuck in the mud in a little town "Wakan" and good Samaritan Daniel pulls her out and before she knows it, her knight and shining armor is on his way. As Alexis is driving through Wakan, nothing is open and she is starving. She stops at the local VFW, and who does she see, the hottie that pulled her out of the mud. Sparks are instant. They strike up a conversation and one thing leads to another and let's just say she leaves the next day with one shoe and his hoodies. She also finds out there is a significant age gap.

They come from 2 different worlds. She comes from a renowned medical family, and he a historical small town renowned family. Can Alexis get past this? Can she get over her former relationship and trust Daniel?

I have read all of Abby's books, but this is by far my favorite.

If I could give this 10 stars I would. Well done Abby!

Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC of this funny, magical new book by Abby Jimenez. From the minute that Alexis and Daniel meet when he tows her car from a ditch, sparks fly even though they come from two completely different worlds. Alexis is a successful doctor who has never had to use a mop - or a stove - thanks to her wealthy family. She comes from a long line of renowned surgeons and she has always been expected to follow in their footsteps. Daniel's the mayor of a small town where he also runs a bed and breakfast that has been in his family for generations. He is also a skilled carpenter, and Alexis is instantly awed by his many talents....

But will their romance be a fling, or will it grow to be more? As Alexis spends more time with in Daniel's small town of Wakan, she finds herself falling not just for him but for the warmth and closeness of his community. She begins to heal from the scars that her emotionally abusive ex-boyfriend left her with as she realizes that it's time for her to pursue what truly makes her happy.

Five stars for another winner by Abby Jimenez! Be on the lookout for some hidden Disney references and a cast of characters that you will instantly fall in love with.

I always wonder how Abby can possibly outdo her previous novel and every single time she manages to do it. Part of Your World is no exception to this trend. She has been a must buy writer for me ever since I read her debut novel The Friend Zone and for good reason. Her books are all phenomenal.

Enough about Abby though, and more about Part of Your World. Prior to reading this book, I was firmly #teamjosh but I am officially now #teamdaniel. We get the joy of following Alexis, a successful 37 year old doctor from the city, and Daniel, the mayor of Wakan and sexy carpenter/ bed and breakfast operator. Abby gracefully tells their story while tackling touch topics like emotional/mental abuse, domestic violence, and unrealistic family expectations. I loved watching the way Alexis was able to level up and find her inner fire and motivation and the way her relationship with Daniel evolved in the process. Trust me when I say, you do not want to miss this book. Get your hands on it, as soon as you can, and set aside some time to read it straight through because I promise you won’t want to put it down.

If I had to pick only one book to read for the rest of my life, it would be this one. I’m sure many of you know by now that my love for everything Abby Jimenez writes runs deep. Like so deep that I’ve bought multiple copies of her books in every form possible for myself and to gift to others. I’ve read (and listened) to them all multiple times. Anytime I’m asked what my all time favorite book I always say The Happy Ever After Playlist. Part of Your World has now taken that title of my all time favorite.

Every single thing about this book was just IT for me. This book was PURELY PERFECTION. Anyone know how to get the dictionary to update definitions? Because a picture of this book needs to be added in under the word perfect. The chemistry between Daniel and Alexis was palpable. I couldn’t stop smiling the entire book. Their meet cute was so entertaining, their first date gave me goosebumps and butterflies, their time spent together just made me so freakin happy.

The adorable small town Wakan was a character in and of itself. This book meant more to me because I have been to the town it was inspired by and know what it’s like to be from a small down and dating someone from a big city. I know that drive, I know that effort they had to put into this relationship.

The side characters were all so lovable. I loved their friends-Doug, Bri, Liz and Brian all had my heart. Bri is the friend we all need, and also who we all should strive to be. She’s hilarious and I know her book is going to be highly entertaining. The animals also have the greatest personalities and add so much love and entertainment to the storyline.

There are so many little things that were intertwined into the story from Abby’s other books, and my fangirl heart was ecstatic reading them. The detail Abby puts into her work is nothing short of amazing.

Abby’s heroes are the best book husbands! Daniel was no exception. He was so talented, sweet, loyal, loving, and just so GOOD. He empowered Alexis and also wanted to take care of her. He taught her things, and was always so proud of her.

This book was swoony, sweet, romantic, and so damn funny! I felt all the range of emotions. I can’t stop thinking about it. I stayed up until 4am reading, dreamed of it while I slept and thought about it long after I finished. I cannot wait for this to be released so I can reread the paperback and listen to the audiobook. There aren’t enough stars in all the galaxies for me to give this book!

I cannot express my gratitude enough to NetGalley, Forever and Abby Jimenez for allowing me the privilege of reading this ARC. Part of Your World comes out April 19, 2022 and is available for preorder. I already have mine preordered!

Oh my gosh, Abby has done it again! This book was as unputdownable as her first three, and while it's branched out from the previous main characters, they're still present. It's like walking to a new street in the neighborhood: familiar but fresh. Alexis and Daniel are both so relatable and lovable. Their responsibilities, friends, and their roots are as engaging as ever. I don't want to spoil anything so I'll leave it here: this book is a must-read!

I was super excited to be chosen as an advanced reader through NetGalley for this book. I was not disappointed. This is my favorite of Abby's books. I love her writing style and have a hard time putting her books down. This one was even more magical than the others.

Abby Jimenez has done it again. She has written another romance that you can't help but love! Part of Your World is a charming romance about a doctor and a carpenter falling for each other when they are from two different worlds. It's romantic, funny, and emotional.

Alexis is an ER doctor who is trying to do her part to save lives and live up to the Montgomery name. Her family is known in the medical field with just about everyone in her immediate family being a well-known surgeon. She has always felt like she won't live up to her parent's expectations so she tries to be as perfect as she can. But is this the right path for her? She definitely begins to question this, even more, when she meets a man named Daniel. They have such a funny and unexpected meet-cute and I am shipping them from the very beginning.

Daniel is a carpenter/bed and breakfast owner/mayor. He is so proud of his town and community of Wakan and you know this is his home. The people are great and his friends are always there for him. He is charming, kind, and genuine. Love isn't in the cards for him. Well, that is until he meets a glamourous woman, Alexis.

Alexis and Daniel are total opposites but they are drawn to each other. They agree to have a quick fling, but that fling was too addicting to quit. I mean the sex between them is incredible, but there is so much more between them. They bond so quickly and yet have to keep their relationship a secret. Alexis' parents will never forgive her if she brought a man like Daniel home and she doesn't know if she can handle being a disappointment in the eyes of her family.

This book will have you oohing, ahhing, and everything in between. It isn't just your average romance. Yes, the romance is amazing but you can expect the author to tackle real-life problems. And that is what will always connect with a reader.

I give Part of Your World 5 stars. There are so many wonderful moments in the book. And I just applaud Abby for always handling tough subjects like abuse in such a fitting way that is both raw and delicate. I love that I can always count on Abby to give me a read that I just adore and want to flip the pages so quickly because I can't wait to see how everything turns out. I swear her writing just keeps on getting better. I can't wait for everyone to read this opposites-attract romance because it will tug at your heartstrings, have you cracking up, and leave you shedding a tear or two.