Abby Jimenez has become one of my favorite authors, and Part of Your World is honestly her best book yet. This book made me laugh, cry, and fall in love with the characters and the town of Wakan. Part of Your World is a romantic comedy layered with deeper issues, such as personal trauma, familial obligations, and abusive relationships. It is extremely well written, and Abby Jimenez did a masterful job tackling these difficult topics.

Thank you so much to NetGalley for providing me with an arc of this book. I loved it so much, and can’t wait to reread it when my preorder arrives in April 2022!

This was my 1st Abby Jimenez book. I have The Friend Zone series, but they remain in my endless TBR stacks.

This was a cute book. I loved the writing style. It was an easy read and the story progressed at a great pace.

I liked some characters more than others and wanted that acorn tree to completely topple over (you'll know who I'm talking about when you read the book).

This book did a good job of reminding the audience that there are all forms of abuse in the world. Not all leave physical marks, but all deserve to be recognized.

I'll put Jimenez's other books closer to the top of my shelf after reading this book. And, after I find them.

Abby Jimenez has done it again! The dialogue is well-written and the characters are beautifully developed. This is a powerful story, not only about love, but about navigating the challenge of taking the "expected" path vs. the path less travelled, in defiance of family and traditions. That theme is woven throughout the book among the various characters - Alexis, Daniel, Alexis' brother, even her mother. I laughed, I cried, I rooted for Alexis and Daniel to have it all. And I will not feel like my life is complete until I have a pajama-wearing baby goat! Can't wait for Bri's story next!

Abby Jimenez has done it again. She is able to blend laugh-out-loud humor, steamy romance, and hard-hitting issues. This book is only slightly related to her previous works with a few fun nods that her devoted readers will appreciate. There's a bit of small-town magic too, reminiscent of Sarah Addison Allen. I think Jimenez could get me to a five star rating if she didn't tie up the serious themes so neatly and quickly and (dare I say) unrealistically. Readers who are survivors of domestic violence should know that this story deals with various forms of domestic abuse.

Wow, I just gulped that book up in twenty four hours! What a balance between being a delightfully cute romance and also serious at times read. I love that this book hit so many worlds at once. The income differences of city dwellers and rural folks. The way in which your family can define your life, yet not limit who you become.

The fact that this rom-com type book also addresses some triggering relationship abuse made me love it more. Someone out there will read this book and recognize some similarities between their own life— And someone, at least one person will get help.

I love being in love and this the love story didn’t disappoint. As always Abby Jimenez gets five chunky love stars from me!

Abby is always a must read for me.

When Alexis goes off the road because she tried to not hit the raccoon in the middle of it Daniel comes to her rescue and pulls her out of the ditch. He later sees her at the local VFW grabbing a bite to eat. His buddies have a bet going $100 to the person who can take her home. Daniel, not wanting to win the bet but feels compelled to help her get to her car ends up taking her home because, well he had a baby goat. Then next morning Alexis has Cinderella moment and leaves a shoe that was stepped in dog poop behind.

Alexis is a Montgomery and has high expectations set for her to become the next chief and the hospital her great great grandparents opened. She broke up with her long time boyfriend after realizing he was a manipulative abuser like her dad is even though no one else in her circle of friends can see it. Daniel is a breath of fresh air but he lives two hours away, would not make it in her social circle , and is 10 year younger than her.

I normally inhale Abby’s books but this one I decided to take my time reading and I’m glad I did. She can write about much needed to be discussed serious topics, but also need light hearted and laugh out loud funny while sprinkling romance in between.

thank you to the publisher for my early review copy!

i can’t believe i cannot order a paperback right now so i can put it next to my absolute favorite books. there aren’t enough words to describe how much i loved this story.

from the beginning, and by beginning i mean the first chapter, i knew this book was going to become one of my favorites. daniel and alexis’s chemistry was obvious since their first interaction. and i didn’t only fell in love with them, i fell in love with wakan and its people too. i haven’t read much small town romances, but this one has become my absolute favorite.

this book was perfect. it made me happy, it made me sad, it made me angry, but in the end, everything i felt was worth it. alexis and daniel have the most beautiful love story, and even though it’s a very difficult one, there was no way they couldn’t get a happy ending. alexis’s strenght was incredible. she’s one of the best characters i’ve ever read about, and even though my heart broke for her, i was so so so happy about the choices she made for herself. daniel… well. he’s made it to the top of my book boyfriends list. he’s there with brendan taggart, ryke meadows and zafir ansari. i’m starting to realize i have a type when it comes to my book boyfriends, and i love to see it.

the romance was god tier. i swear, i could read a hundred books about alexis and daniel, and i would not get tired. they’re perfect, and they fought so hard for their love that by the time i finished the book, i was completely satisfied. sometimes books don’t finish the way we want, and that’s obviously okay, but in this case, everything i was hoping for happened. the best feeling? when a book gives everything you wanted.

i loved doug, brian, liz and bri, too. they were amazing side characters. liz’s story was hard to read but so rewarding in the end. and bri was the best friend ever! i can’t wait for her book. i know it’s going to be awesome. i hope we get lots of glimpses of daniel and alexis in it.

part of your world is out april 19th, and up for preorder now!

tw: domestic abuse (on page), mental and emotional abuse, parent neglect, parent abuse, depression, ptsd

Part of Your World is such a sweet love story about two people who come from different worlds (small town & big city). This book will suck you into their world and you won't be able to put this book down!

To date this is my favorite book by Abby Jimenez. I held my breath for the entire second half of the book because I was scared Abby was about to break my heart. I LOVED the story so much and the ending was perfect. I will be sharing my thoughts closer. to the pub date but everyone needs to read this one!

💭𝐁𝐑𝐈𝐄𝐅 𝐒𝐘𝐍𝐎𝐏𝐒𝐈𝐒: Daniel is the 28 year old mayor of the small town of Wakan. He is the type of person who will give you the shirt off of his back and help others. Alexis lives in the city, has a very intense job, and just broke up with her fiancee. As Alexis drives home from a funeral she ends up stranded in a ditch. Daniel helps Alexis tow her vehicle out of a ditch. After she is rescued she heads to a local bar, where Daniel is coincidentally. That same night they have a one-night stand. Neither is looking for something long term, Alexis lives 3-4 hours way, there is a 9 year age difference. Finally, Alexis’ family would never approve of Daniel because she comes from a prominent family where her appropriate husband, job, and friends are expected to be a certain way, rich, well-educated, and come from good families. Daniel is expected to run his family's Inn in Wakan. Both Alexis and Daniel struggle to do what is expected of them. With all their differences will they be able to go the distance?

This is Jimenez's fourth novel and it was completely different from her three previous books. I thoroughly enjoyed it. Emotional abuse, parental substance abuse and parental neglect and its affects years after leaving the proverbial nest are front in center here. I wanted to scream and yell in frustration at some of the MC's actions. I find that often times I want to yell and friends in the same way, but know that is not what the person needs. Alexis and Daniel have compassion and understanding for each other. As Alexis says "grace costs you nothing." This book gives you that in spades. I cannot wait to read the next book in this series, centered around Alexis' best friend.

This was an amazing book. Abby Jimenez took very sensitive and serious subject matter and handled it beautifully. I found myself relating to Alexis as I escaped a relationship much like hers. I laughed, cried, screamed and cheered as she came to terms with her past, her parents and her future. The juxtaposition of worlds was spot on and she takes time to build complex relationships within those worlds, and show how you can have both. Abby just gets better with every book. Can’t wait for the next one.

This is a tough review to write. There’s a lot I loved about this book - so definitely don’t be put off because I didn’t love it. I’m going to write more about what I did and didn’t love but there will be spoilers so stop here if you don’t want them, seriously. Thank you to Forever and Netgalley for the advance reading copy.

Things I loved:
- the writing. I love Abby Jiminez’s humor and writing voice and will continue to jump to read whatever she writes next.
- Wakan - this town is truly the star of the book and I loved everything about it. I was surprised and delighted by the touches of magical realism. I want there to be more and more and more books in this town - I want to see them all fall in love!
- Daniel - truly couldn’t love him more. At one point I got some total Ted Lasso vibes from him and I was here for it. I love how open and vulnerable he is and how well he cares for the people in his town.
- Bri - I love her and I CANNOT wait for her book!!

What I didn’t:
In a word, Alexis. I really feel like she treated Daniel pretty horribly through most of the book and I think he deserved someone to treat him better. When he went to surprise her and realized all she had kept from him - I was rooting hard for him to fall in love with someone else, maybe Bri. I understand and appreciate that she grew and changed but I really struggle with her. I think if the roles had been gender swapped and the male lead character behaved the way she did - no one would accept it. I don’t think it’s okay because she’s a woman. I was annoyed that she couldn’t stand up to her parents sooner - but even if that was true, there was NO REASON for her to lie by omission about so much to Daniel. She could have told him about Neil and what was going on.

I have loved every Abby Jimenez book and Part of Your World is just as amazing as her other books! Abby not only knows how to create charismatic swoon worthy characters she also has the ability to make you feel like you are right there next to the characters, seeing their accomplishments and hardships. Daniel and Alexis are from two different worlds. Alexis is the extravagant city doctor and Daniel is the small town carpenter. I loved reading their love story. As with all of Abby's books I laughed out loud and cried my eyes out right along with the characters. I think that's why I love her books so much. There is one scene where I really FELT Daniel's emotions. It was written so well and so beautifully that I felt like I was right there with them. Most of time with romantic relationships in books I always know I'm reading about made up people but this felt like it was real. There were some "magical" elements about the small town but surprisingly it didn't take me out of the story like usual. The chemistry between Daniel and Alexis was so strong and true that it made the story that much better. Another thing I love is how all of her books are connected in little ways. It makes reading them that much more fun seeing the little Easter eggs and figuring out the connections between other characters. If you haven't read Abby Jimenez yet then you are severely missing out! Go now and read the first book The Friend Zone, I promise you won't be disappointed!

Abby Jimenez does it again! She truly has a knack for this genre. Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC for one of my favorite romance authors! I have enjoyed all her previous works as well and this one just continues along the same pattern. The reader gets a beautiful, deep dive into a couple’s love story. At play here is also the all too often impossible expectations and stress that get put on young adults, often at the expense of other ambitions. There are other serious topics approached in this work, like emotional and physical abuse. If you enjoyed Abby’s previous books, you are sure to enjoy this one too!

Abby Jimenez is an auto buy authors for me so as soon as she announced Part Of Your World I knew I had to get my hands on it. Thank you so much to Netgalley & Forever Pub for the eARC in exchange for my honest review!

What I enjoyed:
-HELLO baby goat in pajamas!!
-no distinguished romcom trope
-growth of Alexis & Daniel as partners & as individuals
-small town vibes/community

What I struggled with:
-wasn’t super invested in the MCs romance
-Daniel seemed *dare I say* too good to be true
-the dick pic scene just seemed weird & uncomfortable to me

The thing I most admire about Jimenez’s writing is her ability to intersperse serious subject matter with laugh out loud moments. While this wasn’t my favorite of her books (The Friend Zone still holds that distinction) I would still recommend this book to those who enjoy her writing!

Oh my, this book is fabulous! Upon reading the first paragraph I was quickly drawn into the worlds of Alexis and Daniel and finished this book in a day. I felt like I won the lottery when I was granted an ARC from Estelle at Forever and what a prize this novel is! Jiminez’s novels blend romance, humor and usually a life issue (fertility, grief or illness). This novel is the tale of Alexis who is a 37 wealthy physician from a prestigious medical family who is held to critical standards from her parents. Daniel is a 28 year old carpenter and lives in a small town of Wakan. Alexis is recovering from an emotionally abusive relationship and trying to find balance in her life. Daniel is the mayor of the small town, bed and breakfast owner and a carpenter. This tells the story of their relationship, the small town Daniel lives in and how they struggle with meshing their two worlds. I loved all the cast of characters: the people (Alex, Daniel, Doug and Briana) and animals which make this book so fun. There is a mystical element as well, especially about the town of Wakan which tries to attract her to stay. Briana Alexis’s best friend has great one liners and is the best friend everyone wishes they had (she’s getting her own book). Even though emotional and physical abuse are addressed there are enough laugh out moments (all I can say is “Dick pick”) that had me gasping for air. Jiminez deftly creates novels that are laugh out loud funny and not weighed down by the heavy topic she’s addressing. But she always infuses a mixture life lessons in her novels. My favorite line in the novel is “Grace costs nothing” which refers to being kind and that good attitude permeates the book. I just loved “Part of Your World”, it made me fall in love with Jiminez’s writing all over again.

I LOVED this book! I'm a huge fan of Abby Jimenez and loved her first three books. Part of Your World was amazing! I love how she writes the chapters from both the hero and heroine's perspectives. It really makes you get to know and love the main characters. I grew up in a small Minnesota town that was mentioned in the book (Red Wing), so I immediately fell in love with Daniel. I read the book in less than two days, and I have two toddlers at home! I loved the ending :)! The hardest part will be waiting until Bri's story is released in spring 2023!!!

I knew that I was going to love this book, but I wasn't prepared for exactly how much! I have loved all of Abby Jimenez's books but this one really was unbelievably hard to put down. I immediately felt drawn to both worlds and while I had a hunch I knew where the book was going, I still couldn't wait to see where they all ended up. The characters were engaging and thoughtful. and the relationships adorable. I loved every minute of the book and can't wait to read whatever she does next

ABBY JIMENEZ HAS DONE IT AGAIN! FIVE STARS!

I absolutely loved this love story of Daniel and Alexis. Specifically, I really loved Daniel's POV. I really felt how much he loved Alexis from the very start, even with her constant pushback.

I loved how the age difference wasn't a huge part of the book - mind you, it was there. But it wasn't the sole focus. I have read too many books where that is the overwhelming factor.

I am also appreciative of how abuse was represented in this book. It brought to light that there are many different kinds of abuse, whether you can see it or not.

Overall, this book was amazing. I can't wait to read Bri's story because she's a firecracker!

what a cute read 😍 i couldn't put it down! it gave me all the feels and Abby Jimenez always kills it when it comes to banter! it was everything i love in a romance; passionate, light, funny, and predictable. i can't wait for Bri's story next!