This was my first Abby Jimenez book and I am now a huge fan of hers! I do think that the fake dating trope is a bit overdone at this point especially with an increase in the trope's use in recent years, but this book over comes that issue with great characters. The chemistry between the characters was incredible and while they may be existing within a not entirely unique plot, they still brought life to the story. I definitely will be reading Jimenez again in the future.

I LOVED THIS BOOK!! It’s a fake dating trope and I ATE IT UP!! First of all can we just applaud Abby Jimenez for shedding much needed light to anxiety and how the Mind of someone with anxiety usually works. I have severe anxiety and have never related so much to a book.
This book is about Briana and Jacob, boy are ER physicians. They work together and become friends. Jacob has severe anxiety and he mainly communicates with her by writing her letters. Suddenly a little white lie gets Jacob into a mess when he lies to his family about having a girlfriend. Brianna and Jacob have to put on a show for the next few weeks but things suddenly take a turn when the chemistry and feelings begins to surface. This is a bit of a slow burn at first and usually I get impatient with slow burns but this one did it so well I barely noticed it! It was hilarious and cute. Thank you so much for the ARC NetGalley and Abby Jimenez!

Abby did it again! Yours Truly was so kind, heartfelt and honest- exactly what I wanted to read. I really loved it and it made me want to reread all of her books. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC.

Dr. Briana Ortize is happy in her work in the ER, but when Dr. Jacob Maddox arrives on the scene, she has to face the many ways her life is falling short of her expectations. Her younger brother is wasting away as he waits for a kidney donation and for months she's been dreading her official divorce from her two-timing husband. Jacob's friendship shows her that there are good men in the world, even if she wasn't married to one. Readers of PART OF YOUR WORLD will recognize Alexis and Daniel in this story, though reading that book certainly isn't a prerequisite for this one. Jimenez's portrayal of mental health conditions such as anxiety are sensitive and effective and she writes beautifully of Benny's experience with kidney failure.

I have already told all of my friends in the medical field to keep an eye out for this book. What a magical and heartwarming book. I cannot begin to describe the feelings I went through while reading this. For someone who has a loved one who deals with social anxiety, this was very eye-opening for me. With both main characters dealing with traumatic past relationships and coming together in the end, it really hit something in me and made me feel all fluttery inside. It was such a CUTE BOOK. It was funny, emotional, frustrating, and two characters made me want to shake some sense into them. When you read it you will know.

But over all, I would recommend this book to anyone. SOOO GOOD. This is a SLOW BURN book and it’s not extremely steamy. But that’s okay. It doesn’t make or break my score. Also, a three-legged Bernese Mountain Dog… you had me there. My favorite character in this book.

Thank you to Forever (Grand Central Publishing) and Netgalley for the ARC.

"A novel of terrible first impressions, hilarious second chances, and the joy in finding your perfect match"

Let me start by saying that Abby Jimenez gets better and better with each book. I've read this book in two sittings and enjoyed every minute of it. I couldn't get enough of Bri and Jacob.

Abby did a couple things so well in this book. They deserve mentioning. Bri's divorce trauma and Jacob's social anxiety. And the letters! Don't even get me started on the letters! Abby's sophomore book THEAP has a special place in my heart thanks to all the flirty text messages in that book but she raised the bar in Yours Truly. The honesty and vulnerability in those letters just melted my heart.

If you are a romance reader I doubt you'd need any convincing to read this book. But believe me when I say this book is romance gold. Romance with heft is the best in my opinion.

Just a quick heads up though. This one is a slow burn and maybe the least steamy of the series. If that's what's you're looking for it would be good idea to adjust your expectations.

Thank you kindly to NetGalley and Forever (Grand Central Publishing) for the gifted eARC!

While the miscommunication trope is one of my most loathed, I absolutely adored this heartwarming story. From the well developed characters to the mental health representation and so much more, Jimenez is at the top of her game with this one.

And that author’s note at the end? 💔

Read if you like:

* Dual first-person POVs
* 3 legged dogs
* Friends to lovers
* Fake dating
* Hilarious dialogue

𝙔𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙨 𝙏𝙧𝙪𝙡𝙮 is out April 11, 2023!

I have read all of Abby Jimenez's books and this was one of my favorites. The representation of the anxiety was done really well, especially in how to be a partner of someone with anxiety. Ever since I read Part of Your World I was hoping to get to see more from Bri, she is a perfect romance lead. Hilarious and fun, with a lot to unpack from her past. I think both Bri with her trauma and depression and Jacob with his anxiety learned how to be better versions of themselves by supporting each other and it was really beautiful to read about.

I love Abby Jimenez's books so much and this one was just as delightful as her others. So much heart and character development while also offering some spicy romance. So much fun.

Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review .

5 stars

This was one I didn’t want to end. I loved the everyday realness of the characters and their troubles. I especially liked how mental health was a thread woven through several characters without it taking centre stage. It was handled like many of us handle it, as something that can’t be ignored but also not the thing that defines us.

There were several weighty topics covered in this contemporary romance but they didn’t overtake the love story that was being told, nor did they become the tone of the book which remained light and hopeful.

Abby Jimenez has become a solid go-to author for me.

I really enjoyed this book! I loved the dynamic between Brianna and Jacob - she is fun and the kind of friend I think every girl would love to have. Jacob is more reserved, but still extremely caring and loving in his own way. The way the conflicts in this book were handled was extremely tactful, and it's obvious Jimenez really did her research in terms of clinical anxiety. It was extremely easy to put myself in either Brianna or Jacob's shoes to feel what they're feeling, and to understand why. This might be my favourite Jimenez book to date!

It's the most wonderful time of the year...new Abby Jimenez book time! What a treat these books are and I love living inside Abby's brain--no one writes with more humor and heart.
The fake dating trope has been done since the early days of the bodice rippers, but Abby's characters all feel so real that Brianna and Jacob's story feels fresh and believable. All her characters have real problems and as someone with anxiety, it was pretty wild to read about Jacob and recognize a lot of my own thoughts and feelings. I did not expect to resonate with his character so much but honestly I felt so *seen.* I really appreciate the thoughtfulness and care that clearly went into writing that storyline. A nice bonus is always seeing past beloved characters pop up in the stories. Keep writing, Abby! I can't wait to see what you come up with next.

Many thanks to Forever (Grand Central Publishing) and Netgalley for the ARC.

I adore Abby's writing, her characters, and story telling so much! This is another win for me and I laughed out loud several times throughout. I loved the glimpses into characters from previous books and the little Easter eggs throughout. Also - sad to hear this is the last book that will be set in this same world and no more Easter eggs in future books!

I loved Briana and Jacob's story of their first interactions, how they started to get to know each other through letter writing, and their deeper connection and progression into their personal lives. I am so glad that one of the secrets/conflicts was resolved early and wasn't lingering in the background for too long! I loved seeing how Briana helped to support Jacob's anxiety and

Abby also has a personal note at the end about her connection to a health issue in the book and it really made me appreciate this part of the story more. I did get frustrated with Briana for a bit though and her decision making/thought process but was still quite pleased with the overall outcome of the story! The middle part did slow down for me a bit as well with some necessary drama and miscommunication that felt annoying and frustrating as it progressed.

BOOK REVIEW: Yours Truly by Abby Jimenz

What a truly phenomenal book. Part of Your World is one of my top romances from 2022, and Yours Truly will definitely make the top of 2023.

This book has everything. Yes, it’s trope heavy (fake dating, forced proximity, friends to lovers, etc), but it all WORKS. The conflict makes sense. The emotions the characters voice and display make sense. Jacob and Briana’s love is beautiful, a poetic journey of healing, acceptance, trust, and finding oneself.

I loved both characters as individuals, but I loved them more together. Briana helped Jacob’s anxiety levels. Jacob helped Briana trust again. The two were broken, hurting, healing halves that formed a wonderful whole.

Abby’s writing in this one was a perfect balance of wit, humor, serious, lighthearted, and sexy. The tension and chemistry between Jacob and Briana was SO good without being spicy (half a pepper for a hot couch scene, and implied intimacy other times).

The tone of this book was a bit heavier than the other Abby Jimenz books I’ve read, but again, it works and it all has a purpose. I highly recommend checking trigger warnings for this story as it does contain a few.

Five out of five stars. There’s a reason the Goodreads rating for this one is so high. It’s well deserved. ❤️

FIVE STARS. ABBY DOES IT AGAIN.
I am a certified Abby Jimenez stan and this was an A+ book from her. I loved everything about it: the letters, the whole kidney donation storyline, the anxiety rep, it was all just the best. Why I love Abby's books is that they are wholesome romances that always have some tendency to make me cry. The characters feel so genuine, they go through experiences you feel even though its on a page, they are extremely memorable. I love Jacob and Bri and I just want the world for them and more.

This is a new to me author and I have to say I am looking forward to reading more by this author! I loved this book

Abby has done it again! This book is phenomenal. I was honored to be selected for an ARC, and look forward to reading it again when it officially is released!

I love how Abby doesn't shy away from real life struggles, fears, health issues.... all of it. These qualities make her books relatable in all the best ways; heart warming, tears falling, thigh clenching. :)

First, I love the character development in this book. Our main characters are dealing with real life and honestly struggling. They are figuring out what this means for how they move forward as individual people - and not at all expecting to meet another who makes their heart flip. While for different reasons, they both think the other is not interested in that way - and try to step around it.

The way they initially and continue to connect via hand written letters and notes is Adorable, and swoon, and honestly makes so much sense for a person who struggles with anxiety.

The deep look into the day to day decision making, thinking, and reprocessing of someone with social anxiety - SO GOOD. As someone who personally deals with this, it was so well portrayed in the book and make the character so relatable.

The humor - Abby has a sense of humor that shines through in her books. The quips, banter, and silliness of things made me LOL over and over.

Of course, Loved seeing references to Abby's previous books. This could be read as a stand alone, however the connections are perfect.

Thank you so much for sharing this with the world, Abby. You are a gift.

I was given a ARC copy on Netgalley and in return gave my honest feedback.

Every time Abby Jimenez comes out with a new book I am grateful that I get to read it. Book lists have been sleeping on Jimenez and her more than real characters for far too long - because every book I’ve read from her is a solid five stars. You laugh, you cry, and then you laugh more because the characters, situations, and depth that she creates with her words are not only entertaining but help you believe in humanity again. Yours Truly is no different.

Briana and Jacob are real characters with a past and it shows up in their present differently. They meet in a whirlwind both a bit unsure of how that meeting went. Then Briana gets a letter, ends up in a closet, and eventually responds in her own way. Complex family situations bring them together but keep them apart even though their connection is undeniable. Both characters grow in themselves and lean on each other until they can’t take it any longer. As a reader, I fall in love with both of them.

I’ve never felt so seen and Jimenez has a knack for creating characters that get it. The descriptions of Jacob’s anxiety were described so perfectly. I wish I could explain these thoughts to the people in my life. When the spinning happens, what tools actually help, and how relationships can be impacted by something that’s part of you. Each character she writes about has complex feelings, actions, and lives that weave throughout her stories. It helps me understand what other people might be going through that I may know nothing about.

Jimenez has a gift with dialog and pet names making you laugh out loud even on a packed airplane causing people to look at you even with their headphones on. She brings joy! And if you are a fan of her work you will find the easter eggs she leaves for her faithful readers. Do yourself a favor and pick up this book and all the past books of hers you’ve missed. Trust me, they will be a solid five stars for you too.

I will read a anything Abby writes 💗🥰😭 I have LOVED all her books, & there is not a bad thing I can say about them!

This one was no different! I was lucky enough to receive an earc 💗 and I couldn’t put it down once I started!! Thank you so much @readforeverpub & @netgalley

Brianna was incredibly strong, stubborn in good & not so great ways, & a loving sister. She’s also a bada** woman in the workforce & knows her stuff! I would’ve loved to have lunch with her! And Jacob, don’t even get me started! New fav book bf alert 😍😍😍 I loved seeing him with his family, & the patience he showed Brianna. There were so many other characters I loved, & seeing a little of Alexis & Daniel was the cherry on top 🥰

This book was so much more than a romance. It dealt with some tougher topics, but in a way I thought was perfect. The anxiety representation with Jacob was spot on in my opinion, & very relatable. I found a lot of the health topics relatable to my family, & I think I read this book at exactly the time I was meant to ❤️

This beautiful story comes out April 11th 2023 ✨ you are not going to want to miss it!

5 stars
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with an ARC of this beautiful book. This review is spoiler free but I do invite you to read it because this was an amazing book.

Abby Jimenez you did it again. As someone who has read all of her books, and raved about each one. I literally screamed out loud with excitement when I was approved for this one because I knew it would be amazing.

Briana & Jacob 😭

Where do I even begin? Briana is Alexis’s best friend from Part of Your World (which is amazing by the way).

Briana and Jacob are both ER doctors and originally get off on the wrong foot, but eventually they see how much they have in common. They begin to leave each other letters 😭

Jacob truly is perfect and Briana realizes it but they do have their own struggles he suffers from anxiety and she’s dealing with the trauma of her last relationship.

Jacob’s brother is marrying his ex girlfriend and he is having to work through that. After he gives Briana the gift of a lifetime she decided she’ll do anything for him. So they enter a fake dating plot to keep Jacob’s family off his back for awhile. But we know that never last too long.

This is only a glimpse into this beautiful story 😭 truly words don’t do it justice. It’s a rom-com sure but Abby’s books deal with real issues as well. Jacob and Briana’s love is one I’ll remember.

If you’d like to know more with spoilers mentioned I would
love to tell you more about this amazing book!

Tropes: fake dating, pregnancy ( not in the beginning ) , pregnancy loss , frenemies to lovers, one bed, & cheating mentioned.