The Best Abby Jimenez Books to Read Right Now

A guide to the heart-wrenching hits and viral favorites from the queen of modern romance.

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Before she was a bestselling novelist, Abby Jimenez won numerous Food Network competitions and built a baking empire from her kitchen. It amassed a loyal following, and so did her books. Jimenez became a BookTok favorite with her sparky contemporary romances that earned comparisons to the likes of Emily Henry and Christina Lauren. Now, she’s a regular on the bestseller lists and her books can be found in every store! 

Part of Your World

Part of Your World

By Abby Jimenez

Alexis Montgomery comes from a super-rich family of legendary surgeons who want her to follow in their footsteps, but she's happy being a "mere" ER doctor, albeit one with some hardcore workaholic tendencies. Strange circumstances, however, leave her stranded in a small town called Wakan with Daniel Grant. 

He's both a local carpenter and the town mayor, and Alexis is instantly taken with him. But he's also a decade her junior, and anything bigger than a short-term fling could jeopardize her career plans. They're from totally different worlds, but Daniel and Alexis are too smitten with one another to give either up. How could they choose between the two?

Yours Truly

Yours Truly

By Abby Jimenez

Dr. Briana Ortiz has a lot on her plate. Her divorce is now official, her hopes of a promotion are falling apart, and her brother is running out of time to find a kidney donor. The last thing she needs is a workplace nemesis, but in walks Dr. Jacob Maddox, a hot guy who makes a terrible first impression on Briana. Then, to her surprise, Jacob sends her a letter, and as they write back and forth, Bri wonders her new colleague is worth a second glance. But what will happen when Jacob calls in a favor that she can’t refuse?

Just for the Summer

Just for the Summer

By Abby Jimenez

Justin is cursed. Whenever he dates a woman, they'll dump him and move onto their soulmate the second the breakup is confirmed. Now, the internet knows all about Justin's struggle, but for some, it could be the ultimate gift. Emma hears about Justin and immediately relates. She too is cursed. So, she DMs him with an offer: They'll date each other and break up. Their curses will cancel each other’s out, and they’ll both go on to find the love of their lives. 

Their fake-ish romance heats up when Emma's work as a traveling nurse takes them to a picturesque private island on Lake Minnetonka. It's the ideal setting for a summer fling. If only there wasn't so much drama in the way. Fate, as always, has other plans for them.

Say You'll Remember Me

Say You'll Remember Me

By Abby Jimenez

From the outside, Xavier Rush seems perfect. He's gorgeous, a dedicated veterinarian, and is always ready to step up and care for those around him. For Samantha, he's irresistible, especially after they have the best first date ever. 

The next day, things fall apart. A family crisis forces her to put aside her romantic dreams, but Xavier wants to give a long-distance relationship a try. The chemistry is there, but with Samantha thousands of miles away and struggling with the consequences of her mother’s illness, is this simply another case of right romance, wrong time? 

The Friend Zone

The Friend Zone

By Abby Jimenez

Kristen Petersen is a loyal friend who is planning a wedding for one of them and is determined to make it the perfect day. It's a bittersweet situation for her, as she wonders if she'll never find love herself. She's also keeping a big secret: soon, she'll have to go under the knife for a medically necessary procedure that will make it impossible for her to have children. 

Meeting Josh Copeland makes things all the harder. Josh, the best man of the wedding party, is funny, sexy, and endlessly charming. He also wants to be a father someday. Kristen knows she should keep him at arm's length, but her attraction is tough to ignore. Is the inevitable pain worth it?

The Happy Ever After Playlist (The Friend Zone Book 2)

The Happy Ever After Playlist (The Friend Zone Book 2)

By Abby Jimenez

It's been two years since Sloan Monroe lost her fiancé. Getting her life back on track has been tough. It's been two years since Sloan Monroe lost her fiancé. Getting her life back on track has been tough. With her adorable new puppy Tucker by her side, Sloan finally starts to feel more like herself. But then Tucker's real owner wants him back. Jason is a musician on tour in Australia. It's not an ideal situation for a dog, but Jason can't be without his best boy. 

Sloan, however, isn't ready to give up her new friend. She and Jason start texting one another, arguing over Tucker's fate but soon finding a connection beyond their shared animal. Maybe Jason is exactly what Sloan needs, but can she risk giving her heart away once more?

Life's Too Short (The Friend Zone Book 3)

Life's Too Short (The Friend Zone Book 3)

By Abby Jimenez

When Vanessa Price quit her job to pursue her dream of traveling the globe, she never expected it to become a new career. Now, she has millions of YouTube followers and is obsessively watched by fans across the world. It's given Vanessa a new lease on life, a way to cope with the deaths of her mother and sister, and a chance to be her true self. 

But after her half-sister suddenly leaves Vanessa in custody of her infant daughter, life comes to a halt. Vanessa is not the mothering type, and she certainly isn’t the type to fall into the arms of Adrian Copeland, the hot lawyer next door who has a knack for dealing with fussy babies. Vanessa just wants her old life back, but maybe this new one with Adrian, a baby, and a geriatric Chihuahua is pretty special.

Worst Wingman Ever (The Improbable Meet-Cute collection)

Worst Wingman Ever (The Improbable Meet-Cute collection)

By Abby Jimenez

Holly is preparing for the agony of her grandmother's impending death, a situation made all the worse by a bad breakup. When she finds a Valentine's Day card on her windshield, it's a welcome pick-me-up, even if it wasn't meant for her. Soon, this mix-up turns into a lovely exchange of anonymous notes between Holly and an anonymous suitor. Can their growing attraction continue once they actually meet face to face?

The Fall Risk: A Short Story

The Fall Risk: A Short Story

By Abby Jimenez

Charlotte is struggling with a stalker, meaning that dating is the last thing on her mind. On Valentine's Day weekend, she plans to stay at home, bear mace in hand, and hope to remain alone. Across the hall is Seth, an arborist whose divorce was just confirmed. When disaster traps them one flight up and no way down, the pair are forced to embrace captivity and survive the weekend together before things get even weirder.

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