Part of Your World: an irresistibly hilarious and heartbreaking romantic comedy

cw: Emotional abuse, gaslighting, enabling, domestic violence Alexis and Daniel shouldn't work. He's a small town carpenter, ten years her junior, she's an ER doctor from a prestigious medical family. But sometimes opposites attract. This is already one of my favourite books. The humour is, as expected, top-tier. The opening bar scenes, and *that* photo scene with Daniel had my crying laughing. I also adored the banter between Daniel and Alexis. But as always with Abby's writing, there's a ton of emotional depth to the story. Alexis has the weight of her family's expectations on her shoulders. Her father is emotionally abusive, and deeply unlikeable. Meanwhile Daniel is trying to keep his head above water as he pacifies an absent mother. But they work SO well together that I was constantly forming ways for them to be together in my head (way before Alexis I had the exact plan she ultimately came to 😂). The chapters after things came crashing down at the hospital pretty much tore my own heart out. I was in physical pain with both of them. THAT'S how good the writing is. You feel their heartbreak. I fell for Daniel pretty much immediately. He was SO honest, SO pure, and such a GOOD man. Which is precisely why I struggled occasionally with Alexis. I completely empathised with her situation, hated the way she was emotionally abused by her ex and father, and understood the conflict she felt. However, I hated how little of her life she bothered to explain to Daniel. I realise it was part of the plot, but I feel like she could have at least answered a couple of Daniel's questions. Her internal dialogue managed to explain it, so I just wish she'd told him as well. That said, I loved her journey. Her realisation of just how privileged a life she'd had, and her evolution from pampered princess to part of Daniel's world was truly lovely to witness. Many of the scenes in Wakan have an almost ethereal quality to them, and that's a testament to Abby Jimenez's often visually poetic writing. I particularly loved the nature/supernatural elements of Wakan. From the unexpected acorns and thunderstorms, to the dragonflies constantly darting around. It felt cinematic. And, of course there's a dog. Very reminiscent of Tess 😉 Plus, a baby goat. In pj's! Also, I urge everyone to read the Q&A at the end. The origin of the name Wakan? 👌🏼 Cannot wait for Briana's story! P.s. The Easter eggs! Seriously. One of the things I love most about Abby Jimenez's writing is the way she interweaves characters from her other stories. For those who pre-ordered POYW there was a special bonus chapter available for 48hrs, and both of the characters involved are significant in this and another story, plus there's mention of a couple of other characters. Overall Rating ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ Heat Rating 🔥🔥 Emotional Rating 😍😍💓💓😂😂💔💔😢😢🥰

Oh my god. I’m happy to say I loved every aspect of this book. So many emotions. I love the characters, I love the found family aspect. I love the way the whole village is a family. This was beautifully written and raises awareness for abuse (mental and physical). 10000% recommend Abby Jimenez books!

I am a slow reader. Always have been. I have never been able to relate when people have said “oh this book was great, I read it in a day,” because I would never be able to do that. But this book almost made me do just that. I read it in a weekend, which is impressive going for a slow reader like me. I just couldn’t stop. I needed to know more about Daniel and Alexis’ lives, and I NEEDED there to be a HEA. I’m not going to spoil it for the people yet to discover this absolute gem of a novel, but it truly is magical, just like the village of Wakan. Abby writes in such a beautiful, relatable way that her characters feel like real people. Even the ones you hate. This is my first delve into her work but it absolutely won’t be the last. Thank you to my friends Lacey and Kim who have been telling me for years to read Abby’s books, you were right. I love her. Bring on Bri’s story.

This is the first Abby Jimenez book that I have read and it won’t be the last. Heard this authors name a lot so I thought I would try one of her books for myself. Glad I did! I found that the characters were slightly different to the normal love story (which was a good thing) the age gap was interesting . I was engaged with the main characters from the get go and found the book well written and it quickly became a page turner!

i gave in to Abby hype - what a mistake. If you after a good profound read - this snot and cheese book isnt for you. However, its simple and ditzy enough for a long flight or a pool read. The next one in series is called Truly Yours or something - and is another waste of money and time (as i always finish a book once started - it was a torture)

I'm not normally a big lover of romance but this book grabbed me instantly. The characters are so well written and developed that I feel like I know them. The plot has some real meat to it as you're not quite sure how they're going to resolve some pretty big hurdles. The setting is just picture postcard perfect and I want to be in this book!! It's like a Hallmark movie come to life with a beautiful cast who are all down to earth and fantastic to be around.

This book captured me from the beginning, it has been on my TBR for a while now and I’m so glad I finally read it. This is my first book written by Abby Jimenez and I can’t wait to read more. I loved the characters and how well written the story is. The funny animals, the serious and heart wrenching story lines. Amazing book. ❤️❤️

Well, I absolutely adored this book and would describe it as a chick lit with a meaningful message. There were so many hilarious moments, and it also addressed the issue of controlling and abusive behaviour and its consequences not confronted. Meet Alexis Montgomery, a wealthy young woman whose parents are both surgeons. She has a twin brother, also a surgeon, who has chosen plastic surgery and is actively involved in humanitarian efforts in impoverished countries. Alexis, on the other hand, chose to work in emergency room medicine but seemed to have fallen short of her father’s expectations. On her way home from a funeral, she swerved to avoid an animal and ended up in a ditch. Fortunately, she was rescued by a very handsome man. However, as she was coming out of a long-term relationship with the person her parents approve of, they were willing to overlook his shortcomings, and her opinion was dismissed. Feeling lost and uncertain, Alexis found herself in a bar. To her surprise, the man who had rescued her ended up with her. But she made it clear to herself that she never intended to see him as anything more than a casual fling. Alexis comes from a world of money and status, while Daniel is a carpenter in a small town where he has many responsibilities and is deeply involved in the community. When she discovers that he is ten years younger than her, she immediately dismisses the idea of a relationship. However, she found herself drawn to him and the town. She wondered how he could possibly fit into her world, where no one would accept him. Why was she so bothered? This was supposed to be a casual encounter. But she knew so much about Daniel, yet she had kept her own world tightly guarded from him. As the story progresses, we witness the collision of their worlds, and Alexis is forced to make a life-altering choice. Will she remain in a place where she no longer finds joy and must live up to the expectations of her family, or will she find the courage to break free and pursue her own path?

J'ai découvert Abby Jimenez au début de l'été avec une nouvelle de 60 pages (Worst wingman ever, uniquement en anglais), et j'étais tombée immédiatement amoureuse de sa plume. Le charme a encore opéré avec cette fois-ci ce roman, sorti en France il y a quelques mois. C'est une histoire douce, tendre, magique et romantique qui m'a enveloppée dans une ambiance cocooning, c'est le genre de roman dans lequel on se sent bien, qu'on n'a pas envie de terminer et auquel on pense encore, plusieurs jours après l'avoir terminé. Abby Jimenez rend ses personnages authentiques, humains, on a l'impression de les connaître, de partager leur vie et d'être un témoin privilégié de ces moments de vie auxquels on assiste. C'est un roman qui parle des attentes des autres, du poids des traditions et des attentes familiales et de la difficulté à s'en affranchir. Daniel et Alexis (c'est un prénom féminin ^^) portent tous les deux un héritage familial important, qui ne peut pas être abandonné aisément. Ils viennent de deux univers diamétralement opposés : elle est issue d'un monde de privilégiés où ce sont les apparences, la richesse et la renommée qui importent, tandis que lui vient d'un endroit où les valeurs de d'amitié, de solidarité et d'entraide sont au centre de tout. Et curieusement, Alexis s'adapte à merveille à la vie tranquille de Daniel, elle s'épanouit dans cette petite ville paumée. Avec lui, avec les habitants de Wakan, elle peut véritablement être elle-même, et pas l'héritière que sa famille veut qu'elle soit. Finalement, la différence d'âge n'est pas si marquée entre eux, je trouve que Daniel est ce qu'on appelle une "vieille âme", c'est un homme sérieux, posé, avec de très belles valeurs. La romance est très belle, j'ai été complètement séduite par Daniel, qui est un mec absolument adorable, attentionné, bricoleur, gentil et puis zut, son bébé chèvre en pyjama, on en parle ? J'ai vraiment tout aimé dans ce roman, et ce petit côté magique propre à Wakan apporte une touche de féerie originale, et s'accorde vraiment bien au roman. Pour moi, c'est un coup de coeur, autant pour le roman que pour l'autrice, et j'adore cette sensation de tomber amoureuse d'une plume, ce sentiment de joie à l'idée que plusieurs titres me tendent les bras et s'apprêtent à rejoindre ma bibliothèque ! Pour une fois que de supers titres comme celui-ci sont traduits en VF, n’hésitez pas, et foncez vous le procurer !

So good! I devoured this book in 2 days. I think I found a new favourite author! Can’t wait to read more of her books. If you like a fun, giggly romance that also has depth and a realistic plot than this is for you.

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The story is great, sweet, swoony and with characters that have depth and are real people too. I love it.

t's a good story, there's a female take on a love relationship. There are parts that tend to be fanciful, but they don't compromise the whole.