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Abby Jimenez is an American romance novelist based near Minneapolis, Minnesota, whose debut novel, The Friend Zone, was published in 2019. Several of her books, including Life's Too Short, Part of Your World, Yours Truly, Just for the Summer, Say You'll Remember Me, and The Night We Met, have appeared on the New York Times bestseller list. Life's Too Short won the 2022 Minnesota Book Award, and Yours Truly won Book of the Month's 2023 Dolly Award for Book of the Year. Jimenez is also the founder of Nadia Cakes, a bakery she started from her home kitchen in 2007 that now operates multiple retail locations, and she won Food Network's Cupcake Wars in 2013.

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  1. The Night We Met by Abby Jimenez
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    The Night We Met

    by Abby Jimenez

    From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Say You'll Remember Me comes a beautiful, compelling novel that revels in laughter, friendship, and the messy choices life can throw our way. In everyone’s life, there’s a split-second decision that can change everything... For Larissa, it came when choosing who to ride home with after a concert. That night, she had no idea she’d met the perfect man. She and Chris are great friends, co-parenting a slightly unhinged rescue Yorkie, sharing their favorite books, and judging bread (pumpernickel for the win!). For the first time amid all her side hustles to scrape by, things finally feel easy. But she didn’t choose Chris to drive her home all those months ago—she went with his best friend, and he became her boyfriend. All Chris wants is for Larissa to be happy. Standing by on the sidelines is slowly killing him, but making a move would destroy someone else. How can something that feels so right be absolutely impossible?

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  2. The Night We Met (Deluxe Edition) by Abby Jimenez
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    The Night We Met (Deluxe Edition)

    by Abby Jimenez

    This stunning deluxe edition will include designed edges and cover effects--from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Say You'll Remember Me comes a beautiful, compelling novel that revels in laughter, friendship, and the messy choices life can throw our way. In everyone's life, there's a split-second decision that can change everything... For Larissa, it came when choosing who to ride home with after a concert. That night, she had no idea she'd met the perfect man. She and Chris are great friends, co-parenting a slightly unhinged rescue Yorkie, sharing their favorite books, and judging bread (pumpernickel for the win!). For the first time amid all her side hustles to scrape by, things finally feel easy. But she didn't choose Chris to drive her home all those months ago--she went with his best friend, and he became her boyfriend. All Chris wants is for Larissa to be happy. Standing by on the sidelines is slowly killing him, but making a move would destroy someone else. How can something that feels so right be absolutely impossible?

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  3. The Night We Met Roman by Abby Jimenez
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    The Night We Met Roman

    by Abby Jimenez

    Nach ›Just for the Summer‹ und ›Say You'll Remember Me‹ der neue hoch emotionale und humorvolle Roman von SPIEGEL-Bestseller-Autorin Abby Jimenez Wenn ein Moment über alles entscheidet ... Larissa hatte keine Ahnung, dass sie in dieser Nacht den Mann ihres Lebens kennenlernen würde. Sie und Chris sind perfekt füreinander, teilen den gleichen Humor und er ist für sie da, wenn sie ihn am meisten braucht. Das Problem: Larissa ist nicht mit Chris, sondern mit dessen bestem Freund Mike zusammen. Denn Larissa selbst hatte die Wahl, welcher der beiden Männer sie an dem Abend nach Hause fahren würde. Sie entschied sich gegen Chris und für Mike und wenige Wochen später sind Larissa und Mike ein Paar. Aber irgendetwas scheint mit Mike nicht zu stimmen – er lässt Larissa immer wieder im Stich und stattdessen ist es Chris, auf den sie sich stets verlassen kann. Je mehr Zeit Larissa und Chris miteinander verbringen, umso klarer wird, dass sie damals den Falschen gewählt hat. Zwischen ihnen entwickeln sich tiefe Gefühle, jedoch könnten sie Mike niemals derart hintergehen. Larissa muss sich erneut entscheiden: Bricht sie Mikes Herz oder ihr eigenes? Der Abby-Jimenez-Hype ist in Deutschland angekommen: »Mehr als eine sommerliche Romance Story. Eine Story die tief ins Herz trifft, mitfühlend lässt und sich anfühlt als wäre man ein Teil davon.« 5-Sterne-Review zu ›Just for the Summer‹ »Diese Autorin kann nicht anders, als perfekte Bücher zu schreiben! Jedes Buch von ihr war bisher ein Fünf-Sterne-Highlight und am liebsten würde ich jedes noch einmal das erste Mal lesen können.« 5-Sterne-Review zu ›Say You'll Remember Me‹ »Der Schreibstil gefiel mir mega gut! Ich verstehe direkt, warum Abby Jimenez so gehyped wird! Ich würde sofort alles von ihr lesen!« 5-Sterne-Review zu ›Say You'll Remember Me‹ Noch mehr von Abby Jimenez bei dtv: ›The Friend Zone‹ (bereits erschienen unter dem Titel ›Wenn aus Funken Flammen werden‹) ›The Happy Ever After Playlist‹ (bereits erschienen unter dem Titel ›Wenn in mir die Glut entflammt‹) ›Life's Too Short‹ ›Part of Your World‹ ›Yours Truly‹ ›Just for the Summer‹ • ›The Situationship‹ – Kurzgeschichte zum Kennenlernen von Doug und Maddie aus ›Just for the Summer‹ ›Say You'll Remember Me‹ ›Der schlechteste Wingman aller Zeiten‹ – Kurzgeschichte in der Sammlung ›The Unexpected Meet Cute‹

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  4. Just for the Summer by Abby Jimenez
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    Just for the Summer

    by Abby Jimenez

    Instant #1 New York Times bestseller and a Good Morning America Book Club Pick! This witty, slow-burn rom-com is the "ideal beach read." --Elle Justin has a curse, and thanks to a Reddit thread, it's now all over the internet. Every woman he dates goes on to find their soul mate the second they break up. When a woman slides into his DMs with the same problem, they come up with a plan: 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. It's a bonkers idea... and it just might work. Emma hadn't planned that her next assignment as a traveling nurse would be in Minnesota, but she and her best friend agree that dating Justin is too good of an opportunity to pass up, especially when they get to rent an adorable cottage on a private island on Lake Minnetonka. It's supposed to be a quick fling, just for the summer. But when Emma's toxic mother shows up and Justin has to assume guardianship of his three siblings, they're suddenly navigating a lot more than they expected--including catching real feelings for each other. What if this time Fate has actually brought the perfect pair together? Named by Harper's Bazaar as one of the Top 10 Best Summer Romance Books of All Time!

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  5. Just for the Summer by Abby Jimenez
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    Just for the Summer

    by Abby Jimenez

    Instant #1 New York Times bestseller and a Good Morning America Book Club Pick! This witty, slow-burn rom-com is the perfect beach read. Justin has a curse, and thanks to a Reddit thread, it's now all over the internet. Every woman he dates goes on to find their soul mate the second they break up. When a woman slides into his DMs with the same problem, they come up with a plan: 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. It’s a bonkers idea ... and it just might work. Emma hadn't planned that her next assignment as a traveling nurse would be in Minnesota, but she and her best friend agree that dating Justin is too good of an opportunity to pass up, especially when they get to rent an adorable cottage on a private island on Lake Minnetonka. It's supposed to be a quick fling, just for the summer. But when Emma's toxic mother shows up and Justin has to assume guardianship of his three siblings, they're suddenly navigating a lot more than they expected—including catching real feelings for each other. What if this time Fate has actually brought the perfect pair together? Named by Harper's Bazaar as one of the Top 10 Best Summer Romance Books of All Time!

    FictionRomanceRomantic Comedy
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  6. The Friend Zone by Abby Jimenez
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    The Friend Zone

    by Abby Jimenez

    Fall in love with this hilarious and heartwarming USA Today bestselling romantic comedy that LJ Shen calls "an absolute treat." Kristen Peterson doesn't do drama, will fight to the death for her friends, and has no room in her life for guys who just don't get her. She's also keeping a big secret: facing a medically necessary procedure that will make it impossible for her to have children. Planning her best friend's wedding is bittersweet for Kristen -- especially when she meets the best man, Josh Copeland. He's funny, sexy, never offended by her mile-wide streak of sarcasm, and always one chicken enchilada ahead of her hangry. Even her dog, Stuntman Mike, adores him. The only catch: Josh wants a big family someday. Kristen knows he'd be better off with someone else, but as their attraction grows, it's harder and harder to keep him at arm's length. The Friend Zone will have you laughing one moment and grabbing for tissues the next as it tackles the realities of infertility and loss with wit, heart, and a lot of sass. "Your next favorite romantic comedy...The Friend Zone is that rare beach read with tons of heart that will make you laugh and cry in equal parts." ---PopSugar "Your next rom-com to obsess and cry over." ---Cosmopolitan Bookish Best Books of 2019 SheReads Best Romances of 2019 Women's Health Best Romance Novels of 2019 O, The Oprah Magazine Best Romance Novels of 2019 Good Housekeeping Best New Books for Summer 2019 PopSugar Best Books of Summer 2019 Bookstr Ultimate Summer 2019 Reading Guide Publishers Weekly Starred Review Booklist Starred Review Booklist Top 10 Romance Debuts of 2019

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  7. Life's Too Short by Abby Jimenez
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    Life's Too Short

    by Abby Jimenez

    A brilliant and touching romantic comedy from the USA Today bestselling author of The Friend Zone and The Happy Ever After Playlist. When Vanessa Price quit her job to pursue her dream of traveling the globe, she wasn't expecting to gain millions of YouTube followers who shared her joy of seizing every moment. For her, living each day to its fullest isn't just a motto. Her mother and sister never saw the age of 30, and Vanessa doesn't want to take anything for granted. But after her half sister suddenly leaves Vanessa in custody of her baby daughter, life goes from "daily adventure" to "next-level bad" (now with bonus baby vomit in hair). The last person Vanessa expects to show up offering help is the hot lawyer next door, Adrian Copeland. After all, she barely knows him. No one warned her that he was the Secret Baby Tamer or that she'd be spending a whole lot of time with him and his geriatric Chihuahua. Now she's feeling things she's vowed not to feel. Because the only thing worse than falling for Adrian is finding a little hope for a future she may never see.

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  8. Say You'll Remember Me by Abby Jimenez
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    Say You'll Remember Me

    by Abby Jimenez

    MP3 CD Format An instant #1 New York Times bestseller! "Abby Jimenez has proven time and time again to be one of our must-read writers." ―Cosmopolitan There might be no such a thing as a perfect guy, but Xavier Rush comes disastrously close. A gorgeous veterinarian giving Greek god vibes--all while cuddling a tiny kitten? Immediately yes. That is until Xavier opens his mouth and proves that even sculpted gods can say the absolute wrong thing. Like, really wrong. Of course, there's nothing Samantha loves more than proving an asshole wrong ... ... unless, of course, he can admit he made a mistake. But after one incredible and seemingly endless date--possibly the best in living history--Samantha is forced to admit the truth, that her family is in crisis and any kind of relationship would be impossible. Samantha begs Xavier to forget her. To remember their night together as a perfect moment, as crushing as that may be. Only no amount of distance or time is nearly enough to forget that something between them. And the only thing better than one single perfect memory is to make a life--and even a love--worth remembering.

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  9. Yours Truly by Abby Jimenez
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    Yours Truly

    by Abby Jimenez

    A novel of terrible first impressions, hilarious second chances, and the joy in finding your perfect match from "a true talent" (Emily Henry, #1 New York Times bestselling author). Dr. Briana Ortiz's life is seriously flatlining. Her divorce is just about finalized, her brother's running out of time to find a kidney donor, and that promotion she wants? Oh, that's probably going to the new man-doctor who's already registering eighty-friggin'-seven on Briana's "pain in my ass" scale. But just when all systems are set to hate, Dr. Jacob Maddox completely flips the game . . . by sending Briana a letter. And it's a really good letter. Like the kind that proves that Jacob isn't actually Satan. Worse, he might be this fantastically funny and subversively likeable guy who's terrible at first impressions. Because suddenly he and Bri are exchanging letters, sharing lunch dates in her "sob closet," and discussing the merits of freakishly tiny horses. But when Jacob decides to give Briana the best gift imaginable--a kidney for her brother--she wonders just how she can resist this quietly sexy new doctor . . . especially when he calls in a favor she can't refuse. "Abby Jimenez's words...sprinkle humor and warmth all over my life." -Ali Hazelwood, New York Times bestselling author of The Love Hypothesis

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  10. The Situationship by Abby Jimenez
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    The Situationship

    by Abby Jimenez

    Find out how Maddy and Doug met in this sweet and hilarious short story from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Just for the Summer. Travel nurse Maddy doesn't have time for a relationship, not even with the ruggedly handsome farmer who she feels a spark of attraction to. Doug is a walking green flag. After a run in with Maddy thanks to the Wakan town mascot, Kevin Bacon the pig, he can't help but feel the spark too. Even though she doesn't plan on staying in Minnesota forever, Maddy believes she and Doug can still have a fling… or maybe they’ll just find themselves in a situationship.  “The Situationship”was originally published as a bonus chapter in the Target exclusive edition of Just for the Summer. This ebook original also includes a first look at Abby’s new release, Say You’ll Remember Me.

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  11. The Fall Risk by Abby Jimenez
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    The Fall Risk

    by Abby Jimenez

    > Two good neighbors make the best of a bad Valentine’s Day in a funny and improbably romantic short story by the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Just for the Summer. It’s Valentine’s Day weekend, and Charlotte and Seth are not looking for romance. Armed with emotional-support bear spray, Charlotte is in self-imposed isolation and on guard from men. Having a stalker can do that to a person’s nerves. Just across the hall and giving off woodsy vibes is Seth, a recently divorced arborist. As in today recently. Heights, he’s fine with. Trust? Not so much. But when disaster traps them one flight up and no way down, an outrageously precarious predicament forces a tree-loving guy and a rattled girl next door to embrace their captivity. Soon their defenses are breaking away. Considering how close they both are to the edge, Charlotte and Seth could be in danger of falling—in love.

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  12. A Married Little Christmas by Abby Jimenez
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    A Married Little Christmas

    by Abby Jimenez

    Bring on the holiday cheer in this delightful collection of three novellas that will make the perfect gift for Abby Jimenez fans!

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  13. The Happy Ever After Playlist by Abby Jimenez
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    The Happy Ever After Playlist

    by Abby Jimenez

    'No one does funny, emotional, life-affirming love stories quite like Abby Jimenez. She just keeps outdoing herself' EMILY HENRY 'Funny and poignant, relatable and aspirational, heart-tugging and satisfying. It is, in a word, perfect' CHRISTINA LAUREN 'Abby Jimenez's words . . . sprinkle humour and warmth all over my life' ALI HAZELWOOD 'The sort of emotionally resonant love story I adore - I was captivated from the very first page' PAIGE TOON ......................... Life is never like the love songs . . . Two years after losing her fiancé, Sloan Monroe still can't seem to get her life back on track. But one trouble-making pup with a 'take me home' look in his eyes is about to change everything. With her new pet by her side, Sloan finally starts to feel more like herself. Then, after weeks of unanswered texts, Tucker's owner reaches out. He's a musician on tour in Australia. And bottom line: he wants Tucker back. Well, Sloan's not about to give up her dog without a fight. But what if this Jason guy really loves Tucker? As their flirty texts turn into long calls, Sloan can't deny a connection. Jason is hot and nice and funny. There's no telling what could happen when they meet in person. The question is: with his music career on the rise, how long will Jason really stick around? And is it possible for Sloan to survive another heartbreak? .......................... 🌟 DISCOVER WHY READERS LOVE ABBY JIMENEZ . . . 🌟 'Sweet and achingly romantic - a truly wonderful love story' BETH O'LEARY 'Full of fierce humour and fiercer heart' CASEY MCQUISTON 'A deliciously hot, sweet debut. This book is an absolute treat' L. J. SHEN 'This book deserves all the stars in the universe' READER REVIEW 'Things I loved about this book . . . I mean it's literally everything. Not a single flaw' READER REVIEW 'Wow. wow. WOW. Every book I've read of Abby's just gets better and better' READER REVIEW

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  14. Part of Your World by Abby Jimenez
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    Part of Your World

    by Abby Jimenez

    The New York Times bestselling author of Life's Too Short delivers a refreshingly modern fairy tale perfect for fans of Casey McQuiston and Emily Henry. After a wild bet, gourmet grilled-cheese sandwich, and cuddle with a baby goat, Alexis Montgomery has had her world turned upside down. The cause: Daniel Grant, a ridiculously hot carpenter who's ten years younger than her and as casual as they come?the complete opposite of sophisticated city-girl Alexis. And yet their chemistry is undeniable. While her ultra-wealthy parents want her to carry on the family legacy of world-renowned surgeons, Alexis doesn't need glory or fame. She's fine with being a "mere" ER doctor. And every minute she spends with Daniel and the tight-knit town where he lives, she's discovering just what's really important. Yet letting their relationship become anything more than a short-term fling would mean turning her back on her family and giving up the opportunity to help thousands of people. Bringing Daniel into her world is impossible, and yet she can't just give up the joy she's found with him either. With so many differences between them, how can Alexis possibly choose between her world and his?

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