Part of Your World has solidified Abby Jimenez as one of my auto-buy authors. Her stories are well-written, full of emotion and meaningful. Part of Your World publishes April 19, 2022.
From The Publisher:
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?
Book Review:
I thoroughly enjoyed Part of Your World. The characters are well-developed and highly likeable. The fact that Alexis and Daniel come from vastly different worlds allows for each of these characters to evolve into more well-rounded individuals.
The couple meet when Alexis is driving home from a funeral and runs into a ditch swerving to miss an animal crossing on the road. Daniel tows her out, and later the two meet up again in the bar of the small town where Daniel lives. This small town is charming, full of interesting characters and livestock with celebrity names. The two are instantly drawn to one another and while Alexis doesn’t think the relationship can amount to anything besides a distraction from her everyday life, she soon falls for not only Daniel, but the lifestyle a small town offers.
There are some heavier topics in this book. Daniel was raised by his Grandparents after his mother abandoned him. Unfortunately, this woman is also one who needs constant financial bail outs creating a stressful life for Daniel who wishes to buy the home that has been in his family for many generations.
Alexis feels the constant pressure of a lifestyle dictated by her professionally successful father and the family’s long history of providing medical care. Alexis has also recently removed herself from a toxic relationship that effected her well-being. Domestic abuse is discussed in multiple situations in the book. I love how the important messaging in this book shines through while wrapped in the comfort of a romantic blanket.
I enjoyed the push and pull of this relationship as Alexis is torn between her two worlds – her everyday life as an Emergency Physician in the big city and the woman she has become alongside Daniel in his small town. As Alexis works through the conflict of this inner turmoil, her best friend Eri shines some great perspective on the situation. I was delighted to learn that Eri’s story will be shared with readers in 2023.
What I Liked:
- The love story between Alexis and Daniel
- The well-developed characters
- The important messaging weaved throughout the story
I Recommend This Book To:
Those readers who enjoy Women’s Fiction or Romance.
My Rating:
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫
Acknowledgements:
Thank you to Forever Publishing and Netgalley for the ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Similar Books I’ve Reviewed:
The Happy Ever After Playlist by Abby Jimenez
Life’s Too Short by Abby Jimenez
Eight Perfect Hours by Lia Louis
I hope you have a wonderful day!
Natalie Barletta
This is on my list to read. Great review! Thanks for sharing.
thathappyreader
Thank you for reading Natalie!
I'm All Booked Up
The description pulls you in with the baby goat and the grilled cheese.
thathappyreader
It does! Thanks for reading!
Wendy Williams
So glad you enjoyed this, Jodie! It is one of my favorites in 2022
thathappyreader
Thank you Wendy!
Katie
This looks like a really cute book! Thanks for sharing
thathappyreader
Thanks for reading Katie!
readandreviewit
Great review! This sounds like a really lovely read, the romance sounds absolutely amazing and I love book with a push and pull element. I love that important topics were weaved in too! Thanks for sharing.
thathappyreader
Thanks for reading Ceri!
Not-So-Modern-Girl
This sounds really interesting, and it got such a great review from you so I’ll have to try it out. Great post! x
thathappyreader
Thanks for reading !
Jaya Avendel
Loving the sounds of this book! The tug between one world and another comes across as poignantly strong and I love the relationship between the characters and the things they hold dear. 🙂
thathappyreader
You’ve captured this book incredibly well Jaya! Thanks for reading.
According to Chren
We’re interested learning more about how Alexis and Daniel make it work. Thanks for sharing!
thathappyreader
Thanks for reading!
Her Digital Coffee
I love the title of the book, it’s so fitting for the two worlds colliding. So happy to hear the characters were well developed and liked! Thank you for sharing!
thathappyreader
Thanks for reading!
Carla
This was my first Abby Jimenez book and I really enjoyed it. Such a relatable story. Great review.
thathappyreader
Thank you Carla!
Aspen Hite
Great review! Love a tale with well-developed characters! Thanks for sharing!
thathappyreader
Thanks Aspen!
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