Part of Your World

By: Abby Jimenez

Narrated by: Julia Whelan, Zachary Webber

Length: 10 hrs and 5 mins

Publisher's summary

A refreshingly modern fairy tale and instant New York Times bestseller that Love Hypothesis author Ali Hazelwood hails as "an uplifting, feel-good, romantic read."  

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?

"Abby Jimenez’s words are like fairy dust... they sprinkled humor and warmth all over my life. Pick up Part of Your World if you’re looking for an uplifting, feel-good, romantic read—and for a beautiful reminder that we should always try to live the life that makes us the happiest."—Ali Hazelwood, New York Times bestselling author of The Love Hypothesis

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

©2022 Abby Jimenez (P)2022 Forever

Critic reviews

“Jimenez is a true talent.”—Emily Henry, New York Times bestselling author of Beach Read

“The perfect embodiment of romantic joy… This book is an emotional experience that will tick all the boxes for passionate romance fans. A must-read.”—Kirkus, Starred Review

A “layered, soul-stirring romance… Jimenez dexterously tackles class difference and shades her endearing side characters with as much care as her lovable leads. The result is an emotional roller coaster centered on love as a source of empowerment.”—Publishers Weekly, Starred Review

Wore thin

At first it seemed like a fun read. Then it became too cute for words. By the end I felt like I'd lost brain cells.

Hateful and Offensive

I’m shocked by the good reviews. This book is hateful and is anti-male. Actual quotes: “Look at that mantrum. Eight thousand nerves in the clitoris and still not as sensitive as a white man not getting his way.” Can you imagine the outrage if that comment were made in reference to a person of color?

Constant spiteful lines such as: “Men are two things: consistent and disappointing.” There are jokes about guys sticking objects up their rears…”why is it always guys who do this?” Just awful. This book perpetuates stereotypes, is spiteful, mean and immature.

Repeat listen

I have finished listening to this book for my 4th time.
I loved it as much this time as the first.
Abby is the best! Great stories. I bought this book for my BFF and she just finished. She could not stop talking about it.
Her daughter bought her the next book and now I’m gonna have to listen to that one again so she and I can talk about it while it’s fresh in my head.
Love every single Abby Jimenez book!

Loved Him!

I still can’t decide if it’s the writing, or the narration, or both but I seem to always fall in love with this author’s male lead characters and this might be my favorite one yet. Great read - highly recommend and look forward to rereading in a few months. @Mrs. Jimenez, if you’re reading this… I’d love a book from you with a person of color in the lead role.

Warning…you might get yanked out.

Great story! Loved the way there were multiple side plots to the main plot. Took foresight, and not a typical fluffy story. I loved that the author addressed real issues like domestic abuse and how it isn’t always physical. Counseling does make people better human beings when they WANT to change.

However, I read stories to get away from the political atmosphere…but be prepared to have it sprinkled on this beautiful cupcake like paper confetti mixed in with the edible sort. You don’t realize it until it’s in your mouth and you don’t want to spit out the cupcake just because of a little chewy paper. So you swallow.

Be aware, a critical moment when our heroine makes a great decision and uses her knowledge in a life saving way got really confusing really fast because it was a lesbian couple having a baby. I got so lost because I couldn’t figure out which dude in the room was the dad, and then one lady raised her hand and said “I’m her wife”. I felt yanked out of the story…was this critical moment about our heroine or about the morality of lgbtq+? Sigh…could I read just one book that doesn’t use the words “marginalized groups” more than 10 times?


Overall a good book, but I won’t buy from this author again …don’t like feeling like a fool for not automatically assuming one of the ladies in the room is the “father”. No one likes being yanked out of a story like that

“Grace…. Really Does Cost You Nothing.

In every Hallmark movie there is a big city girl that finds what she is looking for in a small town with a gracious and loving guy. This book is no exception and is on the next level. I’ve been reading a lot of mysteries and serious books lately and a I need this brain candy. It has all the beautiful quirkiness without being super artificial or cheesy. Both Alexis and Daniel are extremely endearing and heartbreaking to read. You want so badly for them to work even when the odds are stacked so highly against them. This is the type of book I think a lot of women should read in this new era of “women’s movement” because it shows such empowering strength in both situations of domestic abuse. Neil is so frustrating and so well written as the “new kind of villain” his complexity is very easy to read and look out for in the world. The thing I love about this particular author and her books; especially the more recent ones is that there is always an internal lesson deep within the story. “Grace costs you nothing.” Is such a simple concept that I really think should resonate with more people in these current times of pandemic. I was very happy reading this. Very good. It is my second favorite novel from this author.

Perfect!

Grace costs you nothing 🤍
The narration was perfection. One of my favorite reads this year.

Thank You Abby.

Dear Abby,

Thank you for giving us much needed space and freedom to acknowledge the myriad ways abuse exists- from insidious to overt.

Thank you also for giving us all the warm feels wrapped up in unapologetic love, the kind that stands up against the world.

I have only ever immediately re"read" one book, this is my second. And I think the first to be read immediately for the 3rd time. There are so many simply stated complex truths expertly woven from beginning to end.

These words have become the artillery in my war to reclaim myself.

Forever in gratitude.

Characters were flat

This was a little too predictable. The characters were flat and whiny. While the performance was really strong. I stayed for the narration. It's fine to listen to while driving or working.

Funny and real!!

I laughed out loud a few times.
What I liked most is the realizations that some people never figure out.
This book will make you think, laugh, cry and swoon.
I loved this book more than I thought I would.