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Title:

Part of your world

Author:

Jimenez, Abby, author.

Series:

Part of your world ;

Series Number:

Summary:

"People expect big things from Alexis Montgomery. She's a thirty-seven-year-old doctor from a wealthy and prestigious family full of world-renowned surgeons. Only, Alexis is tired of living up to her family's dreams for her. Now she's about to take her bravest step yet: start living her life for herself. Daniel Grant is a twenty-eight-year-old small-town carpenter with a heart of gold and a legacy of his own. He may not have gone to college, but he's always known just what he wants for his future. What he never counted on was meeting the woman who would make him question all he'd ever believed he needed. One fateful night their worlds collide, and soon the two are spending all the time they can together. Their families, their friends, and their lifestyles are worlds apart... yet something about being together just clicks. But when word of their new relationship gets out, they are not at all prepared for what happens next."-- Provided by publisher.

General Note:

Includes Reading Group Guide.

Edition:

First Edition.

Physical Description:

388 pages ; 22 cm

Genre:

Humorous fiction.

Romance fiction.

Subject Term:

Women physicians -- Fiction.

Families -- Fiction.

Carpenters -- Fiction.

Man-woman relationships -- Fiction.

Publisher:

Forever,

Publication Date:

2022

ISBN:

9781538708729

9781538704370

Publication Information:

New York ; Boston : Forever, 2022.

Call Number:

JIMENEZ

Holds: Copies:

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Summary

A refreshingly modern fairy tale and instant New York Times bestseller that Love Hypothesis author Ali Hazelwood hai ls 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

Book of the Month Club Best Book of the Year finalist Goodreads Choice Awards finalist BookPage Magazine Best Books of the Year Booklist Best Romances of the Year SheReads Romance Book of the Year Award nomination

Author Notes

Abby Jimenez is a Food Network winner, USA Today and New York Times best-selling author, and recipient of the 2022 Minnesota Book Award for her novel Life's Too Short . Abby founded Nadia Cakes out of her home kitchen back in 2007. The bakery has since gone on to win numerous Food Network competitions and has amassed an international following.

Abby loves a good romance, coffee, doglets, and not leaving the house.

Reviews (2)

Publisher's Weekly Review

The charm and communal spirit of a small town bring an unlikely couple together in this layered, soul-stirring romance from Jimenez (Life's Too Short). Alexis Montgomery and her twin brother, Derek, have been groomed since birth to follow in their famous father's footsteps, continuing the family legacy of excellence and philanthropy at Royaume Northwestern Hospital. ER doctor Alexis was content to let Derek bear the mantel, but when he chooses to marry for love instead of station, his parents disown him and put all the pressure on Alexis. Overwhelmed by her father's expectations--among them that she should reconcile with her emotionally abusive ex--Alexis escapes the city on regular visits to the enchanting small town of Wakan. There she meets laid-back carpenter Daniel Grant, who's 10 years her junior and everything her parents would hate. Through Daniel, Alexis learns what unwavering love and support feel like, but with both of them entrenched in separate worlds, will they be able to make it work? 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. Agent: Stacey Graham, 3 Seas Literary (Apr.)

Library Journal Review

The chemistry is off the charts in Jimenez's (Life's Too Short) opposites-attract romantic comedy, narrated by the highly talented team of Julia Whelan and Zachary Webber. Alexis Montgomery is supposed to carry on her family's legacy as a world-renowned surgeon. Daniel Grant is a carpenter, the small-town mayor of fictional Wakan, and runs his family's B&B. When this big-city girl meets this small-town boy, listeners will get weak in their knees, as the lust is instantaneous. Eventually, their feelings deepen, and even though their lives are very different and Daniel will never fit into Alexis's sophisticated world, she's powerless to stay away from him and his tight-knit community. Covering heavier issues like physical and emotional abuse with grace, Whelan still makes the already cheeky banter even more delightful with her performance, and Webber's narration of the locals is thoroughly entertaining. The main characters are endearing, the dialogue is brilliant, the narration is flawless, and the angst will have listeners tingling and not wanting this love story to end. VERDICT A perfect rom-com smorgasbord from beginning to end, and a must-have for collections.--Emily Pykare