Yours Truly (Part of Your World, #2)(113)

I’ve always been a vocal supporter of organ donation. In fact, I mention it in most of my books. But now I truly understood the other side of it and the impact that needing a transplant makes on the life of the person who receives it. I know what it’s like to live the hundreds of what-ifs. To be worried you won’t get an organ if you need one. To watch your world get smaller and smaller as your declining health closes in on you—and I funneled all of that into Yours Truly. I knew I wanted our hero to be the kind of hero I almost needed, so I made Jacob a kidney donor. I wrote the psychological impact of a life-altering, chronic health condition into the book, not just in Benny but through Briana, a helpless witness to his suffering—because when you have people who love you, they hurt along with you.

All of my books are made up of fragments of my life. Some you might recognize from my social media. Some you will never know. As Jacob says, we are a mosaic. We’re made up of all those we’ve met and all the things we’ve been through. There are parts of us that are colorful and dark and jagged and beautiful. All my books are mosaics of me and my life experiences pieced together with touches of fiction. To entertain you. To help you escape. To educate and hopefully change the way you see the world and what you put into it. My hope is that through this book, and through sharing my own story, you may one day consider the gift of organ donation. It changes lives.





About the Author




Abby Jimenez is a Food Network winner, USA Today and New York Times bestselling 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.



You can learn more at:

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Praise for Abby Jimenez





Yours Truly


“This heartfelt romantic comedy deals respectfully with mental health issues…The protagonists are also beautifully developed and authentic. Fans of Jimenez will clamor for this book, and first-time readers will want to explore her backlist.”

—Library Journal, starred review “Sparkling prose, skillful plotting…contemporary romance gold.”

―Publishers Weekly





Part of Your World


“Abby Jimenez’s words are like fairy dust…they sprinkle humor and warmth all over my life.”

—Ali Hazelwood, New York Times bestselling author

of The Love Hypothesis

“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

“Jimenez is an excellent storyteller, and her special blend of humor and angst is polished to perfection in Part of Your World.”

—Bookpage, starred review

This “flawlessly written contemporary romance is another perfectly calibrated synthesis of richly nuanced characters, blazing sexual chemistry, and sizzling wit deftly infused into an empowering story line…while also offering a subtle wink and nod to the enduring charm of Disney fairy tales.”

—Booklist, starred review





Life’s Too Short


“A hilarious, tender, and altogether life-affirming gem of a book. This is the kind of novel that leaves you a little better than when it found you. Jimenez is a true talent.”

—Emily Henry, New York Times bestselling author

“Abby Jimenez’s knack for tackling heavy subjects with humor and care shines through in this exquisitely written story about love, difficult family relationships, and living life to its fullest.”

—Farrah Rochon, USA Today bestselling author

“Jimenez continues to burnish her well-deserved reputation for delivering truly unforgettable love stories.”

—Booklist





The Happy Ever After Playlist


“The Happy Ever After Playlist tackles love after loss with fierce humor and fiercer heart.”

—Casey McQuiston, New York Times bestselling author

of Red, White & Royal Blue

“A powerfully life-affirming love…and a dangerously addictive sense of humor.”

—Booklist, starred review

“Sparking wit and vulnerable characters bring this story to life. Jimenez tackles deep emotions without ever losing sight of fun.”

—Publishers Weekly, starred review





The Friend Zone


“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

“A zippy, instantly recognizable voice and fresh, funny characters.”