Yours Truly: A charming and hilarious second-chance rom-com from the author of THE FRIEND ZONE

"𝐔𝐬𝐞 𝐦𝐞 𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 " 😭🫴🏻 𝐋𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐦𝐞. 𝐉𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐦𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐝 . 𝐈'𝐝 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮. 𝐈'𝐝 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐥𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐛𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐲𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐝. 𝐈'𝐝 𝐛𝐞 𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮...... I cry😭 I would give this book infinity star if i can. This book literally ticked all my boxes. Tropes-💌 ⭐Friends to lovers ⭐Fake dating ⭐Workplace romance ⭐Past traumas ⭐MMC with social anxiety I have no words, I was a sobbing mess.This book is so deliciously written. this was my first book by abby jimenez and what a great start. From the moment I started reading this book I knew it's going to be my first 5 star read of 2024. This book was so SO SO GOOD!! I laughed, i cried . the whole maddox family dynamics are just my thing. I wanna meet jacob's grandfather and that damn parrot🤣 Also as a dog person i adored lieutenant Dan🥹 Jacob is literally My person🫶🏻 I see myself in jacob for sure. It is such an original story for a change and I adore both briana and jacob.A perfect story about two people who couldn't be more perfect for each other. It is my favorite romcom of all time. Everything felt so real and natural about this story, the characters were so well written, their past traumas, both of them helping each other dealing with it. They are just IT couple. This is a comfort read and it held my hand and said you are all right and I'm going to come back to it every time for that comfort.I have not one bad thing to say about this book. It's just perfect in every way. I DARE YOU TO READ IT!! I felt all the emotions Briana went through.her trauma and her inability to trust is described so well.I just wanted to punch nick in face for once. Even though Briana did a pretty good job with the revenge thing. The glitter thing🤣🤌🏻 I love her for treating jacob so well The way she treats him kindly, always has his back. Understand him through the eye communication thing😭I loved her character so so so much. I feel like I can't even describe it properly how much I loved her character. JACOB MADDOX!!!!! Damn this guy. He is a plant dad, He rescued a dog , He bakes, cleans, prefer writing letter for communication because he can't express himself well because of his social anxiety, journals, light candles in the rain, wash clothes with lavender scent, will choose to spend time with his dog at home instead of going out. He is the guy you will find sitting with a dog in a family function. Literally a saint. He is just the definition of my dream man with all his imperfections😭🫶🏻 I ADORE HIM!! THE GREENEST FLAG of the book community. He just warmed my heart and made me smile throughout the book. His anxiety is depicted in such a wonderful way , even i was feeling all the emotions he was going through the words and loved the way author had briana handle all those situations. He is so sweet, I have unrealistic expectations for love in real life because of him. I remember when Briana said 𝐈 𝐰𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐚 𝐛𝐮𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐦𝐚𝐧, 𝐟𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐚 𝐦𝐨𝐛 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈 𝐰𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐝𝐞𝐟𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐡𝐢𝐦 𝐭𝐨 𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐡 Couldn't have agreed more with Briana. I would do the same for him. You can't not love this man💕 No one doing it like Briana and jacob🫶🏻 How they had each others back and that scene where he showed her his soul. I was a goner. Never getting over this book and these two. And trust me when i say this , I'm a fantasy girlie and me obsessing over a romcom book is a big deal. Jacob maddox making to my top5 fictional men list is a big thing because it's filled with fantasy men.Just trust me this once and read this book. I cannot recommend this book enough. Already added all the other books of abby jimenez in TBR I think she is going to be my must author.

The book quality was good. Although I have never seen this cover page anywhere in YouTube or in other big stores like crossword. I'll still take it for the price. The spine of the book was a bit bad and it made the book really stiff (floppy books are the way to go). Otherwise the overall quality was good - paper quality, printing, cover page.

One the best book i have read till now.

"Jacob, you are too pure for this Earth." Never read something more true. Jacob Maddox makes my heart flutter, my lips quiver, my toes curl and my body melt. Wasn't really ready to read such a beautiful man. Briana went through a lot, trust me, she really did. But she also understood Jacob and his anxiety which makes me so happy. Their friendship was so adorable and let's not forget the letters. Read the first letter and instantly teared up. There's nothing more romantic than handwritten letters. And nothing more hot than a man who writes in his journal about you. The fake dating and forced proximity tropes played their part really well and this is when they fell for each other. So bad. And their jealousy scenes uffff. The smut was just the perfect amount. The ending had me sobbing at 1 AM and I'm not even mad about it. This book is so close to my heart and the way it made me feel so many emotions is incredible. Can't recommend this book enough.

4.5! This was such a solid read - lots of depth, great emotions, a strong plot, and well-written characters. The love story was heartwarming, and overall, I enjoyed it a lot. But, there’s one thing I just can’t stand - the misunderstanding/miscommunication trope. For that reason alone, I can’t give it full marks. Now, if you know me, you know I’m not usually into fragile, vulnerable heroes. But Jimenez did a really great job with Jacob. He’s got social anxiety, which makes it hard for him to fit in, and he’s come to terms with that. What made this work for me was Brianna - she just gets him. She knows what makes him anxious, what calms him down, and I loved watching them together. Jacob’s one of those genuinely good guys - selfless, kind, always ready to help. He avoids conflict whenever he can, always trying to smooth things over. Bri, on the other hand, is smart, impulsive, and totally fiery. Her revenge on her ex had me cracking up! She’s also super protective of her brother, which I really respected. Life’s been tough for her, but she keeps pushing through. Her abandonment issues were hard to read about, and you can really feel the weight of what she’s been through. The way the author portrayed anxiety and depression felt so real, especially in characters who look like they have it together but are quietly battling their own struggles. It was handled with so much care, and it brought a rawness to the story that made it feel incredibly personal. I’ve noticed Abby’s books tend to have that realistic, relatable vibe, and this one didn’t disappoint. It’s an emotional, well-written story, and I’d definitely recommend it.

This book made me feel emotions like no other books I have read this far. I was legit crying in the end and empathise with the FMC and her struggles and the MMC is to die for.

i need a minute i wanna hug this book, and then roll up and slide inside it. it's honestly THAT good. it rarely happens, but i loved every character. i can say without a doubt that it was better than Part of Your World. it's handsdown the best book i've read this year. it hit close to home because the little things remind me so much of my own life and it was scary and beautiful at the same time. believe me when i say: read it. please check out TWs before diving in!

This book has my whole heart . It made me laught out loud and cry. This is all i need in a book. Fake dating/workplace romance and check for some trigger warnings as well since it deals with anxiety, pregnancy and mis carriage . Overall iam becoming obsessed with Abby jiminez’s books

Die gesamte Reihe ist einfach 10/10. Die Bücher kann man nicht mehr weglegen! Lustig, spannend und herzergreifend.

I loved this book so much!!! I am OBSESSED!!! Abby is such an amazing writer!!! I felt so bad for Bri when she didn't get the position at first. I love that she has Alexis in her life. And Jacob has anxiety. I wanted to cry for him, and for me too, when I learned what it's like for him and how he thinks other people feel about him. I felt so seen. It's like I wrote my feelings on a piece of paper and sent them to Abby to use while writing Jacob. And I was sad to learn that his ex is marrying his brother. I hate that he thinks he is boring. I loved the convo with his family and how it quickly turned into an uncomfortable conversation, lol. And I loved that everyone was mad at Amy and Jeremiah on his behalf. But I have to agree with Jacob that them being mad is not going to make Amy and Jeremiah change their mind. And Jacob overthinking his interaction with Bri and feeling like a jerk for not letting it go is so familiar. I do this too and it's so exhausting. I liked their easy conversation in the sob closet, even though it only lasted a few seconds before it went downhill. I understand Bri not wanting any platitudes. Benny is entitled to feel angry about his situation. It is unfair. And Bri is allowed to be mad at it, too. But omg, do I understand Jacob and feel awful for him. Anxiety is awful and exhausting. But I also feel for Bri and Benny.😭😭😭 Awww, Jacob was sewing the girl's doll so she could be distracted while the bite was treated. He's so cute and sweet. And I loved that Zander told Bri that Jacob is an introvert and a bit shy. As an introvert, I understand what it's like to have people think you're a jerk simply because you don't talk much and seem standoffish. And then Bri told him to bring the nurses dessert and he asked her which cupcake was her favorite!!!! 🥰🥰🥰 I loved how they started to exchange letters and got to know and understand each other better through them. I was smiling the whole time! Their letters were so sweet and funny!! I loved how Jacob poked fun at himself and felt comfortable with Bri to write more about himself. And their phone convos were even better! I was so sad to learn that Amy made him uncomfortable. But I'm so happy he feels comfortable with Bri. I was so heartbroken when Bri broke down and cried while thinking about her marriage to Nick. I loved that Ali was there for her. And Jacob donated his kidney to Benny!!! I loved how welcoming Jacob's family was to Bri. I could totally feel Jacob's discomfort throughout the conversation about him when he was little as if I was in his shoes 😢. Though his family meant well and the stories were endearing, it is so uncomfortable for someone with anxiety to sit through that. I'm so happy Bri reassured him and was there to help and support him. I almost cried when he thought about how Bri must feel about the whole thing after dinner was over😢. And the taxidermy room!!! I laughed so hard at the coyote dressed like Flo from Progressive😂😂. I wasn't ready for Grandpa!!! He is so funny! And Jafar yelling profanities and Jacob's parents' safe word😂😂😂😂. I love how Lieutenant Dan always puts his head on Jacob's lap when he is nervous or his mood changes. He is such a good puppy. And his name is so clever! 😁. I loved how Bri and Jacob's relationship slowly progressed into love. I loved their intimacy and how they could easily joke with each other. I was sad to learn that Jacob blamed himself for what happened with Amy. I'm happy Bri set him straight. There is nothing wrong with him and he is not boring!!! I was so mad at Amy for making him feel that way instead of taking the time to understand him. Ugh!!!! I loved the catchphrase game Bri taught Jacob and how she didn't make it easy for him. Ha!! I loved Bri's response to Amy's stupid comment about people, mostly her I'm sure😑, couldn't believe Jacob had a girlfriend. I was like "want something for the burn, Amy?" UGH! I don't like her one bit. And she had the audacity to follow him and argue with him about Bri using him and him being vulnerable after their break-up. Is she for effing real?! And of course Bri heard them and thought Jacob was still in love with Amy. I was so sad for her. I hate Amy so much!!! I hate that Jacob stayed and just paced after dropping Bri off. And I was happy when he asked Bri out for real. But of course I understand why she rejected him. I felt for the both of them 😭😭😭. Ali and Daniel are the bestest of friends. I loved Joy's advice to Jacob to just show up. And he did. He went to Wakan to be with Bri. I love how easy it is for them to spend time together and how comfortable they are with each other. I loved watching them fall in love. But I was so heartbroken that they kept thinking their feelings were one-sided. And she moved in!!! I was so happy when Bri just showed up at his door. And Bri thought Jacob wouldn't get jealous of Levi. Ha!! Of course he would, he is so enculado with her!!! And Bri is with him too. But they're too silly to realize it. I was so sad when Jacob had a panic attack at his parents' house. And Briana thought it was due to Amy and Jeremiah having a baby. And then Bri found him and told him she loves him and he kissed her!! That kiss was cathartic!!! And then they had the no-pants dance hehehehe. But poor Bri thought Jacob still wanted Amy and not her 😢. I was heartbroken for them both. I loved how Bri defended Jacob when that Shannon woman was talking nonsense about him. And Amy came to talk to her at the gazebo. And she realized that she did not appreciate Jacob and how much effort he put into showing up. And she wants Jacob to be happy because he deserves it!!! I had to smile and I guess I like Amy now. I was so happy when their fight turned I to a love confession and they told each other how they feel. My smile was so big my face hurt!!😁😁. And they were so cute at the wedding. I loved their romance and flirting so much. And she caught the bouquet!!!😁🥰 And Benny, I mean Ben, lol, is dating Jane!!! I was so happy for him and learning that he's taking care of himself made me feel so relieved. He deserves to be happy. And I love that Bri and Amy are nice to each other after their conversation in the gazebo. And then they had to see Nick and pregnant Kelly on their way to their room. I panicked when I read it was them. Poor Bri, that was so jarring to her. And poor Jacob didn't know what to do, which made him anxious. And Lieutenant Dan was so distressed for Bri. I was devastated when they got home and Bri broke up with him. The things she said were so hurtful and that just shows how hurt she really was by the whole Nick situation. I totally understand where she was coming from after learning everythingshe went through. I was really horrible. I felt their panic. My chest got tight and I wanted to cry so bad😭😭. My heart broke for them both, again😭😭. I loved what Joy told Jacob about Briana needing therapy. Depression is an awful thing. Jacob was so gentle with Bri through her awful moments. And she is pregnant. And he gave her his journal. And he is so in love with her!!!! I'm so happy she decided to be brave and accept his love. I loved that she was there when he woke up after the surgery. And he listed her as his wife!!!!!🥰🥰🥰🥰. The epilogue was pure perfection!!! I loved that he did everything in his power to reassure Bri that he was not going to do the same Nick and her father did to her. He even changed his last name to hers!!! I loved that they went to therapy together and Bri also went alone to deal with her issues. And Jacob is a stay-at-home dad!!! I loved how they planned their wedding so simple and without any of the moments that would make Jacob the center of attention. I loved that Bri and Amy are friends now. And Ben and Jane are happy together!! I could honestly not have thought of a better and more satisfying ending to this beautiful story. Love shows up and they showed up for each other and agreed to be harmless to each other. I loved this book so much!!! Thank you Abby for the roller-coaster ride and for writing such beautiful stories with such well-rounded characters. I love your writing so much! I am obsessed!!! This book will always be at the top of my favorites list. ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

*ADD THIS TO YOUR TBR NOW!* It has literally everything I want & need in a romance novel. Dual POV? Check. Enemies to friends to lovers? Check. Fake relationship? Check. The perfect slow burn? Check. On top of all that, Abby has written 2 incredibly beautiful characters that I could not only relate to A LOT, but that I fell in love with so deeply & NEEDED their happily ever after. I could see a lot of my anxiety in Jacob’s, and saw my way of processing many things put down in these pages. I also really want to live in his house - I desperately need a plant room! Bri is an ER doctor that we met in Part of Your World (Alexis’ tough-cookie of a best friend), who is just finalizing her divorce from her cheating ex-husband. Jacob is also an ER doctor and recent transfer to the same hospital as Bri, which is not the ideal situation for someone with social anxiety. Their relationship begins in the absolute sweetest way, with writing letters, & phone calls in the rain *swoon* This book was truly all about their histories & trauma, bringing them together and apart. What I love most is Bri’s patience with Jacob’s anxiety, and the calming effect she has on him. This book made me smile, laugh & cry, and honestly may be my favorite book of all time. Thank you SO MUCH to NetGalley & Forever for allowing me the pleasure of reading this book :) *adding in tropes on my reread April 2023! Read if you enjoy: ⭐️ Fake dating ⭐️ Doctors ⭐️ Friends to lovers ⭐️ Forced proximity ⭐️ Only one bed ⭐️ Mental health rep ⭐️ Dual POV/first person *check triggers if you have any

QUICK REVIEW Some books just wrap around your heart and refuse to let go—Yours Truly by Abby Jimenez is one of them for me. This is a romance that’s not just about falling in love but about learning to trust, heal, and truly see another person. DEEPER DIVE A brief synopsis. Dr. Briana Ortiz has had enough. Her divorce is almost finalised, her brother desperately needs a kidney transplant, and to top it all off, the new doctor at her hospital, Jacob Maddox, is rumoured to be gunning for her promotion. Except… Jacob isn’t who she expected. Socially anxious, kind-hearted, and quietly thoughtful, Jacob is struggling with his own demons. When he unexpectedly offers to donate a kidney to Briana’s brother, everything shifts. What starts as wary office interactions turns into an endearing exchange of letters, a nostalgic, almost old-fashioned way of connecting that brings an extra layer of intimacy to their growing friendship. The letter-writing element was an absolute highlight for me. There’s something deeply personal and vulnerable about written words, and seeing Briana and Jacob slowly open up to each other in this way made their connection feel so real. It wasn’t just chemistry—it was trust, built piece by piece. Jacob’s neurodivergence is also a key part of the story, handled with nuance and authenticity. His social anxiety and the way he navigates the world add depth to his character, making him one of the most well-developed and relatable romance heroes I’ve read in a long time. His quiet acts of love—like offering his kidney without fanfare or expectation—speak volumes about the kind of person he is. There’s an undeniable Pride and Prejudice vibe to Yours Truly too, particularly in Briana’s journey. From the start, she misjudges Jacob—assuming him to be cold, distant, and possibly even a workplace rival. But as the story unfolds, much like Elizabeth Bennet with Mr. Darcy, she begins to see past her initial assumptions. Jacob’s true nature—his quiet kindness, deep emotional intelligence, and unwavering generosity—slowly reveals itself, making her (and the reader) fall for him in the best way. While not a direct retelling, that gradual unravelling of prejudice and the discovery of a deeply good heart beneath the surface adds a wonderfully familiar and satisfying element to their romance. I personally relate to both of our main characters in many ways. Jimenez doesn’t just skim the surface of emotions; she dives in. The book tackles grief, anxiety, chronic illness, and the ways our past wounds shape us, but it does so with a balance of humour and heart. Some moments are laugh-out-loud funny, while others hit you right in the feels. If you love romances that feel deeply human—where love isn’t just about passion but about understanding and safety—then Yours Truly needs to be on your shelf. With its beautifully developed characters, emotional depth, and the softest, most heartfelt letter-writing trope, it’s a book that lingers long after the last page. Perfect for anyone who loves contemporary romance with heart, humour, and characters that feel achingly real. Key tropes: Epistolary romance, fake dating, a little bit of grumpy sunshine, workplace romance, slow burn, major yearning, misunderstanding.

I love it, I enjoyed every second of it.