Lifes Too Short, Abby Jimenez
Lifes Too Short, Abby Jimenez
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Life's Too Short

Bestseller

Author: Abby Jimenez

Narrator: Christine Lakin, Zachary Webber

Unabridged: 9 hr 6 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Forever

Published: 04/06/2021

Includes: Bonus Material Bonus Material Included

Synopsis

THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

"A hilarious, tender, and altogether life-affirming gem of a book." --Emily Henry, bestselling author of Beach Read

A brilliant and touching romantic comedy about two polar opposites, one adorable dog, and living every day to its fullest.

When Vanessa Price quit her job to pursue her dream of traveling the globe, she wasn't expecting to gain millions of YouTube followers who shared her joy of seizing every moment. For her, living each day to its fullest isn't just a motto. Her mother and sister never saw the age of 30, and Vanessa doesn't want to take anything for granted.

But after her half sister suddenly leaves Vanessa in custody of her baby daughter, life goes from "daily adventure" to "next-level bad" (now with bonus baby vomit in hair). The last person Vanessa expects to show up offering help is the hot lawyer next door, Adrian Copeland. After all, she barely knows him. No one warned her that he was the Secret Baby Tamer or that she'd be spending a whole lot of time with him and his geriatric Chihuahua.

Now she's feeling things she's vowed not to feel. Because the only thing worse than falling for Adrian is finding a little hope for a future she may never see. Minnesota Book Awards winnerBookRiot, Top Books of 2021Goodreads, Best of 2021 Romance FinalistShe Reads, Best of 2021 Romance Winner
   

About Abby Jimenez

Abby Jimenez is a Food Network champion, motivational speaker, and contemporary romance novelist living in Minnesota. 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 cult following. Abby's wry literary wit was spotlighted as the admin behind the hilarious viral comments on the now famous Nadia Cakes Vageode™ cake.Abby loves a good romance, coffee, doglets, and not leaving the house.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Nilufer on February 12, 2025

Wow! I’m truly, deeply, and madly in love with this book! Can a person smile from ear to ear and cry like a madwoman on the verge of an ugly nervous breakdown? Yes, they can—because that’s exactly what this book does to you! This book is not only the best of the Friend Zone series or the most perfect......more

Goodreads review by chan ☆ on April 17, 2021

can't tell if this is a seasonal depression apathy thing or if this is really just meh. gonna go with the latter. i like the idea of romances with a lot of real life in them, but for some reason authors can't seem to find a good middle ground. we have quirky characters with no true personalities in......more

Goodreads review by Jayme on January 24, 2023

I’m sorry. I know that I ignored a lot of your emails and texts, yesterday...but I FINALLY got my hands on a copy of the latest FRIEND ZONE book by the AMAZING Abby Jimenez and I just couldn’t be disturbed!! I don’t like many romance books, but I LOVE hers! ❤️ Her romance trope is Friends to Lovers, b......more

Goodreads review by Madison on March 19, 2025

picture this: me finishing this driving down the highway having to pull over to sob… tear my heart out abby, it’s fine 🤍......more

Goodreads review by Giorgia Reads on August 29, 2021

3.5 stars Good things first: • I liked the writing (this is a new author to me). I read this in record time because it just flowed very well, both the story and the way it was told. • I liked the humour, it wasn’t extremely funny but the banter between the characters was smart and entertaining. • T......more

Quotes

“Abby Jimenez’s Life’s Too Short is 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 of Beach Read

“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 of The Boyfriend Project

"Jimenez's dazzling debut is a brilliantly written romantic comedy that seamlessly toggles back and forth between scenes of laugh-out-loud, snarky wit and serious emotional issues without missing a beat, all the while delivering maximum reading satisfaction."—Booklist, Starred Review

"Harnessing sass, heartfelt struggle, and unapologetic sexuality, Jimenez's debut is as hysterical as it is tear-jerking...Jimenez manages to fulfill all expectations for a romantic comedy while refusing to sacrifice nuance. Biting wit and laugh-out-loud moments take priority, but the novel remains subtle in its sentimentality and sneaks up on the reader with unanticipated depth. Readers who have wrestled with infertility will find Kristen's anxieties and sorrows deeply relatable."—Publishers Weekly, Starred Review

"Jimenez tackles a myriad of issues in her debut and hits each one with depth and sensitivity. Kristen's take-no-prisoners attitude is smart and sassy and perfectly balanced by Josh's easygoing resourcefulness...An excellent debut that combines wit, humor, and emotional intensity."—Kirkus

"This romcom novel will have you feeling the falling-in-love autumn vibes."—Buzzfeed

"The Friend Zone is a deliciously hot, sweet debut full of banter I couldn't get enough of. I loved all the characters, from Kristen and Josh, to the supporting cast, and even Stuntman Mike. This book is an absolute treat."—L.J. Shen, USA Today bestselling author

"The Friend Zone gave me belly laughs, shook me up, and made me feel hopeful about love and the human strength of spirit. A romance for the ages!"—Tessa Bailey, New York Times bestselling author of Fix Her Up

"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

"You can expect to laugh and cry during this one."—Good Housekeeping

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