Abby Jimenez

Contemporary Romance

Where humor, heartbreak, and healing collide.

Abby Jimenez is a New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal bestselling author celebrated for her heartfelt and hilarious contemporary romances. Her novels explore love born from life’s messiest moments — grief, friendship, resilience, and second chances — all with her signature wit and emotional depth.

A former cupcake shop owner turned storyteller, Abby brings warmth, relatability, and authenticity to every page. With her sharp dialogue and unforgettable characters, she reminds readers that sometimes laughter really is the best medicine for a broken heart.

The Happy Ever After Playlist by Abby Jimenez
Life's too short by Abby Jimenez
The Night We Met by Abby Jimenez

Best Sellers

Yours Truly by Abby Jimenez

Abby Jimenez: Yours Truly

A deeply emotional romance where a woman recovering from divorce and her brother’s kidney failure begins exchanging letters with the man she least expects, challenging both their walls and their hearts.

Just for the Summer by Abby Jimenez

Abby Jimenez: Just for the Summer

When a dating curse brings a traveling nurse and a reluctant guardian of three siblings together for a “hook-up” that nobody expects to last, secrets and unexpected love rewrite the rules.

The Happy Ever After Playlist by Abby Jimenez

Abby Jimenez: The Happy Ever After Playlist

Two years after a fiancé’s death, a woman begins rebuilding her life with the help of a rescued dog and the musician who owns him, but emotional scars and second chances complicate everything.

Series

The Friend Zone Series (2019–2021)

A witty and emotionally resonant trilogy that explores friendship, grief, and the messy beauty of modern love. Beginning with The Friend Zone, Abby Jimenez dives into themes of infertility, loss, and self-worth, delivering heartfelt stories filled with humor, compassion, and unforgettable characters. Each book stands on its own but shares an interconnected universe built on love, laughter, and resilience.

Part of Your World Series (2022–2024)

A warm and deeply moving collection of small-town romances that blend charm, vulnerability, and second chances. This series follows characters learning to balance ambition with heart, status with sincerity, and independence with the power of belonging. Jimenez’s signature blend of humor and raw emotion makes each story both comforting and unforgettable.

Say You’ll Remember Me Series (2025–2026)

A heartfelt two-book saga exploring love, timing, and fate. Abby Jimenez captures the tenderness of missed chances and the beauty of reconnection in a story that reminds readers how the right person can find you even at the wrong time.

The second book, The Night We Met, is scheduled for release in March 2026. Pre-order now!

Short Stories & Novellas by Abby Jimenez

The Situationship (2024)

A witty, bite-sized romance exploring the chaos and charm of modern dating. Released as part of Amazon’s “Improbable Meet-Cute” collection, it delivers Jimenez’s trademark humor and heart in novella form.

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The Fall Risk (2025)

A heartfelt short story following two people navigating unexpected circumstances that test trust, timing, and second chances.

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Collaborative Projects

The Improbable Meet-Cute Collection (2024)

A multi-author anthology from Amazon Original Stories featuring short romantic comedies about quirky first meetings. Abby Jimenez contributed Worst Wingman Ever (2024), a humorous and tender story about fate, friendship, and falling in love when you least expect it.

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Other authors in this collection include Sariah Wilson, Christina Lauren, Sally Thorne, Ashley Poston, and Jasmine Guillory.

Your guide to romance, organized.

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