Kristy's Reviews > Part of Your World

Alexis Montgomery is an ER doctor with the weight of the world on her shoulders. She's part of the famous Montgomery family of world-renowned surgeons, and her wealthy parents want her to carry on the family legacy of medicine and philanthropy. They especially want her to pass it on with her overbearing surgeon ex, Neil, whom Alexis cannot stand. Her parents may love Neil more than her. When Alexis' car breaks down in the tiny town of Wakan, she meets Daniel, a handsome younger carpenter who helps get her car out of the ditch. Soon a wild bet, some grilled cheese, and an encounter with a baby goat changes Alexis' life, and she cannot help but want Daniel in her world. Despite his youth and the incompatibility of their lives, Alexis and Daniel feel drawn to one another. But she has responsibilities and he's needed in Wakan. How can they overcome the obstacles keeping them apart?

OK, this was easily one of my favorite books so far this year. I LOVED this one! This story has some major serious undertones, as it covers abuse in a variety of forms (trigger for domestic abuse and emotional abuse). Poor Alexis has a terrible former partner in Neil and as for her parents... I was absolutely flabbergasted that anyone could treat their child quite like they did! The book does an excellent job of exploring the dichotomy between what you want in life and the obligations of work and family. Daniel also has responsibilities to his family and the town of Wakan.

Even with some serious plot points, WORLD is such a funny, sweet, and romantic read. The serious balances the silly so well, and I was completely captivated. Daniel and Alexis are great--I needed them to become a couple! This book has everything you could want in a romance. Chemistry, banter, humor, a raccoon encounter, farm animals, embarrassing advice about sexting... it all gels perfectly. I was laughing and crying and rooting for Daniel and Alexis the entire time.

All in all, this is a fantastic read. Each Abby Jimenez book I read gets better and better--and that's saying a lot, because they are all so good!

I received a copy of this book from Forever (Grand Central Publishing) and Netgalley in return for an unbiased review.

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