№ 2 · The Friend Zone
From the New York Times bestselling author of Part of Your World comes a romantic comedy full of "fierce humor and fiercer heart" about how one adorable puppy brings together two perfect strangers (Casey McQuiston, NYT bestselling author of Red, White & Royal Blue). Artist Sloan Monroe just can't seem to get her life on track. But one trouble-making pup who randomly jumps into her car with a "take me home" look in his eyes is about to change everything. With Tucker by her side, Sloan finally starts to feel more like herself. Then, after weeks of unanswered texts, Tucker's owner reaches out. He's a musician on tour in Australia. And bottom line: He wants Tucker back. Well, Sloan's not about to give up her dog without a fight. But what if this Jason guy really loves Tucker? As their flirty texts turn into long calls, Sloan can't deny a connection. Jason is hot and nice and funny. There's no telling what could happen when they meet in person. The question is: With his music career on the rise, how long will Jason really stick around? And is it possible for Sloan to survive another heartbreak? USA Today bestseller Publishers Weekly bestseller Featured on NBC, NPR, PopSugar, Entertainment Weekly, Forbes, Business Insider, Bustle, Oprah.com Goodreads Choice Award Finalist for Best Romance SheReads Award Best Romance of the year Frolic’s Best Books of the year
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The Friend Zone
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Contemporary romantic comedy novels frequently combine witty banter, emotional depth, and realistic personal struggles, a narrative style exemplified in bestselling books such as Part of Your World and Just for the Summer. Abby Jimenez is a No. 1 New York Times bestselling American romance novelist and Food Network champion who brings a distinct blend of humor and empathy to contemporary fiction. Residing in Minnesota, she has sold over 1.5 million books while enjoying coffee, doglets, romance stories, and spending time at home.
Before establishing her literary career, Jimenez built a successful business in baking. After being laid off from a retail position, she founded Nadia Cakes out of her home kitchen in 2007 using original cake recipes and basic decorating training. Her home business expanded into retail bakeries across California and Minnesota, including locations in Maple Grove, Woodbury, and Palmdale. The bakery gained national prominence after winning Food Network's Cupcake Wars in 2013 and appearing on TLC's Fabulous Cakes, building an international fanbase. Jimenez later turned to writing romance novels, drawing ongoing creative inspiration for her male protagonists from her husband and business partner.
Jimenez's writing is characterized by authentic dialogue, emotional vulnerability, and humorous character interaction balanced against meaningful real-world challenges. Setting several of her narratives in Minnesota locations like Lake Minnetonka, Ely, and the Root River, she grounds her romance series in vivid regional settings. Her stories showcase compassionate heroes and resilient lead characters navigating family dynamics, grief, and career transitions while building strong emotional connections.
