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emotional
medium-paced
This was my 1st Abby Jimenez book, I was so excited because I’ve only heard great things about her books. Sadly I was unimpressed. The story was ok, I did not like the way that the FMC interacted with her family she was out right hostile to her broker and rude and judgmental of her sister. I did really like the MCC, and the way that he showed his love for the FMC.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Dementia
Minor: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Child abuse
emotional
hopeful
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Content Warnings
Graphic: Dementia
Moderate: Animal death, Emotional abuse
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Abby has done it again. I marvel at the way she can write a story that immediately draws you in, makes you feel all the emotions from love to sadness, hope and inspiration, with humor throughout. There’s so much depth and it’s a happy story while also covering real life topics that often just suck. I love the focus on the everyday moments in life, not just the big events. I think Hank was my surprise favorite character and I love the wisdom he brought to Xavier. This was just an amazing story and I can’t wait to see where else she takes us with this new series.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Dementia
Moderate: Animal cruelty
Minor: Animal death, Infidelity
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
What can I say? Abby Jimenez knocked it out of the park. This story had everything I didn’t know I needed. The spice was understated and fun, the family drama was infuriating and heartwarming; the emotion tugged at all the right notes; the animals were adorable; and I laughed out loud so many times.
There were a LOT of sub plots and baggage to sift through. Her family, his parents, the veterinary practice, Hank, her job and how it all intertwined. It was a lot for a romance, and at times it felt like the romance style, stepped back to let the heavier plot lines show through which was a bit unexpected. However, the way everything came together neatly at the end felt perfect
Content Warnings
Graphic: Dementia
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Child abuse
Minor: Incest
challenging
emotional
funny
inspiring
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I didn’t know what to expect, but wow. This book made me feel every single emotion, which I didn’t even really know was possible from reading a book. I laughed out loud, got teary-eyed, smiled, was anxious, all of the above!!
Something felt like it was missing from the book, so I do wish some parts were a bit more detailed, but I thoroughly enjoyed it nonetheless. It felt realistic and as if I were a fly on the wall experiencing the family’s story first hand. It was my first Abby Jimenez book, so I’m excited to read more in the future and I’m hopeful to one day get more of this family in another book.
Something felt like it was missing from the book, so I do wish some parts were a bit more detailed, but I thoroughly enjoyed it nonetheless. It felt realistic and as if I were a fly on the wall experiencing the family’s story first hand. It was my first Abby Jimenez book, so I’m excited to read more in the future and I’m hopeful to one day get more of this family in another book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Child abuse, Cursing, Death, Dementia, Grief, Gaslighting
Minor: Alcoholism, Animal death, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Violence, Abandonment
emotional
funny
hopeful
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
This book had me in love at 6% and bawling from 19% until the end. I absolutely loved Samantha and Xavier. How hard they worked to be together. Xavier is an absolute sweetheart and sacrifices so much to keep Samantha in his life.
With Samantha’s mom’s dementia playing a major role in this story, my heart absolutely shattered. The pain of losing someone who’s still physically there was beautifully written. It was reminiscent of my experiences with loved ones who’ve had dementia, so being mindful of your triggers and what you can handle would be best before starting this.
I can always count on Abby for a wonderful love story.
With Samantha’s mom’s dementia playing a major role in this story, my heart absolutely shattered. The pain of losing someone who’s still physically there was beautifully written. It was reminiscent of my experiences with loved ones who’ve had dementia, so being mindful of your triggers and what you can handle would be best before starting this.
I can always count on Abby for a wonderful love story.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal death, Chronic illness, Emotional abuse, Dementia, Death of parent
Minor: Alcoholism, Animal death
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Death, Dementia, Grief
Moderate: Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Child abuse, Cursing, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Sexual content, Medical content
Minor: Animal death, Cursing, Infertility, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Terminal illness
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Content Warnings
Moderate: Dementia, Grief
Minor: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Child abuse, Death
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Lovely duet narration; this one felt more sad than previous AJ books, but the HEA was earned.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Terminal illness, Medical content, Dementia, Grief, Death of parent
Moderate: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Sexual content
Minor: Alcoholism, Animal death, Infidelity, Panic attacks/disorders
Read/Listen to the trigger warnings at the beginning of the book.
< spoiler>FMC is moving home to help care for her middle aged mother, who has Alzheimer’s Disease. The MMC was mentally and physically abused by both parents as a child, and is a veterinarian. No on page death of animals, but the drowning of puppies is part of the MMC’s history of why he became a Vet, and why his father is awful.
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Physical abuse, Dementia, Medical trauma, Death of parent