Abby Jimenez is a Food Network winner and USA Today bestselling author. She 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 (R) cake.
Abby loves a good romance, coffee, doglets, and not leaving the house.
"A debut novel that has it all-tears, sarcastic humor, romance and
the heartbreaking issue of infertility."--Greenville News
"The Friend Zone is a beautiful tale of learning to accept the love
you deserve and finding a path to self-acceptance along the
way....a zippy, instantly recognizable voice and fresh, funny
characters."--Entertainment Weekly
"Zingy dialog, laugh-out-loud humor, and plenty of sass temper the
heartbreak of infertility in this modern, well-grounded debut that
is sure to satisfy."--Library Journal
"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
"The Friend Zone is heartbreaking, gut-wrenching, and emotional.
Abby Jimenez wrote a difficult story line with sensitivity, heat,
humor, banter, and unwavering friendship."--Harlequin Junkie, Top
Pick
"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 is a laugh-out-loud, wickedly clever book that
sneaks up on you with a cathartic emotional payoff."--Jenny
Holiday, author of Three Little Words
"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
"I think I've found a new favorite contemporary romance novel with
The Friend Zone. ...This book made me laugh and cry, and it filled
my heart with so many emotions. ...I'll be recommending this book
to everyone."--Bookish
"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
"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
"This new romance novel will have you both laughing and crying
throughout its entirety."--Women.com
"This novel doesn't shy away from anything - it's fiercely loving
all the way to the HEA."--NPR
"This romcom novel will have you feeling the falling-in-love autumn
vibes."--Buzzfeed
"You can expect to laugh and cry during this one."--Good
Housekeeping
"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
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