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Life’s Too Short

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By Abby Jimenez

Read by Christine Lakin

Read by Zachary Webber

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$27.99

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  1. Audiobook Download (Unabridged) $27.99
  2. ebook $10.99 $13.99 CAD
  3. Hardcover $40.00 $51.00 CAD
  4. Trade Paperback $17.99 $23.99 CAD

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THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

“A hilarious, tender, and altogether life-affirming gem of a book.” –Emily Henry, bestselling author of Beach Read

A brilliant and touching romantic comedy about two polar opposites, one adorable dog, and living every day to its fullest.


When Vanessa Price quit her job to pursue her dream of traveling the globe, she wasn’t expecting to gain millions of YouTube followers who shared her joy of seizing every moment. For her, living each day to its fullest isn’t just a motto. Her mother and sister never saw the age of 30, and Vanessa doesn’t want to take anything for granted.

But after her half sister suddenly leaves Vanessa in custody of her baby daughter, life goes from “daily adventure” to “next-level bad” (now with bonus baby vomit in hair). The last person Vanessa expects to show up offering help is the hot lawyer next door, Adrian Copeland. After all, she barely knows him. No one warned her that he was the Secret Baby Tamer or that she’d be spending a whole lot of time with him and his geriatric Chihuahua.

Now she’s feeling things she’s vowed not to feel. Because the only thing worse than falling for Adrian is finding a little hope for a future she may never see.
  • Minnesota Book Awards winner
  • BookRiot, Top Books of 2021
  • Goodreads, Best of 2021 Romance Finalist
  • She Reads, Best of 2021 Romance Winner

 
 

Genre:

  • “Abby Jimenez’s Life’s Too Short is a hilarious, tender, and altogether life-affirming gem of a book. This is the kind of novel that leaves you a little better than when it found you. Jimenez is a true talent.”
    Emily Henry, New York Times bestselling author of Beach Read
  • “Abby Jimenez’s knack for tackling heavy subjects with humor and care shines through in this exquisitely written story about love, difficult family relationships, and living life to its fullest.”
    Farrah Rochon, USA Today bestselling author of The Boyfriend Project
  • "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
  • "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
  • "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
  • "This romcom novel will have you feeling the falling-in-love autumn vibes."
    Buzzfeed
  • "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 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
  • "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
  • "You can expect to laugh and cry during this one."
    Good Housekeeping
  • "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 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
  • "This new romance novel will have you both laughing and crying throughout its entirety."
    Women.com
  • "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 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
  • "This novel doesn't shy away from anything - it's fiercely loving all the way to the HEA."
    NPR
  • "The Friend Zone is my favorite book of the year! I give this book 5 stars, but even that doesn't do it justice! I'm a little mind blown over the fact that this is her debut novel because it was just perfection!"
    LivingMyBestBookLife.com
  • "Abby Jimenez is hilarious...Read this book even if you don't read romance! The Friend Zone is filled with love, friendship, loyalty, second chances...It's a game changer."
    ReallyIntoThis.com
  • "A debut novel that has it all-tears, sarcastic humor, romance and the heartbreaking issue of infertility."
    Greenville News
  • "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
  • "A fun, flirty read."
    First for Women
  • "A beautiful tale of learning to accept the love you deserve and finding a path to self-acceptance, The Friend Zone will make you swoon."
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On Sale
Apr 6, 2021
Publisher
Hachette Audio
ISBN-13
9781549188930

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Abby Jimenez

About the Author

Abby Jimenez is a #1 New York Times bestselling author of laugh-out-loud, pull-at-your-heartstrings romantic fiction. Her novels have sold over 1.5 million copies and been translated into 28 languages. Some of her favorite highlights include a Good Morning America Book Club pick, a BOTM’s Book of the Year Award, and the Minnesota Book Award. Before her writing career, Abby was in the national spotlight as a Cupcake Wars champion and founder of Nadia Cakes bakery, which has since gone on to win numerous Food Network competitions and amass an international following. She lives near Minneapolis with her husband, three daughters, and four dogs—all TikTok famous in their own right. Abby loves romance novels, coffee, doglets, and not leaving the house.

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