Abby Jimenez Books in Order

This reading order guide provides the complete list of Abby Jimenez books in order, from the first to the latest, and is always updated so you won’t miss anything!

Abby Jimenez is not just an author—she’s the kind of writer who makes you feel like you’re sitting down with a close friend, swapping stories over coffee and cake. Known for her heartfelt, funny, and deeply emotional romance novels, Abby has quickly become a beloved name in contemporary fiction. But long before she made readers cry and laugh with her unforgettable characters, Abby was already capturing hearts in a very different way—through cupcakes.

In 2007, Abby launched her bakery, Nadia Cakes, right out of her own kitchen. What started as a small passion project quickly turned into something much bigger. Nadia Cakes went on to win multiple Food Network competitions and gained a devoted following worldwide. And if you’re one of the many who remember the hilarious viral “Vageode” cake comments, yes—Abby was behind those too. Her sharp wit and hilarious sense of humor have always been part of her magic, whether in frosting or fiction.

Abby’s love story with romance began long before she ever wrote her first novel. Like many of us, she fell for romance novels in her teenage years, devouring historical love stories with wide eyes and a full heart. Over time, her taste in books expanded, but her heart always stayed in the same place: with love stories. For Abby, a truly great romance is never simple—it’s rich, layered, and emotionally nuanced. She believes writing good romance takes real skill, and she pours that belief into every book she creates.

What makes Abby’s writing journey even more inspiring is how she does it. She’s known for drafting most of her novels entirely on her phone—yes, really! Just her thumbs, Google Docs, and a whole lot of creativity. Her laptop only comes out for the heavy-duty edits. And she’s got one rule: no writing before noon. That’s when her creative brain officially clocks in. She often jokes that her best writing happens with a coffee in one hand and a dog (or two) nearby.

Abby’s stories are more than just romance—they’re reflections of life, with all its highs and lows. Her characters are lovable, flawed, funny, and real. She has a way of writing people you instantly care about. Whether it’s Kristen from The Friend Zone, who’s navigating love while facing infertility, or Sloan in The Happy Ever After Playlist, who’s learning to open her heart again, Abby’s heroines feel like women you’ve known forever. Their struggles are raw, and their victories feel like your own.

It’s no surprise that her debut novel, The Friend Zone, struck such a chord when it was released in 2019. Inspired by her real-life best friend, the book dives deep into emotional territory while still delivering sharp humor and sizzling chemistry. Abby’s second book, The Happy Ever After Playlist, was actually written first—but she held onto it, knowing it needed just the right moment (and the right dick joke, according to her!) to come into the world.

Abby brings so much heart to her stories, and it shows. Her books are packed with memorable dialogue, laugh-out-loud moments, and scenes that will stay with you long after you turn the last page. She doesn’t shy away from real issues—grief, infertility, anxiety—but she handles them with such care and humanity, it never feels heavy. Instead, it feels hopeful. Like maybe love really is worth the risk.

Outside of writing, Abby is also a motivational speaker and self-proclaimed homebody who loves doglets (yes, that’s a thing), chewy SweeTarts, and her husband, who she jokes deserves a medal for being married to someone like her. Her life is full of humor and heart—and that’s exactly what you can expect when you open any book with her name on the cover.

Whether you’re new to Abby Jimenez or already a devoted reader, one thing’s for sure: if you’re looking for romance that makes you laugh, cry, and believe in love all over again, you’re in the right place.