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Life's Too Short

By Abby Jimenez
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Sweet and achingly romantic - a truly wonderful love story - Beth O'Leary, author of The Flatshare Full of fierce humour and fiercer heart - Casey McQuiston, New York Times bestselling author of Red, White & Royal Blue __________________ A brilliant and touching romantic comedy from... Read More
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Sweet and achingly romantic - a truly wonderful love story - Beth O'Leary, author of The Flatshare

Full of fierce humour and fiercer heart - Casey McQuiston, New York Times bestselling author of Red, White & Royal Blue

__________________

A brilliant and touching romantic comedy from the USA Today bestselling author of The Friend Zone and The Happy Ever After Playlist.

When Vanessa Price quit her job to pursue her dream of travelling 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 'hourly nappy change'. 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.

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A deliciously hot, sweet debut. This book is an absolute treat. - L. G. Shen, USA Today Bestselling Author

Harnessing sass, heartfelt struggle, and unapologetic sexuality, Jimenez's debut is as hysterical as it is tear-jerking - Publishers Weekly

Let's get one thing straight, Abby Jimenez is hilarious - Goodreads reviewer

I laughed, I teared up, and most importantly, I didn't want to put it down - Goodreads reviewer

Not only is this book hilarious and heartfelt, it felt real - Goodreads reviewer

5 stars isn't enough for this laugh out loud, beautifully honest, and sometimes heart-breaking novel - Goodreads reviewer

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