The Friend Zone

Abby Jimenez

Jun 2019 · Hachette Audio · Narrated by Teddy Hamilton and Erin Mallon

About this audiobook

Fall in love with this hilarious and heartwarming USA Today bestselling romantic comedy that LJ Shen calls "an absolute treat."
Kristen Peterson doesn't do drama, will fight to the death for her friends, and has no room in her life for guys who just don't get her. She's also keeping a big secret: facing a medically necessary procedure that will make it impossible for her to have children.
Planning her best friend's wedding is bittersweet for Kristen -- especially when she meets the best man, Josh Copeland. He's funny, sexy, never offended by her mile-wide streak of sarcasm, and always one chicken enchilada ahead of her hangry. Even her dog, Stuntman Mike, adores him. The only catch: Josh wants a big family someday. Kristen knows he'd be better off with someone else, but as their attraction grows, it's harder and harder to keep him at arm's length.
The Friend Zone will have you laughing one moment and grabbing for tissues the next as it tackles the realities of infertility and loss with wit, heart, and a lot of sass.
"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
"Your next rom-com to obsess and cry over." ---Cosmopolitan

• Goodreads Choice Awards nominee - Best Romance, Best Debut
• O, The Oprah Magazine Best Romance Novels of the year
• Audie Award Finalist
• USA Today bestseller
• Bookish Best Books of the year
• SheReads Best Romances of the year
• Women's Health Best Romance Novels of the year
• Good Housekeeping Best New Books for Summer
• PopSugar Best Books of Summer
• Publishers Weekly Starred Review
• Booklist Starred Review
• Booklist Top 10 Romance Debuts of 2019

Ratings and reviews

2.5 stars — I’m so glad that this book was not my first book by this author, because I probably would have never gotten back to her. The thing is, her writing is actually really solid. There were so many fun moments between Josh and Kristen. But wow, the things that disappointed me were numerous and violent in the feelings they inspired. First things first, why is it not mentioned ANYWHERE in the blurb that the heroine has a freaking BOYFRIEND. And is it for a short period? Nope. Honestly

The dynamics between the two continuing not to get together became redundant. For being "soulmates", they each made continued assumptions contradictory to that. Enjoyed otherwise.

Audiobook: Excellent narration by Erin and Teddy. Their intonations perfectly fit with the wonderfully, sometimes complex, often zany characters. It's not all roses. There will be tears. This is life in all of its messiness, heartache, and wonderful triumph. Highly recommend. (A standalone but great to read this one first before the Happily Ever After Playlist)

About the author

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 ® cake.
Abby loves a good romance, coffee, doglets, and not leaving the house.