The Part of Your World Series in Order

About the Part of Your World series

Series Premise

The series follows two strong, independent women in their 30s who are at turning points in their lives, each falling for a man from a very different world. The stories explore themes of class differences, identity, family expectations, burnout, self-worth, and learning to prioritize happiness over perfection. Both books feature opposites-attract, fish-out-of-water dynamics with slow-burn romance, emotional depth, mental health representation (anxiety, people-pleasing, grief), and a strong emphasis on found family and friendship.

Main Characters

> Alexis Carlisle — High-achieving ER doctor; driven, perfectionist, anxious, and emotionally guarded. Forced to slow down and rediscover joy.
> Daniel Grant — Laid-back, kind-hearted carpenter from a big family; charming, patient, and the emotional opposite of Alexis.
> Briana Ortiz — Alexis’s best friend; tough, sarcastic ER doctor with a guarded heart and a traumatic past.
> Jacob Maddox — Daniel’s brother; sweet, nerdy, and earnest; a marriage-of-convenience partner who wins Briana over with genuine kindness.
> Recurring supporting — The large, loving Grant/Maddox family (parents, siblings, cousins) — chaotic, warm, and meddlesome; they provide humor, support, and found-family vibes.

Setting

Modern-day Minnesota, United States, with a strong contrast between:
> Minneapolis — fast-paced, high-pressure urban life (hospitals, upscale apartments, career-driven world).
> Wabasha — a small, charming Minnesota river town (slow-paced, family-oriented, with a big, loving extended family home).
The setting highlights the clash between big-city ambition and small-town warmth, with beautiful seasonal details (snowy winters, lake life, cozy family gatherings).

Tone & Themes

Warm, witty, emotional, and empowering — quintessential Abby Jimenez contemporary romance. The tone is funny (sharp banter, awkward situations), heartfelt, and relatable, blending laugh-out-loud humor with poignant moments of grief, anxiety, burnout, and self-discovery. Romance is steamy (explicit but not extreme), tender, and grounded in realistic adult struggles (mental health, family pressure, career demands). It’s uplifting and hopeful, with strong themes of self-acceptance, boundaries, and choosing joy — comforting, bingeable, and emotionally satisfying without being overly angsty.

The series is hugely popular for its laugh-out-loud humor, relatable adult struggles (burnout, mental health, family pressure), swoony romance, and strong female friendships — ideal for fans of Abby Jimenez’s own style, Emily Henry, or Christina Lauren. It has mature content (explicit romance, emotional trauma, grief) and massive popularity.