Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Review - Part of Your World
AUTHOR: Abby Jimenez
NARRATORS: Julia Whelan and Zachary Webber
RATING: ★★★★
Summary (from Goodreads): After a wild bet, gourmet grilled-cheese sandwich, and cuddle with a baby goat, Alexis Montgomery has had her world turned upside down. The cause: Daniel Grant, a ridiculously hot carpenter who’s ten years younger than her and as casual as they come—the complete opposite of sophisticated city-girl Alexis. And yet their chemistry is undeniable.
While her ultra-wealthy parents want her to carry on the family legacy of world-renowned surgeons, Alexis doesn’t need glory or fame. She’s fine with being a “mere” ER doctor. And every minute she spends with Daniel and the tight-knit town where he lives, she’s discovering just what’s really important. Yet letting their relationship become anything more than a short-term fling would mean turning her back on her family and giving up the opportunity to help thousands of people.
Bringing Daniel into her world is impossible, and yet she can’t just give up the joy she’s found with him either. With so many differences between them, how can Alexis possibly choose between her world and his?
REVIEW: Life has been so busy lately that I haven't had much time to read, but I'm happy I was able to fit this audiobook in on my drive to work every day. I started off reading a different book that was more serious and dramatic by a different author, but life kept life'ing, and I really needed something I knew would cheer me up, so I reached for another Abby Jimenez audiobook. In my eyes, she is right up there with Lucy Score, who is also on my favorite author list, mainly because they both do such an excellent job writing hilarious romantic comedies. The snarky dialogue and witty banter is top notch, and I caught myself laughing out loud SO many times as I listened to Part of Your World. The two main characters, Daniel and Alexis, are adorable and fit perfectly together, even though they come from two completely different backgrounds and upbringings. She's almost a decade older than him, but instead of it being something that causes a problem, it balances them out. I don't know how else to describe it. If you love rom-com's, then I would definitely give this one a try. The narrators, Julia Whelan and Zachary Webber did an amazing job, and Abby Jimenez outdid herself once again.
Saturday, March 21, 2026
Sullivan Book Nook is OPEN!
The Sullivan Book Nook is open again. I will work on getting some different books in there soon. Thank you again for your patience.
TITLE: The Happy Ever After Playlist (audiobook)
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Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Sullivan Book Nook Temporarily Closed
UPDATE 3/16: Due to some unforeseen problems, the little library will be closed a couple of more days. Thank you again for your patience.
FYI: The Sullivan Book Nook will be closed temporarily this weekend, March 13th-15th, while I work on renovating it. Thank you so much for your patience.
Friday, February 27, 2026
Review - The Happy Ever After Playlist
AUTHOR: Abby Jimenez
NARRATORS: Erin Mallon and Zachary Webber
RATING: ★★★★
Summary (from Goodreads): Two years after losing her fiancé, Sloan Monroe still can't seem to get her life back on track. But one trouble-making pup with a "take me home" look in his eyes is about to change everything. With her new pet by her side, Sloan finally starts to feel more like herself. Then, after weeks of unanswered texts, Tucker's owner reaches out. He's a musician on tour in Australia. And bottom line: He wants Tucker back.
Well, Sloan's not about to give up her dog without a fight. As their flirty texts turn into long calls, Sloan can't deny a connection. There's no telling what could happen when they meet in person. The question is: With his music career on the rise, how long will Jason really stick around? And is it possible for Sloan to survive another heartbreak?
REVIEW: Yes...I know. Another Abby Jimenez book. LOL. What can I say? I love her work. Also, this is another book narration with Zachary Webber, and like I've said in my previous reviews, I would listen to that man recite the alphabet over and over again. (*happy sigh*) I loved the main characters, Jason and Sloan. As always with Abby's books, the banter between the couple is both romantic and hilarious, which always makes for an interesting and fun read. The secondary characters, especially Kristen, are lovable too, and that's another reason why I admire Abby's work. She gets everyone involved in the main couple's love story, and the results are funny but also heartwarming. I love that there is an actual playlist connected to this story, and the song list is included in the back of the book. Most of the bands I've never heard of, but there were several I liked. I would recommend this book to everyone, especially the audiobook format. Hmmm....now which Abby Jimenez book should I listen to next?
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Recipe - Chocolate Cupcakes (with cake mix)
- 15.25 oz Duncan Hines Dark Chocolate Fudge cake mix
- 1.17 oz instant chocolate pudding (fat-free and sugar-free)
- ¾ cup PLUS 1 tbsp canned pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
- 1 cup PLUS 2 tbsp water
For the vanilla bean cream cheese frosting:
- 8 oz less fat cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup plain low fat Greek yogurt
- ⅓ cup monk fruit sweetener or sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla bean paste
DIRECTIONS: Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a cupcake tin with cupcake liners and spray with oil to avoid sticking. Combine pumpkin puree and water in a large bowl; mix to combine. Add chocolate pudding mix and mix well. Add chocolate cake mix and beat 2 minutes. Fill cupcake liners ⅔ full and bake about 25 to 28 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool in pan on wire rack for 15 minutes. For the frosting: Combine all the ingredients in a bowl and beat until smooth. Add to a piping bag or use a zip lock bag and cut the corner off, pipe onto the cooled cupcakes.
NUTRITION INFO: Serving: 1 cupcake, Calories: 149.5 kcal, Carbohydrates: 29.5 g, Protein: 3.5 g, Fat: 3.5 g, Saturated Fat: 2 g, Cholesterol: 9.5 mg, Sodium: 429.5 mg, Fiber: 1 g, Sugar: 12.5 g
(Recipe and photo courtesy of Skinnytaste)
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