The Night We Met (Deluxe Edition) - by Abby Jimenez (Hardcover)

About the Book

"In everyone's life, there's a split-second decision that can change everything... For Larissa, it came when choosing who to ride home with after a concert. That night, she had no idea she'd met the perfect man. She and Chris are great friends, co-parenting a slightly unhinged rescue Yorkie, sharing their favorite books, and judging bread (pumpernickel for the win!). For the first time amid all her side hustles to scrape by, things finally feel easy. But she didn't choose Chris to drive her home all those months ago-she went with his best friend, and he became her boyfriend. All Chris wants is for Larissa to be happy. Standing by on the sidelines is slowly killing him, but making a move would destroy someone else. How can something that feels so right be absolutely impossible?"-- Provided by publisher.

Book Synopsis

The instant #1 New York Times bestseller!

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Say You'll Remember Me comes a beautiful, compelling novel that revels in laughter, friendship, and the messy choices life can throw our way.

This stunning deluxe edition will include designed edges and color endpapers for one limited printing only!

In everyone's life, there's a split-second decision that can change everything ...

For Larissa, it came when choosing who to ride home with after a concert. That night, she had no idea she'd met the perfect man. She and Chris are great friends, co-parenting a slightly unhinged rescue Yorkie, sharing their favorite books, and judging bread (pumpernickel for the win!). For the first time amid all her side hustles to scrape by, things finally feel easy.

But she didn't choose Chris to drive her home all those months ago--she went with his best friend, and he became her boyfriend. All Chris wants is for Larissa to be happy. Standing by on the sidelines is slowly killing him, but making a move would destroy someone else.

How can something that feels so right be absolutely impossible?

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Review Quotes

"Abby Jimenez has a way of writing emotional intimacy that makes every scene compelling. Once again, she has created characters you keep thinking about long after the last page."--The Every Girl

"Abby Jimenez manages this perfect alchemy of poignant, hilarious, sweet, and swoony."--Kennedy Ryan

"All the pining and yearning you're looking for in a romance." --Bustle

"Few romance authors write heart-fluttering banter like Abby Jimenez--and her new book serves up all her signature swoon!" --Women's World

"From Abby Jimenez comes this 'boyfriend's best friend' story that you won't be able to put down."--E! News

"Jimenez once again demonstrates a rare flair for love and laughter in this radiantly rewarding romance."--Booklist, starred review

"Jimenez's touching novel explores themes of addiction, family, grief and forbidden love, making you root for these star-crossed lovers from the start." --The Girlfriend from AARP

"The palpable yearning and slow-burning sexual tension keep the pages flying."--Publishers Weekly, starred review

"The yearning in this book is intense."--People

"A compulsively readable slow-burn romance full of grown-up worries and plenty of pining."
--Kirkus, starred review

About the Author

Abby Jimenez is a #1 New York Times bestselling author of laugh-out-loud, pull-at-your-heartstrings romantic fiction. Her novels have sold over 6 million copies and been translated into 28 languages. Some of her favorite highlights include a Good Morning America Book Club pick, a BOTM's Book of the Year Award, and the Minnesota Book Award. Before her writing career, Abby was in the national spotlight as a Cupcake Wars champion and founder of Nadia Cakes bakery, which has since gone on to win numerous Food Network competitions and amass an international following. She lives near Minneapolis with her husband, three daughters, and dogs--all TikTok famous in their own right. Abby loves romance novels, coffee, doglets, and not leaving the house.