Life's Too Short: the most hilarious and heartbreaking read of 2021

A beautiful and touching romantic comedy about a woman who gains millions of YouTube followers and is left in custody of her baby daughter. The last person she expects to help her is the hot lawyer next door, Adrian Copeland.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 384 pages
Publication date: 20 April 2021
Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

t put this book down.

Sweet and achingly romantic - a truly wonderful love story




Beth O Leary, author of The Flatshare, has crafted a tale that is both sweet and achingly romantic, leaving readers in awe of its sheer brilliance. Full of fierce humor and a fiercer heart, Casey McQuiston, New York Times bestselling author of Red, White & Royal Blue, has added another masterpiece to her literary repertoire.




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 decided to quit her job and pursue her dream of traveling the globe, she had no idea that her journey would lead to millions of YouTube followers who shared her passion for seizing every moment. For Vanessa, living each day to its fullest wasn't just a motto; it was a way of life. Her mother and sister had passed away before reaching the age of 30, and Vanessa had learned the importance of cherishing every precious moment.


However, her world was turned upside down when her half-sister suddenly left Vanessa in custody of her baby daughter. Life, which had once been filled with daily adventures, now consisted of hourly nappy changes. The last person Vanessa expected to offer help was the hot lawyer next door, Adrian Copeland. After all, they barely knew each other. No one had warned her that he was the Secret Baby Tamer or that she would be spending so much time with him and his geriatric Chihuahua.


Now, Vanessa was feeling emotions she had vowed never to experience. Falling for Adrian was one thing, but finding a glimmer of hope for a future she may never see was something entirely different. As she navigated the challenges of parenthood and attempted to rebuild her life, Vanessa found herself drawn to Adrian in ways she never thought possible.


Their connection was undeniable, and Vanessa couldn't help but wonder if there was a chance for a future together. But as much as she longed for it, she knew the road ahead was filled with obstacles and uncertainties. Adrian had his own demons to conquer, and Vanessa couldn't help but worry that her presence might complicate his life even more.


Despite the doubts and fears, Vanessa couldn't resist the pull of their connection. She found herself spending more and more time with Adrian, getting to know him in ways she never thought possible. And as they spent more time together, Vanessa began to see the man behind the lawyer facade.


He was kind, compassionate, and fiercely loyal to those he cared about. And as she got to know him better, Vanessa realized that he had been hiding a secret that had been weighing on his heart for years.


Adrian had been adopted as a child and had always felt like he didn't belong. He had never known his birth parents, and he had struggled with feelings of abandonment and rejection. But as he spent more time with Vanessa and her daughter, he began to feel like he had found a place where he truly belonged.


With Vanessa's support and encouragement, Adrian began to search for his birth parents. He contacted adoption agencies, conducted online searches, and even reached out to people who might have information about his past. And slowly but surely, he began to piece together the fragments of his past.


It was a difficult journey, filled with ups and downs, but Adrian never gave up. And as he uncovered more about his birth parents and his past, he realized that he had been searching for something that he had never truly found.


He had been searching for a sense of belonging, and he had found it in the love of Vanessa and her daughter. And as he looked forward to the future, Adrian knew that he had everything he had ever wanted.


A deliciously hot, sweet debut.




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




Publishers Weekly praised Jimenez's writing, stating, "Let's get one thing straight,
Abby Jimenez is hilarious."




Goodreads reviewer expressed their admiration, writing, "I laughed,
I teared up,
and most importantly,
I didn't put this book down."




In The Secret Baby Tamer,
Beth O Leary has created a truly wonderful love story that will touch the hearts of readers everywhere. With its blend of humor, heartache, and unexpected twists, this book is an absolute treat.




Filled with sass, heartfelt struggle, and unapologetic sexuality,
Abby Jimenez's debut is a must-read for anyone who loves a good romantic comedy.




Don't miss out on this delightful and heartwarming tale.

Weight: 260g
Dimension: 125 x 196 x 31 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780349423449