Abby Jimenez

Abby Jimenez (née Hales), born in 1979 or 1980, is an American romance novelist and baker who founded Nadia Cakes from her home kitchen in 2007, winning the Food Network's Cupcake Wars in 2013.[1][2][4] She is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author known for series like The Friend Zone (2019–2021), Part of Your World (2022–2024), and Say You'll Remember Me (2025–).[1][6] Her novels blend humor, captivating dialogue, and tough life topics, with awards including the Minnesota Book Award for Life's Too Short.[6][7]