What breed is Tucker, the dog in The Happy Ever After Playlist?

Tucker is a Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever. Author Abby Jimenez has said she chose the breed deliberately — a nod to Sloan's late fiancé's love of duck hunting, and a dog distinctive enough to stand out in Los Angeles, where golden retrievers and labs are far more common.

Do I need to read The Friend Zone before The Happy Ever After Playlist?

No. The Happy Ever After Playlist is the second book in Abby Jimenez's Friend Zone series, but it centers on new leads, Sloan and Jason, and reads as a standalone. Kristen, the protagonist of The Friend Zone, appears as Sloan's best friend.

The Happy Ever After Playlist

Contemporary Literature Romance

Pages: 400
Published: 2020
Language: English

From the New York Times bestselling author of Just for the Summer comes a romantic comedy about how one adorable puppy brings together two perfect strangers. "The Happy Ever After Playlist tackles love after loss with fierce humor and fiercer heart." —Casey McQuiston, New York Times bestselling author of Red, White & Royal Blue Artist Sloan Monroe just can't seem to get her life on track. But one troublemaking pup who randomly jumps into her car with a ""take me home"" look in his eyes is about to change everything. With Tucker 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. But what if this Jason guy really loves Tucker? As their flirty texts turn into long calls, Sloan can't deny a connection. Jason is hot, nice, and funny. 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? USA Today bestseller Publishers Weekly bestseller Featured on NBC, NPR, PopSugar, Entertainment Weekly, Forbes, Business Insider, Bustle, Oprah.com Goodreads Choice Award Finalist for Best Romance SheReads Award Best Romance of the year Frolic’s Best Books of the year

Prose complexity: 1/10

Heartwarming Emotional Funny Hopeful Romantic

Slow Burn Multiple POVs

Abby Jimenez

Abby Jimenez is a #1 New York Times bestselling author of contemporary romance, known for the Friend Zone, Part of Your World, and Say You'll Remember Me series. Before writing, she founded Nadia Cakes, a bakery she started in 2007, and won Food Network's Cupcake Wars in 2013. She lives near Minneapolis, Minnesota, with her husband, their three daughters, and their dogs.

Sloan MonroeProtagonist

A Los Angeles artist adrift in grief two years after her fiancé Brandon's death, until a stray dog changes her path.

Jason LarsenProtagonist

A touring musician performing as Jaxon Waters, drawn to Sloan after his dog Tucker ends up in her care.

Kristen PetersonSupporting

Sloan's best friend, carried over as the protagonist of the series' first book, The Friend Zone.

All characters in The Happy Ever After Playlist

Frequently asked questions

What breed is Tucker, the dog in The Happy Ever After Playlist?
Tucker is a Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever. Author Abby Jimenez has said she chose the breed deliberately — a nod to Sloan's late fiancé's love of duck hunting, and a dog distinctive enough to stand out in Los Angeles, where golden retrievers and labs are far more common.
Do I need to read The Friend Zone before The Happy Ever After Playlist?
No. The Happy Ever After Playlist is the second book in Abby Jimenez's Friend Zone series, but it centers on new leads, Sloan and Jason, and reads as a standalone. Kristen, the protagonist of The Friend Zone, appears as Sloan's best friend.