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The Night We Met

Pages
384
Published
2026
Language
English

Synopsis

Larissa and Chris are close friends who share a love for books and their rescue dog, but their relationship is complicated by the fact that she is dating his best friend. As Chris struggles with his feelings from the sidelines, Larissa must navigate the consequences of a single choice made months ago. It is a story about the difficult timing of love and the messy reality of choosing between what is right and what is easy.

About the author

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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.

Characters

Larissa (The Night We Met)Protagonist

A waitress navigating financial strain who co-parents a rescue Yorkie with her close friend Chris while dating his best friend Mike.

Chris (The Night We Met)Protagonist

A pharmacist and Mike's childhood best friend who grows close to Larissa while co-parenting her rescue dog.

Mike (The Night We Met)Supporting

Larissa's boyfriend and Chris's best friend, whose struggles with alcoholism strain their relationship.

All characters in The Night We Met

Frequently asked questions

  • Do I need to read Say You'll Remember Me first to understand The Night We Met?

    No. The Night We Met is the second book in Abby Jimenez's "Say You'll Remember Me" series, but it follows new lead characters (Larissa and Chris) and is written to work as a standalone — you don't need to have read the first book to follow the story.

  • Has The Night We Met received any award recognition?

    It debuted as an instant #1 New York Times bestseller and received a starred review from Kirkus Reviews, which called it "a compulsively readable slow-burn romance full of grown-up worries and plenty of pining."

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