Small town romance for the win here. It’s full of tropes that are done often, but here it did not feel overused. I especially loved the dual pov. I would be interested in reading the rest of the series based off of this book.

I really enjoyed Savor It—a charming, heartfelt story set in the cozy coastal town of Spunes, Oregon. Sage Byrd is such a relatable heroine, balancing her love for her hobby farm and quirky friends with the sting of a recent breakup. When her ex suddenly gets engaged, she’s determined to win the town’s annual Festival and get some well-deserved respect.

Fisher Lange’s journey from a burnt-out NYC chef to a man trying to heal while caring for his niece adds real depth. Their “strategic alliance” feels fresh and fun, and I loved how their connection grew from a deal into something more meaningful.

The small-town setting, witty banter, and tender moments made this a sweet summer read. My only quibble was that some parts dragged a bit, but overall, it’s a satisfying and uplifting romance with well-drawn characters and a lovely emotional arc.

Thank you to Netgalley and St. Martin's Press for the opportunity to read and review this book.

Eeek! Who doesn’t love a small town romance? I really enjoyed this book, and will definitely be reading other books Tarah writes!!

•Small town
•Single parent (guardian)
•Dual POV
•Fake dating
•Friends with benefits
•Close Proximity
•1st in a series

Savor It was cute but forgettable. I didn't really feel a connection to the characters & nothing happened that really stood out enough to separate it from any other basic romcom I've read. It has several tropes that I love but that still wasn't enough. & add to that I'm rarely a fan of a third act break up.

I did a mix of audio and ebook & loved Zachary Webber's narration. The best!! Thank you to NetGalley and St Martins Griffith for a copy in exchange for my honest review


3.75/5 ⭐️
2/5 🌶️

I cannot get over how much I loved Savor It by Tarah Dewitt! This small town romance is a wonderful book about two people finding each other and themselves. I loved Sage and Fisher and the whole town of Spunes. The main characters were delightful and the way they communicated with and supported each other was lovely to read. The supporting characters in Savor It were great additions to the story and truly hope Tarah Dewitt will bring us back to Spunes soon! I can’t stop thinking about how much I loved this book!

[It was okay]

This was a cute story but it was nothing special or memorable for me. The characters were good but their connection wasn’t completely believable (or maybe I was just not invested enough). I added the audiobook to the mix and the narration was really good and kept me going until the end. Overall, it was just okay for me.

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for providing a free advanced copy of this ebook in exchange for an honest review.

This book is so swoony and romantic and perfect in every way. Legit I wouldn’t change a thing! This was my first Tarah book and I’ll def be back for more!

This book is set in small-town Spunes, Oregon, and follows local teacher Sage Byrd & Michelin-star chef Fisher Lange. Fisher returns with his niece to oversee a new restaurant after a career meltdown. He and Sage form a summer‐long alliance - he winds up helping her win the town’s annual festival. In exchange, she’ll help him win over the locals. Quickly you start to see a spicy romance brewing along the way 💃🏻💃🏻💃🏻. It is very nice to see how they were emotionally mature & accepting of one-another. They were grounded and treated things meaningfully. It was a deep bond. I really loved this!

Absolutely enjoyed this small town romance! Sage and Fisher have a hilarious meet cute thanks to a rogue robot vacuum. He’s renting the home next door with his niece for the summer while he works on a menu for the new restaurant in town. She’s the neighbor who takes care of many animals on her farm along with plants and is training to win this year’s festival canoe race… and after saving him from her nosy first responder brothers she asks him for help with the race determined to win. With each practice session, they get closer and savor their time together knowing it won’t last…

Loved the small town shenanigans, all the embarrassing moments shared, and how he would galavant across the meadow to have her test try food. Definitely teared up at the end when Fisher and Indy finally cracked open Sage’s journal. Recommend giving this a read if you enjoy small town romance, neighbors, nosy residents, banter, and adorable baby goats.

As much as I love small-town romances and Tarah DeWitt, this one didn’t quite work for me. The story felt a bit cliche and the writing struggled to hold my attention. I found the main characters quite immature—more like teenagers than thirty-somethings—and their relationship lacked chemistry or emotional depth.

tarah has secured her spot as a new fav author after this one. just wowwwww.

I know I read out of order and did left of forever first and knew some background about fisher and sage, but it didn’t spoil too much in my opinion.

I don’t know what to say other than that I really loved this book 😭💗 I absolutely loved sage’s character. she’s unapologetically herself and she finds beauty/ love in the smallest things, which I relate to so much. her loving the place where she grew up and not wanting to ever leave had me screaming “sameeee!!!” I love her bond with her brothers and wren so much. she’s such an angel, and fisher was perfect for her!

speaking of fisher, I loved watching his relationship with indy grow throughout the book. and watching him fall back in love with cooking was so beautiful!

indy’s meltdown towards the end had me full on sobbing!!! I was already crying about sage and fisher, but she really hit the nail with her breakdown about the goose. also the sage advice book? don’t get me started.

tbh this book reminded me why I love small towns and small town romances. the slow build, the town traditions, welcoming a newcomer, the most beautiful love story….all of it was just incredible!

🍰❤️ Book Review: Savor It by Tarah DeWitt ❤️🍰

Sweet, heartfelt, and full of delicious moments—Savor It is a cozy romance that’ll make you crave both love and cupcakes! Tarah DeWitt serves up a story about healing, second chances, and finding joy in the little things.

What it’s about:
After a tough breakup, Maggie retreats to her family’s bakery to rebuild her life. When charming pastry chef Jake enters the kitchen, sparks—and flour—fly. Together, they discover that sometimes the best recipe for love is patience, laughter, and a little bit of sweetness.

Tropes You’ll Love:
🧁 Bakery setting
💞 Slow burn romance
💕 Second chances
😂 Lighthearted banter
✨ Healing and new beginnings

Perfect for fans of cozy, feel-good romances with a pinch of sweetness and plenty of heart.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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I think I may have read this book at the wrong time in my life. I’ve been super busy and it took me quite a while to finish this one, even though it’s on the shorter side.

I just felt like I couldn’t really connect to the characters or the story that much. I’ve seen so many incredible reviews for this book, and I wanted to love it as much as others have. Unfortunately, it didn’t excite me.

The last 10% of the story was incredibly cute and romantic, and I loved the small town vibes (and of course, the many adorable animals). I didn’t dislike this one by any means, and if you’re a romance fan, I would still recommend it. It just wasn’t a favourite for me.

Thank you to St. Martin’s Griffin for my gifted copy!

Fisher and Sage😭 and Indy!!!!!

I love these three. We got to watch all of them have their own growth as individuals, and watch as they each support each other in that growth. They didn’t ✨need✨ each other, but they were all the little pieces that the others needed to heal and to grow.

Tarah always has a way of throwing deep lessons into her books, while also making you laugh. None of the FMCs she writes are damsels in distress. They don’t need saving. They are just humans that decide that life would just be better with that other person.

✨ He’s a chef (“yes, chef.”🫠)
✨ Forced Proximity
✨ Time limit
✨ The funniest little small town
✨ He loves to eat 🤭
✨ Single guardian

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with an advance copy of Savor It by Tarah DeWitt in exchange for my honest review and opinion. This book not only had a cute cover it had a cute story to go with it. I really enjoyed this quick read.

This one was a lot of fun to read. I was drawn in by the cover originally. I enjoyed the writing style and found it easy to read.

This is a good palate cleanser. Small town romance with some fluff. Nothing ground breaking. I enjoyed it for what it is. Thank you

This was my first book by Tarah Dewitt and it definitely won’t be my last. This was such a cute book- full of witty banter, fun characters and an amazing setting. Sage’s little flower farm and Fisher’s kitchen expertise, mixed with elements of parenthood and overcoming grief, really worked well together. I also really loved the audiobook and the dual POV.

Two total sweeties (Sage and Fisher) fall hard after agreeing to a friends-with-benefits arrangement. Both main characters are dealing with grief in their own ways and the way they car for each other is lovely.

Many thanks to St. Martin's Press | St. Martin's Griffin for the advanced reader’s copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

Tarah does it again!
Sage and Fisher were 😍
The banter? The love? The pining? THE SEXY CHEF WITH AN EARRING? 🫠