Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me an advance copy of this book in exchange for an honest review!

"Savor It" by Tarah Dewitt is a heartfelt and comical romance set on the picturesque Oregon coast. The main characters Sage and Fisher had tons of emotional depth and chemistry, which I loved. The supporting cast of characters was great and made this book so enjoyable; if there is a future book from the perspectives of Ellis and Wren, I will definitely read it. Occasionally the plot devices seemed a bit hokey, but the emotional beats of the story brought everything back down to earth. Highly recommend!

Wow, I think this is definitely my favorite Tarah book so far! I related heavily to Sage and I loved the small town vibes in this so much!

Savor It was such a sweet story! Sage Byrd who is kind, quirky, smart and always thinking of others is trying to figure out life. Fisher Lange, is a semi-brooding, (at least in the beginning) award winning chef who has moved from NYC to a Sage's coastal, small town in Oregon with his niece. While their first meeting may not have have been the perfect meet-cute, they soon realize they have more in common than they think. What unfurls is an emotional story about love in all its forms! Oh yes, there are also a few steamy scenes that will make your toes curl! Tarah DeWitt delivered! #Oregon, #romcom, #netgalley

I absolutely loved this small town romance! I loved watching them open up to each other and allow themselves to care! Completely engulfed by this book I read it in one day! Can’t wait to get my hands on a physical copy!

4-4.5⭐️

This is the first book I read from this author though she has been on my radar for quite some time, and I really, really enjoyed it. Such a feel good little gem! 💎

While in essence it seems pretty classic small town Romance - boy struggles in life and career, lands in small town, falls in love with it and the girl, comisserating over personal trauma one day and going through small town antics and festival and busybodies drama the next, until oops we fell in love what do we do now, it's so much more than that.

It's the nuances that sell this book for me and what will make everyone love it come summer. It better be on everyone's vacation list!

It's witty, charming, spicey and heartfelt. But with lots of wisdown, inner struggles and development, growth, love, found family and a dozen other tiny things that lie beyond the surface and make it big. It's all very wholesome!
The vibe kind of reminds me of Ali Hazelwood and Jessica Joyce.

If you're wondering why it's not a full 5 stars though I obviously loved it, it's because it was a bit slow sometimes and I felt kinda lulled into distractions. But that may be more of a timing thing than a book thing.

Anyway. Both characters are so beautiful, so endearing, so smart and they put their all in everything they do. Sage is pretty much all heart, bubbly, fun and loving, while Fisher is introspective, withdrawn at the beginning and lost, feeling somehow at a crossroad. His work is not what it used to be, he is guardian to an orphaned teenager and feels like he faild at everything. But as they spend time together and get lost in their little moments, she breathes life into him while he shows her that living in the now, happy is fine, but it can be so much better with the right partner and the prospect of a future together in mind.

Loved all the family dynamic too and how true, realistic and ultimately positive was handled the situation with the niece, work life balance etc.

If there is anything to take from here - (and I have more quotes to share closer to release date) it's this:

"I realized that infatuation was the shortness of breath, the adrenaline, the idea that we could ever just be friends and it wouldn’t kill me each and every day.
Love is this. Love is breathing. A sweet, deep, aching relief. And it’s somehow even more disorienting."

The writing though!🫶

This book was super cute with very big Hallmark vibes. I really enjoyed it, but there’s something keeping me from giving it 5 stars. Their dynamic was great, but I wanted just a little big more from their chemistry. That being said, was a very fun read and I’d definitely recommend this book to someone looking for a quick, cute read. This was my first book by Tarah Dewitt and I look forward to reading more!

Clever, gorgeously written, and insightful! This was my first TaraH DeWitt and I was hooked from page one, with a clever if provocative opening line that made me laugh. The characters were engaging and made me want to root for them. I liked how depth was built into the story so it was about more than just the romance.

Thank you, NetGalley, in exchange for an honest review! I've always been a sucker for Tarah DeWitt's books, and this did not disappoint. I fell in love with Fisher and Sage immediately and they are so cute. It's the classic (and my favorite) trope of the grumpy sunshine slow-burn love story. One of my favorite things about them is the communication. There are so many books where miscommunication plays a huge role in the book and couple relationship, but this couple demonstrates what's healthy, which kept me going. Lastly, I love the single dad (well, guardian) trop, and the relationship between Fisher and his niece is just the absolute sweetest. This book comes with swoon, heartwarming moments, and life lessons all tied together in a perfect bow. P.S. Let's not forget about the amazing side characters/animals (iykyk)!

An emotional read that will leave a lasting impression. Savor It is a beautiful combination of wit, humour and heartache. With Sage and Fisher, there’s this undeniable tension leaving you wanting more. Tarah has hit the mark with her newest romance, and I’m eager to read more.

Heartbreakingly real, this story will entice you and entertain you. I adored every minute reading this. Not only are Sage and Fisher brilliantly crafted, but the side characters have so much depth, I’d also be keen to read books about them.

Tarah has a way with words. Her writing has the ability to leave in you giggles, snorts and chuckles, but also to leave you in tears, forcing you to confront the losses we grieve.

An emotional and sweet read I’d highly recommend.

Savor It by Tarah Dewitt was a well written masterpiece! It's packed with loveable side characters, humor, emotion, and everything you could want from a contemporary romance!

Sage & Fisher were just perfection in this slow burn. I loved the chemistry and tension as these two came together as neighbors to friends then lovers as they healed broken parts within each other.

I adored the small town and culinary aspects. If you're a foodie you'll love this read!

If you love small town, neighbors-to-lovers, close proximity, emotion and humor packed reads with a cast of characters you can't help but adore, read Savor It by Tarah Dewitt!

This was a cute book. It very much reminded me of a Hallmark type movie. The guy from the big city moves (temporarily) to a small town and falls in love with the girl next door.

What to do when the summer is over and it's time to return to your "normal" life?

Therein lies the question both Sage and Fisher ponder throughout this book.

I loved how Sage fully lives life! She's who she is, period. I enjoyed, oh so much, seeing Fisher come into his own as a disgraced chef and a pseudo father to Indy. The three of them all grow so much throughout the book and it was satisfying to see the maturity they all show. Yes, including Indy.

I would recommend this book. If you love Hallmark movies then you'll probably love this too.

Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review.

Just finished reading “Savor It” by Tarrah Dewitt.

I really enjoyed the dual POV in this book. I also enjoyed how the author developed the characters. The reader got to see their flaws as well as how they felt about themselves and how they worked through things.

This book was very enjoyable and I would recommend it.

I was NOT ready for this perfect book!! Sage was just the perfect soft softie and Fisher was just the perfect angst softie and their sweet (yet savory) story had me giggly and tear-y throughout. This is a perfect story. With perfect characters and friends (IYKYK) and I devoured it, going against the title and I’m sorry for that, except I will 10000% be re-reading this beautiful safe precious story on release week.

Thanks for allowing me an early read!

This is the first book I have ever read by Tarah DeWitt, and she has won me over.

I laughed, I giggled, and I cried. This is without a doubt the best book I’ve read in months. I devoured it within a day. It seriously felt like home while reading this. Being from a small town in the PNW where everyone knows everyone’s business, Tarah nailed the whole small-town craziness.

I LOVED absolutely everything about this book, the characters, the animals and Sage’s choice in clothes.

Sage Byrd is a wholesome teacher whom everyone adores. She’s the sunshine on a cloudy day, the one you’d call when you’re in need, she the best friend you’d wish you had. Fisher is the handsome Michelin chef who just moved in next door for the summer. They both struggling to heal and find their paths in live. When their worlds collide its everything, you wished for, but summer doesn’t last forever so they must Savor It.
They’re so relatable on many levels. Can this please be a series!!

My Favorite things in the book:
* The “home invasion” had me laughing so hard!
* The library!
* Goose!!!!!
* When Indy yells at Fisher about the Journal.


This book will forever be on my mind and one I will always recommend.

This was so cute!! Absolutely enjoyed it. <333
There was something about it that didn't quite make it a 5 star for me though and I just can't quite put my finger on it. Despite that, I did really enjoy the book and had a great time w/ Sage & Fisher.

-dual pov
-next door neighbors
-opposites attract/grumpy sunshine
-small town + small town annual event
-summer romance/friends w/ benefits
-hobby farm w/ cute animals
-fun side characters
-HEA <3

There is like kind of a lot going on in this story between Sage, Fisher, Indy, Sam, and all of the side characters plus the annual games the town hosts - but it all comes together in the end (a little quickly but that's ok!) I did enjoy this book and would totally recommend. I do have to say Funny Feelings is still my fav Tarah Dewitt book but this one is coming in at number 2!

3.5/5

This was a cute read.

You have both Sage and Fishers point of views throughout the book. It grabbed my attention from the start and was an easy read. It does have some spicy parts.

I’d definitely read other books by the author as well!

Tarah DeWitt writes extremely likeable, relatable characters. This book had that in so many ways. I love engaging dialog and witty banter. This book had that. I also love a book I cannot put down and become engrossed with from the beginning. The romance genre can get watered down, but when you find a book that hits you in your feels, with human characters, and a plot that keeps you turning pages, it is the perfect recipe.

I downloaded SAVOR IT when it was on Read Now based on the blurb and the gorgeous cover. While FUNNY FEELINGS didn’t work for me, I was willing to give the author another shot, especially since this is her trad pub debut.

There’s a promising setup with a down-on-his-luck chef moving to a small coastal Oregon town for the summer with his niece (he’s her legal guardian) to consult on the opening of a new restaurant. However, we never see him doing much consulting. His neighbor is a sunshiney woman with a bunch of animals who wears t-shirts with punny sayings on them. (These are her two main personality traits.) They have a bit of a meet-disaster, then not much else happens for a while.

A *ton* of characters and animals are introduced in the first few chapters. At times it was hard to keep track of everyone, but I stuck with the book, thinking surely the story was about to start. Around 25%, I realized there was no story — it’s just scene after scene without any forward momentum. There’s no external plot to keep things moving. Around 50-60%, a plot sort of kicks in involving a competition. It comes way too late in the story, and there’s next to no urgency to win for either MC because they don’t have much at stake.

Then there’s the writing. As lots of other people have pointed out, this book uses ten-dollar words when more common ones would do. I didn’t necessarily struggle with this, but it was noticeable. The author also attempts to use words like “sartorial” and “oblique” and ends up using them incorrectly. I would think an editor would catch that, but I guess not. I’d also think an editor would flag an ableist word like “moron,” which made me cringe every time it popped up.

Tarah DeWitt seems to have many fans who love her books. Unfortunately, after giving her a couple chances, I don’t think I’m ever going to be one of them.

Thank you to the publisher for the ARC, which was provided via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Another Tarah Dewitt masterpiece! I thoroughly appreciate her approach in handling delicate subjects like grief/loss and mental health while creating multidimensional characters who are so much more than their struggles (much like it is in real life!) This was written in a dual point of view, and it was well balanced between Fisher and Sage, so there was a fair amount of insight into their backstories and inner monologue even when the focus was on the present day. I loved the small town of Spunes and all of the people in it. The banter between the characters made me laugh throughout the book, especially with Sage and her brothers, as well as between Indy and Fisher. My heart melted when reading about Sage’s menagerie of rescue animals and how Indy found love and connection with them (one of my favorite scenes was toward the end when Indy learns that geese mate for life). The advice from Sage’s mom is sprinkled throughout the book, and it was full of beautiful quotes that I want to remember and go back to.

There’s strong potential for a sequel featuring Wren and Ellis, and I hope that the author is strongly considering this! I’d love to get more of this town and these characters, and there is so much more to Wren and Ellis’s story! Plus, we’d get a bigger glimpse into Sage and Fisher’s happily ever after, as well.

This is such a cute small-town romance set in Oregon between a big-time Chef, Fisher, coping with his sister’s death and custody of her daughter, and a quirky local resident Sage.

I enjoyed the storyline and it was well written, however it really dragged on in the middle. The beginning and the ending were cute though.