This one was a very slow burn but wasn't compelling enough to keep my interest. Unfortunately this book wasn't for me.

tarah you really didnt need to do all that with fisher but you did and I’m so grateful
what a man indeed. i loved his initial gruff attitude and how sage so genuinely shrugged it off
only for him to them charm the daylights out of her, but with him ending up absolutely pathetic over her.
she walked him like a dog and he loved every second of it

This was a bit of a slow burn romance for me at first, but when it picked up it had my heart. Fisher and Sage are just perfect in their imperfections for each other and I adored Fisher's relationship with his niece Indy. The adorable animals almost stole the show and the ending and epilogue had me shedding a few happy tears. The audiobook is narrated by the fabulous and fantastic Karissa Vacker and Zachary Webber, and they did an amazing job voicing this novel.

Cute and predictable and follows the exact formula- a good break but slow if this is the only genre you read

This book so SO DANG CUTE.

I love love loved the romance between Sage and Fisher - swoonworthy. Every woman should have a Fisher in their life.

This book had all the vibes - small town, swoonworthy romance, likable characters, a hodge podge of rescued animals, gardening, cooking, etc. Literally everything I love in book wrapped up with a bow.

Oh my goodness, I loved Savor It by Tarah DeWitt so much! Fisher and Sage are perfect for each other in this swoony romance. This is a slow-burn, small-town, grumpy/sunshine, fake dating, single dad (guardian) love story. I also appreciated the themes of healing and grief throughout the book. They were covered with care. I bought a physical copy after publication day because I need this book on my shelf permanently.

I was in tears towards the end of this book. It was such a sweet, funny read! I went in without any expectations and have found myself a new favorite author ❤️

thanks to the publisher and netgalley for giving me an e-arc for honest review. (late review i'm so sorry, but i did buy it on release date)

4.5 stars. this was my first book by tarah and I really enjoyed it! I will definitely check out her other works. this was such a cute little summer, small town romance with great banter and so many farm animals lol. i liked both sage and fisher independently and even better together.

Side note: I need a Wren and Ellis book asap!!

This was my second Tarah DeWitt novel and by far my favorite! What a wonderful romance where the characters were matched perfectly. The banter between the two was adorable and funny. Fisher and Sage are currently my favorite friends to lovers couple. I was cheering and excited when Indie came around. This is a gem of a book. I adored it.
Thank you NetGalley and St. Martins Press for the arc in exchange for my honest review.

4.5 stars

This was the first book I’ve read from Tarah Dewitt and I am definitely a fan! I’m going to have to make my way through her backlist.

Sage and Fisher were such an amazing couple. Their relationship a slow burn that cranks up to a fiery sizzle with banter for days that was just *chef kiss*. The way they could be vulnerable and real with each other was perfect. How they rescue and push each other while also respecting boundaries and allowing the other the space to grow. I just loved them both, as individuals and even moreso together.

Honestly, I just absolutely loved this book. The only reason for the half star deduction is around the 3/4 mark a weird lull hit that took me out of the story for a minute. However I was able to get back into it at the ending and still finished the book with a smile on my face.

Thank you SMP Romance and Netgalley for my review copy in an exchange for an honest review!

I LOVED THIS BOOK. I am so glad that I give authors another chance (was unfortunately not the biggest fan of Funny Feelings) when I am interested in a description, because this is my favorite contemporary romance I have read this year. This book is for readers who adore small town antics, finding your passion again after career burnout, grumpy/sunshine dynamics, and fake dating. This book deals with depictions of grief in a very real but not overly heavy way. Overall, this was such a good book I found myself delaying reading the ending. It is definitely one I'll be buying a copy of!!

Wasn’t a fan of this one sadly! there was nothing really exciting or gripping about it. Very much a pass

Thank you to Tarah DeWitt, St. Martin's Griffin, and NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for my honest opinion.

I loved this one so much. The writing was so good. The imagery made me feel like I was watching a movie.

I really liked Sage and Fisher. The banter was off the charts. Plus it has animals. And who doesn't love animals?

I loved this book! I will definitely be reading more books by Tarah DeWitt!

Sage is a small town girl that has gone through a recent breakup. When her grumpy new neighbor agrees to help her make her ex jealous, feelings start to grow.

Fisher is a big city chef that's come to town to establish a new restaurant. He is also benefiting from this fake dating relationship because it allows him to ask Sage what she thinks will go over well in the new restaurant. By befriending Sage, it also helps him grow closer to his adopted niece, who's mother died years earlier. Their relationship is strained, and Sage is the perfect companion to both of them.

If you love banter, and you love spice, you'll love this book! The characters were so lovable and this book had so many of my favorite tropes!

#fakedating #grumpysunshine #singledad #spicy #friendswithbenefits #foodie #chef

I absolutely adored this book! I love how this book highlights simple joys; small towns, good food, friendship, laughter, nature, and pets. This book made me want to sit back and savor my life. I also adored the love story. I love when you can feel the intimacy jump off the pages and that's what happened with Savor It. You felt Fisher and Sage's friendship and love grow and that made the ending feel so worthwhile and fulfilling. Tarah's writing is also so witty and funny, I could read anything she wrote.

4.5 Stars

I had a really fun time with the audiobook. It was funny, heart touching, and sweet. This was my first read from Tarah Dewitt, and I need to read more of her books.

Sage just broke up with her ex-boyfriend of 5 years, and with her living in a small town, makes it even harder. Fisher is new in town with his niece. He lost his job as a chef in a Michelin restaurant, and is now his niece's guardian. The relationship buildup of Sage and Fisher was quite slow, but I love the growth of it.

I totally recommend it!!

I cried, I gushed, I freaking LOVED this book. I also loved Tarah's other books (Funny Feelings- heyyyy!)
We have grumpy x sunshine meets small-town romance and I couldn't help but get completely invested in Sage and Fisher's swoon-worthy love. Sage is dealing with small-town drama and falls for the new, NYC chef in town. The catch? He's only there temporarily.
Fisher is responsible for his niece after his sister dies (off-page) and is trying to juggle parenthood with a career. I loved Fisher's POV -he def fell harder (IMO). The banter and love is * chef's kiss*. This book also explores grief, self-discovery, and finding 'your people.' Perfect for fans of Sarah Adams and B.K. Borison, it's a must-read summer read. Thank you, Tarah, for this phenomenal read!

Thank you St. Martin's Press for my eArc in exchange for an honest review.

Will post my full review once St. Martin's Press addresses the boycott. The ongoing boycott is a result of SMP's lack of accountability regarding derogatory statements from a SMP marketing employee and their lack of response to the systemic issues in the imprint. SMP's silence has been very loud, and had I know about the boycott before choosing this book, I would not have requested an arc copy. Now, I will only release my true feelings when SMP breaks its silence.

I really enjoyed Savor It! It was a little hard to get into at first because of all the names of the animals and townspeople. I got her brothers confused a lot throughout the story. One of my favorite parts of the story was the niece's relationship with the goose, and I loved how that played into the ending. I also really liked how there wasn't a miscommunication at the end. Instead it was circumstances that fueled the third-act break up. Really great small town feel like Gilmore Girls, with quirky characters and town events.

Thank you St. Martin's Press and Macmillan Audio for a copy of this e-arc and audiobook in exchange for an honest review.

I primarily listened to the book. Karissa Vacker is one of my favorite narrators, so of course, she did a great job. The male narrator, Zachary Webber, also was good. It was easy to follow along with their voices and who was talking.

The plot had such a cute premise. All the side characters were hilarious. I also love small-town vibes in a book and the fake-dating trope. And then as I kept reading, the plot was redundant and I struggled to want to finish the book. While the characters, Sage and Fisher, on the surface were good, we really lacked depth in their connection and struggles. It felt like we glazed over them, but never dove deeper into it.

Was it a cute read? Yes.
Would I recommend romance lovers try it? Also yes.
Was it my favorite book? No, but it could be yours.