It was cute, but I feel like she lost the plot like maybe half way through. The competition was maybe for like less than a chapter honestly. Their chemistry was nice, but I feel like the book was going in circles and it was so slow. It was like at one point she forgot she was supposed to put in a competition and things containing that so it was soooo rushed. Like I was expecting this crazy competition, but it didn't hit. Love the characters though.

I fell in love with DeWitt's writing in this book! The setting and characters were near perfect for me. There were moments hard to read and you felt for the character! Immediately after finishing this, I picked up another one of DeWitt's backlist and I'm now reading everything by her! Can't wait for the newest release!

A Cozy, Slow-Burn Romance with a Dash of Sass

Tarah DeWitt delivers another charming, small-town romance with Savor It, perfect for fans of fake dating, witty banter, and food descriptions that will make you hungry. 🍽️

Sage and Fisher have an undeniable chemistry, and I loved how their relationship developed—from reluctant allies to something deeper. The small-town setting was adorable, the side characters (and animals!) added so much personality, and Fisher’s grumpy-chef energy? A whole mood. But the pacing felt a bit slow in places, and I wished for just a little more tension in the romance.

That said, if you love cozy, character-driven love stories with a hint of spice and a lot of heart, Savor It is definitely worth picking up! 💕

I loved the maturity in Sage and Fisher’s relationship—DeWitt’s approach to writing 30-somethings who actually communicate is so refreshing. They take accountability, express their feelings (even when it’s awkward), and avoid the usual grumpy-sunshine trope pitfalls. Fisher isn’t just broody for the sake of it; he’s reserved, and Sage’s warmth helps him grow. More authors should take this route!

The book also handles grief beautifully, from Fisher and Indy’s evolving dynamic after losing Freya to how Sage and her brothers process their own childhood loss. These moments felt authentic and deeply moving.

I only wish we saw more of Fisher rekindling his passion for cooking in his actual work environment.

This was a very cute romance that had a good plot, great side characters that I can't wait to read about in another book! Loved both main characters as well! Very cute overall l

Savor It was such a lovely and fun read. This small town Oregon romance between Sage and Fisher had me swooning, giggling, tearing up, laughing, and wanting to say YES CHEF! I really “savored” this novel and will definitely be reading more of Tarah DeWitt in the future!

Loves:
-the small town Oregon beach town setting
-the LIBRARY SCENE 🔥
-this book made me genuinely laugh multiple times
-the chemistry between Fisher and Sage!!
-Fisher is a chef (SO HOT)
-the animals on the farm were such a nice touch
-Sage and her ability to dive head first into anything

Dislikes:
-at times the story dragged a little bit
-the ending! I wanted more!

Savor It by Tarah DeWitt

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Tarah DeWitt delivers another charming, heartwarming romance in Savor It, filled with witty banter, slow-burn tension, and all the cozy vibes. The small-town setting feels immersive, the characters are lovable, and the chemistry is undeniable. Perfect for fans of heartfelt romance with a touch of humor and depth. If you love grumpy-sunshine dynamics and food-centric love stories, this one’s a must-read!

Originally left a review on Goodreads, but Tarah’s writing is a delight to read. Savor It was beautifully crafted with multiple levels of romance and grief.

Fun and sooo sexy! This book made me laugh with the whitty banter between the two main characters. This book rekindled my love for small-town romance! If you enjoy heartfelt stories with charming towns, authentic characters, and a perfect mix of sweet and steamy romance, Savor It is a must-read. The story feels incredibly authentic. The characters—Fisher, Sage, and Indy—navigate loss and heartbreak in a way that’s raw and believable. Even the plot unfolds naturally, without feeling forced, making it a truly refreshing read.

Grief is handled beautifully. Losing a loved one is never easy, and this book captures that pain and healing process with care and realism.

This book was so cute. I loved the build up and tension with Sage and Fisher but also really appreciated the coming of age we experienced with Indy and the way her relationship with Fisher was healed.

This was one of my most anticipated reads and it lived up to my expectations. It was swoony, sweet and the tender moments were to live for. I also appreciated that there was a strong communication between the leads, and don’t even get me started with how fun the quirky side characters are

Cute romance - I liked both main characters and the premise was good. That said, it started out slow and took me longer to get into it than I expected, but once I did, I enjoyed it.

Although Tarah DeWitt is a new author to me, I have heard so many great things about her books that I knew I was going to enjoy this one. And as someone who loves small town romance this was p alley. Savor it was fun, flirty, but still gave me that warm and cozy vibe that I love in small town romances.

Sage and Fisher were made for each other, the number one thing that I loved about them is their communication! I don't know if their age was mentioned (if so, I totally missed it) but they were mature and communicated to each other well. Sage was charming and I would love to be her friend. She was funny and is pretty much what you would picture as the girl next door. I adored Fisher, he was sweet and knew that he had thing to work on, not only for his benefit but also for his niece who he unexpectedly became a legal guardian for.

Overall, would highly recommend!

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin Press for giving me a copy. All opinions are my own.

This was so good! I read it in one day and cried at the end. The chemistry between the fmc & mmc was palpable.

3.5 stars rounded up.
This book was written well and I even really enjoyed the storyline and plot. I felt the characters had a lot of promise and potential but that’s about where the interest ended for me. I don’t feel like there was ever any relationship being built up, all this time passed and we were told they felt a certain way about each other but I never really felt the connection.

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for the arc of this book!

I have no idea why I pushed this off for so long. It's a heart breaking story of two people trying to find their way. A small town full of puns. A woman who has been made to feel too small too nice and a man who was fired as a chef from too much anger. It was a lovely story of healing both parts of them and being yourself and finding joy in every part of the day. It was a lovely read. Fisher and Sage were absolutely COZY.

I enjoyed this book
It was emotional
It was funny
Small Town Romance
Rom- Com
Cant wait to read the next book in the series
I enjoy Tarah Dewitt style of writing!

This was a super cute small town romance....my favorite trope!!! The love between Sage and Fisher was authentic and beautifully portrayed. I loved that Sage's animals were incorporated as supporting characters. They brought humor to the plot and made me laugh. altogether this was super cute and i look forward to reading more by this author.

After having Tarah Dewitt's multiple books sitting on my shelves forever, I finally got around to one, and an arc most of all?! So excited.

To start, I was immediately giggling in the first few pages. There's something so refreshing about going into a new story and the vibes feeling right. I was curious about her characters right off the bat, which kept me reading. This is one of those easily consuming reads, that you can just sit back and get lost in. As someone from a small town, seeing small towns get so romanticized and not show any of the downfalls or pits can sometimes put a damper on my heart but if it's done right, it hits you differently. A beautiful story that I know so many people will be connecting to. Grateful for the opportunity to read this arc 🤍

This book was AMAZING. I loved every minute of being in Spunes and can't wait to go back! Tarah DeWitt is quickly becoming an auto buy author for me!