Really sweet beautiful love story about healing and finding true happiness. Would definitely recommend to anyone who’s in love with small town romances!

Thank you St. Martins for the early copy in exchange for an honest review!

Yeah, this book was fantastic.

Couple of things that were my favorite;
1. 3 legged cat named Legolass
2. Gary
3. As a horse girl, Bud was a lovely addition to any book
(the theme here is the animals, I loved the animals)

Sage was a great FMC she was charming and sweet and lovable and it never felt forced for her to be the way she was.
The topics of healing and grief were added in and told really well imo. I also found it to be remarkably accurately on small town living both suffocating and amazing all at once while also being wholly misunderstood by anyone on the outside of it.

This romance was slow but stead, beautiful and sweet. Also v sexy.
I lost it when the journal was read at the end, and that sealed the deal for me on the final rating being 5 stars. I am hoping a Silas book mayhap be in our future? or MAYHAP A REUNION BETWEEN TWO PARTICULAR PARTIES???? HMMMM???

Definitely recommend this book, I did have to google some of the culinary terms but that's okay.

I would like to move to Spunes please. I loved this book so much. Sage and Fisher are everything. So much pining and longing throughout but ultimately trying to make the best of a situation and savor it while they can. P.S. the animals in this book should be considered main characters.

Small town romances never miss! I had so much fun reading this book!! I really enjoyed reading Sage and Fisher falling in love with each other. They were so PERFECT. The writing was great and some of the quotes had me blushing and giggling. The side characters were so loveable and I’m really hoping we get books for Sage’s brothers (please I need them)!! Also special shoutout to Sage’s animals! I want a little farm too!

The beginning of the book was a little slow and I wish Indy’s character would’ve been more developed but other than that it was so good! This book is worth the read and I would definitely recommend it if you like small town/grumpy x sunshine romance!

Thank you Netgalley and the publisher for providing me this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

I will not be posting a public review until St. Martin's press addresses the publicity boycott demands that can be found here: https://r4a.carrd.co/

I may be in the minority with this book, but I didn't really enjoy it. It had all the makings of a great concept - a woman from a small town with Hallmark-ish vibes and a chef from the big city coming to town with his niece that he's caring for. There was a slow start to the book, and then the plot never really picked up. The author focused more on providing background information and setting the scene, but didn't provide a ton of dialogue or interaction between the characters. I wanted more talking and less description.

“it’s been a privilege to fall in love with you”

THIS BOOK!!!! I’ll keep shouting about it from the rooftops because I love it so much! 😭

May I recommend….he’s a hot chef. I don’t feel like that needs any more convincing.🧑🏼‍🍳

Sage and Fisher have such a patient and slow love which is, in my opinion, the best kind. I absoluetly loved the small town setting of Spunes, Oregon and how quirky and fun everyone was! I felt so immersed in the town and the characters and Tarah has some of the best descriptions!

This book also focuses on some heavier topics such as grief, career burnout, and finding what it means to be alive. I found this to be one of the best aspects of the book, because it was done with such care and felt so real. I really was rooting for them both together and separately!

I just don’t have enough good things to say about this book honestly and I now need everyone to read it!! UGH! I get so giddy just thinking about it!

🛶🌅read if you enjoy:
- grumpy x sunshine
- hot chefs
- small coastal town setting
- dual POV
- all the summer feels
- characters who go to therapy
- friends to benefits to lovers

SAGE AND FISHER ARE EVERYTHING TO ME! Okay that’s all!

I have been irrevocably changed by Spunes. I know this story will be one I continually go back to when I need a little reminder of all the sage advice tucked into its pages. Reminders to be present in all things, make the most out of life wherever you’re at, and that a simple life doesn’t mean a small life if it brings you happiness.

I cried through the last 50 or so pages and I feel I need to find my Spunes (which hopefully there’s also a hot chef waiting for me). Savor It not only brought tears, but also laughs and butterflies - I truly never wanted it to end and I tried my best to savor every last word. I read the entirety of Savor It for the first time in May 2023 (reading bits and pieces of it previously), but it doesn’t matter how many times I’ve read it I still find myself getting lost in the story. I swear Tarah gets better with each and every story.

Tarah has this innate ability to put your deepest, darkest feelings into words in a way you never thought possible. The multi-faceted characters she develops allows every reader to see a piece of themselves in each of her stories. I related equally to both Sage and Fisher throughout - so much so it was like Tarah’s words revealed a portion of myself I didn’t know was there.

The stories Tarah creates are highly relatable, deep, and soul touching while also giving levity throughout. Something I find truly masterful and rare in the literary space today. You’ll find yourself swooning, melting, laughing, and even shedding a few tears here and there (or a lot). Each novel is a well rounded, masterpiece that every reader should pick up.

But don’t let the deeply moving stories fool you, you will still find exquisite spice throughout each. Spice that has the ability to make you blush, but also tear up in a way you didn’t think possible. I’ll be shocked if she doesn’t surpass the likes of Emily Henry within the contemporary romance space.

Savor It broke my heart and put it back together in such a way I didn’t think was possible. It was a privilege getting to read this story since its inception, and it was a privilege getting to fall in love with Sage, Fisher, Indy, Spunes, and the menagerie of animals and local townspeople.

This one comes out May 21 and you really don’t want to miss it!

Fun things you’ll find in Spunes:
💜 strangers to friends to lovers
👨🏻‍🍳 yes, chef
🏡 small town (full of puns)
🪿 Gary the goose
🛶 canoe canoodling
📚 stolen kisses between the library stacks
✨ a mutually beneficial arrangement
🩷 only for the summer
✌🏻 dual pov

This is a case of right book wrong time for me. I started and struggled twice with this book and figure that it's best not to force it. The cover is lovely. It is going to be a great read for someone else.

4.5 stars

I had seen this reviewed on Instagram and have been in a bit of a slump and it sounded like the perfect book to pull me out of it and it was! I really enjoyed reading this book and my time spent in this world. The MC is such a great one and the romantic interest is a man that is flawed but still dreamy.

I'm really hoping we get another book with Wren!

Highly recommend for all, especially if you like Abby Jimenez/Christina Lauren!

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Griffin for an ARC copy of this novel in exchange for my review.

I loved this Gilmore Girls coded open door romance. Big city man and small town girl, and they know it's temporary.
Uncle raising teenage niece.
Fiercely supportive of each other's goals. There's Sage, who brings Lorelai level sass but not the coffee induced speed talking, Fisher, who is so perfectly grumpy Luke...and even Rory and Jess (I mean Indy and Sam), though related to the adults, these are not Fisher and Sage's kids. But let me be clear: the story is unequivocally Sage and Fisher's.
There's an (O') Doyle who reminds me more of Taylor Doose, Wren is the perfect Sookie ...like wow. There are nosy AF siblings and neighbors...it's so Stars Hollow.
There's no miscommunication. The 3rd act breakup, I can't really call a breakup, though it is. (Yes, I'm aware that makes zero sense. Guess you need to read it to understand! 😉) And
A man who shows his feelings. Doesn't shy away from them. Who embraces them. A man written by a woman for sure, but he's imperfect, and learns from his foot-in-mouth moments. A strong woman who knows her worth, her strengths, and weaknesses.
There's migraine rep and caretaking while sick.
Oh, and the "savoring" refers to a few
And it's so well done.things that, again, you need to read to understand.

It's so good. One I'll be gifting to friends, for sure.

4.5 stars!

This is one of the sweetest small town romances I’ve read! 😍. I don’t usually go for the small town troupes, but this one really caught my attention so why not? And I was really surprised how much I enjoyed it.

It did start off slow…. Since it’s a slow burn.. but at the half way point, I FLEW through and finished it quickly! Fisher and Sage and are #couplegoals because she is such an amazing and loving and selfless person who loves ALLLLL THE ANIMALS, except gophers 😅😂

My favourite parts are the midnight meetings 😉 and their journey towards each other…. AndI love that 3rd act because I SHED TEARS PEOPLE! 🥺🥹 I know some hate it, BUT I LOVE THE GUT WRENCHING feeling.

I cant wait for you all to read it!!!

𝗧𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽𝗲𝘀:
🧡Small Town
🧡Found Family
🧡Fake dating
🧡Single Guardian
🧡On aTime Limit
🧡Slow burn
🧡He’s a chef

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

This was such a cute book!! Such a fun small town read that made me laugh, cry, and cheer on all the characters! I loved the dynamic between Fisher and Indy! I want a book all about Indy!!! I hope this becomes a series!!

Thank you to Netgalley for the opportunity to read this E-arc for my honest review.
A beautiful story that was also humorous. Well-written with relatable characters. You will laugh and cry throughout.

Thank you to NetGalley for this eARC

Wow. Tarah Dewitt does it again.

I’ve loved all her books so far but this one… phew… this one takes the cake for me. (Pun intended? Maybe. Probably.)

Sage is so aggressively lovable and funny and did I already mention that this book is laden with puns? Definitely my love language.

Fisher is genuine and a little bit tortured and leans right into life, which he doesn’t seem to see and I think it’s very relatable.

I love the small town dynamics though I wouldn’t have minded more of it! I always love a good thread of food throughout.

Spice level is one you expect from her books. Nothing crazy but a good amount.

Overall a sweet story line with lovable, relatable characters that definitely made me cry XD

This was my first Tarah Dewitt book but it definitely won’t be my last. It was such a sweet, special little read. I loved every single character even in their bad moments. They were just sweet cinnamon rolls and I wish I knew them in real life. I loved the setting of Spunes, too. I would totally read more books set in that town. My one kind of negative note is that I felt like the timeline of the relationship was strange. Like it was building slowly and then all of the sudden I kind of felt like they were obsessed with each other. But there were no premature declarations of love so it was not that big of a deal. Just threw me off a bit. The ending made me cry both happy and sad tears so overall I have to say I loved it!

While I have liked this author's work in the past, I don't think this was written for me. The vernacular used seemed far above my head at times, and I found myself skimming through the inner monologues or long backstories. I also couldn't connect with either main character. I will pick up this author's work again, but this book was just not for me.

Probably one of my top Tarah Dewitt books to be honest. The tropes? DELISH! Ate it up! I so enjoy the authors ability to write rom coms that aren’t trying too hard.

Savor It by Tarah DeWitt is a very sweet and heartwarming small town contemporary romance. This book delves into so much more than romance though, also incorporating experiencing grief, finding yourself and your own happiness, and how short life can really be. I could read this book all day and it would still be so perfect! I loved all the characters, especially our main couple - Sage and Fisher. The romance, banter, and intimacy between Sage and Fisher is just so beautiful! I could feel their emotions as I read this book and the end of their story is absolutely perfect!

This book releases on May 21st and you should definitely check it out if you love small town romances, grumpy sunshine, friends to lovers, neighbors, faking dating, single parenting, and some precious banter between our main couple

This book gets 4.5 stars from me and I will absolutely be re-reading it!

Thank you to NetGalley, St. Martin’s Press, and Tarah DeWitt of the chance to read an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Thank you NetGally, Tarah DeWitt, and St. Martin's Press for the read in exchange for an honest review. Always such a pleasure to read Tarah's stories! I am so lucky to have received an advanced copy of Savor It, and I truly loved every second of it. The slow burn between Sage and Fisher just kept me wanting more and it really pulled at my heartstrings throughout the entire story.