Abby Jimenez is an auto read author for me. I was so happy to get an advanced copy. This one was not light hearted at all. It was a lot heavier than her last 3-4 books. The story was really well written and I’m sure it was true to life. It was just heavier than I was in the mood for.

Jimenez lists the trigger warnings at the beginning of the book. I would definitely recommend reading them before starting the book.

Content considerations: moderate strong language with a handful of f-bombs, 1 brief open door scene, dementia, loss of grandparent on page, abusive parents, animal abuse, animals in distress.

Thank you Forever Publishing & NetGalley for this advanced copy of Say You’ll Remember Me. I enjoyed this a lot- I thought the characters had a great connection and although i did find myself rooting for them, i do feel like their story lacked depth. They each had strong individual characteristics (really loved Xavier!) but their relationship didn’t seem to grow much- it was more of an instalove kinda situation, and it felt like we didn’t really get to know them because of this. I do love, however, how well Samantha and Xavier communicated. Since so much of their relationship was over the phone, we did get to see how well they treated each other. Xavier really was just the sweetest MMC (& a vet?? the cutest). All in all, i enjoyed it & gobbled up the story like I do all of Abby’s books, even though I did feel like it was lacking some character development. This one still gets 4⭐️ from me.

Very sweet and emotional amazing book by Abby as always!! Laugh, cried, and marveled at the excellent writing.

There is nothing like a grumpy-sunshine relationship. While I wish that I could by the sunshine to someone's grumpy, I've come to terms that I will always be the grumpy one. But reading books like this helps me dream!

I feel like post the original Friend Zone trilogy, Jimenez has just stepped up to a new level. While I think Just for the Summer will always be my fave of hers, this one was not anything to scoff at. It's not even out yet, but I'm eagerly awaiting her next novel!

I knew I was going to love a book named after a Taylor Swift lyric and written by Abby Jimenez, but this exceeded all of my expectations. I loved how the romance felt like a subplot of the story, with the focus being on the each of the main characters’ struggles with their family. I also loved how there was no third act breakup after the Samantha and Xavier finally got together. This was probably my favorite Abby Jimenez book yet and I can’t wait for the next one.

Thank you Netgalley and the publisher for this arc!

After loving Part of Your World and Just for the Summer, I found this one to be just okay.

Enjoyed the characters - they felt real and relatable like this author's characters usually do.
Ultimately, I was bored for most of it. Essentially it is just family trauma and a long distance relationship for 350+ pages.
The yearning definitely jumps off the page, but it got old fast.


Thank you to the publisher for my gifted eARC in exchange for my honest review.

okay this was really bingable and had its classic abby jimenez charm. I really enjoyed these characters and the depth they had individually. I just had a lot of issues with it feeling too instant love type romance. I enjoyed the plot but the romance was really lacking for me. I found it really hard to connect to their love. I also couldn’t stand him being compared to rhysand multiple times.

Amazing. For sure my new fave Abby book. I related so much to both characters and just loved the animal components inside. I cried (like all Abby books) there were so many moments where I was like omg omg, the romance was incredible and Mr Hank was such a great edition. I’ll forever think of Jake from State Farm. I seriously loved this book, also as someone in Marketing it made me think of some oddly progressive campaign ideas lol.

This was so beautiful and I hope it’s the beginning of a series :) maybe Hanks story or Jenevas? A must read.

Thank you NetGalley and ReadForeverPub for the advanced ebook. I will be buying my own copy for my collection when it releases!!

F I V E 💎 S T A R S
Thank you, Forever Books, for the gifted copy of Say You’ll Remember Me {partner}

Genre: Romance
Format: 🎧📖
Pub Date: 4.1.2025
Pages: 416
Star Rating: ☆☆☆☆☆

“..there is nothing more beautiful than being a witness to someone’s life. To know them inside and out and be with them through everything, share the same memories. Memories are everything. I want that.”

Wow, Abby, was it really necessary to make me cry that much? I swear, I was sobbing through the last 50 pages, but in the best way possible. This book was something truly special.

The characters, their dynamics, and everything they went through to be together—there was just so much depth and heart.

Xavier Rush might just be my new favorite book boyfriend. He’s the ultimate cinnamon roll MMC: a sweet, caring vet who fell first, and had so much respect and love for Samantha and her family. Samantha was just as incredible—strong-willed, intelligent, compassionate, and trying her best to balance being a good daughter while navigating her own emotions and challenges.

I’ve read that this is Abby’s most emotional book to date, and I completely agree. There’s a lot of trauma woven throughout, but Abby handled it with such care and sensitivity. I do want to note a few triggers for anyone considering reading it: Alzheimer’s is a major theme in the story, and there are instances of parental neglect, child abuse, and animal abuse leading to death (which, though difficult, is a key part of the narrative). If anyone has concerns, I’m happy to point out where these moments occur.


Read if you enjoy:
❤️ Family dynamics
👏🏼 No third act break-up
🥰 Meet cute
✈️ Long distance relationship
🥹 All the emotions

I genuinely can’t wait for all of you to read Say You’ll Remember Me - it will be a favorite of mine for 2025 and for a long time to come.

I don’t want to say I was disappointed by this book because I definitely enjoyed it, it just didn’t quite live up to my hopes. I really enjoyed the romance but for most of the book it felt like a secondary plot point. We got a lot of Samantha and Xavier being apart and talking about wanting to be physically near each other and not a lot of them actually being together. Don’t get me wrong, I understand that this was the point, I just felt like a lot of relationship development and getting to know them as a couple was lost. It just felt very repetitive and drawn out yet very rushed at the end. I did enjoy the last third of the book a lot. I feel like that was where we got a significant amount of depth in the relationship and a lot more of the romance that the beginning of the book was lacking. I liked how things played out and how their struggles were portrayed. There were some incredibly emotional scenes which I really enjoyed and I felt helped me connect to the characters.
My main issue with this book was how weighed down it was by TikTok and meme references. I kept putting the book down and rolling my eyes because there were parts where every single page had some kind of meme reference. We’re talking “core memory” “not on my bingo card” and so many TikTok challenges. The problem is that memes lose popularity so fast that by the time they’re published in a book they’re distant memories. There were so many parts where I was like, yeah I guess I kind of remember that being a thing last year, and it makes the story feel immediately outdated. This is really just personal preference and if you like that, then you’ll probably have a lot of fun with this book. I just personally hate super specific social media references in books and it really takes me out of it.

Thank you to NetGalley and Forever and Grand Central Publishing for the ARC!!

Thank you so much to Netgally for giving me access to an Advanced Reader Copy of this book! It absolutely blew me out of the water!

Genuinely my first thought when writing this review is WOW… just WOW! This is one of the most incredible books I have read in a very long time!

Abby Jimenez has such a beautiful way with words and such a nice mixture of romance and literary fiction in all of her books. I have yet to pick up one of her books and not instantly fall in love with this and this book is not an exception to that rule.

The topics in this book were very difficult with death of a family member, loneliness, and Alzheimer’s being core topics and Jimenez was able to handle these all in a beautiful and tactful way that enhanced the story!

Many reader will also be happy to know this is not a miscommunication novel! These characters had some of the best communication among one another that I have ever read and it was incredibly refreshing!

The family dynamics in this book were also off the charts with incredibly intricate and realistic portrayal of family members with their strengths and flaws on full display.

I genuinely could not recommend this book enough! It was one of the more gorgeous and thought provoking novel I have read in a while along with also being incredibly funny!

I love Abby Jimenez’s writing and I love how in her romance books she dives deeper into serious topics. I loved the characters, this was an insta-love and usually I don’t like insta-love but I loved how Abby did it. The reason why I’m giving this 3 stars is because this didn’t hook me as much as her others. It felt so repetitive with the two characters going back and forth that I felt bored at times. It was the two characters being upset that they can’t see each other. I’m a bit disappointed but would still recommend.

I truly loved this book. As usual, Abby did an exceptional job navigating and storytelling through a delicate subject, such as dementia. She created between losing one’s memory and the main characters long distance relationship.

Such beautiful writing about appreciating love and sharing moments with others. Also, humor mixed in!

I also loved the older veterinarian hero in the end, and the way his role in Xavier’s life came full circle. Highly recommend this book!!

*A sincere thank you to the author, the publisher, and NetGalley for providing the advance copy of this book in exchange for an unbiased review.*

Meet cute
Grumpy/sunshine
Insta love
No third act breakup

I absolutely love Abby Jimenez books; she’s a one-click author for me!

This book was an emotional rollercoaster, laughing one second and crying the next. The insta love between Xavier and Samantha was just what I needed. Their story felt relatable and raw. The way that Abby wrote about the guilt, grief, and love of caretaking for someone with dementia hit home for me; Abby wrote about it with a lot of truth and grace. We also learned that Xavier had childhood trauma that had made him closed off to everyone else except his small group of friends. Xavier was quickly able to trust Samantha and share his story with her while healing himself along the way.

These two connected, struggled a bit with the distance, but committed to each other pretty quickly. Once they got together, they stayed together and fought for each other.




I always have such high hopes for Abby’s books and haven’t been let down yet!

Abby Jimenez does it again! Say You’ll Remember Me is such a wonderful book. I was immediately pulled in from the very beginning and devoured the entire book in one day. The chemistry between Samantha and Xavier was palpable. They just vibed and grooved in the best of ways and they just got each other. The banter was light and playful.
The storyline between Samantha and her family was extremely well written. I could not have loved this more and am excited to see other readers fall in love with the story and the characters.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Say You’ll Remember Me is the kind of book that lingers long after you turn the last page. Abby Jimenez has solidified herself as an author I will follow anywhere—if she writes it, I’m reading it.

This novel had everything. The emotional depth, the layered characters, the tension that had me holding my breath—it was all so perfectly done. Jimenez has a gift for crafting stories that feel real, balancing hard-hitting themes with humor, tenderness, and romance that makes you feel something. I laughed, I cried, I rooted for these characters with my whole chest.

The way this book navigates love, resilience, and life’s unexpected twists? Chef’s kiss. The dialogue is sharp, the emotions hit deep, and the storytelling is just so good. I was fully invested from start to finish.

Abby Jimenez could write a takeout menu, and I’d still preorder it. Whatever she writes next, I’m already waiting.

"Say You'll Remember Me" by Abby Jimenez is a deeply moving contemporary romance that masterfully blends humor, emotion, and complex character development.

The narrative centers on Samantha, a resilient woman grappling with her mother's early-onset dementia, and Xavier, a compassionate veterinarian with a troubled past. Their chance meeting sparks an immediate connection, leading to a profound relationship that challenges them to confront their personal traumas and fears. As they navigate the complexities of love and life, both characters undergo significant growth, learning to embrace vulnerability and trust.

Jimenez's signature witty banter and relatable characters shine throughout the story, making the reader feel intimately connected to their journey. The novel delves into themes of family, personal growth, and the healing power of love, all while maintaining a balance between lighthearted moments and poignant reflections.

In conclusion, "Say You'll Remember Me" is a beautifully crafted romance that offers both laughter and tears. Abby Jimenez delivers a compelling narrative that will stay with readers long after the final page, solidifying her place as a standout author in contemporary romance.

Abby Jimenez does it again! This was really good. Going in, I was a bit confused by the premise, and this book is a bit different. I honestly wouldn't call it a traditional romance - there is a HEA, but there's no 3rd act breakup!!! Which I loved.

This follows two lovely people (with some issues, of course) falling in love and making it work despite incredibly different life circumstances. I teared up a few times at both of their situations - the female MC particularly is caring for her mother with severe dementia and it hit a chord.

Another banger from ms abby :)

A typical Abby Jimenez book where you know the couple is going to have a happy ending, but she also delves into the complex subject of dementia. I look forward to collaborating with our local Aging and Disability Resource Center for programming on this book.

Xavier Rush might be the closest thing to the perfect guy—until he opens his mouth. A gorgeous veterinarian with Greek god looks, he instantly clashes with Samantha over a rescued kitten. Despite their differences, an undeniable spark leads to a perfect, unforgettable date—right before she moves across the country.

This novel blends multiple tropes—insta-love, long-distance, grumpy/sunshine—while exploring deeper themes of love, family, and sacrifice. The characters and setting feel incredibly real, especially for those who’ve cared for a loved one with Alzheimer’s. It is an emotional story proving that love isn’t always easy, but it’s always worth it.