Oh how I loved this book. Beautiful like every other book of Abby Jimenez. Loved the family dynamic. Loved the romance. Loved every absolute part of this book.

PHENOMENAL. Say You'll Remember Me is one of those books I stayed up way too late for, shirked responsibilities to get a few more chapters in, and couldn't stop thinking about when I wasn't reading it. This book was so moving, tender, funny, and heartfelt! I absolutely adored Xavier and Samantha's love story! Their love was felt so beautifully off the page. The entire way through the book I didn't know how it was going to work out, but man did she bring everything together exactly how it was supposed to be! Abby did an incredible job and I already can't wait to re-read this book!

Mixed bag for me on this one — Xavier is the perfect man and I wish he was real. But I couldn’t get past the dad cheating on his wife with dementia and the children being okay with it, and it’s also hard for me to look at what Samantha and Xavier had as romantic seeing as how Xavier was practically working himself to death the whole time and had to give up what was important to him (volunteering, his best friends who had been there for him since childhood) to make it work. I feel like if the genders were reversed we would all be in an uproar about it (that being said, it is nice that it’s the man making the sacrifices in this instance!) And it makes me sad that Sam has to give up her career that’s she’s so good at.

But oh, to be protected and taken care of by an Xavier.

Say You'll Remember Me by Abby Jimenez
(I can only think of Taylor Swift when I read the title)

Another beautiful story by Abby Jimenez. Once again, the writing was amazing and compelling. Such a nice flow. Objectively, this was a beautiful well writing story with the incorporation of many real life realities. In addition, Samantha and Xavier are so adorable. They are meant for each other 100%.

Subjectively, I was not a fan of the instant love trope. I am a slow burn girly, so this aspect threw me off. In addition, I do think that even if yes, it is always great to have realities in novels we read, I think there was a lot going on, especially towards the end to the point where I felt overwhelmed. Escaping reality was not really possible in this book in terms of the presented real life issues, because there were so many thrown at you.

It was overall a beautiful story.

Exactly what to expect from Abby Jimenez! Great characters, instant chemistry, and plenty of emotional baggage to unpack.

Insta-love aside, this book was phenomenal. Abby Jimenez has a rare gift of taking you on a journey through every emotion in the span of one novel, walking a delicate balance between swoon-worthy romance and devastating heartbreak. It is impossible not to root for these two from the beginning, both as individuals and as a couple who so deeply cares about each other despite everything life throws at them. I can't recommend this book enough.

“𝙄 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙠 𝙄 𝙘𝙤𝙪𝙡𝙙𝙣’𝙩 𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙜𝙚𝙩 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙗𝙚𝙘𝙖𝙪𝙨𝙚 𝙄 𝙧𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙢𝙗𝙚𝙧 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙛𝙧𝙤𝙢 𝙖 𝙙𝙞𝙛𝙛𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙡𝙞𝙛𝙚𝙩𝙞𝙢𝙚. 𝘼𝙣𝙙 𝙄 𝙡𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙙 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙣 𝙩𝙤𝙤.”

If I could give this book 6 stars, I would alllllll day! Every single time I pick up an Abby Jimenez book, it’s the best book I’ve ever read. I can’t believe the rollercoaster of emotions this book was. I was laughing, sob crying, grinning, and jaw was on the ground all within the span of 5 minutes. Xavier and Samantha were a couple I never knew I needed but WOW WOW WOW. A book about a long distance couple with a FMC that carries the weight of the world on her shoulders and a MMC who lets down his “black cat” facade around her!! Literally could not be more perfect of a storyline. I am so excited for you all to read this book, wow.

Thank you so much Abby Jimenez and NetGalley for the opportunity to read this early! Can’t wait to get my hands on the physical copy!

Like all Abby Jimenez books, Say You'll Remember Me will have you laughing out loud, shedding a tear, and swooning over the MMC. In this story, Samantha, who we briefly met in Just for the Summer, and her siblings decide to move home to take care of their mother who has early onset dementia. In the beginning of the story we meet Xavier, a handsome vet who Samantha meets days before moving back to her childhood home in California. With 3 generations living in the home, Samantha has to navigate familial relationships, a long distance romantic relationship, and cope with watching her mother loose pieces of herself.
This book held lightheartedness and sadness in a way that is so real for people going through times of illness in their families. Jimenez shows that even when we are in the darkest and hardest of times we can still find happiness and love.

Another beautiful book by Abby Jimenez!!! If you haven’t read all of her work, this is your sign to.

Say You’ll Remember Me is poignant, funny, and lovely. Both of the main characters were well-explored and I loved both the male and female main character. Like all Abby Jimenez books, there were beautiful quotes that made me cry about life and love. Somehow she captures both the tragedy and wonder of life so well.

5 stars and I can’t wait for others to read this!!!

My first read of 2025!

The representation of what it is like to live with a family member with an illness that has no cure and the financial and emotional struggles of being in a long distance relationship were so well-portrayed by Abby Jimenez that they felt too real. My heart ached for both Samantha and Xavier, I also empathized with Xavier’s family dynamics.

The fact that this book held my interest till the end and helped me get out of a reading slump is a testament to Abby’s engaging writing style.

Also, the title of the book is very apt given the circumstances!

Abby Jimenez doesn't disappoint with her new title Say You'll Remember Me. If you aren't reading Abby Jimenez, you should be! Fans of Katherine Center will enjoy.

From the very first chapter, I knew Say You'll Remember Me would be a page-turner. Abby Jimenez delivers a story that’s raw, real, and deeply emotional, with plenty of laugh-out-loud moments and tearful ones, too. The story is gut-wrenching yet beautiful, tackling real-life struggles with authenticity. It’s not just a romance—it’s about healing, resilience, and finding balance in love.

These two characters are everything: he’s quiet, steady, and the ultimate book boyfriend, while she’s pure chaos in the best way. Together, they’re magic—he gives her stability, and she brings him back to life.

If you love emotional depth and a grumpy-but-soft hero, you’ll adore this. It’s one of my favorites from Jimenez, and I can’t recommend it enough. Just don’t let the cheerful cover fool you—tears will be shed!

Thank you NetGalley for this eARC!

I always feel like I'm in good hands with Abby and this novel in particular was a JOY. The opening chapters and story setup are phenomenal. Perfect stakes and relational dilemma. And then the way it played out felt true to life and incredibly hard for all involved but not needlessly so.

I received an arc of this title from NetGalley for an honest review. This was another well-written, deep, sometimes tragic love story. I love both the main characters and the secondary characters. It had a great story, plot, and pace; everything was good. The only reason it's not five stars is because I like some of her other books just a little bit better.

Ugh, I did not want this book to enddddd! Xavier may have topped off my book boyfriend list, though it's still a tough competition with Jacob from Yours Truly...Abby just knows how to write a man that a person can obsess over. I loved Samantha and her mustard obsession, even though they WRONGED her (...sorry, minor spoiler), and she deserves all good things. The escape room scene was everything and their long term "relationship" was the sweetest most heartbreaking situation. There were so many amazing lil easter egg goodies and the Hank sitch had me sobbing. Realistically, the whole book did, but I digress...My sole qualm is how often Rhys from a certain book is brought up. While I adore that man with almost all my heart, the way it was brought into things in regards to Xavier by basically every woman alive didn't feel as organic as maybe some of them thinking it. Who knows, perhaps that is just how veryyyyy much he was meant to be his twin and I'm sounding like a hater. In which case, ignore me! This story broke my heart and fixed my heart and now I want a dodge dart, preferably one with working parts. Also, Pooter is life!

This book was absolutely incredible as is all of Abby Jimenez’s books!!! I swear when I start reading one of them I am unable to put it down. I read this in basically two sittings (I inhaled it you could say lol) and I will be thinking about it for a very long time.

The romance was just so beautiful and the way these characters would do anything for each other had me 🤧🤧🤧 It is gut wrenching to read at times — this is definitely not a fun romcom. But Abby writes it in such a caring way.

Truly Abby starts her books and you’re having such a good time laughing and whatnot and then she hits you in the chest and you’re 😭 every single time

My stomach hurts thinking about this book it was SO GOOD I love them I love them I need to reread immediately

Thank you thank you thank you to Forever, Abby Jimenez, and NetGalley for this arc !!!!

I don't even know how to review this book. It was beautiful. The way Samantha and Xavier met, how their story started, how crazy they are thinking it could work when forgetting was so much easier. A coward's way out for sure. The story reminds you that love and relationships can be complicated, but it's all worth it if you have the right love and partners to wave through it. I love both Samantha and Xavier. I love Samantha's personality and how she makes things fun. I want to marry Xavier. He is not perfect, but he is caring; he puts you first and will literally die for you. Loving a person with dementia is not easy. You love the person they were and hurt for the person they are becoming. You love them regardless, but things get complicated too. My grandma had dementia before she passed away. There were good days and bad days. There was laughter, tears, and caregiver burnout is real. Sometimes all you could do was show them you loved them. I could go on and on about why I love this book and why you should read it. It's by Abby Jimenez, and she never fails. That should be enough.

Abby Jimenez raises my emotional intelligence with every book of hers that I read. The romance and characters read true & realistic while their personal circumstances are always illuminating. Hoping for a Jeneva book next...single moms need love too!

Abby Jimenez is a go-to author for me. This story, while a bit of a different formula from many rom-coms, will grab your attention right away. Xavier Rush, an introverted, quiet, yet kind veterinarian meets Samantha when she brings in a stray cat to his clinic. Xavier lets Samantha know that this cat has a rare condition that could only be fixed with a very expensive surgery. Dr. Rush recommends putting the kitten down, but Samantha quickly proves him wrong by raising enough money to get her kitten the surgery.

Fast forward a few weeks and Samantha brings in her healthy kitten post surgery to have him checked out by Dr. Rush (and maybe to let him know she’s saved the unsaveable kitty) and Xavier ends up asking her on a date. The date ends up being perfect. They are perfect for one another and they both feel it. There’s only one problem, Samantha is moving a plane ride away the day after their first date.

For fans of Emily Henry and Katherine Center. Highly recommend.

Another fantastic story by Abby Jimenez. She had me at the beginning with a hot guy who takes in a dog that is no longer wanted by its second owner! I can not wait to see if this books universe is expanded upon!