I am glad the triggers were added. This was a very good stor that went deeper than I initially thought. Great writing again. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher.

This book is much more than a romance I expected. It deals with the real impact that dementia has on people and families. At times it is gut wrenching pulling the reader into the pain it causes. The core of the story is the love of Xavier and Samantha. It is a warm, caring story about how they deal with their individual realities in order to make it work. Be prepared for an emotional read.

Thank you to NetGalley and Forever Publishing for the advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.

I always try to pick my first read of the year carefully because I feel it sets a precedent for the reading year ahead…and since I’ve loved each of Abby Jimenez’s books more than the one before (I still don’t understand how that’s even possible because I LOVE each book with my whole heart and can’t imagine loving one more), I figured she was a safe bet. The only problem? This book was so damn good and took up so much space in my heart and mind, I’m almost afraid I’ll be comparing every other book to it for the rest of the year.

God, what a ride this book was. I think Samantha and Xavier are my new favourite fictional couple. Their love was so beautiful. This story made me laugh myself silly, broke my heart in multiple ways, made me swoon so hard (the loud sighs and other sounds I made while reading…I’d be embarrassed for anyone to hear them), made me gasp in shock, and then put my bruised and battered heart back together again. I was hooked from the first page - just so completely invested in Samantha and Xavier’s story, unsure how it could possibly work out, but rooting for them every step of the way. I continue to be blown away by Abby’s talent and how she can have you laughing one minute and sobbing the next. She weaves together humour and romance and complex relationships and heartache and heavy subjects so beautifully, I’m in awe. I can already say with complete confidence this will be a top favourite book of 2025.


Note: please read the author’s note at the beginning for content warnings if you have any triggers surrounding grief, memory care, or related subjects. There were parts of this book that triggered the sh*t out of me and were extremely difficult to read, but I kept going because the story was so beautiful and compelling, and I loved it too much to stop.

🎧Song Pairing: Come on Eileen - Dexys Midnight Runners (before I even started I wanted to choose Taylor Swift’s Wildest Dreams but you’ll get the song choice once you watch)

💭What I thought would happen:

It’s Abby, always my most anticipated! I mean the cover is bubble gum adorable. I cannot wait!

📖What actually happens:

🐱Reconstructed kitty bootyhole (you read that right)
🥵Sexy vet (said to look like Rhys)
🩷Witty banter
🪦Insta love
😢Long distance relationship
🧠Early onset dementia in a parent

🗯Thoughts/sassy musings:

Well now I’m depressed. Abby definitely has the art of inducing tears. While full water droplets did not leave my sockets, I definitely had some blurred vision 😢

This book starts with an asshole. Literally. A kitten’s asshole if you’re looking for more info. Abby never ceases to shock my own butthole with her wit and cleverness

I never thought mustard would be such a focal point in a romance novel…or any novel really. The only time I’d think it was relevant was if the founder of French’s mustard felt like the world needed to know the mustard origin story….but seriously already failed my 2025 bingo card predictions and this is the first read of the year

Xavier Rush….hello p⭐️rn character name much. That is some big 🍆 energy. He was excessively compared to Rhysand in the first 3 chapters I thought oh bloody hell is this going to be as repeated as the word mate but it cooled its jets quick quick.

Not my favourite Abby but I don’t think it will disappoint her loyal fans!

Seriously over the moon grateful to Forever Publishing for an advanced reader copy of one of my most anticipated reads of 2025 and it did not disappoint!

The goods:
- The concept feels so unique yet relatable at the same time. I think there's always one moment people look back on thinking it went different, their lives would be different and this book perfectly encapsulates it.
- The viewpoint of being a home caregiver for a family member was done with care and highlights the complexity of being in that position.
- I absolutely loved Samantha's humor, and her relationship with each one of her family members.
- Xavier was definitely the definition of a black cat working as a vet and I was here for every single minute of it, along with him relationship with Samantha.

The loss of a star:
- The pacing was not it for me in this one sadly. I felt suddenly shocked when I was at 93% of the book and felt like the ending was rushed. I could've taken at least 50 more pages.

Overall, if you're down for a more serious romance, this is for you, but if you need something a bit more lighthearted, come back to this later.

I used to love Abby Jimenez books but lately her books have been missing the mark for me. This felt rushed and it was simply unrealistic the entire whole time. It felt very trauma focused and it made me a bit uncomfortable. I wanted a cute romance but it just wasn't for me.

Abby Jimenez has become a must-read for me and I recommend her books often. Say You'll Remember Me deals with some heavy topics, as her books usually do, but in such a way that they never totally drag the story down. I loved Xavier and Samantha, loved Samantha's family, loved the resolution of their story. Loved this book!

I am so honoured to be able to have received an early copy of this book by one of my all time favourite romance authors. So grateful I had the opportunity to make this my first read of 2025 . Thank you SO MUCH HGB Canada for sending me this , you guys really made my year already 💝

I adored this book so much. Abby just knows how to write about difficult topics of conversation while incorporating humour, love and a sense of understanding. This makes her books so relatable and personal and just gives them that extra heart warming touch. I just loved how she shed light on the topic of caregiver burnout and exhaustion and it was so spot on! Abby also wrote about the struggles and challenges with long distance relationships and wow did that ever HURT ! I was rooting for these characters from page 1 till the very end!

I am sad I couldn’t give this one a glowing 5 stars cause I just struggled a bit with how things progressed and when I finished I just didn’t get that overwhelming ‘this is the most incredible book ever’ like I did with some of her other books . But don’t get me wrong , this book will for sure be a 2025 spotlight for many many people!

Grab your copy in stores on April 1st - no jokes or tricks here!!

Xavier and Samantha might start out on the wrong foot, but pretty quickly realize they are meant to be. Except, life might get in the way first. Abby Jimenez thoughtfully addresses serious topics, including child abuse, early onset dementia, and death of a loved one, while at same time creating a love story for the ages. Can Xavier and Samantha find a way to be together or will love from a distance forever be their fate?

Another winner from Abby Jimenez! From the very beginning of the book I found myself invested in Xavier and Samantha, both as individuals and as partners. The escape room scene was described so perfectly that I felt like I was there with them. Samantha's mother's role in this story was handled beautifully. The struggles of the family were real and emotional, yet didn't overwhelm the love story between Xavier and Samantha. I would highly recommend this book for lovers of romance and Abby Jimenez novels!

Wow.  Just WOW.  This book sucked me in and I could not put it down. I laughed. I cried (sobbing is more accurate) and the characters became a part of my life.  Abby Jimenez did such a wonderful job bringing Xavier and Sam to life as well as the other characters we meet throughout the story.  She wove together a beautiful love story between all the characters.  Through the story we learn what it takes to hold together a long distance relationship, how to move past a shattered relationship with your parents, how to reconnect with a loved one whose memory is taken away from them and how to, most importantly, hold onto the ones we love more then anything.

The relationship between Xavier and Sam is the most prominent relationship in the book.  Having shared an unforgettable night together, Sam askes the unthinkable of Xavier - forget her.  Instead begins the remarkable lengths they will go through to be with each other.

Abby Jimenez has worked her magic again and has given us a beautiful love story.  Definitely recommend!

I thought that this plot was unique. I found the characters to be very likeable and at times the plot was very devastating. The pacing was a little slow at times, but overall I enjoyed reading.

A romance love story and a familial love story in one. I do wish there had been more tension between the lead characters other than just separation by circumstance but I enjoyed it all the same. A great slice of life and a look at the highs and lows of mundane reality.
Four stars.

Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC!

Every time I read an Abby Jimenez novel I fall more in love with her writing. This one was emotional from beginning to end and focused on so much more than just the characters love story. I loved both main characters and Xavier was definitely swoon worthy (I’m also a sucker for a grumpy sunshine mmc). This was a gem of a read as per usual with a Jimenez work!

I love me an Abby Jimenez romance and SAY YOU'LL REMEMBER ME hits all the feels. In fact, maybe a few too many.

This book starts with a quick stint as Enemies and then a truly epic first date that has all of the perfect beginnings of a wonderful relationship. This date had laughs and folly and chemistry and I loved the entire set-up.

But then, Xavier and Samantha spend the rest of the book in a state of constant trauma and difficulty. This was a pretty heavy read after those first few chapters and stayed fraught for basically the rest of the book until the very end.

I did really love this book, but I wish SAY YOU'LL REMEMBER ME had hit a better balance of lightness and difficulties. As it is, you will love these characters, feel all the feels, and long for a much more open-door on the sex scenes (as least I did).

SAY YOU'LL REMEMBER ME still gets a 4.5 STARS rounded up to 5 from me. If you are ready to feel all the feels and fall in love with Xavier and Samantha you must read this book.

SPICE LEVEL: Rated PG / Kissing and awareness that characters sleep together. Closed Door.
CONTENT WARNING: parent with alzheimer's, animal cruelty, abusive parents, parent estrangement
FEELS: 4/5 - Tackled some seriously tough topics.
POV: Dual - M/F - 1st Person

Another Abby Jimenez book that leaves me in tears but so so hopeful! Wow!

Xavier and Samantha showing up for one another, being there in the chaos, and choosing each other was beautiful to read.

When I say I love Abby Jimenez, I genuinely mean it. Her books bring me to tears, but offer a truly heartwarming experience. This book delves into heartbreak in various forms and explores ways to heal from it. As someone who values family deeply, this book made me reflect on my own relationships. I highly recommend this book to anyone who loves humor and a story that tugs at your heartstrings.

Abby Jimenez, you’ve captured my heart yet again. I SCREAMED when I saw I was selected for an arc read for this one because her last book was one of my favorite reads of the year and this book has earned that title for 2025!

Abby writes such authentic and real characters. Real situations and life and doesn’t gloss over it. Xavier and Samantha were the definition of love at first sight and I ate it up. The way they better each other and fight for each other is so dang sweet it nearly made me cry. Seeing these two go through trial after trial and coming out on top was such a rewarding journey. I love them forever, and I’ll never forget them 🥲 (iykyk)

The topics of parent abuse and dementia were handled so delicately but also so real. Both subjects are incredibly difficult to get into but Abby did it so well in my opinion.

Also special shout out to Hank. I love you.

Another absolute masterpiece by Abby Jimenez. I laughed, I cried, I hugged my husband and my dogs tight. This book beautifully showed the realities of long distance relationships and living with memory care patients, and yet I still laughed out loud multiple times (the dog is in Witness Protection and is named Jake from State Farm -- who wouldn't love this book?). Also, there's ACOTAR references. 10/10.

Thank you so much to the publisher for this e-arc!

Abby Jimenez’s Say You’ll Remember Me is everything you want in a romance—heartfelt, funny, and completely unforgettable. The characters feel so real, and the story hits you right in the feels while still making you laugh out loud. It’s a beautiful mix of love, second chances, and all the emotions that come with it.