Semi SPOILER review below.
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Pub Day: April 1

Here’s what I loved:
I have preordered every single Abby Jiminez book and have arc’d the last 3. Getting an early copy of her book is so exciting. However, since she’s an auto-buy author for me, I didn’t bother to read the trigger warnings. And for this particular book, I absolutely should have.

Here’s what didn’t work as well:
Dementia.
How it was handled stressed me out. Every time I picked up the book I felt heavy. It took me weeks to get through it when I can usually read a book in a couple of days. And maybe because I felt so heavy and detached, the mustard humor didn’t hit for me either. I didn’t like how one party had to give up everything and make every possible sacrifice.

All said, this book was incredibly triggering for me as I have first hand experience of a parent with dementia. I do still think the book was well-written but the contents was just not for me.

It’s possible that some people will love this book with or without the personal connection to dementia. But proceed with caution.

Thank you Forever Pub for the #gifted e-arc.

“Love is the brightest color in a gray world”

If sentimentality and intentionality was a book, this would be it. I’ve read every single thing Abby has written and I will never get tired of being reminded of how amazing a writer she truly is. Of course this one didn’t disappoint. Without spoiling it, this one is trope heavy - ‘insta love’ ‘right person/wrong time’ ‘long distance’. Asides from the romance tropes, this tackled some extremely heavy themes - dementia, being a caregiver to a parent, cherishing memories, the importance of remembering, the complexities of life & so much more.

I just love the way Abby writes couples! Xavier and Sam embodied yearning, commitment, sacrifice, and intentionality. Their love was not only exhibited the times they spent together but also in their times spent apart.

To further entice you to read this, swipe left for some of my favorite quotes ☺️

Thank you @netgalley @readforeverpub for the eARC, and Abby for constantly shocking me with your amazingness!

I was so excited to receive this arc of Abby’s new book, I love her writing & the other two books of hers that I read were easy 5 stars so it’s a little disappointing to have to give this one 3 stars. I’m just not a fan of the instant love trope but I still enjoyed the characters in this story, it just overall fell a little flat for me.

Beautiful, emotional, and so romantic—just like everything Jimenez writes! This story tore me apart and put me back together over and over again. I was a sucker from Samantha’s and Xavier’s first date, and I couldn’t stop reading…even through the tears! This is a love story that will stick with you.

5 stars

Thank you to NetGalley and Forever for providing me with an ARC in exchange for an honest review!

In Say You’ll Remember Me, Abby Jimenez delivers a romantic comedy that is as heartwarming as it is deeply emotional. From the jump we are introduced to Xavier Rush, a swoon-worthy veterinarian who seems too good to be true—until he proves it by acting like an asshole (her words). Enter Samantha, a sharp and determined woman who is as adept at putting arrogant men in their place as she is at keeping her own vulnerabilities under lock and key. Their chemistry is electric, their banter sharp, and their first date is perfectly imperfect. Unfortunately, the harsh realities of life force them onto separate paths, testing their resilience and straining both their mental and physical well-being as they navigate the challenges of a long-distance relationship.

Say You’ll Remember Me is a sweeping, near-perfect romance destined to dominate bestseller lists in 2025. From the moment Xavier and Samantha meet, I found myself wholeheartedly rooting for them—and never stopped. While some elements of the story delve into heavy, challenging territory, these moments only deepen the emotional impact of its central theme: creating a love worth remembering. What I especially appreciated was how Jimenez managed to give Xavier and Samantha their hard-earned HEA without resorting to convenient, unrealistic resolutions. Sacrifices were made, money was lost, and tough choices had to be faced, but in the end, love and family triumphed. It’s this balance of bittersweet realism and heartfelt romance that makes this story so memorable.

A truly beautiful story.

Everytime I read an Abby Jimenez book I am convinced that it will be my forever favourite because there’s no way she can top it, and everytime she writes a new book she proves me 100% wrong.

Say You’ll Remember Me is an unputdownable masterpiece from start to finish. When Samantha becomes the owner of a tiny kitten requiring vet care, she meets Dr. Xavier Rush, the dreamiest veterinarian there ever was, until he opens his mouth and she can’t help but call him an asshole. When he admits he made a mistake at the next appointment, they go on an unforgettable date that ends up altering both of them forever. But what do you do when you meet the right person at the absolute wrong time? Distance, family obligations and financial issues means that their only option is to forget about each other and cherish their memory of that one perfect date.

This book is filled with lots of heavy topics, so keep that in mind going in. However for me it made the story extremely realistic. Jimenez does a great job describing feelings of great happiness while simultaneously going through some of lifes greatest challenges.

This beauty hits shelves April 1, 2025 and I promise you it’s definitely one to add to your preorder list!

What a wonderful way to start my new year. This story resonates with me in so many ways. As a caregiver myself, I can relate to how the female MC feels caring for her mother who has dementia. As a person who was disowned by her parents when she was a teenager, I know how the male MC feels towards his narcissistic, abusive, estranged, parents.

But more so, I loved this pairing. Samantha is a funny, strong, interesting MC with a family of supporting characters that made the story believable and enjoyable. I was rooting for them all. I wanted to see their situation work out. Xavier was the perfect love interest. His conflict with his parents and his feeling of having to prove himself, the way he remained loyal to Samantha and was so caring towards her and her family (and all the animals he was taking care of as a veterinarian. The TikTok scene was hilarious!)...almost to his own detriment. And the little twist with Xavier towards the end was *chef's kiss.* Tears were shed. Happy tears.

This is a true love story. I hope Abby Jimenez gets a movie deal for this story. She always writes a great book, so my bar was raised suuper high going into this one, and she just bumped it up another level. It was the perfect mix of angst, sadness, hope, comedy, and most importantly...love.

Every single year I say the same thing. “I don’t know how she does it!” and “Abby Jimenez has done it again.” They are both true again in 2025! I read this book in just a few hours, which I haven’t done in years! I absolutely adore her writing. From page one I was laughing, swooning and falling completely in love with both Sam and Xavier. She writes the wittiest women and the sweetest men, no exception here! Xavier is seriously the guy you want all of your single friends to find - the absolute kindest, most hardworking and loving man. Ugh. The best.

I will say this one has some very sad and emotional moments. I found that it leaned into women’s fiction a bit more than her usual books, which personally worked for me. Be mindful of these triggers while reading: dementia, caregiver stress, death of a loved one.

What to expect::
•Creative meet cute
•The best first date ever
•Long distance love
•Opposites attract
•Great friends and family

Abby has a way to write a romance story but sprinkles in some heavier topics that make the stories relate to real life. I’ve enjoyed her last few books and look forward to the next one. The descriptions of Xander as Rhysand from Acotar also made me chuckle.

When Samatha saves a kitten and brings the kitten to the vet she didn't realize how much her life is about to change. Xander is a serious man, he has been through some tough life lessons and now he just wants to prove that he can be a success. After one unforgettable date, they throw caution to the wind and decide that no matter what they will be together.
This novel is emotional but so full of hope and love. You will be cheering for the characters.

Another fabulous read from Abby Jimenez who breaks your heart before beautifully putting it back together in the end! So much depth to the story. No obvious tropes like in most romance novels. But rather real life interferes. No one is wrong or right. And you wonder throughout how this will work itself out. Abby does it in the end as we know she will. Will definitely recommend!

Abby Jimenez you crazy b****. you did it again. you took me on the most insane rollercoaster of two people i want to be together SO BAD but you created real obstacles. this one was ROUGH. i cried through probably the entire back half of the book maybe? but i’m still thinking about this one days later. i loved this so much. jumped quickly to one of my top abby books.

Say You'll Remember Me by Abby Jimenez was a fantastic, quick, and funny romance that touched your heart at the same time.

Abby Jimenez does it again! Wow....I finished this book in less than a day. The whole story was so incredibly written, I think it's my new favorite book by her! The love story in this book is swoon worthy. The love Xavier and Samantha felt for each other instantly, the way they fought for each other, supported one another, etc. was so beautiful. Xavier is an incredible man and we all should be so lucky to get a partner like him! Then the family plot left me with tears in my eyes many times. As someone who cared for a grandmother with dementia at home with her family as main caregivers, it was so incredible to read the way Jimenez wrote about the emotions they all felt. All the feels Samantha and her family went through, I did too, and to see it written out was gut-wrenching in a bittersweet way. So many feelings I felt at the time that I was never able to express written out so well left me in tears. This book is wonderful and I can't wait to recommend it to everyone!!!

The book reflects on the challenges Samantha goes through in her professional, romantic, and, and personal life. The book does well reflecting the emotions and thoughts of being a caregiver. Dementia is a prevalent condition especially in the Samantha’s family. We get to see the trials and tribulations the character and her family experience. Xavier experience overlaps with difficult family dynamics that readers could relate with. He is a complex character that is relatable. The book did well with the pairing of Xavier and Samantha as they navigate a relationship and be a support system for one another.

Say You'll Remember Me is another incredible book by one of my fave authors, Abby Jimenez!!! It's hard to explain her books because there is always so much laughing AND crying. They're romcoms but also serious. The side characters always feel like they're fighting to be main characters- in the best way! And the animals!!! I don't know how she does it, but Jimenez has a special sauce when it comes to writing animals. Read this book, then go red her entire backlist if you haven't already. You won't be sorry!!!

Abby Jimenez is amazing at creating the perfect man; this time around her make main character is flawed but you are rooting for him and the main female character is strong, lovable and almost perfect. I found myself wanting these two characters to make it; against all odds. She also covers dementia in a compassionate way and a very real way family members deal with the challenges. I could not put it down. Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for the ARC

Advanced Reader Copy Review:

Wow! I thought Just For The Summer was five stars. Abby Jimenez has just topped that with Say You’ll Remember Me. This book will be the perfect romance for the spring when it comes out in April. It will make you smile, laugh, and cry and help remind you what to focus on and what's important: family, love, and life passions. Say You’ll Rember Me is one not to miss. I loved every word.

I have loved all of Abby’s books so was excited to read this one! Overall I really enjoyed it. I do feel like it started out really strong but the middle fell a bit flat. Bad thing after bad thing kept happening and it ended up being a bit predictable. In the end I did enjoy it and would recommend!

Abby is one of my all-time favorite authors. Say You'll Remember me is the next perfect summer trip. It 's so freaking cute.