“Some things are worth remembering, no matter how much it hurts.”

What would you do if you met your soul mate, but couldn’t be with them? Right person, wrong time is too real in this book. After one spectacular night together, marketer Samantha and vet Xavier have to go their separate ways. When faced with insurmountable obstacles, is love enough?

Jimenez has done it again with this best in class, stunning romance. Featuring dimensional characters, with healthy internal lives and complex career and family dynamics, “Say you’ll Remember me” gracefully avoids the tropes and pitfalls of the modern romance genre and reads more like literary fiction.

I had an absolute blast from chapter one and sobbed as the characters struggled to process their trauma and its impact on their relationships. This book is the perfect mix of sweet and salty. The Chicago mix of books if you will. The characters have such unique voices and I appreciated the timely references and overall tone. The only thing that might have made me enjoy it more is a few additional interactions between the romantic leads and ensemble cast.

This book sets the gold standard for the appropriate response to the “would you still love me if I were a worm” question. After reading this, I feel so grateful for the small, mundane moments of day-to-day life.

Thank you to NetGalley and Forever (Grand Central Publishing) for providing this book, with my honest review below.

I don’t know how Abby Jimenez just doesn’t seem to ever miss in her writing, releasing enough to keep her fans happy but not compromising quality. In Say You’ll Remember Me we see Abby Jimenez effortlessly balance a remarkable romance with heavy family events, all wrapped up in humor.

Samantha is our heroine, having saved a kitten with no bumhole, which brings her Xavier’s vet practice. Xavier is also every bit our hero, saving puppies and kittens alike - though the day these two meet isn’t the best for him. Samantha and Xavier have instant chemistry and are opposites in a complimentary way - but Samantha is moving to California after their first date. This story focuses on what happens to the relationship after the move, Xavier’s past, and Samantha’s present. I adored the humor which kept some of the heavier events which were extremely realistic from getting to be too much. I also loved the wisdom throughout. This is definitely a book I’ll be rereading, and will encourage others to pick up.

Wow. I have read all of Abby’s books and I think this is her best one yet. This book was SO well written. The storylines complemented each other perfectly. I didn’t feel like there was too much going on - she tackled some tough things but the writing made me feel like I was right there experiencing it with the characters (it doesn’t happen often, but when it does and I feel like that reading it, I know the book will be a favorite of mine!). Most of all, the overarching themes of love and family were phenomenal. Bravo Ms. Jimenez, what a book. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the early copy.

At this point I will read Abby Jimenez's grocery list. The woman can do nothing wrong in my eyes. It's interesting because this isn't even my favorite genre, but I will read anything she writes. I absolutely loved this story. A couple who are seemingly separated by distance, financial strains and family issues made the decision that life is better together, even they spend more time apart.

Please check trigger warnings (she does warn you about the sensitive topics) so please don't overlook that as it can be triggering. Easy 5 stars. Loved it.

I got an Advanced Reader's Copy of this book after binge reading many Abby Jimenez books. I love how immersed I felt into the worlds of the two main characters. Samantha and Xavier meet in a vet's office and go on one date before Samantha moves far away to take care of her mother. Xavier, the vet, has just opened his own practice and is deep in debt. They both need to stay where they are but at the same time need to be together. A lovely story that will keep the reader involved. I really liked both characters from the start and wanted to see them happy.

This book is my new favorite from Jimenez! Great twists and turns with characters that you really care about.

*Thank you to Forever and NetGalley for an ARC in exchange for my honest review*

Books about caregiving are hard, especially when it's for a family member with dementia. This is not a non-stop feel-good romance, but I think you knew that based on the author. It's burnout, it's heartbreak, it's just a LOT.

But could I put it down? Absolutely not. I loved watching Samantha reluctantly fall for Xavier. It was worth it to see all of the snide Murkle's Mustard captions, Pooter growing up with a brand new butthole, and getting Come On Eileen stuck in my head. This is a book about chasing your joy and finding glimmers in the less joyful bits. And man, will I remember it.

This book was beautiful, tear jerking, witty, and so very heartwarming. It showed the gritty and longing side of love in all relationships, not just romantic ones. I will think about this book and these characters for the rest of my life. Abby truly has a way with words and story telling.

I can't believe I waited so long to read a book by Abby Jimenez. Until now, I had only heard positive things about her and now I understand why. I am officially a fan and would happily read anything she writes.

The love story between Samantha and Xavier really worked for me. While there were a few plot points that didn’t quite make sense, I chose not to nitpick. I mean, if a hot veterinarian took me on a dog adoption cruise and saved a dog from heatstroke in the middle of summer, I would definitely fall in love immediately and might even call him a VILF too! I also loved how open they were about their struggles with mental health and their family issues.

Also, some of the topics discussed in the book, such as dementia and heart problems were difficult to read. Jimenez addressed these issues and their impact on family and mental well-being with sensitivity and grace. I felt she did a great job of incorporating these serious themes into the narrative.

Thank you to NetGallery and to Forever (Grand Central Publishing) for my copy.

Everything Abby Jimenez touches is magic, and this is no exception. Her characters are so relatable and down-to-earth with real flaws, and that’s part of what makes her books so perfect.

I loved every single character, and genuinely could not put this book down. Once again, the story she told made me both laugh and cry. The relationship between Samantha and Xavier was unique to other romances I’ve read, but in the best way ever. Out of all of the couples in her books, these two are my favorite.

I say this about every book she writes, but this one is my new favorite. It was just SO good!

This book…I cant even form words to say what I want to say. It’s a love story like Abby Jimenez is a master of delivering. But it is also an epic story about love, and the people who love us, and the people who don’t, and who we choose to love, and all the ways love can change. Read it. You’ll love it.

What a wonderful book!
Samantha leaves Minnesota for California to assist with the care of her mother who has dementia. What she left behind was Dr Xavier Rush, someone who she dated only once but felt an immediate connection with. Their relationship was uncovered very early on in this book and I was fearful that this may be off putting to the story but it was perfectly delivered along with well developed characters and storylines. Typical Abby fashion, not disappointed.
How will this long distance relationship work?
So many likable characters in this book… from Samantha’s family that needs to get over their personality conflicts and lack of effective communication to deal with mom’s illness to a few people in Xavier’s life with complex issues of their own. My favorite is Hank who you meet about 2/3 of the way through the book. He may be the best one of them all.
Side note: I will never hear the song Come On Eileen the same way again.

Thank you to NetGalley for allowing me to read this in exchange for an honest review.

Abby Jimenez is the queen of non-cheesy romance. She is also the best at writing realistic dialogue. This one felt less spicy than her others. Really enjoyed it, a fun and fluffy read with more “meat” to it than your typical romance novel.

This one got five stars for me - love reading books that don’t follow the typical romance formula. I also loved the depth - it was painful but healing in so many ways. Grateful to have had the opportunity to read this one as an advanced copy!

Well this book was INCREDIBLE. And when I say incredible...I MEAN INCREDIBLE. I'm simultaneously so glad I read it in one sitting—because that means it was amazing—but I'm also mad at myself for reading it so fast and not savoring it. I am unwell.

Also the title. Say You'll Remember Me because it's giving Wildest Dreams and Say You'll Remember Me because her mom has dementia. Pass the tissues please omg.

I just can't get over how good this was. My heartstrings were YANKED. It felt different than her other books, but also similar in the sense that the characters are well-developed and have emotional backstories. Plus the way all of her characters feel distinct from one another...love it.

I loved how Xavier and Samantha's relationship started right away, and it followed the ups and downs of a long distance relationship + balancing it with work and life. It's a refreshing concept after reading so many romance books that follow the same relationship development formula. You don't see their relationship type represented much in books, but it's a type of relationship that's common in real life (i.e. fighting for love + trying to make long distance work, when each person has their own struggles and life challenges). It truly captured the essence of Wildest Dreams.

And the way they found pockets of happiness with each other through hard times? Screaming crying throwing up. They just need a year of uninterrupted together time and sleep. Also Xavier was the ideal yet realistic book boyfriend. There was a part of his plot that was giving invisible string theory and I was reeling in a good way. This might be my new favorite Abby Jimenez book, dethroning Yours Truly.

Thank you so much to Forever Pub for sending me an ARC of Say You'll Remember Me. As always, my reviews are one hundred percent voluntary and all opinions are my own :)

I love Abby Jimenez! This book was really cute and fun while also being real and facing hard topics. I would recommend this book and say read it. I might have gotten teary eyed at the end there, but in a good way!

There are slightly spicy scenes, but they are short, vague, and mostly things like clothing removed not detailed actions.

Abby Jimenez does it once again! I don’t know what she puts in her books but she makes them so addicting, easy to read, engaging, full of laugh out loud moments, sad, hopeful, full of love, and she always sets the bar so high (for men and the other books I read).

I absolutely loved the characters in this book. They both had such tragic life stories that they constantly persevered through and they were just meant to come together.

The universe really fought against them and threw everything in their way but they had such unconditional love and perseverance. Their unwavering commitment to each other and their loyalty was like no other. I could never have survived with all those things thrown at me and then thrown at my relationship as well.

I have to say that this book felt more women’s fiction than romance than her others, with the heavy themes and focus on things like family but the romance was amazing as well.

You absolutely better pick this book up the moment it comes out!

p.s. remind me to do an escape room for my next first date ;)

Tropes:
- long distance
- forced apart
- veterinarian
- grumpy mmc
- found family
- no 3rd act breakup
- dual pov
- first person

Abby Jimenez never misses and Say You'll Remember Me was no exception! This is such a beautiful, emotional story about two people who fall very quickly and deeply in love and struggle to make things work due to factors outside of their control. It will absolutely destroy you and put you back together in the very best way. Thanks to Forever and NetGalley for the advanced copy!

A book like this elevates romance novels to a new level. With a clever dose of real life tensions and struggles, Abby Jimenez doesn’t hold back from challenging her characters while simultaneously giving them a romance for the ages. Family realities are always at the heart of Jimenez’s books, and this one is no exception. A rich, rewarding read that will have you laughing out loud one moment and wiping your eyes the next.

Another win by Abby! You can tell how much she cares through her writing; it is so personal, and so emotion filled you will see part of yourself in her stories. I felt this was one of her more complex stories, with quite heavy topics. Never before have I read a story with such driving forces against the leads from being together. I felt it was a very interesting perspective to take on and show...life is never easy, but with your loved ones around anything is possible.