The author’s note makes this one a bit difficult to talk about because this book is an attempt by the author to use her pain to make art and that’s something so personal that it makes me feel mean to criticize anything about it. Which I don’t intend to be; that being said, I do write honest reviews. And this is my honest opinion of the book and my own experience with it.

This premise of the book sounded strange to me and instantly drew me in to see how the author would use it. Unfortunately, I was pretty disappointed in the ending. I felt like the majority of this book was cringey and I got a lot of second-hand embarrassment. It might have been partially due to my inability to relate to or understand our MC at all. She’s just so sure she can’t enjoy her life until she’s married or in a relationship and it bothered me so much that she had that mindset and was a therapist.

What I did like, was how the author drew me into the story where I just had to know how everything turned out and if the MC matured, if the side characters worked out their relationships, etc. I needed all the tea.

I think while this one might not have been a hit for me, personally, rom-com fans might want to try it out. I recommend it particularly to readers who can easily suspend their disbelief and those who enjoy messy characters and drama. Save the Date releases April 8th!

I couldn’t be happier for reading this book! Looking for true love in the midst of heartbreak is nothing small to deal with. Allison gave us this light, fun, family loving, chaotic love search read and it didn’t disappoint. A quick read that we can all relate to somehow.

Unfortunately I DNF this one around the 25% mark. I couldn’t get into the story, the characters, or the writing

This story follows Emma, a family therapist who get dumps by her fiance 6 months before her wedding. Instead of scrapping everything, Emma decides to find a new groom and stick to her original plan. A little over the top - yeah? Would you do go on Operation Save The Date? During her search, she ends up with two very different men: Matt who is sweet and checks all the boxes, and Will, the one she feels completely herself with but who doesn’t fit her carefully planned timeline. Overall a solid 4 star experience.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for this eARC in exchange for my honest opinion.

Long story short, our FMC, Emma, fiancé calls off their engagement, which causes her to make an unconventional choice: instead of canceling the wedding venue and date, she sets out to find a new groom. As a couple's therapist with her own anxieties, it's a daring mission, but she is determined to find her happily ever after.
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It was a bit slow to begin with and I'm not going to lie, it took some time for me to get into it, but it ended up being a story about courage and determination that I thoroughly enjoyed!

It was very thought provoking as it has readers thinking about their own relationships and prompts them to think about what they do and don't want in partners.

All in all, it was a great story and one I will recommend when it comes out!

This was such a fun read! It was hard to root for Emma to end up with both guys at the same time but secretly hope for one over the other 😅

I loved the banter in the book and I loved the growth of Emma from start to finish. Solid read!

Emma, a successful couples therapist & YouTube personality, has just been left by her fiancé six months before the wedding. Devastated and confused, she decides to turn the situation into a social experiment called Operation: Save My Date, to hopefully prove that you don’t need years together to form a bond and get married. She decides to keep the date & everything she has already booked and find her groom. Will she prove that anything is possible or will she crash & burn with everyone watching her? A lot can happen in six months…

The concept for this book really drew me in but unfortunately, it didn’t hit it out of the park like I had hoped. In the beginning of the book, Emma started off strong but as it progressed I felt like she became annoying and whiny. Between Matt & Will, the only relationship I felt invested in was Will. I enjoyed their banter & the way he wasn’t afraid to call her out when necessary. Her relationship with Matt felt forced and like even she wasn’t enjoying it.

My main gripe with the book is that the storyline jumps without warning & there were many instances where I had to go back and reread because I was confused and thought I missed something. An example is that in one sentence Emma is out to dinner on a date & then the very next sentence she’s on Imani’s couch discussing said date. It’s the kind of transition that really should’ve been a no chapter because it just confused the reader.

Overall 2.5 ⭐️

***Thank you NetGalley & Harlequin for providing me with an ARC for my honest review***

Save the Date follows Emma, a marriage /family therapist, who thought she had her life all planned out. When her fiancé suddenly leaves her without explanation, she is determined to still live in the perfect timeline she had created. As she looks for a replacement groom, she learns that happiness doesn’t always need to follow a schedule.

This book is a typical cute rom-com with quirky likable characters and a predictable ending. It’s a quick breezy fun read!

Thank you Net Galley for the advanced copy !

Wowowow! The premise of this one -- a couples' therapist who has a broken engagement and decides to keep her wedding date and see if she can insert a new husband -- what a whirlwind! I enjoyed going on the journey with Emma and I could totally see this turning into an actual romantic comedy movie. The element of the social media influencer therapist culture was really cool as well!

This book follows Emma, a family therapist, whose engagement is called off. This commences Operation Save My Date, where she searches for a new groom for her original wedding. The premise of this book was super cute, and I really enjoyed the story line. I love the way her relationship with her family and her best friend were portrayed, however, Emma's character was a bit annoying to me, and I'm not easily annoyed by characters.

This is a light easy read with a great ending. It definitely wasn't a favorite, but I am still glad that I read it.

Thank you to Harlequin Trade Publishing and NetGalley for giving me the opportunity to read this ARC for my honest review.

What an interesting premise of a book from start to finish! When we meet our main character, Emma, she is a bit of a mess. Her fiance dumped her 6 months before their wedding day. And if that can not get worse, she has created a book and a YouTube series based on this relationship. Bound to no go down without a fight, Emma comes up with a plan to meet and marry someone and get married on that same date. Why cancel when she can substitute.? The reader goes on a journey with Emma to find out if a finance can be replaced, or if there is more to it than that. I love a story with funny comedic family members and this family did not disappoint. The few male leads were funny, kind, and just what Emma needs to find love again. This was my first Allison Raskin book, and will definitely not be the last!

As a relationship and marriage counselor, Emma Moskowitz thought she had it all figured out—she even had a book deal and was nearing her dream wedding date with her fiance Ryan. That is, until he abruptly pulled the rug out from under her without so much as a discussion about why. In a bold move, Emma decides to keep the same wedding date…and just find a new groom. Save the Date gave a heartwarming and, at times, humorous look into Emma’s adventure to find out whether or not this was even possible.

I enjoyed this story, I felt myself rooting for Emma to find what she was looking for (whatever that might be) and appreciated her eye opening dialogue both with herself and the other main characters about what it truly means to be in a committed relationship in a time when there are so many ideals on social media.

Thank you to NetGalley and Harlequin Trade Publishing | Canary Street Press for this advanced reader copy! You can find Save the Date on shelves near you on April 8th, 2025.

When Emma Moskowitz’s fiancé breaks the engagement 6 months before the wedding, the young couples’ therapist feels it will be the end of both her love and professional lives. Then an idea sprouts and she’ll be looking for a new groom rather than cancelling the upcoming wedding.
Then she finds a really good guy that thinks her idea is crazy or in her language “bananas”, but she rather keep looking for someone who will agree with her less than stellar plan.
I was really interested in this story upon reading the blurb, but it was not at all what I expected. Emma is riddled with anxiety and insecurities that prevented her from taking control of everything around her and, though she ends up finding the way, the road was very uncomfortable for me even for a fictional character.
The premise is original, the book entertaining, but not my cup of tea. I understand a woman not wanting to let someone else to basically change her future by unilaterally disrupting their plans, but I still feel the therapist in Emma should have been more aware of Mark’s behavior and let go of a wedding that was just not meant to be.

This was a fantastic romance debut from Raskin, who has written nonfiction and YA before. I loved Emma, who has really been through the wringer and deserved better from her shitty ex. I think the premise is solid and while it's usually hard to get away with similar plots in a contemporary romance, it works here. I loved Emma's family, her hi-jinx trying to find her replacement groom, and the HEA. It was also just very funny, Raskin's roots are in comedy so that tracks as well. It's a really strong debut and I look forward to more from her.

This book was just an okay read for me. I really enjoyed the premise of the book but I felt like a lot of the book dragged. It was difficult to get into.

Thanks NetGalley for an ARC.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the arc/alc.

I wanted to like this book and I had high hopes for it. Unfortunately, it fell flat for me. I kind of thought the plot was a little ridiculous too. I did think that the author/narrator had a good voice, I would consider reading more by Allison Raskin in the future even though I didn't love this book.

Thank you NetGalley and Harlequin Trading Company for the advanced digital copy of this book.

This book was just an okay read for me. I really enjoyed the premise of the book but I felt like a lot of the book dragged. One thing I keep puzzling over, which I’m not even really sure why it was put in the book is the call to Jackie when she is out in the club. I didn’t like the non resolution feel it gave me.

I loved Will, hated Ryan, and Matt was ok.

This was a good one. The banter, the hard decisions and sticking to the main characters beliefs. It’s a great book for those with those same types of beliefs and thoughts on marriage etc. very cute also!

DNF at 15%. Thank you NetGalley and Harlequin Trade Publishing for the e-arc in exchange for an honest review.

The writing was very choppy and didn't capture my attention. The premise is cute and gave promise of it being like a 2000's romcom but it fell short for me.

The first 30% was a bit of a struggle for me to get focused. I almost DNF'd but then we met Will and the story took off running. The concept is wild and executed in a fun way. I enjoyed the ride. The banter is good. Ryan sucks. I'd recommend for a light read.