The premise of this book was intriguing to me. Emma (the mfc) addresses the idea of having a successful happy marriage with basically anyone that has the same values, who is equally willing to put in the work of a relationship versus there being one perfect person for each of us. As a divorced, single mom I understand the pressure of finding your "one" but through failed relationships also understand that relationships are never easy and those that have sticking power are the couples that are committed to making it work. As someone that overthinks everything and has struggled with feeling not good enough, I also really related to the protagonists anxiety and insecurities. The ending of the book did feel a bit rushed but left me feeling the warm fuzzies only a happily ever after gives.

3.5. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an ARC in exchange for my honest review.

This was a cute book but I couldn’t get on board with why the main premise would ever be considered a good idea and it made me judge the protagonist, Emma, harshly throughout. Her obsession with marriage was a bit off putting but she was otherwise a likable main character.

I thought this book was an easy and quick read. The storyline brought up a new idea to dating in the modern world. Before the book even began, my favorite quote from the author was, “you don’t have to give up on love just because one person gave up on you.” That quote really hit home for me due to a past long term relationship and I am sure it will be able to connect with a lot of other readers out there. I liked how the author put in little reminders and pieces of relationship advice through her characters. I thought Will brought a lot to the story and found him to be cute and quirky. The only aspect of this writing that I disliked was how the author poked fun at people with certain political beliefs. I felt that it did not add to the story and was randomly added in there. Overall, I liked that the main character did not give up on her quest to getting what she wanted.

Thank you to NetGalley and Harlequin Trade Publishing for the advance reader copy.

After a couples therapist is unexpectedly left by her fiancée, she decides to keep the wedding date and simply find a new groom. While the concept feels a bit attention seeking and far fetched, the author manages to develop and show a more nuanced and holistic picture of the main character. I found myself rooting for her and laughing at her witty banter. I also appreciated that the storyline also captured her work as a therapist, family dynamics and her own personal mental health experiences.

I didn’t really enjoy this book. The FMC was annoying, and I just couldn’t get into the story.

Thank you to NetGalley for the advanced copy of this book in exchange for my honest opinion.

pretty fun romance! the one part i didn't like was how the second ml had no chemistry with her so despite the time it was always clear that it wasn't happening. 3.5 stars. tysm for the arc.

I really wanted to love this book but unfortunately I just couldn’t get invested in the main character enough to enjoy the story. It’s a great premise but the execution wasn’t there for me.

I wasn’t sure when I started, maybe because I couldn’t relate, but as it evolved things changed.
The close knit family circle is so endearing, having your family support you no matter what crazy idea you get in your head is just like mine. It made it all the more fun.
She talks positively about therapy and how it can help, how she always wants you to help everyone around her. And how hard is to turn off the therapist in her.

While she has good intentions she goes about it the craziest possible ways.
The MMC is the only one with a hit of common sense, thankfully one of them had it 😅.

I throughly enjoyed the book and the antics the FMC got into. I lived seeing how therapy and a strong support system helped her get through one the toughest times.

Closed door romance
Anxiety disorder
Therapy


Thanks NetGalley for the ARC

A nice little read for readers who don’t love all the spice. At times it was a little hard for me to follow, but it was an overall cute story.

An absolutely delightful book. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to read it in advance.
The author captivated me from the very first words, and as the story unfolded, I found myself so engrossed that I couldn't put the book down for even a second. I'm obsessed!!!

Super cute story! I found myself really rooting for Emma and Will and hoping that he would come to his senses and see he should just marry her! Great, light read!

I just want to start off by saying that I love, love, loved this book! It’s such an interesting take on relationships and how to navigate throughout all of the stages of them. I was so sad when the book ended because I just loved the characters and wanted more!! Favorite read so far this year!

Overall, this was a cute relatively easy read. Emma was not my favorite character. She was dumped by her fiancé got another fiancé, but loved someone else. I just could not totally connect with her character during reading. I didn’t like the book being in third person and prefer first person stories.

Really enjoyed this book!
Save the Date, by Allison Raskin, is a romcom based on the author’s own real life experiences. Emma Moskowitz, is a family therapist and relationship expert with a large online following and a book deal. When her fiancé Ryan breaks up with her six months before their wedding, Emma decides to take matters into her own hands. She decides that Ryan’s actions should not stop her from building the life she desires- so Emma embarks on an experiment called “Operation: Save My Date”. Emma decides to use her expertise in relationships to find a new groom for her wedding date that is compatible and willing to make the commitment. The story is fun to read with a cast of supporting characters including her rich and opinionated older sister, supportive parents, and skeptical business partner - as well as two very different men. Will is a podcast producer who has a lot of chemistry with Emma and makes her laugh- but who is appalled at the path Emma is pursuing. And Matt is a sweet, gorgeous recent divorcee who is totally onboard with Emma’s plan. The author also does a good job incorporating Emma’s anxiety into the plot. The book is very satisfying and enjoyable! Highly recommend!!

Thanks so much to the publisher and to Net Galley for the opportunity to read an advanced copy.

Emma Moskowitz has been dumped by her finance mere months before the wedding. As a couples therapist with a book deal on the line, this could prove disastrous for her career. In an attempt to prove a point, and to save her career, Emma decides she'll save the date of her wedding and simply find a new groom, how hard could it be? Emma exhausts all avenues, exes, online apps, and family contacts to find her new Mr. Right. However what she doesn't expect to find is that maybe it is all wrong after all...
While the premise of the book was cute, it was a miss for me, I found it to be difficult to stay engaged with the character for any length of time. The transitions seemed awkward making the story feel a bit forced to me.

I loved this book. You really felt for Emma and were cheering for her during Operation: Save the Date. It was a book I didn’t want to put down and I loved the character development and the realism around getting your heart broken while dealing with anxiety! I highly recommend - especially if you are in a reading rut and need to get out of it.

A really nice read by my new fave author
Save the date is the book I need rn, I can’t put it down, it’s so good

Holy cannoli. Someone call Hollywood STAT, because this book needs to be a movie!! Save The Date is the story of relationship expert / therapist Emma, reeling from the heart break of her fiancé leaving her just 6 months before their wedding. After resolving to keep her wedding date, she embarks on the hunt for the perfect guy willing to walk down the aisle with her just in time for the anticipated date!

This book stunned me. To be honest, I cracked this open with low expectations (what a peculiar premise!), however this book was full of gut punches and heart felt interjections regarding the human condition. I was quickly entranced reading about Emma’s journey with self love and acceptance, as she navigates a wacky, self imposed situation. This book tackled themes of love at all ages, and how the base of lasting relationships is communication. It felt more like a memoir of an anxious over thinker in this current age of internet pressure, rather than romantic fiction, and was extremely relatable for anyone who’s experienced heartbreak and an entanglement of feelings. And it celebrates therapy! This was a great rom-com vibes book, full of more heart than I ever anticipated, and I am here for it. Overall, do recommend checking this out on April 8, 2025! Thank you to Allison Raskin and Harlequin Trade Publishing for allowing me to receive an advanced reader copy!

What an unexpected delight! Emma, a multi-hyphenate marriage expert, is left six months prior to her wedding and comes up with an unconventional method to save her wedding date. She will simply swap out the groom for a new one. Easy, right? This book was quite a rollercoaster ride--Emma navigates through her breakup, encounters with exes and thereafter through promising prospects for Groom 2.0.

I really enjoyed the therapy aspect of this book. There are great themes of worthiness and vulnerability that the author explores throughout this story. The message is a wonderful one and the second act scene involving Emma's confrontation was a thrill. All readers will enjoy that particular speech, I know I did!

Special thanks to Harlequin Trade Publishing and NetGalley for this ARC!

Super easy, fast, engaging read that kept me interested. Emma is unceremoniously dumped by her fiance, who gives her no excuse or explanation. Obviously reeling, she moves back in with her parents and wonders how she's going to move on and where she went wrong... after all, she's a therapist who specializes in relationships.
I think the writing could use some work, and at times things seemed to happen out of nowhere (like the random knee dislocation - what???) The cover is the stuff of nightmares (sorry Allison). But darn it if I didn't absolutely love finding out what would happen next. There's next to no spice, the one sex scene ends before it begins, so if you like romance but don't need the heat, this is a great choice for you. Props to Raskin for taking a wild personal experience and turning it into a fun book.