Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for the e-arc of Savor It by Tarah DeWitt.

This is a steamy, small-town contemporary romance set in fictional town of Spunes, Oregon. The story focuses on Sage and Fisher. Sage is working through a breakup and trying to rediscover herself, while Fisher, a famous chef, stumbles into town in search of focus after the devastating loss of his sister and the responsibility of raising his teenage niece. They form an unlikely alliance after a rocky first meeting.

I absolutely loved this book. The town and its people felt so real and welcoming. Sage and Fisher are both lovable characters with distinct personalities. The supporting cast—Sage’s family, the townsfolk, and especially her animals—creates a cozy, whimsical setting that you’ll wish existed in real life. I’m hoping for more books in the Spunes, Oregon universe.

I highly recommend this to fans of interconnected romance series and anyone who enjoys Tarah DeWitt’s other books!

This was my first Tarah Dewitt and I enjoyed her writing so so much! This was such a swoony, funny, heartwarming romance. I adored Fisher and Sage and the whole crew of side characters (and animals!) Savor it was such a well written romance that really wove grief and loss through the story so well. 4.5 stars, I’m really looking forward to reading more from Dewitt!

Side note: the audiobook was excellent as well!

So so good! such a swoony romance perfect for anyone who loves romance novels. LOVEED THEM TOGETHER.......

It's such a shame when one of your most predictable best reads turns out to be… well, I finished it, so that's something.

I have nothing against Sage nor Fisher, and the tropes are all there too - small-town romance with a fake-dating situation, the male character with a minor in his custody, a golden town girl who's sick of not being rightfully understood, even a competition to put the two closer and closer.
But it didn't make me feel anything.

Who's to blame? Probably me, but there's also something that bothered me since the beginning: it's not an easy narration. Information after information gets thrown at us with little knowledge of what's going on and even less explanation, and more times than not we have to read about people we don't know and don't really care.
The pace also feels unbalanced because these two had some of the deeper conversations in a couple of days - all because she decided to make him her little “project” -, more like a love at first sight than a slow burn.

At the end of the day, I was and still am more into Wren and Ellis’s relationship and how they're gonna fix it - because they have to, I'm rooting for them! - than anything else.

<i>Thanks to St. Martin’s Press, St. Martin’s Griffin and NetGalley, who provided me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest opinion.</i>

Tarah DeWitt, one of my favorite authors in the world, has done it again! I love love loved this book and would recommend it to everyone. One of my current favorite book vibes is ~food books~, so this was perfect!

Forgot to send my feedback months ago, but this was so fun! I love Tarah DeWitt's writing style a lot. The way she writes her characters are perfect!

I enjoyed this book! The plot was straight forward and cute, I enjoyed the characters and I really like the relationship between Fisher and his niece. The romance and spice was good.

As a fantasy reader I find myself needed a break so I love a good romance book. This was great! I fell quickly for the character and the charm of the farm!

I enjoy this the big city meets small town romance. It’s an easy read for this reader. I just got to fall into the pages and watch the story unfold with out having to deal with heavy world building. I am excited to add another book from this author to my TBR.

DeWitt's writing shines with its lush descriptions of food—each dessert feels almost tangible, making the book a treat for the senses. The romance is sweet and slow-burn, with well-drawn chemistry between Claire and Noah. What sets Savor It apart is its focus on personal growth: Claire learns to balance her ambition with her personal life, and the supporting characters, from quirky colleagues to a tight-knit community, add depth to the story. Though the pacing occasionally lags in the middle, the emotional payoff is worth it. Savor It is a warm, comforting read that will appeal to fans of character-driven romance with a touch of culinary charm. I will continue to be a DeWitt fan.

3.5 rounded up.

I had a lot of fun with this book. Tarah DeWitt always writes winners for me. I devoured this book in a couple days and now I'm anxiously waiting for her next novel. This wasn't my favourite of hers as I didn't love Sage initially, but she did grow on me. Fisher though? He was amazing. And the single dad trope gets me every time.

Hands down one of my favourite books of all time. Tarah DeWitt has always been a favourite author of mine, the way she writes such relatable heartfelt and real characters has always spoken to me. The humour she infuses in her books never fails to make me laugh and her love stories, families and friendships always burn themselves onto my heart. Sage & Fisher were no different. I loved them both individually and together. Seeing them work together to heal themselves was heartwarming and the inclusion of seeing Indy’s relationship with Fisher flourish was the cherry on top. The characters, in particular the entire Byrd family, are ones I’ll keep with me forever. Spunes is a place I never want to leave and I cannot wait to come home and see Wren & Ellis find their way back to each other.

Sage is possibly my very favorite character from any book ever.

This whole book means so much to me and I am so grateful that I get to experience Tarah DeWitt's stories. It's 1:30am and I am tired and emotional, but so full of love and ready for everything that comes next, whether it's more from Spunes (I hope so) or anything else Tarah is willing to give.

Thank you for this ARC. Unfortunately, I've lost interest in this premise. I think it will do more harm if I read and do a review at this point. I'm sorry for any inconvenience.

Another great read from Tarah DeWitt. The story was cute, the characters were compelling, and the romance was sweet. Can't wait to read her future works.

I HAVE A NEWFOUND LOVE FOR HOT CITY CHEFS😭😭😭😭 this really hit the spot. tarah dewitt you’ve earned your place on my shelves thank you🙂‍↕️🙂‍↕️🙂‍↕️

Savor It is an absolute delight! This charming, small-town romcom brings Sage and Fisher together for a summer filled with healing, quirky town traditions, and some serious chemistry. Sage, a lifelong Spunes resident with a passion for her hobby farm, finds herself in need of a fresh start after a rough breakup. Enter Fisher, a chef from New York who’s healing from his own heartbreak and is now tasked with looking after his spirited teenage niece, Indy. Their pact to team up for the annual town competition and smooth over Fisher's prickly introduction to the locals leads to moments that are funny, steamy, and surprisingly tender.

The relationship between Sage and Fisher is built on mutual support, and it’s refreshing to see them openly communicate through the ups and downs of their own struggles. Sage's quirky charm and deep connection to her hometown offer Fisher a soft place to land, while Fisher’s quiet strength and the chemistry he shares with Sage keep the story lively and engaging. DeWitt beautifully weaves in themes of grief and renewal, and the gentle guidance Sage offers Fisher and Indy adds such a heartwarming touch.

Spunes, with its colorful cast of townspeople and cozy setting, really shines. The Festival of Spunes adds to the atmosphere, making you wish you could stroll through town, bump into Sage’s hilarious brothers, and grab ice cream on Main Street. This story is perfect for anyone who loves a small-town romance with spice, laughs, and all the Big Feelings.

My thoughts: 2.5 stars; 2🌶️
Fake dating, friends to lovers, slow burn…i was lured in by these trope promises and the premise was interesting, but the actual story was very bland. What was Sage’s actual job? All the characters were one dimensional - it kept going in different directions, but also boring at the same time. I see where the author was trying to go with it and I hoped it was just a nice quick read, but I didn’t like this one.

Such a warm and fun book. I loved traveling to the world of Spoons, Oregon (not to be mistaken for Forks, Washington). Sage and Fisher were both such well-written characters that I was obsessed with from the beginning. I cannot wait to continue this series in the future.

I absolutely loved this book! It was so adorable and had all my favorite tropes. The setting was amazing as well!

Tarah’s book take me apart just to put me back together in the end. My heart broke wide open for Fisher, Sage and Indy, seeing their grief and their own unique journeys of how they handle it and how they chose to show up for each other!! I was unwell to say less! Also the towns feeling of this had me hooked, as someone who loved schitts creek I adored the idea of a town where you have caring but sometimes intrusive townies, a place where fisher and Indy could find peace and happiness. This was happy, sad, sexy, tender, you know it, Tarah in fact did it.