4.5 star

Tarah has done it again! Savor It was such a tender, beautiful endearing story with fun and relatable characters that was just so perfect.

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press, St. Martin's Griffin for the eARC in exchange for an honest review.

AAAAAAAAAAAAAH. Tarah never disappoints. I definitely SAVORED this book. Sagebird is for all the mirrorball girlies. Fisher is so real, he has struggles that many of my friends (i.e., me) relate too.
This is one of the only romance booms that is not only about the MCs but the people around them. I *CANNOT* wait for the next book.

***ARC Provided by NetGalley***

As someone who absolutely loved Funny Feelings (trust and believe I have 2024 rereading plans) I went into this with high expectations and unfortunately it didn’t not deliver. Firstly, I felt as though Sage and Fisher’s relationship moved too quickly for my personal tastes (I am utterly obsessed with slow burns so definitely just a me thing). But honestly that’s okay! I’ve read and enjoyed many books that weren’t slow burns and so that isn’t a big deal! Just a warning to avid slow burn lovers. Secondly, I started this with the understanding that it was going to be an emotional read and was excited as to how Tarah was going to showcase grief and rebuilding from loss and these supposed Big Feelings™️ and I didn’t find that. There was no deep drive into those emotions, nothing heartfelt and any attempt felt extremely shallow. Thirdly, the way the blurb was written I was under the impression that Indy and her struggles would play a bigger role especially with the forming of Sage and Fishers relationship or with Sage and Indy sort of bonding over their similarities but Indy was rarely on the page and any bonding between either characters was off page and told to me not shown.
And lastly, it was just boring. And there’s no fixing that.

Thank you NetGalley for providing me with this ARC!

Alsooooooo Sage suddenly has a long history of suffering from severe migraines??? Ever since childhood? Which you don’t find about until 80% in and it’s glaringly obvious it was just to steer the plot in a certain direction 🥱🥱

Savor It was such a brilliant romance! Dewitt is a new to me author and now I’m itching to read her backlist. Sage and Fisher’s romance was everything.

Loved this book! The story was a fun, moving romance and definitely an adult read. Loved the well written detail and no silly teen angst (well, sure from the actual teen). A definite addition to your TBR list, do not miss this one!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for allowing me access to the E-arc.

4.75*

I love the way that Tarah DeWitt writes a romance. She weaves hard topics into her swoon worthy romances. I personally feel that grief was talked about in a realistic and digestible way. I will definitely be thinking about there story for a while. I love the main characters in this novel. Sage and Fisher are an amazing book couple.

I highly recommend this novel to any adult who loves romance.

as st Martin’s press remain silent on the blatant racism allegations they have been under for months now and as myself a woman of color, I will not review and promote this book until accountability is taken, even if I nicely received an advanced copy. books are political no matter what has been said

It usually takes me a while to get into any new story. This tale of a Michelin starred chef who has lost his way captivated me from the beginning!

I savored (pardon my pun) this wonderful, romantic book. The characters were charming and quirky without being a bit cartoonish. I was truly invested in their relationship. Tarah DeWitt is a new writer to me. I'll be consuming all of her books after this one. 4.5⭐️

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press, St. Martin's Griffin for this complimentary ARC. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

I absolutely loved this book. I am truly a sucker for small town romance and this book did it right! I loved how the femal MC was out small town girl with a big city male MC, you dont see it very often but I am defiently a fan. I found myself rooting for Sage and Fisher from the very beginning!

Tarah DeWitt is slowly becoming one of my favorite romance authors. This book was so good and the slowburn was done so well. I've binged all her books recently and I'll be sad now that I will have to wait even longer for a new one!

🛶 Three things you can count on in a Tarah Dewitt novel:
- characters with depth
- laugh-out-loud moments
- spicy scenes without the cringe
And her newest novel Savor It, which is out in May, is no exception!

🛶 This is definitely one you’ll want to add to your beach bag this summer! I mean, falling in love over a summer in a small coastal Oregon town— need I say more?!

🛶 This one had all the quirky characters of a small town, plus two very lovable MC’s. There’s open communication throughout and only real life issues to hurdle. I recommend this to any romance reader but especially if your favorite tropes are…
- small town romance
- fake dating
- single dad
- self discovery

🛶 Sending out a big, big, BIG congrats to @authortarahdewitt who has killed it as an indie author and this is her first book under her new PUBLISHING deal! Her agent was right: she belongs on the shelves! And thanks to @stmartinspress, @smpromance & @netgalley for the sneak peek at this. Again, it’s out in May and you should be adding it to your spring/summer TBR’s NOW!

This was my first by this author and it was a very enjoyable read. I liked the character development of not just the main characters but all the supporting characters. It was very Hallmark small town but with some spice and not too over the top. Thank you netgalley!

Can I give this 10 stars?? I loved every single second, every single word of this book. Everything. Tutto.

The cast of characters were perfectly complimentary to Sage and Fisher's journey, and to the development of their individual characters but also their relationship.

Their growth, together and apart, their pure love...CHEF'S KISS. I loved that there was just enough comedy, just enough light-hearted banter, just enough to diffuse and balance out the heaviness.

Sage is a wonderful main character. She is kind, gentle, a bit outgoing and a bit introverted, balanced in her joy and her grief. Fisher is a grumpy sweetheart, who loves and meets Sage exactly where she is - never asking too much, never taking too much, and wears his heart on his sleeve.

I loved this, and I can't wait for this to be released and for Tarah to continue to shine as she rightfully deserves.

Sage is the sweetheart of a small town in Oregon where everyone knows her story and the heartbreak she’s experienced throughout her life. She’s a middle school teacher who is enjoying the summer on her farm with her quirky animals, when new neighbor Fisher moves in next door. Fisher is a Michelin starred chef who recently went through a very public fall from glory in New York City. He is also the guardian of his angry teenage niece after the sudden death of his sister. They are there for the summer so that Fisher can oversee the opening of a new restaurant that isn’t wanted by the locals. He starts a friendship with Sage, and they make a deal that benefits them both- she will help him get the town’s support for the restaurant and he will be her partner for the big summer festival and competition. They end up falling for each other (obviously)!

This small town romance was easy to read, with funny moments balanced out by warmhearted and serious ones (plus some spicy scenes! 🌶️). It has characters you want to root for, meddlesome neighbors and misfit animals. However it was pretty predictable, and the constant use of the word “savor” throughout was a bit overkill in my opinion. It felt like the author was trying too hard to make the title of the book fit when she really didn’t need to. But it was still an entertaining story and I enjoyed escaping into it. Thank you NetGalley for providing me with an advanced copy of this book!

Incredible, adorable, fantastic! I loved this book. I am a big fan of small town romance, and sometimes small town can be small conflict. That was not the case for this book. The characters felt very real and their problems were realistic and relatable. Another great book from Tarah DeWitt! If there are not sequels I will riot!

I very rarely put that much thought into a book title, but I thought this one was very clever.

yall i dont normally give ARCs, but this girlie deserves the five stars.

now, firstly, can we have a moment for this cover? the COLORS? SAGE & FISHER? this cover was honestly the #1 reason i wanted to pick up this book so a round of applause for its beauty 👏👏

this was my first book by dewitt & i was not disappointed in the very least. savor it took you straight into the most perfect love story & it was everything i could’ve asked for in a romcom.

i adored dewitt’s writing style. it was a perfect monologue into the characters and i loveeedddd how witty she was. there was that ✨ charm ✨ i look for in romcom books and it was just beautifully executed.

with the perfect mix of spicy and sweet, i found myself intrigued by the characters and i loved how relatable they were.

this had all the summery vibes & i just FELL! IN! LOVE! with sage and fisher. the progression of their relationship was so beautiful and sweet and i loved their chemistry. they made me love this novel even more… like HOW WAS IT SO CUTE AND FUN AND GOOD 🥹🫶

this definitely made it onto one of my favorite reads and i’m excited for its release in may! 💁‍♀️ make sure to follow the author to follow its release and pre-order it 🫵

This is my first book by Tarah Dewitt and it won’t be my last. Savor It was such a fun read. I devoured this book in one sitting because I had such a hard time putting it down. I’m a sucker for small town romances. O matter how cliched, you know you’re always going to get a good book. Fisher and Sage were such a complimentary couple. Their romance was the perfect slow burn and their relationship developed so well. Tarah’s writing here was pretty great. I also loved the side characters here.

I didn’t expect the author to tackle the themes of grief here but she handled it well. It added more depth to the story and their romance.

Some sage advice? Read this one.

Dewitt took the small town trope and truly made it her own. It was a gift to witness Sage and Fisher navigate a relationship as well as their individual journeys to self-discovery. Between Sage's take on living life for the now, admirable strength and assertiveness with a side of chaos and Fisher's blaring green flag energy, it is impossible not to fall in love with both characters. The healthy, very adult, communication was a wonderful change of pace. The main and secondary characters all brought something special to the table. The story was a perfect balance of tender, emotional and light-hearted moments as well as comedic relief.

'Savor It' is my introduction to Tarah Dewitt's writing, and I will certainly return to her catalogue for more.

I absolutely fell in love with Sage and Fisher throughout the course of this book. I personally found Sage so relatable and adore the authentic way she lives her life. I loved Fisher and his puns. Seeing him explore his genuine self is so heartfelt and I found myself rooting for him more and more as the book went on.

The relationship building is so well-paced and I appreciate how Tarah uses time to her advantage and the character's overall development. There was tantalizing tension with a realistic lead up which made those moments be even more gratifying. I mean. THE CANOE SCENE WAS GREAT! I laughed, I cried and I just loved falling in love with these characters!

Absolutely snuggle-able, prepare to block off the whole day to devour this in one sitting. Artfully crafted, Sage and Fisher’s story includes gorgeous writing, and heart-stopping tenderness. What do we love about small towns? The endearing quirks and the way everyone cares for each other while knowing ever last morsel about their lives. I love the way Tarah Dewitt uses the small town to fling us headlong into the main character’s stories and pasts. Their meet-cute has just the right amount of calamity and small town charm, as it forces together Sage, Fisher, her ex, and her brothers all in a false alarm emergency. Healing together or loving each other while feeling broken is one of my favorite romance character arcs, and this was executed so dang well. I’m crossing all my fingers that this is hinting at stories from the rest of the Spunes crew, maybe Ellis and Wren reunited?! And the way Fisher’s hot dirty talk just completely blindsided the readers? I’m dead.