Savor It by Tarah DeWitt is a beautiful story that follows Sage and Fisher. Sage and Fisher were each on a journey of self discovery. They were vulnerable and honest with each other. Sage was so relatable and someone I want to be around. She was quirky and found the beauty in simple things. It was really inspiring. I liked her positive nature even though she has been through some difficult things. Fisher was a great MMC as well, he wanted to do better and was reflective and put his niece Indy’s needs first.

The banter between the main characters was fun and made me laugh out loud. I love that this story had dual POVs. I love getting a look inside both of the character’s heads and seeing things from each of their sides.

This was my first book by Tarah, but it certainly won’t be my last. She creates characters that stick with you and that you can’t help but root for and want all the positive things for. She also wove difficult topics into her book in a beautiful and meaningful way.

Thank you NetGalley and St Martin’s Griffin Publishing for allowing me to voluntarily read this book and give an honest review. This book will be released on May 21, 2024.

Thank you to netgalley and St. Martin's Press, St. Martin's Griffin for allowing me to read this book. Due to the ongoing boycott I will not be sharing my thoughts until the boycott is over

okay this book was so freaking amazing. I laughed, cried, giggles, swooned and just LOVED.

I felt like this is Tarah's best book (and I know I haven't read alll her books, but out of the three this one is the best). it made me feel so many things, but like all in a good way. yes there was some tough subjects and the characters had to make really hard decisions, but I felt like it wasn't some farfetched thing. it wasn't some issue that they both created because they were dumb.

and besides that, the other characters were great. both HUMAN and ANIMALS. seriously I loved the fact that animals and flowers were SO big in this book. I think that is one of the reasons I loved it so much. and I actually even liked the geese and I HATE birds (of any kind), I'm like deathly afraid of them so that's HUGE for me to say lol

I was to continue to gush about this book but I feel like it would be boring for you to read and I just think you should read it yourself lol I will be pre-ordering this book FOR SURE!!!

thank you NetGalley for the arc, truly enjoyed this so much and it made these past few days more fun to get through.

Thank you to the publisher and net galley for the ARC of this book. all opinions are my own.
Due to the current SMP boycott, I will not post my thoughts on this story until the concerns are addressed. At that time, I will be happy to post my full review.

I think I’m going to go with 3.5?

I liked this book, but I didn’t love it. Sage and Fisher were fine as characters, had pretty good chemistry, but they both just felt sort of flat I guess? I didn’t really care about the town shenanigans at all and nothing made me want to care. Ellis and Wren seem way more interesting and I'm hoping to see their story in the future.

Tarah DeWitt has written some of my favorite books and this does not disappoint. Her characters are so raw and so real. I love that they don't "fix" or "heal" each other, they just love each other as is. It's so refreshing to have that bit of reality in a romance because so often the MMC and FMC heal something in each other that makes them a perfect match. I just love the raw honesty of this book so much. Sage and Fisher are sweet, funny, kind, and everything I want in a book couple.

Thank you to Tarah DeWitt and NetGalley for this ARC, set to release May 21, 2024. This is a must read!

Savor It tells the story of Sage and Fisher. Fisher has been sent to help set up a new restaurant in smalltown Oregon. A well known big city chef, he's burnt out and struggling to make a connection with the niece he's guardian of. Little do they know that their quirky neighbour next door is just what they need to set them back on track.

It took me some time to get into this story. I really love the idea of the storyline, but the execution didn't quite work for me. The pacing was off and it felt choppy. While I liked the setting, and characters individually, I did struggle to feel their connection. Everything just felt so simple, there was a lot going on in this story, a lot of characters introduced... but there was no depth, no overwhelming feelings drawing me in. There were parts of the story I enjoyed for sure- but as a whole, it was just okay. Perhaps a case of not connecting with the writing style? Definitely check it out for yourself on pub day.

Ps.I really loved all the glimpses of Ellis and Wren though- I am invested in knowing THAT story!

*Thanks to St. Martin's Press for the ARC in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own and given freely.

Savor It by Tarah DeWitt is everything I want in a romance novel, I enjoyed every minute I spent reading! Fisher is in desperate need of a refresh now that he is without a job and caring for his teenage niece full time. He is offered a job helping create a menu for a new restaurant opening in a small town across the country and he takes it. Fisher is grumpy and lovely all at the same time. I just wanted to give him a giant hug. His new neighbor, Sage, is a local gal that radiates sunshine, energy and is all around endearing. Sage is dealing with her own baggage but still manages to breathe life into Fishers summer. The setting is gorgeous, the town of Spunes having everything you want in a small town romance, quirky side characters, a rich history, and an idyllic atmosphere. The communication between Sage and Fisher is refreshing and the fake dating is chefs kiss! DeWitt’s writing encompassed so many emotions beautifully and was a pleasure to read. She expertly blended heartache, humor, grief, growth, anxiety and acceptance into this captivating story you won’t want to miss. I will definitely be reading whatever Tarah decides to put out next!
Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for a digital ARC in exchange for my honest review. All these opinions are my own.

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Griffin Publishing for allowing me the opportunity to read this eARC. My heart is so happy after reading this book. I laughed out loud, I cried, and felt all the tingles. I absolutely adored this book and ate it up. I read this in 4 hours, I couldn’t put it down. I needed to know what happened next and how it ended. One of my favorite romance reads of the year. 5/5, warm, fuzzy, comforting, rom-com. Gives you all the feels! Shoutout to Gary and Legoless, the cutest/funniest characters in the book.

What a fun story! The characters were such a joy to follow along with. I truly enjoyed this read, and this charming town. I'd happily read any of Ms. DeWitt's follow ups.

✔️ Grumpy/Sunshine
✔️ Forced Proximity
✔️ Small Town
✔️ Single Dad
✔️ Fake Dating

This was my first Tarah Dewitt and I definitely want to read more of her books. I loved the banter between the characters and that it felt realistic and not over the top.

I loved that the sunshine in this book was on the sassy side while the grump was sad and tired. It made the tropes feel real and not like a jokey-jokey romcom.

I think that's what I liked best about Tarah's voice and how she dealt with the hurt/comfort trope and how both characters were so tender with each other. It felt like everyday romance and not like heightened fiction. 4⭐️

Steam 🔥🔥
Banter 🗣️🗣️🗣️🗣️
Swoon 💕💕💕💕

I’ve read a few of Tarah DeWitt’s other books and really wanted to read this one! It did not disappoint! This was such a great book and I loved the small town vibes.

I loved Sage’s character and her independence.

I loved Fisher’s relationship with his niece and how they figured out their relationship and how it evolved over the course of the story.

I loved Sage and Fisher’s relationship and they made each other better.

Thank you to NetGalley, St. Martin’s Press and St. Martin’s Griffin for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Another good Tarah DeWitt book, funny & charming! Love the small town setting, hope to see future books in the town!

I have a new author to follow. This story was incredibly well written, with so much heart, I’m sad I finished. Im hoping for follow up novels focusing on the secondary characters. I thoroughly enjoyed everything about this book. It had everything. Humor, quirky animals, passion, and we got to see both main characters conquer their demons. Thank you NetGalley for giving me the opportunity to give my honest opinion on this delightful story.

Oh My! What an amazing book! All of the feels are included in this amusing, hot, small town love story. NYC Chef moves to a small coastal Midwest town for the summer to oversee construction of a new restaurant. They meet their quirky kind, neighbor Sage and her animals and beautiful plants that share her personality.
This steamy story has it all and I highly recommend!

As someone who is fairly new to Tarah DeWitt, I found just okay! There were a handful of great moments but there were more 'misses' that may be a "me" thing rather than the majority of readers who may pick this up.

The pros:
Love the imperfect characters! The flaws and all
The small town aspect - the meddlesome townies and noisy Bryd brothers
The banter! Laughed a few times between Sage and Fisher or with the Bryd brothers themselves
Fake dating x grumpy/sunshine


The cons:
Felt a disconnected to the character's which made it difficult to root for their relationship that resulted into their chemistry being a bit lack luster for me
Sage was a bit too quirky and out of pocket - her one-liners or puns during intimate or serious moments threw me out of scenes more often than offering comedic relief
A bit too much side plot and unnecessary info dumps on small town life/activities
Wanted a bit more Indy and Fisher! Those were my favorite parts of the novel

Definitely worth the read if you like small town romance, spice, and a bit more outside of the contemporary romance formula! Thank you @netgalley and St Martins Press for this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

So, Tarah's first novel (Root bound) was one of my first romance novels to ever read and her writing always stands out for me. It's like visiting with an old friend. She writes such unique yet relatable characters and plots. And I swear I get such Taylor Swift song vibes when I read her books - this book reminded me of the song august and also probably evermore, two top tier songs in my opinion!

This story really stood out for me though since it's set on the Oregon coast (I like to believe she wrote this for me 😂), which is where we have lived for the past few years (the background photo here is of my local neighborhood beach area). The descriptive setting and small town vibes felt so eerily familiar and comforting, it was so fun to read. I also loved the female MC Sage and her hobby farm animals and garden, and really connected with her personally. And of course definitely enjoyed experiencing her and Fisher getting to know each other and fall in love. It's been a week since I finished this book so now I've lost all memory of the details, but I definitely recommend reading this when it comes out in May '24! ✨ It's my only pre-order for next year and I have no regrets!

If Tarah DeWitt writes it, I have found that I absolutely need to read it. This book was so perfectly beautiful and emotional with everything I needed to have. It had hard themes filled with laugh out loud moments that broke the tension, but never distracted from it as a whole. Amazingly quick and enjoyable read!

Tarah Dewitt has done it again. She writes all the flaws of an adult relationship and all the delights of one in a realistic manner. Slightly slow but that only enhanced the small town vibes. Overwhelmingly enjoyed.

Thank you to St. Martin's Press, St. Martin's Griffin, and NetGalley for providing an eARC for a honest review.

I got a widget of Savor It and loved the premise, so I immediately downloaded the ARC and couldn’t wait to dive in.

A grumpy/sunshine trope almost always works for me, and when fake dating is added, I’m all for it, so I really liked Sage and Fisher together. Even though the pacing of the story was slow at first, I loved the overall story. I didn’t know Tanya DeWitt before, but now I’ve read one of her books, I’m definitely going to watch out for her next releases.

Thanks so much, St. Martins Press, for the opportunity to read this romance!