Took me a little bit to get invested in the characters and storyline, but I'm so glad I stuck it out. Fischer and Sage are such a good couple - they just get each other. I also loved Indy and how she grows to love Gary! Really felt the angst at the end and couldn't put it down.

I loooved this book. I devoured it. Sage and Fisher were perfect. There were quite a few moments when I was laughing out loud reading, and of course I loved the whole small town romance. I loved Indy too!

This is my first book from Tarah Dewitt and it won't be my last. I really enjoyed this story and a big part of that was from the charming protagonist, Sage Byrd. Sage was smart, quirky, unique, funny, and willing to accept her flaws and learn from them. I loved this character and I loved her romantic pairing Fisher, who also had an interesting story. The secondary characters were excellent and fit in wonderfully and the setting seemed kind of magical by Dewitts depictions and great writing. This was a great story to read over a holiday weekend and I definitely recommend it to romance readers.

The story with Sage, Fischer and Indy was really sweet and had a really nice balance of hard hitting topics with lightheartedness. There are absolutely some tough, real topics in their story that most everyone can relate to. It was really nice to see how they manuevered them and worked to be better for themselves. That being said, I laughed a lot despite that. The characters were absolutely charming and felt so real. It was such a delightful read. Tarah DeWitt is just a wonderful storyteller and did a fantastic jobs in making this story so engaging.

Thank you Netgalley for this opportunity!
I rounded this up to 4 stars, although I probably only really give it a 3.5. I did genuinely enjoy this small-town romance with dual POV, and Fisher has such STRONG Carmy vibes from the Bear that I am completely engrossed in his story. He can describe cooking all day, any day.
The romance was believable and sweet; Fisher's interactions with his niece Indy were incredibly raw and authentic. I think this story did a great job of highlighting male trauma, maybe better than most. The spice level was VERY spicy, above my usual tase, but not once cringey.
I didn't love Sage. She feels very Mary Sue to me: I was missing some nuance that made her feel real. I also feel like this wasn't truly a 'FWB / fake dating" trope, but was trying really hard to be? It almost didn't feel like it knew what lane to be in. The Fisher chapters are really excellent, the Sage chapters are just ok.

Tarah DeWitt is an automatic buy author for me so I was so happy to receive an ARC! She writes some of the most fleshed out, imperfect, real characters I've ever read. Her books are so intimate and raw that I often times have to take a break because they feel so intense with emotion. 5 stars, this book was fantastic!!

Savor It was absolutely delectable! Sage and Fisher’s journey to love was so tender and loving that it made me genuinely happy! I love how pure both of the characters were and their journey to navigating through all of life’s struggles. Tarah’s commitment to portraying raw and good characters just does something to my outlook on humanity. Please read this book and enjoy small town girl/big city male romance in its purest form.

Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC! Fisher and Sage were the perfect pair, and the animals were the cherry on top. The growth Indy and Fisher have was also very heartwarming. 3.5⭐️

"Savor It" by Tarah DeWitt is a romantic novel set in the coastal town of Spunes, Oregon. The story revolves around Sage Byrd, a resident of Spunes, who finds herself at a crossroads after her five-year relationship ends, especially when her ex, Ian, suddenly gets engaged. To shake things up and reclaim her narrative, Sage decides to participate in the Festival of Spunes, the town's annual summer competition. However, she needs a partner.

Enter Fisher Lange, a former hotshot chef from New York City who, after facing personal tragedy and losing his love for cooking, is sent on a summer sabbatical to Spunes with his teenage niece, Indy. Fisher's mission is to consult on a restaurant opening, but clashes with the townspeople threaten his chance at redemption. When a kiss between Fisher and Sage sparks dating rumors, they decide to form a strategic alliance. Sage will help improve Fisher's image in the town, and Fisher will be Sage's partner for the competition.

As they navigate the competition and the small-town dynamics, their pact turns into steamy rendezvous, healing emotional wounds along the way. The novel promises a mix of spicy summer fun, small-town charm, and emotional depth. With themes of self-discovery, healing, and the fleeting nature of time, "Savor It" is a romcom that explores love, redemption, and the joy of savoring life's moments.

Sage was raised by her oldest brother after their parents died. Fisher’s sister died and he is now his niece’s guardian. When Fisher moves into the rental next door to Sage for the summer, he is on a mission to regroup and figure out his future. He is also there to consult on the new restaurant opening in town. Meanwhile, Sage’s five-year relationship has ended, and her ex is already engaged.
Fisher and Sage have an obvious attraction towards one another and the people of Spune don’t know what to think of the new stranger in town. So, to ease everyone’s nerves Sage and Fisher decide to do a little fake dating. They also agree to a little friend with benefits action. What happens when the summer fling turns into more?
I love these two! They were both in difficult times in their lives and the last thing they expected was to fall for each other. They are relatable and have real issues. It made sense they didn’t want to get involved just to get hurt at the end of summer.
If you enjoy small town, slow burn, summer romance you will love this book.

Tarah finds a way to make me feel at home in a place that looks nothing like mine but makes it feel it. Through the experiences, the people, and most importantly, the animals, Sage and Fisher feel like a breath of fresh air through the field between their houses.

I was counting down the months for this release so when Tarah announced it was on Net Galley for 48 hours you better believe I ran to grab it immediately. I tried to SAVOR every moment of this masterpiece but still devoured it in 24 hours. Still processing but all I can say right now is phenomenal, stunning, heartbreaking, beautiful.
P.S. Can this please be a series? I need more.

This book was breathtakingly and achingly beautiful. Tarah has the gift of writing funny romances, with so much care and love and emotion. This story had a beautiful path for healing for each character and getting to see them bloom into better people/have more love was so beautiful as well.

Each book by Tarah gets better and better and I will always want to read every title she publishes.

A grumpy chef and the sweet cheery girl next door. I loved this!! I loved Fisher's background and that he was talking care of his niece. Sage was just perfect, so sweet and kind.

The spice was a 10/10!


Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for allowing me to read this arc in exchange for an honest review!

I enjoyed this book. It was a quick and entertaining read. I was really excited to read it after reading Funny Feelings. This one didn't feel quite hit the same, the characters were fun but lacked some of the chemistry. I did think the ending was perfect. I also loved the small town busy bodies and all of the animals.

Tarah DeWitt's writing is always fun to read, and relatable. Funny Feelings was one of my favorite reads this year, so I was eagerly anticipating a new couple to fall in love with as much as I did w/Farley & Meyers. I went into Savor It with such high expectations, which probably wasn't fair on my part.
First off, I love the cover- very pretty! Great job
I enjoyed the main characters and could picture them immediately. They had a great meet cute, emotional wounds and growth in their separate and combined emotional arcs. Having a goose as a side character/pet was unique and fun, kuddos for originality.
I did feel the pacing was slow, especially in the beginning. I was 8-9 chapters in and wondering when the plot would really take off. If I hadn't known this author, I might've not finished, but I trusted Tarah and kept reading. It had a lot of the elements I love to make a successful love story recipe (cute animal pets, moody teenager, small town shenanigans in the library, a competition to win) but for me it remained a good read, without ever ascending to a great, want-to-reread type book,
Some questions that lingered for me were: Why would a 3-star Michelin restaurant owner open a business in such a small town that gets it's main tourist dollars only one month a year? Doesn't sound like a viable biz decision... The story lines of the observatory, menu consultation and the town trivia/canoe contest seemed a bit thin and more plot devices than actual plot lines with a payoff by the end of the book.

Were there moments and phrases that made me laugh and swoon? Absolutely!
Is it worth reading? Yes! For sure! Just manage your expectations if you're coming off a Funny Feelings high, like I was.
I really like Tarah's writing style and look forward to her next book!
Thanks Netgalley for the ARC copy to review. My opinions are my own.

I loved this grumpy-meets-sunshine, small-town romance. Sage's charm and quirks could have been off-putting but instead I was just completely enamored with her, and I loved the way her personality played off of Fisher's. A fun cast of supporting characters helped round out the narrative and create a world I was happy to disappear into while I read. In between the romance and spice, Tarah also skillfully handled heavier topics, including an honest and accurate portrayal of grief. The happily ever after felt authentic, realistic, and well-deserved. Overall, this was a really enjoyable, refreshing read. Would recommend!

I adored this. It was so sweet, tender, and filled with love. It was quirky, fun, heart-warming, touched on some tough topics with a gentle hand and felt aspirational but still realistic.

Every Tarah DeWitt book I've read I've enjoyed. There is something about how she crafts her characters and the journeys they take as so relatable even if I've never had to experience what they're going through.

Sage and Fisher were an absolute delight. I loved how vulnerable they were with each other, how honest, and how supportive they were of each other. Truly a top romance.

"Savor It" by Tarah DeWitt is a romantic novel set in the coastal town of Spunes, Oregon. The story revolves around Sage Byrd, a resident of Spunes, who finds herself at a crossroads after her five-year relationship ends, especially when her ex, Ian, suddenly gets engaged. To shake things up and reclaim her narrative, Sage decides to participate in the Festival of Spunes, the town's annual summer competition. However, she needs a partner.

Enter Fisher Lange, a former hotshot chef from New York City who, after facing personal tragedy and losing his love for cooking, is sent on a summer sabbatical to Spunes with his teenage niece, Indy. Fisher's mission is to consult on a restaurant opening, but clashes with the townspeople threaten his chance at redemption. When a kiss between Fisher and Sage sparks dating rumors, they decide to form a strategic alliance. Sage will help improve Fisher's image in the town, and Fisher will be Sage's partner for the competition.

As they navigate the competition and the small-town dynamics, their pact turns into steamy rendezvous, healing emotional wounds along the way. The novel promises a mix of spicy summer fun, small-town charm, and emotional depth. With themes of self-discovery, healing, and the fleeting nature of time, "Savor It" is a romcom that explores love, redemption, and the joy of savoring life's moments.

This gorgeous story has stolen my heart! Sage and Fisher are perfect angels and I just want to wrap them up and protect them forever 😭 I’m floored by the way Tarah DeWitt combines humor, heat, and heart in SAVOR IT!

After being dumped by her boyfriend of five years, who promptly gets engaged to an old friend, Sage Byrd needs a win. She may love her tiny town and the life she’s built on her hobby farm, but the pitying glances from her neighbors are too much. She decides to make a statement by winning the Festival of Spunes—the towns annual summer competition… just as soon as she finds a partner.

After the loss of his sister, which left him responsible for his teenage niece, Fisher Lange’s life has fallen apart. He’s lost not only one of his Michelin stars, but also his fancy chef job in New York. His old boss gives him a chance to redeem himself—successfully open her new restaurant in Spunes and his old job is his again. But the small town locals aren’t open to an outsider. When a kiss with his neighbor, Sage, kicks off rumors, they strike a deal. She’ll help him win over the town if he helps her win the festival. A simple transaction.

But when the training sessions and small town antics push them closer together, they’ll have to decide just how deep they can let themselves go with Fisher’s departure date looming over them.

This book and every character in it is just so damn lovable! Sage and Fisher (not to mention Fisher’s niece, Indy) have been put through it, but Tarah somehow keeps the story heartwarming and light. Them finding their way through their past hurts to create a life and family together was perfect, and I love the way they explored how it’s okay to not be okay. But through it all, it was still funny as hell! I laughed so hard at “a seal?!” (iykyk)

Flash to me forcing myself to stick to my
TBR instead of reading Tarah’s entire backlist 😂