Actual rating: 3.5 stars

"Something tells me I couldn't have you pegged in a decade, let alone a few days, Sage. But even I can tell that you're vast."

Savor It is a trail mix of slow burn romance, witty humor, and musings that can be too close to home they either hurt you or heal you or both (see author's content warnings)—all of which begs to be savored, what with Tarah's prose and buttery smooth transition from romance to comedy to drama. It makes for a comfy, low-stakes read that still manages to pack a subtle punch from time to time. Lest I forget, kudos to Tarah for the writing choice of making the MMC, Fisher, a chef. You know, men who do physical labor. Bonus points if they're a parent or guardian. Tarah just gets it and I need her to write more of them.

So far, Funny Feelings still is Tarah's best work for me but this placed a close second. That leaves Rootbound to be the only book in the TDLU that I haven't picked up yet.

Thanks to Tarah Dewitt, St. Martin's Press, and NetGalley for the e-ARC in exchange for an honest review.

3.5⭐️

This was a classic Tarah Dewitt book. It was heartwarming and funny. This book is a small town, single guardian romance. Dual POV and a slow burn. I loved the banter between Sage and Fisher and while I'm not a huge fan of a 3rd act breakup, I thought how this played out made sense!

I also see that the author said there will be a Spunes 2 book, so I'm interested in seeing who it'll follow!

went into this one with high expectations after reading Funny Feelings and loving it. while i loved sage's outlook on life and her gardening and farming, i didn't fully connect with the small town life in this one. i felt like i knew where the entire book was headed, and i like a romance with more of a twist. still a cute, enjoyable read!

It's like a Hallmark movie in a book. Everything is set in a quaint small town where everyone knows each other. The main characters complement each other so well.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️, 🌶️🌶️

Small town
Single guardian

TARAH DOES IT AGAIN! I’ve loved everything I have read from her but this book just hit differently. The love she put into this book & characters is so evident

This book was so cute + cozy and good and all the hard topics addressed with such care! Prepare to swoon and laugh so much!
a summer ✨vibes✨ book!

These characters quickly stole my heart! && also so relatable. Creating characters who have so much baggage, past trauma, & find a way openly communicate with one another. & yet despite their past still remain positive & so lovable. The book starts off deep into these characters struggles + hard topics sprinkled with laughter. Fischer our MMC and chef struggling with burnout navigating “parenthood” for the first time to his teenage niece who is also going through so much! Their relationship developed so much from beginning to end and I’m getting all teary eyed especially thinking about the journal 🥹🥹

Our FMC , Sage who I adore so much and such a relatable character. Still finding out who she is (which by the way Tarah did an incredible job writing about self love and a journey to loving and finding yourself). Sage and Fischers relationship was such a joy to read, they paired together so well. Recognizing that they both had baggage they needed to work through and knowing they couldn’t fix one another but worked to heal themselves, communicating so effectively to one another and finding a way to love one another just the way they were. The witty banter and always finding a way to see the light even in the darkest times!

&& all the animals 🥹🥹🥹

I’m so excited for more in the little small town!!

Thank you so much NetGalley & Tarah for the eARC in exchange for an honest review!

This book will tug at your heartstrings as Sage and Fisher figure out who they are and how they can't live without each other. I really enjoyed this book and will be sure to check out others by Tarah Dewitt!

Tarah DeWitt has done it again. This is my second book I've read from her and just like with Funny Feelings, the end is what gets me... that last chapter was absolute PERFECTION

The relationship between Sage and Fisher was so fun - their banter was so good, dare I say similar to Lorelei and Luke from Gilmore Girls? There was so much tension between them, they actually communicated how they were feeling, and their cute little moments between the two of them were precious. He rediscovered his love of cooking because of her and she realized it's okay to prioritize herself because of him. They fit so well together.

I wish there was more of Sage and Wren's friendship! Female friendships are always so important in books for me and I wanted to see more of the two of them. I also would've liked for more Sage & Indy bonding since they both no longer have parents; it's an interesting dynamic between the two of them that I wish was explored just a little more.

Overall, I had a wonderful time reading it and I will 100% continue to read the rest of Tarah DeWitt's books

Thank you NetGalley and Tarah for this ARC.
Greetings from Spunes, Oregon.

Consider this book savored. Devoured. One course was not enough. I will be making a quarterly reservation with Fisher and Sage. They are *chef kiss*. Tarah had me kicking my legs and screaming to myself, laughing out loud (the puns!), crying (over a goose!), and figuring out if we can build a sunroom.

Savor It is my new favorite small town romance, and my favorite story yet from Tarah. I can’t wait for all her existing fans to read it, and for all the new readers to meet Tarah through Savor It.

Reasons to read:
Small town romance
Sage loves pirates (smut). Fisher looks like Will Turner, but is a chef.
Sage has 3 brothers (TARAH - please give us a Byrd Brothers series!)
You love sunrooms or ever wondered why you need a house with one.
Hand flexing (I see you Pride and Prejudice/Bridgerton lovers, and give you: Fisher.)
Fear of robot vacuums taking over the world.
Library makeouts.
Want to hear how Tarah describes being alone vs. lonely through her FMC.
Vulnerability from both MCs.

A chef and his niece move from NYC to a small town along the Oregon coast for a much needed summer reset and to assist with opening a restaurant. Fisher enlists the help of his next door neighbor, Sage, when trouble with the restaurant results a schedule delay. In return, Sage asks Fisher to be her partner in the canoe race for the town’s annual festival at the end of summer. Sparks fly as Fisher and Sage get to know one other. They both know their fling will conclude at the end of the summer when Fisher and his niece, Indy, moved home to NYC. Sage and Fisher choose to live in the moment and savor it until the end.

This small town romance has a full cast of characters complete with a girl next door, an unwelcome outsider, a sassy teen, a golden boy ex-boyfriend, meddling townspeople, and heartwarming quirky animals. Tarah has a way of making an impact with the small details that immerse the reader into a scene. She adds depth by describing something so ordinary in a beautiful way that is true and honest. She continues to bring laugh out loud wit and charm to the story, as she has in previous novels. The last 20% of the book totally consumed me. The reason I held back from five stars is because it took me a few chapters to be captured by the story.

This book is special because the world is so much more than the FMC and MMC relationship. It’s also about the depth of the relationships each have/had with family, and following a journey of self-discovery and healing. I recommend this book to anyone who is looking for a romance read.

Perfect small town romance with all the feels. I laughed I cried and laughed again. Sage was so relatable and refreshing. 5 stars.

Sage loves her small town, animals, and garden. All have been a balm as she recovers from a broken heart. She isn't expecting a summer fling to turn into true love. Fisher hates small towns with nosey neighbors. He prefers the bright lights of New York, but after he becomes the guardian to his niece and loses his renowned job as a Chef, a reset is needed. The reset happens to be a summer job assisting his old boss at a new restaurant in a small town. He isn't expecting Sage to heal his bruised and broken soul and show him that love in a small town may be better than any Michelin star.

I received an ARC for Savor it from NetGalley. Savor It is a sweet summer romance. I loved Sage and Fisher. They really complete each other. This is a fun RomCom!

This book is a small town contemporary romance with lovable main characters. The two main characters, Sage and Fisher, have both dealt with death in their lives and help each other with being okay with who they are. There's small town traditions and a competition that add a flair to the book and makes you want to continue to read. I am curious (more like hoping) the author releases books about the other characters in the book.

Thoroughly enjoyed this book. Tarah is an auto-buy author and I did love this book. Sage and Fisher were so good - both felt so comforting and I I adored them.The plot and setting was good and cozy. Overall this book was humorous, filled with sweetness. Chef's kiss.

A special thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Publishing Group for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I love everything Tarah writes! And Savor It is no exception. Sage is happily stuck in the small town she grew up in, but a little lonely. Then comes Fisher, who has made a mess of his life and hopes to redeem himself in the small town for just a few months. Fisher and Sage agree to help each other out, and fall in love, but there are some things standing in their way.

Sage and Fisher have chemistry from the beginning and love their willingness to be open and understand one another.

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It was so heartwarming and heart-wrenching at the same time.
Though they’re both going through so much emotional healing seeing them do it together was awe-inspiring. It’s not every day you see an emotionally healthy communication but it was one of my favorite highlights of the book right up there with the animals 😍.
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I’ was a huge fan of the Co Op and Funny Feelings so I was super excited to get this ARC. Savor It was even better. Loved Fisher and Sage. I thought the supporting characters were great. Can I get an Ellis and Wren prequel next???

I"m a mush. Thoughtful and emotional and funny all at once. Savor It is not overly dramatic, though dramatic things happen, and the most unrealistic part is that both Fisher and Sage say exactly what they mean.

DNF’d TEMPORARILY. I plan to come back eventually, but life’s too short to not read exactly what you’re in the mood for. I found myself skimming and not getting into or caring about the story as much as I wanted. The writing was good, so no fault to the author (which is why I’m giving it 4 stars until I can finish), just my own personal reading mood right now. However, so far it’s been both funny and emotional, which is the perfect recipe for a contemporary romance!

Such a good book! Sweet and funny, but also with a little spice. I loved Sage and Fisher, as well as Indy and all the other secondary characters. Small town feel with a cute hobby farm thrown in.

Hoping for this to be a series… Wren’s book next?!

Thanks to NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for my honest review. Watch for Savor It to come out May 21, 2024.

I was lucky enough to read an early copy of this via NetGalley & am SO glad I did. This was a book I was torn over reading as fast as I could & wanting to slow down and savor every word/scene. Sage & Fisher are 2 of the best characters I've read in a while and the cast of animal characters stole the show, in my opinion. If you love stories with characters who have issues they need to work through but embrace what's available regardless of time limits this book is for you. Be warned, there are some sex scenes so if that is not for you, you've been warned. Overall a solid 4.25 star read & I look forward to reading more of Tarah's books.