An absolutely perfect swoon worthy romance that checks all the boxes! I loved the small town of Spunes and the feelings it gives you when reading the story. The main characters are so well written. I cannot think of anything I dislike about this story. I am typically of fan of Tarah DeWitt books, and this one of course is no exception. I would highly recommend to others, and I am sure I will go back and reread a few times myself. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the arc to review. All opinions are my own.

I received an ARC copy from NetGalley and am leaving this review voluntarily.

I had been trying to read this book for a few months (which was not good for me actually writing and posting this review when I was supposed to). I kept coming back to it and rereading the first few chapters and then would quit. And then come back in a few weeks and start the process again. The book just really did not catch my attention.

It seemed like such a cute book with the small town romance and trying to show an ex that you don’t need them. I mean what could be wrong with that? But I had to put it down for good. There really wasn’t anything that was inherently bad about the book, I just didn’t find it interesting at all.

I’m sorry this is short and not really a good review about the book, but I really didn’t get far into it because it wasn’t interesting so I don’t really have much to say about it. It might be more intriguing to others and it has pretty good ratings on everything so I would say you could still give it a try, it just wasn’t for me.

Thanks netgalley and the publisher for an ARC! I loved the dual POV of the characters. The whole book was very cute and enjoyable.

Loved the setting, the characters, and how everything fell into place. Nice pacing and felt the alternating chapters was a good way to see both MC’s progression into love

This is actually my first time reading Tarah Dewitt and safe to say I ll continue doing so! Loved this book!
MMC was ugh.....such a teddy bear and I loved him! The way he was always there for her and takes care of her was adorable! They oth were total goals and I loved seeing their story unfold and the way they find their way back to each other! Totally recommend this book!

A great time. Was not expecting this to be so emotional but I loved watching the independent journeys of Sage and Fisher and then seeing them slowing come together in a more formal way. Their relationship was precious and I loved the quirky small town it was set against

This was okay. I enjoyed Funny Feelings by DeWitt but this one wasn't as good to me. Nothing incredible but no major faults either! It was a cute romance though!

Like other Tarah DeWitt books, this one was flirty, fun, and had me wanting to move to this town. I thought parts felt a bit slow, but overall this was a super cute story and I loved the setting!

Really enjoyed this book. If I could change anything I’d adjust the pacing The first third felt a bit slow the middle was fantastic and then the final third flew by and felt like there were loose ends. Tarah Dewitt writes these fantastic worlds and fills them with livable characters and I wish we had seen some more of those stories play out or explore main characters elements a little deeper. It was 330 some odd pages and I think it could’ve been 500 enjoyably.

Whyyyy did I wait so long to pick up this book?! Love, love, loved this small town romance.
I loved reading about the food, the history of the small town and the slightly slow burn between these two. All of the characters around town who are quirky and lovable made me smile to myself often as I was reading. As a gardener myself who lives in a small, mostly rural town - it is fun to read about gardens and hobby farms. Feels very relatable to me.
Really liked both of our main characters and felt that their relationship was authentic and fun. Can not wait to pick up Tarahs next one!

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Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for providing an arc in exchange for an honest review.
Savor It releases May 21, 2024

Disappointing to say the least.

As a chef, I love seeking out romances with main characters who are chefs or bakers, but I did not get an ounce of the culinary passion or imagery I was yearning for.

This story is filled with so many unnecessary details that have no relevance to the plot, and I’d say the Spunes annual festival and Fisher’s restaurant consulting amounted to 5% of the book, at best.

DeWitt introduces so many characters residing in this small town, yet the writing results in an overwhelming inability to care about a single person.

The guardian trope was lackluster, and character descriptions were horrendous. Instead of using a given name, Fisher describes a teenaged boy as a <I>“sentient penis with a car […] looks like he’s been through a pasta maker […] Lanky, thin, skinny wrists and sharp elbows—probably in some state of nicotine addiction.”</I>
What’s with the body shaming?

This was a cute read about finding love and finding home, all whilst dealing with tragedy and grief. While I enjoyed this book, at times it felt a bit slow, but then the second half of the book kind of got me in my feels. Sage and her menagerie of rescue animals were so heartwarming, and honestly, Indy and Gary made me laugh so much. Indy’s conversation with her uncle about Gary was just perfect. I enjoyed the small town hijinks and the relationships built along the way.

(Rounded up from 3.5 stars)

Cute romance with loads of animals and a wonderful setting. The side characters really fleshed out the story and the traumas of the characters were believable.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I greatly enjoyed this book. I related to the fmc so much as I have a funny farm too. And I loved the cooking content. I cried at the end. Don’t miss this one!

Savor It is a great contemporary palette cleanser after all the fantasy I read. It's classic grumpy/sunshine, fake dating, big city guy, quirky small town gal with a million pets, with grief & burnout healing thrown in the mix. The spice is solid and the chemistry of the two leads was on point. Writing and pacing were great and I appreciated the author didn't take too many detours into restaurant specifics. The side characters were also decently fleshed out and though I'm not usually one for books with kids, I actually found that I enjoyed the ML's teenage niece. There's also some great humor in the book and I also recommend the audiobook, the narrators were great!

This is the first book I have read by Tarah DeWitt. I love the characters and was rooting for them to find themselves in their journey of self discovery. Fisher Lange is a Michelin star New York chef, who has been struggling with not only his career but his life, especially after the death of his sister two years prior. He was given custody of his teenage Indy and neither one is copying well, to the point that he had a run in with a critic and was fired. But his boss is friends with his mother and sends him and Indy to a small town in Oregan to oversee the renovation and opening of a new restaurant. There they meet the delightful Sage Byrd, who charms them into her life. Sage has had her own issues and doubts and as they form friendships, they become stronger and closer, knowing that Fisher and Indy are heading back to NY at the end of the summer. It looked like a bitter sweet romance, until the authors pulls the HEA out of her hat at the end. Lovingly developed characters with lots of lively banter made this a delightful read. Bonus is how to make the perfect omelet.


I read a gifted Advanced Reader's Copy from NetGalley.com. This is my voluntary, honest and unbiased review.

I will always read a book by Tarah DeWitt. She is one of my favorite authors and I thoroughly enjoyed the book Savor It. It was a wonderful small town romance and I loved the main characters Sage and Fisher. They were both so likable and meant for each other. I loved the scenes in the library and when they were caught up under the canoe. Will recommend to my romance reading friends.

3.5 STARS

Funny, heartfelt, comforting, and sweet. Savor It was such a pick-me-up book that was the perfect blend of lighthearted and emotional. I loved the small-town, grumpy/sunshine vibes and the quirky supporting characters. The communication between the two MCs is so healthy and was honestly refreshing to read. Ultimately, I did find it a little slow for my liking, but if you’re looking for a light palate cleanser, Savor It will definitely deliver.

Tarah does it again!! I've loved every book she's written and this is no exemption. Loveable characters with nuance and substance. Overall just a lovely love story.

This book is like a warm hug! It encapsulates everything I love about small town romances so beautifully and I just never wanted it to end🥹 Fisher and Sage are just such raw, real, and relatable characters and they compliment each other so well. Tarah’s writing always resonates with me and this book with no different, this will definitely be on my top reads of the year!