Tarah writes some of the most relatable characters. They feel like people you know, or people you desperately want to be friends with. She never shies away from the hard parts of life but makes the stories binge worthy.

In Savor It, Tarah DeWitt invites readers to the coastal town of Spunes, Oregon, where summer holds both promise and impermanence. Sage Byrd, a woman who cherishes her small world, finds herself at a crossroads. Her misfit animals, the tight-knit community, and her friendships provide solace, but when her long-term relationship ends and her ex, the town's golden boy Ian, announces his engagement, Sage needs a win.

Enter Fisher Lange, a former hotshot chef from New York City. Grieving the loss of his sister, Fisher's Michelin-starred career crumbles, leaving him numb. Sent to Spunes on a summer sabbatical with his teenage niece Indy, Fisher faces a chance at redemption. But the townspeople aren't welcoming, and rumors swirl when he shares a kiss with his neighbor, Sage.

A strategic alliance is born: Sage will improve Fisher's image, and he'll be her partner in the town's annual summer competition. As their pact evolves into steamy rendezvous, emotional wounds heal, and they savor each fleeting moment. But summer slips away faster than they'd like.

What I Liked:
- Authentic Small-Town Vibes: DeWitt captures the essence of community, quirky animals, and the beauty of coastal life. Spunes feels like a place you'd want to visit.
- Sage and Fisher: Their chemistry simmers, and their vulnerabilities make them relatable. Their journey from reluctant partners to something more is heartwarming.
- Big Feelings: The emotions are palpable—love, loss, and the urgency to seize happiness before it slips away.

What Could Be Improved:
- Content Warnings: While the story is heartwarming, some readers may appreciate clearer content warnings for sensitive themes.
- Character Depth: A deeper exploration of Sage and Fisher's pasts could enhance their connection.

Final Thoughts:
Savor It combines spicy summer romance, small-town charm, and heartfelt moments. If you crave a feel-good read with relatable characters, this book is a delightful choice.

Thank you NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for the early ARC of this book. 3.5/5
This read was like a warm Hallmark movie with the small town feels, albeit with more spice. It took me about 1/3 of the book to really get into the story of Sage and Fisher. It was a very slow burn. The author did a great job demonstrating the relationship between a teenage girl and her parental figure. I found this to be very relatable and honest.
Sage is full of puns and "sage advice" that is so endearing, you can't help but to fall in love with her character. The love story at the center of this book is realistic. The author pulled us into Sage and Fisher's world and you could feel the chemistry and longing grow throughout the book.
The book was mildly spicy, with most of the spice happening in the last 25%. It was worth the wait and buildup.
I thoroughly enjoyed the ending of this book and thought it came full circle in reiterating what is important in life. Not the wins or accolades that are so fleeting and momentary. Its about the people that you surround yourself with, the people that make ordinary things become extraordinary. Life is short and meant to be savored.

This is one of those stories that allows the setting to do its thing. The uniqueness and vibe really take off thanks to it being in a small town in Oregon. It gravitates me toward the story!

The characters have some amazing personality traits. I love that Fisher is a chef and we get those elements sprinkled throughout. Although I feel we could get a little more with the physical act of him being a chef. And while Sage is fun and quirky, I have a hard time relating to her.

Some parts of this story I adore, while others sections drag a bit. There may have been scenes that didn’t need to be there, but it is hard to pinpoint where it fell off for me cause the story is equally beautiful! 🌅

I’m a sucker for a good romance, and am so happy I got a chance to read Savor It! I’m excited to pick up more by this author! 💕

“Savor It” draws the reader into a sweet and tender romance. I really enjoyed this one! There’s depth and character growth; plenty of puns and humor; and, a charming small town with great characters. I loved the theme of letting go of other’s expectations and choosing what makes you happy, and savoring it.
All I can say is please give me more of Sage’s brothers!

For those who love:
💜 Small Town Romance
💜 Forced Proximity
💜 Fake Dating
💜 Farm Life
💜 Single Parent (kinda)
💜 Figuring out Career Path
💜 Romance just for the Summer

Many thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for the opportunity to read this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I really struggled with the first hundred pages of this. The story did improve in the second half, and I liked the ending with Fisher's return, but I can't believe how the start dragged for me. Overall a cute romance between Sage who has a bunch of animals on a farm and a chef who just lost his Michelin star restaurant. The highlight of this story for me was Fisher's niece Indy. I liked how Fisher acted around Ian for Sage.

Welcome to Spunes, a small town in the Pacific Northwest (I don’t know about you guys, but I just love that book that’s set in the Pacific Northwest.). Sage is the local sunshine who everybody loves, but is dealing with a devastating but necessary break up. Fisher is a fish out of water (when you read the book, you’ll get how important puns are) and together they are an adorable couple. Savour It is a romance that felt authentic and sweet at the same time, Tarah Dewitt is such a beautiful romance writer who deserves all of the praise she has gotten. She writes such relatable, but delightfully swoony couples!

If you like Sarah MacLean, Julia Quinn, or Evie Dunmore then I completely recommend this book to you.

This was so good! I loved the humor; all the puns! The little town of Spunes was so cute--some things were very reminiscent of Stars Hollow. Sage and Fisher are completely loveable on their own and another level of adorable as a couple. Oh, and all the animals--just incredibly cute. Now I'm off to search for all of Dewitt's books. Thank you to NetGalley for an ARC

Reading this Ijust felt safe. The love is so respectful and kind and there's always a safe place to fall, and I love that more than I can say.

Stars Hollow type of small town vibes
A+ side characters
Hobby farm
Moments between Sage & Fisher felt so authentic
Heartfelt + romantic= deep connection
Bonus: sweetest duck love story with a teen

I don’t know how Tarah does it, but I fall in love with her characters every single time. Sage and Fisher were so real and relatable! I loved the community aspect as well. The way Tarah writes about grief makes me feel seen and honestly feels like this book is giving my heart a tight hug. Thank you, Tarah, you’re an always-read for me!!

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC!

Savor It is one of my hands-down favorites of this year so far. I fell in love with both Sage and Fisher and their love story. Truly one of the best rom-coms out there right now.

Thank you again for the ARC!

I am quite simply. obsessed. Tarah DeWitt is quickly becoming one of my most favorite authors. After reading Funny Feelings, I quickly applied for an arc of Savor It, and I was not disappointed. If you need a feel good book that has you giggling, kicking your feet, and LITERALLY LAUGHING OUT LOUD, this is the one for you!! Thank you netgalley for the arc of this book. I cannot wait for it to be released so I can have my friends read it.

Savor It is my first novel by Tarah DrWitt and I loved it!! The combo of small town girl in small town, with big city chef was the perfect story for me to sink my teeth into and disappear for a while.
It had the right about of spice and sexy scenes, some humour, a lot of depth, and emotional healing for almost all of the characters. There was so much Sage-advice I highlighted and can’t wait to go back and read some of my favourite quotes again. At its core, it’s a gentle romance that really showed how everyone has their own journey and path to walk to find happiness, and part of being getting older, is figuring out how to listen to yourself.

Check out if you love fake dating, small town romance, chefs, food, healing after death of a family member (prior to book).

Thank you to @stmartinspress and @netgalley for the advanced copy of #SavorIt.

I was so excited to land an arc of Savor It! I mean hotshot nyc chef x small town teacher, with lots of farm animals and a spunky teenager mixed in? Sold!

I’ve read a couple of DeWitt’s books now and her writing is so smart and full of heart. I can feel her passion for her characters shining through. She writes characters who are messy and imperfect, which makes them so relatable and easy to love.

I loved Sage and Fisher’s journey to their happily ever after. It was definitely slow burn! I love that they bonded through the support of each others passions. And I really enjoyed the peeks of Sage’s brothers throughout. I’d like books about them next!

While I felt the beginning was a bit slow, it really picked up in the second half and the ending was so dang sweet!

And can we have a moment for the cover? She is an absolutely stunner!

I am a sucker for second chance romance and the plot of this was perfect. Perfect balance of spice and plot.
This was like a hallmark movie in the best way possible, can't wait to keep reading more from this author.

Y'all, the emotions this book made me feel....

Sage Byrd is happy with her small town life with her farm and her fleet of animals! After a breakup with her long time boyfriend, she sets her sights on winning The Festival of Spunes....she just needs to find the right partner.

Fisher Lange does not love the small town life. But after the loss of his sister, his NYC chef career hangs in the balance. He is responsible for caring for his niece, Indy, and now he's being sent to the small town of Spunes to consult on a restaurant opening. His number one goal is to get back into his boss's good graces.

The small town does NOT greet Fisher with open arms. So he and Sage strike a deal. As a beloved member of society, fake dating him will boost his image. And Fisher promises to be Sage's partner in the festival. But as faking dating often does...it turns real. With summer quickly coming to an end, they try to savor every last moment.

What I liked: I loved these characters. I loved the side characters. I loved the setting. I did NOT expect to have the emotions I did at the end of this book. Thank goodness my kindle is waterproof! The feelings I had about a teenage girl and her goose were incredibly unexpected! No spoilers here - but the ending of this book was perfection!

What I didn't like: I loved it all. No notes!

I loved this book, Savor It is such a cute read! I am a self-proclaimed foodie with my own little misfit hobby farm, so I absolutely adored Fisher and Sage. Fisher, a Michelin chef, has lost his stars and his job, and is trying to figure out how to be a good guardian to his teenage niece. He takes her to the small town of Spunes, Oregon for a summer to help his boss with a new restaurant, where he hopes he can get both himself and Indy back on track. He rents the house next door to Sage and her farm. Sage is the quirky town sweetheart, and is still struggling after being broken up with the year prior, while her ex already has a fiancée. This story touches on some difficult topics, such as the loss of a parent. However it will also make you laugh out loud. I couldn’t get enough of the characters. If you enjoy competition, fake dating, close proximity, and small town fun, then you will definitely love this book! Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for a copy of this ARC!

in the 20 minutes since finishing, i realize more and more how much i loved this book. it was so good & sweet & heartbreaking. their love was true and deep and i just can’t get over it. i felt so seen as i saw them see each other and love everything🥹
i’m just gonna go reread all my favorite quotes and start counting down the days until i have this in my hands. here just a couple of my favorite quotes. AGHHHH🥺😭🥰


“it’s been a privilege to fall in love with you, Sage.” -Fisher


“I think it's those words he used that shred at me the most, when he said it had been a privilege. Because it was, wasn't it? Even feeling how I do now, I would do it all again for the privilege of loving him, of being loved by him. He didn't fix me, and I didn't heal him, but we loved each other wholly.” -Sage



HUGE thanks to netgalley, the publisher and author for this advanced digital copy!

You know those cozy books that you just curl up with a cup of coffee to read? This is one of them ☕️

Funny Feelings was my first read on this kindle so it was definitely exciting to get early access to Savor It. Just had me doing little leg kicks with giggles throughout because it was so damn cute.

Sage is endlessly positive but just so, where it’s not disingenuous or toxic positivity. Fisher is jaded with a chip on his shoulder. You do the math!

While the ending had me doing a little of this - 🤨, I let it go because it was overall a great read for me 💖 Thanks to @authortarahdewitt , @stmartinspress , and @netgalley for this advanced copy. Check it out on 5/21/24!

I absolutely adored this. Sage and Fisher are a top tier romance book couple. This book proves a relationship in a book can have interesting conflict between a couple without a constant need for miscommunication. That was so incredibly refreshing. Indy was a realistic and relatable teen character. I loved how the relationship between Fisher and Indy was developed throughout the book. The town and all of the minor characters were also very enjoyable. I would absolutely jump at reading more stories from this setting. I will also be running to read everything Tarah DeWitt has ever written.

Thank you to NetGalley and St Martin's Press for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.