Savor It was a cute, small town romance. The story of Sage and Fisher was beautifully written. I adore the banter between Sage and Fisher; their relationship felt really genuine. Sage is a teacher with a little farm of her own and finds time to arrange flowers for the town's residents. And Fisher, the chef with a Michelin star who lost both his career and his way, and who is now his niece's new guardian.

They discover unexpected joys in life when they are unable to resist spending time together. And that maybe an opposite is what they need to feel complete. Their foundation is built by all of their insane activities, which would not have happened otherwise. I think they're amazing.

This book's most original element was how Sage's animals practically acted as supporting characters. They were so humorous and lighthearted. The family dynamic was amazing, and I want more. I hope this becomes a series and Sage's brothers get stories of their own.

Thank you to St. Martin’s Press, NetGalley, and the author for an eARC of this book in exchange for an honest review. Will definitely be rereading when this book is released on May 21, 2024.

Id never actually read anything by this author until now but WOW. Small town romance with a beautiful story. Seriously the writing was good, the characters were very well written and likeable, and the romance was just 5 stars. I truly enjoyed this book and cant wait to read more from the author!

Sage loves her small town. She loves her home, her animals, her little farm and she's just content. Having lost both parents at a young age, along with her brothers, her friends and neighbours are just like family.
After losing his job and his passion for his craft, chef Fisher takes a job in the small town of Spunes to help his old boss out and take some time away from New York. Driving across country with his niece, Indy, they rock up in Spunes, both skeptical of what this small town can offer them.
Fisher and Sage fall into a fake-dating situation, and Fisher begins to open up to the friendship and advice she offers. Their attraction grows and blossoms into a beautifully intimate connection. But Fisher is due to leave at the end of the summer. They decide to enjoy it for what it is and however long they have, but find out in the end how hard it is to say goodbye.

I've read Tara's other books, which were great, but this book is just perfection. It warmed my heart and tore it apart in equal measure. The writing is beautiful, touching, but funny. The idea of being content with what you have and enjoying things while they last, to Savor It, is just gorgeous. Sage and Fisher's relationship develops so naturally and the little moments between them are so tender. I found myself bawling near the end. Everything about this story from their friendship, Fisher's relationship with his niece that he struggles with, the side characters that make up their community and their personal growth is honestly gorgeous.

It'll be hard for any romance to top this one for me this year. I already want to reread it and settle back into Spunes with them. Out on May 21st this year, this is one not to be missed!

Thank you to netgalley for the ARC, it was an joy to get a chance to read this in advance.

This is small town romance at its finest. I loved the town ambience and the plot felt unique in a genre where it’s easy to become redundant. I can’t get over the emotional maturity both characters exhibited from the get go but that we still saw their growth progress throughout the book, both individually and together. Each of the characters had personalities that were very developed and almost lept off the page they felt so alive. Truly one of the better romances I’ve read in awhile.

5 stars. immaculate. this was such a amazing book. she is truly going to easily be a wonderful rating every time I read her books. she makes you feel so extremely connected to her characters & just grabs you in the best ways. after reading funny feelings I knew I was probably going to love anything she writes. hands down.

now for this book in particular, Savor It. wow. like o said, truly 5 stars. fisher & sage are truly probably my favorite characters of hers. the banter (which tarah writes banter incredibly well) was so good. sage was truly a bright spot I just feel like everybody loved & gravitated towards her, even in her not so great moments you still love & feel pulled into her orbit. her charm was just cozy.

I tend to love watching the hero more & seeing how they adjust & grow through the book, seeing him work through his feelings & his personal life is just an icing on top for me at least. I love love it. my favorite part of any book.

this was just a homey & sweet read, full of banter, charm & swoony moments.

thank you netgalley, the author & the publisher for the arc!

I love how swoony Tarah’s books are! Loved the setting and Fisher and Sage. The romance was perfect and I love how Tarah writes such emotionally beautiful books.

Adorable touching story that I could not get enough of! It took me a while to read but once I was hooked that was it! Such a cute book, I highly recommend!

There is truly nothing better than picking a book because the cover is beautiful, and then finding the contents are just as good.

I loved every moment of this book. From the corny puns to the quirky animals. The romance was so effortless and just made me smile the entire time. There was no lack of communication, and the growth you witness with both MCs is just really beautiful, but most especially with Fisher and his relationship with Indy.

Tarah truly has a way with words, and I found myself at some points having to reread sentences because they were so beautiful. She says in the acknowledgments, "I put pressure on every single sentence," and this is so clearly evident throughout the entire book.

I received an eARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thankfully it was a winner!

I loved the story line of this book and give it a solid 3.5 stars. I did find some of the other sub plot unnecessary and kinda wished that more would have been done with the restaurant. The race seemed like such a big plot then felt like an afterthought near the end. But I did love love the characters, I loved the animals and the dynamic of the farm visually in my mind brought so much more fun to the book. The romance was perfect sage and fisher had a great love story and that I wouldn’t change. I do look forward to reading more from this author!

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I am on a solid reading streak folks, and I hope it doesn’t end any time soon.

I hadn’t heard of this author when I came across this book, but the synopsis definitely peaked my interest with its small town setting, and promise of steamy romance. I find romance to be a fun palate-cleanser inbetween heavier reads, so it was definitely a right-book-at-the-right-time situation.

I really enjoyed the small town dynamics both of the people and of the actual place - I liked that the little nuances of the locals were portrayed as people who love their community, and not that they are narrow-minded. The idea that being in, feeding, giving, staying, and celebrating your home is done so because you recognize the difference you can make and see, not because you somehow failed to launch.

I liked Sage and Fisher’s relationship and how it grew, and the inherent understanding they seemed to recognize in one another. I also really appreciated the learning dynamic between Fisher and Indy, how they were both trying to navigate circumstances brought in by sorrow.

I quite liked Sage as a character, and found that her outlook towards life really resonated with me, with one section in particular - she was discussing how death and trauma affect people who have been touched by it, and says that often in light of this, the view can be that nothing matters, or that instead, you view it as everything matters. I am definitely more of the latter - I celebrate, revel, and take joy and notice of the little things: sunsets and rises, the tiny flowers poking up between the rocks, how the tree grew around the fence, the smell of the ocean air, how a smile or tiniest kindest can make a difference - it all matters. All of it.

This book was exactly what I needed right now, and I will definitely be seeking out the author’s other titles.

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I hadn't heard of Tarah DeWitt before this book but I'll definitely be looking for more of her books after this!

Savor It was a really cute hallmark-y type romance novel. The story's setting is a small town, and the author did a great job of really not just telling but showing reader's how small of a town Spunes, Oregon is. Not only did I love the small town feel, I also loved the characters. The main characters, Fisher and Sage, were both really likable and relatable.

This was the perfect slow burn story. I loved the chemistry between the two main characters, and the relationship with teenage characters. I loved that the male main character wasn’t afraid to show his emotions!

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review!

This was soo much fun. I love Tarah’s works because characters are always so swoon worthy and real at the same time. It also deals with grief so kindly. I loved the lil small town and the side characters as well.
4/5

4.5⭐️

Savor It is a wonderful small-town story that will live with me for a while. I LOVEEE small-town romances because the little details within the setting contribute so much to the story, and this was no exception! I've read nearly all of Tarah's books, but this one felt so raw and realistic. These characters jump off the page at you and are so extremely loveable.

Sage is one of those fmcs that you read and want to become best friends with, I would do anything to join her on her little farm and help her take care of her various rescue animals. Her character truly stuck out to me, Tarah did a wonderful job developing her struggles and how they affect her. Fisher was everything that you could ever wish for! A chef with a troubled past just barely holding it together for his niece whom he has legal guardianship of. I loved reading about his character and how he developed, he was everything to sage and sage was everything to him. These two characters bring life to each other's lives and that is so beautiful to witness. The way they can relate but also provide advice and guidance to each other was wonderful.

As mentioned before, I love the small town and the antics that come with it. This story has so many interesting characters and dynamics I would love to see more of. I loved reading about Indy, I wanted to see more & more of her character but I loved how Fisher and Indy's relationship grew and blossomed anew. I NEED a book about Wren and Ellis, with their troubled marriage (please)!

Overall, I enjoyed this book immensely and these characters are just so loveable. I love Tarah's writing and how she creates her characters, but these felt like a warm hug. I can't wait to see what she creates next!

Thank you so much Netgalley for this arc!

This book was exactly what it needed to be. DeWitt does a great job capturing fun beauty and grief in an intoxicating romance package

I have not read anything by this author before, but I will definitely be looking out for their work in the future. I loved seeing the story unfold and seeing the characters grow.

this was so cute!! I found the writing a bit stiff and stilted at times which affected how invested I was in the book (my interest came and went) but I loved the characters, the setting, the premise, and the message. Looking forward to new releases from this author and I hope she writes some more books for some of the side characters in this book!!

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review
4.25/5

This book was sooo sweet and charming! I could feel the love between Fisher and Sage, and their connection was endearing. The PNW setting was very near and dear to me which made me love it even more. It got unexpectedly emotional the last 10% and I definitely cried. I really enjoyed this book and would highly recommend it!

What a special read! I was not expecting the dark subject matter but I appreciated how the author handled grief. Absolutely beautiful book! I fell in love with Sage and Fisher’s amazing love story :)

4.5 stars

This book is EVERYTHING. The author’s best work yet.

Small towns (complete with an elderly female Taylor Doose), big feelings, fun festivals. That doesn’t do the story justice though - it’s full of so much introspection and healing. Did I say romance, because it’s beautiful and steamy and absolute perfection.

I’ll be annoying everyone I know to read it, just wait.