Miss Tarah DeWitt cooked and ate the damn meal! Yes, chef 😏

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️✨ (4.5)
🌶️🌶️🔥 (2.5)

Perfect if you like:
Small town
Just for the Summer
Opposites Attract
Friends with Benefits
Chef Vibe
Dual POV

This book was the ideal blend of small town vibe meets summer romance! I freakin love Sage & Fisher! The banter between these two, perfection. The side characters in this story are also amazing. I loved Indy!

Y’all, I’m going to be dreaming about the library scene. The spice in this book was so good! Not over the top nor raunchy. Just enough to make you want more!

I cannot WAIT for this release! 10/10 will be doing a reread when I can get my hands on a physical copy!

Thank you NetGalley & St. Martin’s Press for the ARC copy!

I was SO excited to receive an ARC of this book. I’ve loved every book by this author and this one was no exception.

I’ve never been disappointed by Tarah’s characters. They’re always so intricate and I can tell that she really thought them through while creating them. I just loved Sage. She was immediately likable and I related a lot to her. I adored Fisher’s attentiveness toward everyone that he loves and his story. Both of them had real flaws and the growth that they had together and as individuals was done well. Their communication was also nice to see in a genre that is sometimes lacking in it.

I love a small town story and this one was perfect without being too much about the other people in the town at the sacrifice of the main characters. The conflict didn’t feel forced and I thought everything progressed nicely. There were a couple parts that felt a bit slow, but nothing that made the book drag or made me want to stop reading. I really liked the side points and how they felt like they were contributing to the main story and not just there to fill pages or create drama. I honestly wanted more Fisher and Indy (and Fisher and Sage, but that’s because I loved them so much), but I’m pretty happy with what was there. I just felt like Indy was put to the side sometimes and she was so important to Fisher’s story.

Overall, a great read. I’ve yet to be disappointed by this author’s books and I don’t think I ever will be if they continue to be like this. If it wasn’t for my busy school schedule, I would’ve finished this in a day.

MINI PLAYLIST 🪿💜🛶
this is me trying - Taylor Swift
This Town - Niall Horan
The Archer - Taylor Swift

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this ARC in exchange for an honest review! :)

Anytime a book can make me cry - I know it's a 5-star read for me. I feel like when you read so many books; it takes a lot to find a connection with new characters. But I loved every moment of Sage specifically. She's the kind of character that makes you want to make new friends in a world where adult friendships are hard to find... and nurture, for that matter!

THOUGHTS:
- Small Towns: There's a lot of commentary in Savor It about the beauty/harsh sides of small towns, and basically every second of it I agreed with. Some small towns can be really great ... but some are notoriously bad. Sometimes I dream of moving out west because I imagine small towns there are nicer? Idk. That's the setting of this sweet romance, and I want to be part of Sage's (and Bella from Twilight's) worlds!
- Romantic Flings: I could never have just a short romantic fling with someone I actually respected. My fragile little heart would never recover because I knew I would fall in love!!
- Animal Lovers & Passionate People: The other major reason I loved this book? It is quite literally my dream to have a big garden, a massive flower patch, and a bunch of rescue animals. I even have the giant German shepherd, similar to her dog Sable!!

NOTES:
- 🌶️🌶️🌶️/5 - Not necessarily for the wildness - more just frequency. Very good!
- I will probably buy a physical copy of this because I loved it so much!

**Thank you to St. Martin's Griffin & NetGalley for the advanced reader copy. I received this book for free, but all thoughts are my own. – SLR 🖤

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for an advanced copy.

This book follow Sage, our quintessential small town girl, and Fisher, our big city chef exiled to a small town in Oregon for the summer. They strike up a deal to help eachother.

Although this book follows the fake dating trope, it feels like it embodies more than that. There are so many great lines about love, growth, and happiness that I felt like I came out a whole new person.

There is so much character growth in this book. Fisher really makes such a huge leap emotionally but also in his relationship with his niece, Indy. Sage grows and learns to take what she wants from life.

The side characters really created the perfect small town feel. And I am really hoping we get another interconnected standalone in this town.

Indy & the goose were one of my fave parts hehe🪿

i will not be rating or reviewing outside of netgalley as long as st. martin's press is still under boycott.

Thank you to NetGalley and Tara DeWitt for this copy of the ebook in exchange for an honest review!

Rating: 4.5 Stars

This was such an incredible book! It really felt like a hug, it is so adorable!

This book was a gem. A truly special romance between two people who found each other at a time in their lives when they both needed someone. The romance between Sage and Fisher was tender yet intense at the same time. I absolutely adored this couple. Playful at times, yet it was clear they had a deep emotional connection as well. They hopelessly fell for each other even though they knew Fisher would be leaving at the end of the summer.

The title was so fitting as this was a book I tried to savor while reading. I wanted to enjoy every moment of it. I found myself rereading many beautiful lines. To me it was clear how much thought had been given to each detail of the book. As a reader, I appreciated all of those meaningful moments.

The small town traditions, misfit animals, and rendezvous in the sunroom made this book a comfort read for me. Yes the characters had their own set of struggles, yet the happiness they created together made me happy too. The transitions were seamless from emotional, vulnerable scenes to more humorous lines.

This book and this couple were memorable. I highly recommend!

Beautiful. That’s the word that comes to mind for this book. Beauty from ashes- both Fisher and Sage carry grief, and the way they connect to one another is like watching the sunrise warm the world. It was lovely to watch Fisher grow into his role as Indy’s (his niece) guardian. How he accepted help and advice from Sage. How he and Indy came to love the small town of Spunes.

Sage experienced so much grief in her young life. I love that she loves her hometown, that she doesn’t feel the need to leave to be bigger or better somehow. That she chooses to spread love and beauty where her roots are.

I am not a crier. I flat out bawled so many times during this book because of the stunning writing.

I will gladly purchase all versions of this book when it releases in 2024.

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC.

"Time's really the only thing that increases your pain tolerance. Eventually, you see the good that came fromit more than the pain."

4 stars!

I really enjoyed this! I loved Fisher. I loved Sage. I loved Indy.

Also this cover is one of my favorite book covers ever. Literally. It is SO PRETTY.

Fisher's character growth is honestly superb. I really enjoyed getting to know his character and watch him grow not only as a person, but as a father figure to a teenage girl.

Sage is ecclectic & I loved her. I think she had such a kind soul & I just enjoyed reading about her and watching her fall in love!

I liked seeing all three grow as a unit together and really come to a place where they were all happy together. I would read even more about this couple & about Indy.

The only thing that I think this was missing was a little bit of drama. When they introduced the ex-boyfriend, I assumed there would be something happening there & I really wanted Sage to tell him off.

Thank you to Netgalley and St. Martins for the ARC of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own and were not influenced in any way!

This is my second Tarah book and I LOVED it. The way she is able to create such tender moments between characters allows you to fall in love at the same as them. I loved having the dual POV and felt that the balance of scenes worked well with each POV.

Something about a small coastal town is going to get me every time but I sure am partial for the Pacific Northwest.

This was such a cute story! I will not lie, the name of the city (Spunes, Oregon) is what really drew me in, but the story and characters are what kept me hooked!



Savor It is a cute, small-town romance that follows Sage, a high school teacher whose ex-boyfriend is now engaged, and Fisher, an award-winning, New York City chef whose life has turned upside down. When Fisher (and his niece Indy) rents the place next door from Sage for the summer, the two are quickly thrust into each other’s orbit. As the summer progresses, the two form an unlikely friendship that may or may not lead to something more.



I really enjoyed this book! The community of Spunes was truly one of a kind, with the best side characters (and animals) and even better banter. I loved the slow progression of Sage and Fisher’s relationship as well as the evolution and growth of Fisher’s relationship with Indy.



This was my first book by Tarah DeWitt, but it most certainly won’t be my last. Make sure to preorder or request from your library!



Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Griffin for the ARC!

Sage has lived in a small town in Oregon for her entire life, and she loves everything that comes along with that. She was basically raised by her brothers after the loss of their parents, and has been deemed Spunes’ “golden girl”. Fisher was a New York chef who was shipped to said small town to help open their new space, partially in favor for some mistakes that he made which affected his restaurant, and cost him his job there. He harbors some negative feelings towards the close knit community due to his own experience growing up in a similar town, but can’t help starting to warm up to it & it’s people, especially his beautiful new neighbor ;) Sage helps Fisher navigate his new, but temporary, home- along with helping him understand and mend his relationship with his niece, who he has gained guardianship over following the loss of his sister.

I liked that there was depth to the characters, and each of them had quite the personal background story. My only complaint is everything just felt very fast paced? I feel like even conversations between the characters were rushed through sometimes. It was still a cute & easy read! I got through it in just over 24 hours.

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Griffin for the eARC!

This was my first novel by this author and I’m impressed. I love a small town romance and this one was perfect. Sage was quirky and charming in her own way. Her little farm of animals was such a cute detail. I also fell in love with Fisher. He was kind and gentle with Sage, and I enjoyed seeing him adapt to the small town life. They both came out of their shell and were able to work out their problems as a team which made them the perfect pair.

I so enjoyed this!! This will be the perfect summer read for people, especially those who have a soft spot for small town/teacher/animal lovers/chef lovers. Takes place in an idyllic setting!

i would like to say that i didn’t pay attention to the book’s publisher house when i requested on netgalley. i hope st. martin’s press boycott keeps going as it should and due to the boycott i won’t be promoting the book. i hope whoever is reading this learns it and pls don’t promote the books.

In support of the SMP boycott, I will be withholding my review of this title until SMP speaks out. If the boycott is resolved, I will update with a full review.

This was a first time read for me by this author and I really enjoyed the story. It's a fun and sweet fake dating story that is sure to make you swoon. Sage is a wonderful character, full of life and spunk. She is the sunshine to Fisher's grumpiness. Fisher comes to town after experiencing a big loss. He is in town consulting on a new restaurant opening, but is having a hard time winning over the townsfolk. Sage's long-term relationship with her ex has ended, and now in order to keep the townsfolk from constantly pitying her, she needs to find a partner for the local annual festival. A win-win for both, Sage and Fisher make a deal - she'll help him win over the townspeople for the new restaurant idea, and he will be her partner at the summer festival. But as they spend more time together, Sage starts to help heal Fisher's wounds and he helps through her issues as well, and the lines between their fake relationship and what is real begin to blur.
Th characters were well-developed and immediately fell in love with Fisher and Sage. They were so great together! The storyline was well-written and kept me hooked from the beginning, ending with a satisfying conclusion.
My thanks to Netgalley and St. Martin's Press for providing a complimentary copy. This is my honest and voluntary review.

This book was a heart warming hug. It was comfortable and easy to love. Sage and Fisher are neighbors in a beautiful fictional small town. There's fake dating, close proximity, small town, and he falls first all over this.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

"Savor It" is a delightful summer read that immerses you in the cozy coastal town of Spunes, Oregon, filled with quirky characters and heartwarming moments. Tarah Dewitt crafts a charming romance between Sage Byrd and Fisher Lange that will leave you wanting to savor every page.

The author effortlessly brings the small-town atmosphere to life, making you feel like you're part of the tight-knit community alongside Sage and Fisher. Sage is a standout protagonist with humor, strength, and authenticity. Her dynamic with Fisher, the grieving chef seeking solace in Spunes, is beautifully portrayed, showcasing the power of genuine connection and support.

What sets "Savor It" apart is its emphasis on communication and emotional depth. Dewitt skillfully navigates the complexities of Sage and Fisher's relationship, allowing them to confront their vulnerabilities and support each other through life's challenges. It's refreshing to see characters who act their age and handle conflicts maturely.

While the romance between Sage and Fisher is the story's heart, I agree that more development could have been given to Fisher's profession and motivations. Additionally, the reasons behind the third-act breakup felt slightly underdeveloped, lacking a fully satisfying resolution.

Overall, "Savor It" is a feel-good romance with just the right spice and small-town charm. If you're looking for a summer escape filled with laughter, love, and memorable characters, this book will satisfy your cravings. Tarah Dewitt delivers another winner with "Savor It."

A cute small town romance book, set in the town of Spunes, Oregon. The two main characters, Sage and Fisher, are overcoming loss and agree to help each other out for the summer. Savor It was a delightful rom com filled with puns. Only wish we got more of the side characters.