This is my first Tarah DeWitt novel and I CANNOT WAIT to head back to my TBR list and tackle more.

A summer fling that is so much more…my heart aches for the passion and the lightness to the relationship between Sage and Fisher. Small town girl meets a big city chef with a life turned upside down. The details of each character, the town, their every emotion seeped into me while listening. I loved everything about Sage and Fisher. As the summer grows and their relationship evolves I found myself smiling while listening and just genuinely happy.

And the readers/narrators…BRAVO! When I heard their voices I could completely picture these characters just as Tarah had described. Karissa Vacker and Zachary Webber truly made the characters come to life.

I am a sucker for a big city person going to a small town to try to get their life together - especially if it’s a hot chef that gives pirate vibes!!

I found both MCs to be adorable and complex individuals. They both have had trials in their lifetimes but still were able to make jokes (their banter was incredible!!). I found them to be good counterparts to the other and I really enjoyed listening to this audiobook. The spice was also…. wewww 🥵️

I do also loved that their town is called Spunes (not to be confused with Forks, WA). I sure do love a Twilight reference 🤣

This was my first book by Tarah Dewitt but am definitely going to look into more after this one!! Do you have a favorite book of hers? If so comment below!

Summary: Sage has lived in her small hometown all her life, and absolutely loves the life she has created. Despite her love for her town, she's tired of all the pity after her 5-year relationship ends with the town's golden boy and then suddenly gets engaged. Sage desperately wants a win and what better place than with the town's annual summer competition? But who can be her partner? Enter Fisher, a hotshot chef from New York City. He and his niece move from the city to Spunes, Oregon to hopefully save Fisher's career. As Sage and Fisher get to know one another, they strike up a bargain: Sage will help Fisher's image with the townspeople and Fisher will be Sage's partner for the competition. It'll be just for the summer, but time is moving much faster than they anticipated.

Thoughts: This was such a fun summer book!! Fisher certainly wasn't expecting to even like the small town where he and his niece moved to, but as their summer continued, he realized how nice it was to live in a small town again. Sage was such a fun character and a rock for Fisher as he navigated being the guardian of his niece. I loved her heart of gold for people and animals, along with her competitive spirit. It was nice to hear Fisher's thoughts to see him changing as the summer continued. Sage broke through both his and Indy's hard exteriors by just showing she cared and how to care for her animals.

I really enjoyed the audio version of this book. I always love dual narration when there is more than one POV, and this one did not disappoint. Karissa Vacker and Zachary Webber did a wonderful job bringing all the fun characters to life in this story. I found extra chores to do around the house just so I could keep listening!!

Thank you to Netgalley and Macmillan Audio for the #gifted audio of this book.

This is a spicy romance that focuses on small town uncle meeting gorgeous neighbor. The amount of chemistry the two characters had and how well developed they were was impressive. I found that the book was endearing, and I loved to follow their story. I personally like things a bit less spicy, but it was still very enjoyable. I also really liked the idea of having an uncle situation instead of the traditional single dad. Adding to that the small-town vibes made it really great summer read. The audio actors did an amazing job and I think they brought the character to life.

Thank you @macmillan.audio for sending me this gifted audio to listen to and review!
#MacAudio2024

I love a good rom-com and one that dives a little deeper but still can make you laugh out loud! This was just that!

Another great summer vibes read. Also includes opposites attract, small town vibes, grief and loss, friends with benefits, and just the right amount of spice.

The description and fill of this small town really got me in this one! I loved all the feels and characters depicted. Fisher, Sage, and Indy have been through it and experienced some heartbreaking stuff. Unexpected neighbors turned into exactly what they all needed. Each one striving for better things and being truly happy with life not knowing what they thought they wanted was far from what they actually needed. The self discovery and realization was captivating and heartwarming. Not to mention the humor and parenting moments had me cracking up! I highly recommend this one!

Also this audio! Narrated by Karissa Vacker; Zachary Webber. TOP NOTCH! The personalities shined through!

To me, Savor It is the kind of book that makes its way into your heart and never leaves. As soon as I finished, I wanted to pick it back up and start reading all over again.

📱🎧 read on kindle + audio (arc)
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️♾️
🌶️🌶️🌶️

💭 overall thoughts:
I love the way Tarah writes, the way she describes everything is just so beautiful. I adored this lovely story - it made me laugh, swoon, and tore my heart out and put it back together.

Fisher needs the support of Sage’s small town on a project, and she needs a partner for a summer competition (against her ex and his new fiancee). They team up (with a little fake, soon to be real dating), and it quickly heats up between them.

Sage & Fisher (and Indy!) have stolen my heart.

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

Sage is just the kindest human, and deserves all the good things in the world.
Fisher is grieving the loss of his sister, and still figuring out his new life path raising his teenage niece (Indy).

🎧 audiobook thoughts:
Karissa Vacker + Zachary Webber did a phenomenal job bringing Sage & Fisher (and all the side characters) to life.
This narration added so much to the story for me.

tropes + topics:
🤍 single guardian
👨‍🍳 chef mmc
👩‍🏫 teacher + farmer fmc
🏠 neighbors
🥸 fake dating
🌳 small town
💞 dual 1st person pov

Thank you to St. Martin’s Press, Macmillan Audio and Netgalley for advanced copies. All opinions are my own.

This audiobook was amazing. So heartfelt and emotional. The narrators were cast perfectly.

It was so believable and put me through all of the emotions.

I will be recommend this book to everyone!

Savor It by Tarah Dewitt
Narrators: Karissa Vacker; Zachary Webber
Rating: 5 stars
Steam: 2 chilis
Pub date: 5/21

Thank you so much to St. Martin’s Press for my free copy and to Macmillan Audio for my complimentary audiobook.

There’s something about Tarah Dewitt’s writing that I just adore. I have read and loved all of her books so far, and I’m excited to add Savor It to that list.

Sage Byrd has lived in the tiny town of Spunes, Oregon her entire life. When her five year relationship ends and her ex finds a new someone right away, Sage really needs a win. Who knew it would come in the form of Fisher Lange, a former chef from New York who’s in Spunes to help his boss open up a new restaurant. The townspeople aren’t too excited about this, which is causing problems for Fisher, who is just trying to get some semblance of his life back after the death of his sister. He’s now the guardian of his teenage niece, and he feels like he’s failing.

Sage and Fisher have a hilarious meet-cute involving a robot vacuum and an accidental 911 call. What follows is a heartwarming and hilarious story that had me laughing out loud and crying at times. These two couldn’t be more perfect together, and I loved their grumpy/sunshine dynamic.

DeWitt skillfully navigates the complexities of grief, redemption, and the healing power of love in this small-town romance. The chemistry between Sage and Fisher leaps off the pages, and the steam is just the right amount and adds to the story. This book is filled with relatable characters, misfit animals, and a fun festival that becomes the perfect excuse for Sage and Fisher to spend time together.

I went back and forth between my ecopy and the audiobook, and Karissa Vacker and Zachary Webber did an amazing job (as always) of bringing these characters to life.

This highly anticipated rom-com surpassed my expectations, cementing Tarah DeWitt's place as one of my favorite romance authors. With its engaging plot, well-developed characters, and the perfect balance of emotional depth and lighthearted moments, this was an easy five stars for me.

Read if you like:
*summer romance
*animals
*small town
*slow burn
*dual POV
*open door steam

Savor It
By: Tarah DeWitt
Narrators: Karissa Vacker; Zachary Webber
Macmillan Audio
Pub Date: May 21, 2024
Romance

There is much to taste and appreciate in this romance by Tarah Dewitt. First, the setting of Spunes, Oregon is small town, coastal, and charming. Female lead, Sage Byrd, lives here, teaches here, and raises misfit animals. When things go wrong in his job as a New York chef, Fisher Lange come to the community on a consulting job for a new restaurant. He brings along his niece, Indy.

Dewitt adds spice, romance, and drama to the mix when the two meet. The dual narration of Vacker and Webber is phenomenal with their emotional and heartfelt audio performances. This well-written and narrated story draws you in from the beginning, and you stay for the Festival of Spunes. Enjoy your summer in Spunes with Sage and Fisher!

I am grateful to be a member of the Macmillan Audio Influencer Program. I received an advance listener's copy from Macmillan Audio through Net Galley. My review is my own.

I love Tarah Dewitt’s books! Savor It was delightful. I loved the characters and the setting and their story. I love a slightly chaotic meddling small town setting. This had that but like not to an extreme level where it was annoying, just like the right amount of the small town charm shenanigans.

The couple were so great together. I loved them both and their love story. Tarah can do no wrong for me! She always makes me fall in love with both of them!

The audiobook was great, the narrators were both excellent and fit the characters really well.

Savor It, by Tarah Dewitt, was a thoroughly enjoyable romance. I loved the quirky heroine, Sage, and her array of rescue pets. Fisher was the perfect hero for her and I loved how he navigated his relationship with his niece, Indy. Narrators Karissa Backer & Zachary Webber are two of my absolute faves, and they were pitch perfect as always!
(Small note- one of the chapters from Fisher's POV [I believe it's ch 19 but can't swear to it] cuts out at the very end. I don't think I missed anything important, and I went back twice to be sure it wasn't just an issue on my end, and there is a distinct mangling of Fisher's voice at the very end of that chapter, then jumping too soon into Sage's POV for the next chapter.)
Highly recommend!

I loved this book. it was quirky, cute, reflective, and heartwarming. there are a few different relationships in here that enjoyed watching blossom. of course Fisher and Sage being our two mcs; i really enjoyed seeing their friendship grow into a relationship that had actual depth to it and as the reader, you could understand and feel their connection. Both sage and fisher are working through some emotional wounds and they definitely lean on each other to get to a better place. the tension between them was chefs kiss, and i thought the pace their relationship developed was perfect. i really loved the way that they both easily fit into each other's day to day to smoothly and came to understand each other in a short amount of time. things that like speak to a love story more to me, rather than a steamy/lusty interaction. another relationship that i feel is almost just as important in this storyline is Fisher's relationship with his niece Indy. he has a lot of guilt to work through regarding his sister and their relationship, along with his relationship/guardianship with Indy. the story starts off with them not being in the most ideal place, but as they come to understand each other better and open up more; you definitely see their relationship grow. and then with Sage also being a part of that, plus the animals... it is the cutest little family. the other relationships i loved were the animals and Sage, and then of course Fisher and the goats. this was such a cozy read that i can see myself revisiting again in the future and will definitely recommend to everyone.

I haven’t read Tarah DeWitt’s previous books (though I have bought them), and I’m not sure why, other than lack of time. After reading this one, I’m moving them all to the top of my TBR! Savor It was such a well written and enjoyable storyline that tugged on the heartstrings and filled all my needs for tropes and steam and romance in one place.

Fisher and Sage were excellent characters and I really loved his niece, Indy. Fisher took custody of her when his sister passed in an accident… though there’s a lot more to that story involving his parents and her living with them a while… Fisher is a Michelin-starred chef coming to the small town of Spunes, Oregon (not unlike Forks, Washington… you know, spoons? With the audio you couldn’t tell the difference until I grabbed the ebook again!), to oversee the finalizing and opening of the new location of his boss and partner’s latest restaurant location, which the town is causing roadblocks against.

Sage is a teacher and neighbors to Fisher and Indy. She’s there when they arrive and befriends them from the start. Helps them settle into the town and new beginning. Helps Fisher get in everyone’s good books. Become friends with her brothers after their terrible meet-cute (is it a meet cute with unromantic male friends?).

I loved the dynamics of this whole book! Every part of it came across perfectly - perfect chemistry between everyone, perfect teen drama, perfect romance, perfect town and all of the pushback surrounding the restaurant (gosh I loved the whole thing about the… observatory!). Sage and Fisher had a great slow burn and I loved it. Definitely recommend this one and I can’t wait to read her other books which are sitting in my audio library. The audio version is definitely worth it here! Narrated by long-time beloved Zachary Webber who will and get a standing ovation from me (I’d listen to him read me absolutely anything, honestly), and new-to-me voice Karissa Vacker, who I thought did a great job as Sage. They both get 5-stars for their performances. Perfectly cast!

I received an advance read and listen copy from NetGalley and St. Martin's Press (St. Martin's Griffin), and Macmillan Audio, and this is my honest feedback.

I had the pleasure of listening to Savor It by Tarah DeWitt. Savor It is narrated by two of my favorite narrators, Karissa Vacker and Zachary Webber. Once again, both narrators did a terrific job. Gosh, I just love these two narrators. Both voices are so easy to listen to.

Sage Byrd lives in a small coastal town in Oregon. A year ago, she broke up with Ian after a five-year relationship. In just one year, she sees Ian fall in love and get in engaged. Sage inherited her parents' house, where she lives and has a bunch of random animals on her hobby farm. When Sage's neighbors go out of town, Sage looks after their house and helps them lease out their home.

Fisher Lange is headed from NYC to Oregon to help open a restaurant. Fisher has custody of his niece, Indy, who joins him for the summer adventure.

Welp, girl meets boy. They fall in love. Well, maybe not that fast. But, a romantic relationship ensues. And, I am here for it. It was a sweet story. and I loved every single bit of it.

Thank you to NetGalley and Macmillian Audio for the advanced copy in exchange for my honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

I have this book a four. I genuinely enjoyed both characters and the kid in this book. This story was wholesome and an overall good time. Cheers to love 😘

The book is as beautiful as the cover! I just love Tarah's writing, it's so heartfelt and her characters are too. This was also so funny to me, the banter and thoughts from Sage and Fisher was the best (I love Tarah's humor). I loved the love between Sage and Fisher and following that love. All the emotions that came from these two for each other and what was going on in their own lives. The animals Sage had were so precious and I really appreciated Fisher's career and the conversations around the restaurant scene/being a chef. This book gives that small town giddy feeling that I love and the fact that it was in the PNW was everything! The audiobook??? A MUST. It was so well done, I loved it!

Where to start with this one? Tarah DeWitt's 𝘚𝘢𝘷𝘰𝘳 𝘐𝘵 is full of heart and easily the best work she has done yet. From our main characters, Sage and Fisher, who are unapologetically human and smitten with one another, to the fun town of Spunes, Oregon - I. am. obsessed.

Tarah does something so magical with all of the characters she creates. Sage and Fisher, along with Indy, Wren, Sam, etc., are no different. She makes them feel so tangible; they are flawed, funny, and all at the same time, incredibly relatable and sincere. Sage and Fisher are both trying to make sense of their life while dealing with their own two versions of grief, and while its confusing and at times very frustrating, they lean on each other - finding moments of clarity, peace, and love with one another. Its incredibly tender the way they care for each other and Tarah does an exceptional job at showing that to us in her writing. Getting both POVs was a gift.

I know in my heart that the next book in this series will be amazing, if not more, especially with what was previewed. 𝘚𝘢𝘷𝘰𝘳 𝘐𝘵 will be hands down be a fan favorite next year; there's no question about it.

I just absolutely loved this book! Sage & Fishers love story was so realistic and refreshing and gave me all the good, cozy vibes. I loved the mental health representation (specifically in regard to burnout and grief) and the fact that they actually communicated their feelings. If a book can make me tear up, it immediately deserves alllllll the stars!

I listened to this particular book on audio and the narration was phenomenal! I usually struggle to focus on audiobooks and this one had me hooked from the start.

Read if you love: 💕
- Grumpy x sunshine
- Small town romance
- Dual POV
- Summer vibes
- Friends with benefits to lovers

✨ Savor It ✨

"Love me, Love me, Love me.. Before we're out of time."

I adored every single minute of this book. Tarah Dewitt's writing is poetic and beautiful and I was scrambling to bookmark and highlight so many quotes while I was listening to this audiobook. This book is about truly finding happiness- however big or small it might look on the outside. I fell for Sage and her menagerie of animals instantaneously. I love her outlook on life and I think I even learned some things from her. And wow could I relate to Fisher and all his feelings about his career, burnout, and deciding to live life differently. I loved Indie and her struggle to find herself. I loved the small town and all the crazy people and how they ended up being exactly what all three of them needed. I loved this book and it will definitely be one I read more than once.

"I'll take the life I have at my fingertips and make something of it. I'll spend more time with people outside of work. I'll say yes when people invite me out for drinks...I'll stop to listen to the musicians in the park for once...I'll experience those small joys I too often ignored."

✨ Small Town
✨ Opposites Attract
✨ Summer Love
✨ Forced Proximity (neighbors)
✨ Unexpected Parent
✨ Loss and Grief
✨ Career Burnout

📚 Book: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🎧 Audio: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5
🔥Spice Rating: ❤️

I listened to the audiobook and loved both narrators so much. Their voices matched the characters perfectly. There was a slight whistle at the end of some words that annoyed me just a bit but other than that, it was perfect!

Thank you so much to Tarah Dewitt and Macmillan Audio for the opportunity to listen to this audiobook in exchange for my honest review.

Spice Rating
🤍 clean romance
💗 closed door/ fade to black
❤️ sexual content (a few detailed scenes)
❤️‍🔥 explicit, play-by-play (major part of the plot)
🖤 graphic, more than vanilla

A big thank you to @netgalley @stmartinspress for the ARC & @macmillianaudio for the ALC of this book!

Pretty sure the queen of the slow burn just took it up a notch & earned every jewel in said queen’s crown! 👑

The small town setting of Spunes Oregon has the perfect backdrop for Sage & Fisher’s story. The townies in this book truly cracked me up & reminded me a lot of small towns near where I live - which added a even more to my enjoyment of the witty banter, unique personalities and small town dynamics.

I appreciated the way in which I could see what I know of Tarah’s humor from following her on Instagram, across the pages of this book. Hilarious, witty & smart-ass — and I love it!

All of the characters (including the precious animals) were so fun to get to know, navigate their various dynamics and root for them along the way!

The audiobook is so well done & the narration is spot on! It gave such life to the characters & immersed me in their story - which I loved.

As always, I’ll read whatever Tarah writes & I hope you do as well! 🤍