Perfect summer romance!

I was in the mood for something sweet & steamy and this fit the bill. I thought both characters added a lot of heart to the story and I enjoyed their romance. There are small town shenanigans, steamy nights and a fun grumpy x sunshine dynamic. This is low angst so not much drama wise happens but I didn't mind that. This felt like watching a feel-good romcom.

I thought the audiobook was done really well too. Narrators did a fantastic job bringing the story to life.

Would definitely recommend if you're in the mood for small town, opposites attract/grumpy x sunshine trope, friends with benefits to more, low angst and feel good romance. Perfect summer or beach read!

Nothing like pulling an all nighter to finish a book because you can’t stop reading! But let me tell you, this one was so worth it! This is the second book I’ve read by this author and they are quickly becoming one of my favorites! Tara just has a way to suck you in with her writing and it makes you feel like you are right there with the characters.

Sage is one of my favorite FMCs! She is so full of love and lives her life to the fullest. She believes in living life as if no one is watching and enjoying every second of it. Fisher is struggling with losing his sister and now raising his niece. He is also dealing with job burn out. I absolutely adored these two together! I laughed and cried with them. This one really hits the emotions! Overall, this was an amazing story and I couldn’t get enough of Sage and Fisher!

I was lucky enough to listen to the audio and Zachary Webber and Karissa Vacker both did an amazing job at portraying these characters. They really made this story come alive for me.

Oh my goodness this was my first Tarah DeWitt book and I was not disappointed! This book was so sweet, surprising and vulnerable! If this book had taught me anything it’s taught me that being present in the moment is so important and to savor all your moments as they are happening! This audiobook was incredible and brought the story to life in a new way! Tarah DeWitt you have a new reader!!!

I listened to an audio story recently and enjoyed the characters and their conversations. There weren't many misunderstandings, which made it easy to follow.

I liked the idea that when one door closes, another one opens, often leading to something more exciting. This was a nice part of the story.

The story also reminded me to appreciate the small things in life, which was a good message. It highlighted how often we overlook the little details that bring joy and meaning to our everyday experiences. From simple gestures of kindness to the beauty of nature, the narrative encouraged me to slow down and savor these moments. It was a gentle reminder that life’s true richness often lies in the small, seemingly insignificant things that we tend to take for granted.

Overall, it was a pleasant and thoughtful experience, highlighting the value of being mindful and optimistic about new

Whether you savor it, or end up binging it like I did, this is a good one. Savor It is a delicious small town romance with just enough spice to add a nice bit of flavor. Add in a healthy serving of chemistry and a couple of well-drawn and likable leads, and you have the recipe for a fantastic and fun romance. I highly recommend adding this to your summer beach reading list. Bon appétit!

Karissa Vacker and Zachary Webber did an excellent job narrating the audiobook.

Thank you Tarah DeWitt, Macmillan Audio, and NetGalley for providing this ARC for review consideration. All opinions expressed are my own.

Loved this one! My favorite part of this book was the quirkiness of the main characters; they didn’t fit the traditional romance molds. Their personalities felt so real and I appreciated that the author developed their background in a plausible way. I felt so many emotions reading this and I can’t help but hope that some of those fire fighting brothers get a book of their own by this author!

I have mixed feelings! I loved the characters for the most part. I loved how Sage and Fisher were together. The spice and romance was great! But…the plot was a little weak. Small town, competition, pairing up for the competition to show her ex that she’s ok…who was only mentioned maybe one more time in the story. I don’t even know if Sage is a farmer, librarian, or flower farmer? And why was Fischer even in the town? It all got lost in there at some point. But in the end I was definitely rooting for them and was happy with their HEA. 😌

Thank you to NetGalley, Macmillan Audio, and Tarah Dewitt for the complementary advanced audio copy in exchange for my honest review.

Savor It by Tarah Dewitt is perfect to me! I love how Sage and Fisher first built a friendship and then the relationship came naturally at a perfect pace. The romantic scenes are amazing and the heartbreak within is believable.

(From early on, it seems like this will be a series with the next book focusing on Wren and Ellis. I hope this is true...!)

Karissa Vacker as Sage and Zachary Webber as Fisher are both amazing to listen to.

Thank you to Macmillan Audio for providing me with an ALC.

First of all, the location is Spunes (pronounced Spoons), Oregon which I LOVED!

Sage grew up in Spunes and mostly loves small town life. She takes in animals, is close with the townspeople, and is just a light of the town. The only downfall is running into her ex all over town.

Fisher is a Michelin star chef from NY. He lost his sister in an accident, has gotten custody of his teen niece, and has spiraled in his job. He comes to town to assist his boss with a new restaurant she's opening there and just get away and connect with his niece and find his path.

He moves in next door to Sage and they become somewhat reluctant friends. I loved Sage. She is quirky and sassy and just genuinely a good person. Fisher is grieving and realizes he needs help with his niece. He opens up to Sage. She talks to him. They care for each other.

Their communication was top notch which was refreshing.

The audio dual narration was so well done!

Many thanks to NetGalley, St. Martin's Press for an eARC and MacMillan Audio for an ALC in exchange for my honest review.

I enjoyed this. Sage's life seems so fun; teacher during the school year but a caretaker of animals and people during the summer. I really liked the found family angle as well.

I received an advance copy. All thoughts are my own.

This was an enjoyable read. I liked the chef aspect tying into the name. Savor it, savor everything.

There is anxiety, grief, romance, teen angst, and acceptance. This is a small-town romance with a single dad(guardian), fake dating, grumpy/happy dynamics, and themes of grief and healing.

Thanks to NetGalley, the publisher, and the author for providing this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Anytime I see that Zachary Webber is narrating a romance, I will absolutely listen to it. And pairing him with Tarah DeWitt’s writing was a winning match. Her prose is funny and allowed him to be silly and get into the different small town characters voices. Listen, if you can make me laugh out loud while reading, then I will always pick up your books. Karissa Vacker is also a solid narrator and I enjoyed envisioning her as Sage. She surprised me with how well she read a masculine voice too! This was a dual narration double POV book with alternating chapters.

Savor It is a small town romance. It’s only predictable in the way all small town romances are—one MC is from out of town and the other has lived in this place all their life amongst a cast of goofy characters, if there’s a third act breakup it’s because one of the MCs will inevitably leave, at least temporarily. But Savor It never felt gimmicky or tropey (just a little puny) and knew when to make fun of itself. Sage and Fisher are introduced because Fisher is renting out a cottage for the summer in Spunes, OR that Sage takes care of for the owners—the meet cute itself is hilariously original (Webber’s “police” voices are to die for funny!). Although their start is a bit rocky, Fisher saves Sage from awkwardness with her ex in the town library. Their banter and sexual tension really begin in this moment; two things DeWitt is really good at writing. Savor It is low angst, high Stars Hollow vibes with the perfect dose of steam mixed in. It’s easily enjoyable without making you work too hard to have fun. Although the details may be somewhat forgettable, the sweet feeling will stay with you. I received this advanced e-copy and audio-copy from St. Martin’s and Macmillan. All opinions are my own.

Fisher and Sage (via the words of #tarahdewitt) bring a class Hallmark Trope ro the page. Big fish lands himself in a small pond after a touch of both personal and professional chaos. Is it predictable? Absolutely. Is that the whole point of a Hallmark trope - duh. Did you know geese mate for life? Mate yourself with this heartfilling story of love.

Thank you #netgalley and #MacMillanAudio for the #savorit #arc

Thank NetGalley for the ARC of this audiobook. This book has duel narration and duel perspective; which is a bonus when it comes to romance. The connection between the two characters was okay, it took me a while to start to feel the romance. I thought the male character was more of a shadow in the story even though he’s what the book is based on. It took a long time to discover details about him and 70% in is when I felt like understood that character better. I loved the narrators they were a great combo for this book.

I absolutely loved this book and would very excitedly read another book by this author. It’s a modern romance that addresses heavy topics in a way that does them justice. Strong female lead. Chef’s kiss (pun intended)

4.5 ⭐️ I adored this small town romance! Sage and Fisher have the life I would dream of in an alternate reality. I love how the title “Savor It” came up several times throughout the story, each with a different meaning and context. The supporting characters, and animals, added depth and humor to the story. I felt like I was reading a Hallmark movie but with a few spicy scenes added in - the perfect combination! A must read summer novel. Karissa Vacker and Zachary Webber did an outstanding job narrating the audiobook, I couldn’t stop listening!

Thank you to Macmillan Audio for providing me with a copy of the audiobook. This review is voluntary, and all opinions expressed are my own.

Savor It might just be my new favorite Tarah Dewitt novel. It’s the perfect small town, summer romance but it’s so much more than that. It’s healing, and growing, and being loved as you are. It made me laugh and hurt and really just hit that sweet spot. The narrators did a wonderful job with these characters.

In Spunes, Oregon, Sage Byrd is determined to bounce back from her breakup by winning the town's Festival. She teams up with Fisher Lange, a former NYC chef who's grieving his sister and struggling with his career while taking care of his niece. As their partnership turns romantic, they find healing and new beginnings just as summer flies by.

Even Sage admits Fisher’s forced summer in Spunes feels like Hallmark possibilities abound. They’ve both suffered loss but she chooses to find joy in the mundane, helping his character grow and develop. The heat doesn’t stay in the kitchen and instead ends up translating to a friends-with-benefits situation—my least favorite trope 🙃 I think what redeemed this for me was that their friendship shone through in a kind & caring way. I even enjoyed how their grief and similar life circumstances brought them together. Though you could fly through this beach read, I have a feeling you’ll want to savor it.

PSA- don’t read this book when you’re hungry.

I primarily listened to the audiobook and the male narrator sounded so precious 🥹

Thank you @macmillan.audio @netgalley @smpromance for the free books! #netgalley #MacAudio2024

Perfect for you if you like:
Friends with benefits
Food + more food
Grief and character growth

Similar to:
Love You Mean It by Jilly Gagnon
Practice Makes Perfect by Sarah Adams (closed door)
Secretly Yours by Tessa Bailey

⛔️chapters 20, 21, 24, 26 & 31 contain explicit romance scenes (open-door)
⚠️explicit language (frequent), grief, death of a loved one (off-page), career burnout, bodily injury (off-page)

for this gem of a small town romance, infused with just the right amount of heart and humor, karissa vacker and zachary webber are perfectly cast as sage and fisher! they delivered all I could have hoped for since this listen was a reread for me, as an advanced copy of savor it was one of my favorite reads of last year.

4.5 ★

as an avid consumer of romance novels, certain books come around and remind me why I adore the genre so damn much. savor it lives on that tier of the ladder, where there is such depth and nuance to the characters that they truly feel alive, like friends you wish to comfort, people you'd do anything to know. while sage and fisher are imperfect, they're still hopeful and trying, aware of the risk they face when being vulnerable. it's no small thing to reveal all we are to someone, so it was magical to witness the connection they formed, and the way they were intentionally gentle with each other. the full gambit of emotions was felt during the last 10 to 15 percent, and isn't that what we do hope for, at the end of the day? the buzzing anticipation of the happy ending? the satisfaction of witnessing the characters we love being loved? I don't imagine it could ever grow old.

this is a special book that paved the way for a special audiobook. karissa and zachary are masters of their art, perfectly conveying the wit and comfort and love shared between these two characters. there were several parts I had to replay over and over...and over again just to hear the pure excellence of the delivery.

thanks to macmillan audio and tarah dewitt for this ALC in exchange for an honest review.

Fisher is a hot shot chef who has won Michelin stars for his restaurants. After he has a public meltdown on a critic, he’s forced to settle down far away and try to pick up the pieces of his life. He’s raising his niece the best he can. He meets Sage and she tries to help him open a new business and start over again.
I really wanted to love this book but I love her other books but this one fell kind of flat for me. I was kind of just waiting for something exciting to happen and I predicted what would happen at the time.
Thanks netgalley and publisher for the chance to read this book in return for my honest opinion. I did enjoy the audio a lot. I think the narrators did justice to the book.