Savor It was the exact kind of audiobook I love! Fast paced and draws you in from the start. The survivor and dating combo show is something I would watch for sure! I hope this book gets a sequel!

This was my first book by Dewitt and won't be my last! I loved Sage and Fisher's story as she showed him the highlights of small town living and he picks himself up after his career exploded in NYC.

This story had it all — humor and great banter, heartfelt moments grappling with loss, burnout and self-discovery, excellent communication, and a reminder to make the most of wherever you are in life. I loved Sage's collection of animals, Fisher's grumpy teenage niece, and all the puns. There are small town vibes without being too cheesy, and I resonated with the Sage Advice throughout.

My only beef with this book is its cover, which is beautiful, but feels like it could have tied more closely to the story (give me funny robes! geese in love! a canoe!).

Also I highly recommend the audiobook format which is narrated by Zachary Webber and Karissa Vacker — they are two of my favorites and did an amazing job with Fisher and Sage.

Thanks Macmillan Audio for the gifted copy! Pick this up for the perfect summer read!

I loved this. I think what I loved the most is there was ZERO miscommunication! It was so refreshing and made the "conflict" that occured initially so much more heartbreaking. Spoons sounds like an incredible small town, and as a PNW native I approve of the representation, I wanted to pack up my car and move there immediately and try to get one of the remaining Bird brothers.

So good! This was my first Tarah DeWitt and I was super impressed! I will definitely read her backlist soon. Funny Feelings has been on my tbr for awhile based on its gorgeous cover alone!

• So many funny moments. We start off so strong with such an amusing meet cute. I was laughing out loud. (Also at the entire gophers scene!)
• I loved Fisher's back story! He's a great guardian to his teen niece. I loved the relationship that Sage had with her, too.
• It gets sooo tender and heartwarming! There is emotional depth and steam too. Really all of the elements were there for a gorgeous romance novel and they worked together brilliantly!

🎧 The narrators are Karissa Vacker and Zachary Webber. They are both such fantastic narrators. I am always thrilled to listen to a book read by them! Highly recommend you listen!

“𝙒𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙞𝙛 𝙄 𝙙𝙤𝙣’𝙩 𝙡𝙞𝙠𝙚 𝙞𝙩 𝙦𝙪𝙞𝙘𝙠, 𝙎𝙖𝙜𝙚?” 𝙄 𝙖𝙨𝙠, 𝙧𝙖𝙥𝙩 𝙤𝙣 𝙝𝙚𝙧 𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣. “𝙒𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙞𝙛 𝙄 𝙥𝙧𝙚𝙛𝙚𝙧 𝙩𝙤 𝙨𝙖𝙫𝙤𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙨. 𝙒𝙖𝙣𝙩 𝙞𝙩 𝙜𝙤𝙤𝙙 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙨𝙡𝙤𝙬 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙙𝙧𝙖𝙬𝙣 𝙤𝙪𝙩?”

I read this eARC back in March, and I loved it so much! When I was given the chance to check out the audio, I jumped on it immediately.

Both narrators were fabulous, which comes as no surprise because I always enjoy their work. Definitely recommend the audio, for any romance audiobook lover.

The laugh out loud moments still made me laugh out loud.

“𝙄 𝙨𝙝𝙤𝙪𝙡𝙙 𝙗𝙚 𝙥𝙖𝙙𝙙𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙮𝙤𝙪—𝙛—𝙠. 𝙄 𝙢𝙚𝙖𝙣 𝙄 𝙨𝙝𝙤𝙪𝙡𝙙 𝙗𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙤𝙣𝙚 𝙥𝙖𝙙𝙙𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙘𝙖𝙣𝙤𝙚!”

The kitchen scene was just as 🔥 as ever!

And the emotional parts still had me tearing up, even on this second time through with Sage and Fisher.

“𝙎𝙤. 𝙎𝙤 𝙬𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙞𝙛 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙝𝙖𝙥𝙥𝙚𝙣 𝙩𝙤 𝙢𝙚𝙚𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙡𝙤𝙫𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙡𝙞𝙛𝙚 𝙞𝙣 𝙨𝙤𝙢𝙚 𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙮 𝙩𝙤𝙬𝙣, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙨𝙤 𝙬𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙞𝙛 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙜𝙚𝙩 𝙨𝙩𝙪𝙘𝙠 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚? 𝙄𝙛 𝙞𝙩’𝙨 𝙖 𝙡𝙞𝙛𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩’𝙨 𝙛𝙞𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙙 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙟𝙤𝙮, 𝙗𝙮 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙖𝙧𝙙𝙨? 𝙄 𝙘𝙖𝙣’𝙩 𝙞𝙢𝙖𝙜𝙞𝙣𝙚 𝙖 𝙗𝙞𝙜𝙜𝙚𝙧, 𝙢𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝙛𝙪𝙡𝙛𝙞𝙡𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙛𝙚𝙚𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙜.”

I mean, when a goose has your tears flowing, you know there’s something special going on!

Thank you to @macmillan.audio for providing me an ALC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

What this book is giving:
✅ Romantic comedy
✅ Dual POV
✅ Small Town
✅ Single Guardian MMC
✅ Quirky, loves her small town, adopts all the animals FMC
✅ I LOVE the library!
✅ Communication!

Rating:
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ / 5
🌶️🌶️🌶️ / 5

Thank you so much MacMillan Audio for the chance to listen to this one. I absolutely devoured it! The narrators did a fantastic job bringing this book to life and are two of my favorites. I just loved it so much. From the small town romance, to the laugh out loud moments, to the heartfelt scenes- I couldn’t get enough. I highly recommend this sweet (and a bit spicy) feel good romance!

Wow, wowee wow wow!!! I got a chance to read the ebook version of Savor It earlier this year and my body was not prepared for how amazing this audio is! Zachary Webber & Karissa Vacker immaculately brought Fisher & Sage to life, matching how they sounded in my head so perfectly it was a bit uncanny to be honest! I will recommend this audio experience to anyone and everyone and I will also probably listen to this book at least once a year going forward!

This may be a me issue - I liked it, but I didn't love it and I loathed the number of "sweethearts" during the steamy scenes. Just completely ruined it for me.

The characters were sweet and cute and I liked them. The story was nice, but the above is what really just ruined my entire experience.

This book is so cute! This author is now an auto buy for me. The audio book was phenomenal and I loved how there were two voice actors. This book will crush your soul and repair it.

I loved this! Super cute romance.
I loved the setting: small town PNW, small hobby farm. I loved the main characters: both flawed yet with big strengths and came together perfectly! (and a MMC that's a chef will ALWAYS grab my attention immediately)

Also-- THE COVER! THOSE COLORS. Beautiful!

Told in dual POV of the FMC, Sage and MMC, Fisher this was well-written and descriptive. I thought this was a quick read. I loved Sage's sass and I loved Fisher's grumpy side. This was funny and when they came together to work towards Sage's goal of winning the competition these two really began to feel like a team. I rooted for them so hard.

Both narrators did a great job. I felt the emotions were there and it was easy to listen to (good conversations, etc).

♾️💛 for Sage and Fisher

This book had all the right feelings and emotions wrapped up in a pretty lil book decorated with the most gorgeous cover, and from page one until the end I didn't want to let go. I found myself trying to savor it, so I read this over a span of a few days.

There were SO MANY THINGS I loved about this book.

Read at your own risk/minor spoilers ahead :)

Let's start with Sage: I was asked a QOTD about who the character of my current read is and if I would be friends with them. I had to say, "Mine is Sage from Tarah DeWitt's next book Savor It, and I truly love her. She's learning to be proud of herself and I could cheer her on for sure! Plus, she loves fiercely and we all need more people in our lives like that!" From her Sage Advice to be encouragement to be present in the moment, she draws every single person she interacts with into her orbit. I also love that she feels so deeply, and I think it makes us all feel more deeply towards her. I found myself in her emotions so often, there would be tears in my eyes, because I just felt so much for her and her life story, everything her character was feeling, the way she took in all the stray animals and wanted to grow beautiful things in her garden. Sage was a beautiful and poetic character that I can't wait to meet again one day soon.

Now, Fisher: Top tier book boyfriend but also SO MUCH MORE. He's an uncle-daddy, and a hot one at that. He's a former-but-trying-to-be-one-again chef, who has lost his way with food and special moments, because his grief and something unnamed is consuming his thoughts. He's having a hard time raising his teenage niece, largely because he's so disconnected from everything around him. Sage Advice and her moments of being present here help him get back to himself, and then help him become so much more. He connects with his niece. He reflects and decides when therapy might help (which is so hot, might I add). When he creates, he lets that joy seep from within him and out into the world in a way that was lost on him before. The community of Spunes (which I will get to in a moment) draws him out and makes him think about other people. And then there's the way he falls in love with Sage, in every single moment that they spend together and allllll the moments they are apart.

SPUNES, OR - NOT TO BE CONFUSED WITH FORKS, WA
I almost died. I loved this community from the first introduction. They are in each other's business and they want to support one another. They keep their people. Not only did Indy and Fisher need Sage, but they also needed this town that felt like a warm hug (after a little bit of an icy welcome - they keep their people, and therefore, they protect themselves from the outsiders who come in every summer just to leave again).

Other things I loved:
- Indy & Gary (the goose?)
- gopher hunting
- the LIBRARY SCENES
- Wren's scones
- the summer festival
- the meetings in the meadow and sunroom and kitchen
- when Fisher SEES Sage having a migraine and takes such good care of her (as someone who has frequent migraines and lives with a spouse who helps a little, it was super affirming to see a partner who knows what the other person needs - and it has encouraged me to have my own conversations with my spouse about this subject)
- the use of therapy in a positive light
- the emotions of a teenager who lost their mom and the sibling who was left to care for them (Tarah does a fantastic job of showing Indy and Fisher going through these emotions, sometimes in a crazy tantrum way and sometimes in a mature way that shows they're both growing)
- Sam + Indy + the trunk's horn
- all of Sage's animals and their unique names and characteristics (the cast was pretty small, but the animals, they added a whole community to Sage's life)

Infinity stars from me. This will likely be on my 2023 favorites list AND my 2024 favorites list, I liked it that much. Out in May 2024! Thanks to the author, St. Martin's Griffin, and NetGalley for an eARC of this book. These are my honest (and lovely) thoughts.

EDITING TO ADD: THIS AUDIOBOOK IS AMAZING. Thank you to Macmillan Audio for an advanced listener copy via NetGalley! This book was one of my very favorites, and listening to it is EVERYTHING. This book is emotional and funny and so full of heart, and Zachary Webber and Karissa Vacker bring these characters to life! It felt like my friends Sage and Fisher were in my ears, making me teary-eyed and laugh out loud and grieve and hope and all of the other things, too. Five big stars for this audio! Check it out next Tuesday!

Thank you to NetGalley & St. Martin's Press for the ARC!

I absolutely loved this one! a perfect and sweet small-town romance, the banter was so good and punny but the character development for both Sage and Fisher as individuals but also together as friends/lovers was perfect!

This was perfect on audio, Zachary Webber and Karissa Vacker were great choices and just worked so well together!

This is my first Tarah DeWitt but I know it won't be my last.

I had a really wonderful time. I think the book was very well paced, and it was the perfect length. I do find that some romance novels are endless long for no reason, and not to sound cold about it, but it was perfectly economical. All the angst, self-reflection, spicy & steamy-ness was perfectly balanced and stuffed into this wonderful book without sacrificing any of the character development, or plot. Just a wonderful happy time.

I also appreciated that it touched on the fact that small towns have two sides. Usually, happy go lucky, we're trying to help people, save the pier, or whatever, but if you're any way different or have some non-savory members of that small town, that people can be shunned and it makes living there 100% more isolating.

All in all, a wonderful time, and I will never not love the audiobook. It was a really excellent way to read this.

Thank you to Netgalley and Macmillan Audio for an e-copy.

Thanks, Macmillan Audio, for the audiobook. #macaudio2024 (Available 21 May 24)

Fisher, a sensitive but wounded chef trying to do right by his orphaned niece, moves in across the meadow from Sage, a heart-on-her-sleeve small-town girl who grows veggies and flowers. It’s just for the summer, but that’s enough time for them to strike up a deal. She’ll help improve his image in town, removing roadblocks from the restaurant he’s starting up, and he’ll be her partner in the annual canoe race. Of course, that leads to more.

Take believable intimacy (and HEAT) between the MCs and mix in great ancillary characters, small-town charm/snark, and a bevy of animals (a lovesick goose, a cranky Clydesdale, and a three-legged attack cat), and you have a recipe for making me happy. To quote Fisher, “If I had a tail, it would be wagging.”

And the audiobook? Chef’s Kiss. Karissa Vacker. C’mon. Could she be any more incredible as a narrator? She was already a favorite. Now, I’ve added Zachary Webber. I loved shifting from one to the other as the POV changed between Fisher and Sage.

It’s a five-star spicy romance served up as a #fivespongeaudiobook (A book that is so good you look for something to clean so you can keep listening)! 🧽🧽🧽🧽🧽

Sage has lived in the small coastal town of Spunes, Oregon her entire life. Her world might be small, but she loves her life with all her animals and her friends. However, that world is feeling a bit smaller and more stifling when her ex gets engaged and everyone in town is looking at her with pitying eyes. She needs a win and she thinks the annual summer competition at the town festival would be the perfect opportunity if she could only find a partner. Fisher is new to town. He was a Michelin star chef in NYC until a scandal led him to be sent to Oregon to open a new restaurant. The townspeople of Spunes are not the most welcoming to Fisher, so he makes a deal with Sage. She will help improve his image in town and he will be her partner for the competition.

This book is full of steam, heart, and humor. All of the Spunes, Oregon (not to be confused with Forks, Washington) got me every single time. The small town vibes (and many Hallmark jokes) made for the perfect romance backdrop, and add in the food descriptions and a friendly town competition, this book had so many fun aspects. Sage and Fisher only added to the charm of this book. Their chemistry was incredible and each of them had an incredible growth journey. I couldn’t help but root for them both together and in their individual lives.

I adored the audiobook narrated by Karissa Vacker and Zachary Webber. They did an incredible job bringing these character to life.

Thank you to St. Martin’s Press, Macmillan Audio, and NetGalley for the advance copy.

This was absolute perfection and I would not change a single thing, Then narrators were absolutely brilliant. Everything about this audiobook I am absolutely blown away. Tarah DeWitt… the person that you are. I’m obsessed with your brain, I wanna live in it. The biggest forehead kisses for you. 🥹🥹🤎

Savor It by Tarah Dewitt was a fun, enjoyable small town romance. It didn't knock my socks off, but it was cute and overall enjoyable.

Fisher is a Michelin starred chef suffering from professional burnout. He relocates to Spoon, Oregon (not to be confused with Forks, Washington) in order to consult on a new restaurant concept/location. On top of that, he is raising his teen niece after his sister dies.

Sage is a native of Spoons and high school teacher who spends her summers in the garden and with her animals. When Fisher moves next door, they begin an unlikely friendship. She begins to help him with all the meddling small town barriers to opening the restaurant in exchange for him partnering with her in the town canoe competition.

While the plot was entirely predictable and the second half felt a little flat to me, I really enjoyed the nosy small town characters, the mental health rep/healthy communication, and the idea that life is unpredictable and that we really need to savor every good thing.

Thank you to NetGalley and McMillan audio for an advanced copy. Savor it debuts May 21, 2024!

Savor It is a sweet, spicy, funny and swoony romance that had me laughing, blushing and just overall giddy. I thought it was a really beautiful story, I loved how it started out and how it all played out. The setting was great and just made me feel all cozy with the small town setting.

The characters in this book are a treat. Fisher and Sage were so much fun, the banter between them was hilarious. The tension was palpable and the chemistry was off the charts. It was a true explosion when they came together, you could truly feel their connection. Also, they actually communicate their feelings and emotions, there is no miscommunication, that was a HUGE bonus for me !

I thought it was a very flowy read, it was cute, sweet, swoony, adorable and overall just a great love story. I hope this becomes a series so we can see more of the brothers.

🎧 The narration by Karissa Vacker & Zachary Webber was amazing. These 2 together just worked so well. Karissa is just fabulous at bringing characters to life with the perfect pitch and tone. I just love how their voices fit. i highly recommend the audio for this one.

✨️ Thank you to @netgalley, @macmillanaudio & @tarahdewitt for my gifted ALC & ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Sweet, spicy, and heartfelt romance that’s a perfect summer read!

I absolutely ADORED the characters throughout the book, including all the cute and quirky animals. The narrators were phenomenal, the setting was fun, and overall such a great read.

Thank you NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for my ALC in exchange for my honest feedback! 4.5 🌟

A sweet and lightly spicy small town romance. Just a taste of grumpy/sunshine. Tons of animals and lots of small town fun.