5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 🎧

This book will pull on your heartstrings, for sure. It's emotional in all the right ways. Small-town living isn't for everyone, but it sure is for Sage, who has a hobby farm of misfit animals.

Sage is on the road to healing after her relationship of 5 years has ended, and she is trying to move on from all the pitying eyes of the town. When Fisher and his niece Indy move in next door for the summer. Fisher is having a bit of a midlife crisis after the loss of his sister and then the loss of his Michelin star. He accepts a consult restaurant opening job, but the townspeople are threatened.

Sage sees how much Fisher and Indy are struggling, and they strike up a deal to maybe improve Fisher's reputation in the town. In doing so, they might show them that she isn't in need of their pity, just their support.

It's an enthralling story of hope, love, and strength that you don't know you have until you are faced with all the hard things.

Love it, loved the narration as well, both Karissa and Zachary did a phenomenal job.

⭐️ALC Review⭐️

Oh, sweet heavens! I love Sage and Fisher so much and you will too. ♥️

Fisher Lange is dealing with the loss of his sister, parenting her teen daughter, and moving across the country for work just for the summer. When he moves in next door to Sage, with her animal menagerie, flower and vegetable gardens, and generous nature, his life immediately changes for the better.

Their sweet (and steamy!) romance unfortunately has an end date; Fisher is only in town for the summer and then he and his niece have to go back to NYC.

I love how Fisher and Sage communicate like real adults and talk through their relationship and what these changes mean for it. I love that they are willing to sacrifice for those they love. I love how Fisher talks to her and his “sweetheart”s. I love how Sage can see right away what Fisher and Indy (I’m guessing at the spelling because I listened to the audiobook) need to come together.

Setting and secondary characters: The small town of Spoons is charming and made me think of Stars Hollow with Margaret O’Doyle in the role of local busybody. I am desperate for the second chance romance of Ellis and Wren because I can *feel* it coming. Ugh, and Silas! I need his story like immediately.

Regarding the narration: You can always count on @webberesque and @karissavacker to deliver A+ audio performances and this was so beautifully done. 1000% recommend the audiobook.

This book will be published 5/21/24. I received an ALC from NetGalley and all thoughts are mine alone.

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I love love loved this book. It was so sweet and I completely fell in love with these characters. The narrator did a fantastic job and I will definitely recommend this book to my audience!
Fisher is the perfect book boyfriend and I loved all of Sage's adorable animals! I wish this book had 100 more pages so I could see them living their happily ever after.

Ok this book was fenomenal , love it . I like how is about finding your place, yourself and your passion. Adore the FMC she is amazing and so good. Love her craziness and her animals so much. The MMC same , first of all a chef like i swooning, and when he gets into his inspirations perfect, the whole secondary part with his niece was so heart touching. Loved every second. And the audio was fenomenal too , definitely will be recommend.

This started out really cute but quickly became very bland for me. It's not that the writing or story is bad per say, but I feel like I've read it before. I didn't find anything unique or original about it. Nothing exciting to propel me forward in the story. I found I just didn't care.

This is very cookie cutter and predictable.

The male narrator was great but the female spoke to fast. I found this annoying because I could listen at a faster speed (my preference) but had to slow it down during her chapters and because NetGalley only offers quarter speeds, I was stuck listening at a too slow speed for my liking.

She sounded like speedy gonzales even at 1.5 and he sounded too slow.

Meh.

📚 Savor It by Tarah Dewitt
🎧Narrated by Karissa Vacker and Zachary Webber


I absolutely loved this audiobook! The story follows Sage our FMC who is a small town girl with a collection of unwanted animals that she rescues and Fisher who’s is a big city chef who is also raising his teenage niece. This book was heartwarming and funny. The narration was top notch, but Zachary knocked it out of the park with Fisher’s character.

✨✨Thank you to Macmillan Audio for an advance copy of this book….. all opinions are my own. #MacAudio2024

Savor It
A Novel
by Tarah DeWitt
Narrated by Karissa Vacker; Zachary Webber

I received an ARC of this book through Netgalley.

Sage is an independent woman that loves easily, including the needy animals she takes home and nurtures. She also grows beautiful flowers and marion berries. During the schoolyear she’s a teacher.

Fisher is a chef who lost his cool with a food critic which cost him his job and one of his Michelin stars. On top of that he has recently become guardian to his teenage niece. His old boss is giving him a chance to make a comeback. But, he has to move from New York to a small town.

Sage and Fisher both have strong family ties. But, they also have feelings for each other. Can they just have a fun summer fling?

I would characterize this book as a steamy romance. It’s a great romance story.

But, my real love for this book is the awesome life advice that is given both subtly and overtly. It’s so nice to listen to a book that has so much more to offer.

It is part self-help, part humor, part romance, and part figuring out who you are.

I definitely recommend this book! Just be prepared for both steaminess and some triggers (which are written well and inoffensively)

Macmillan Audio ALC
This was my first novel by DeWitt, and it will absolutely not be my last. I adored this story. I really liked Sage right away and her heart for animals and her farm and friends. She was written in a down to earth way and it stuck true throughout the entire novel. She didn't help to make herself a hero or the center of attention but because she was a truly good person, and someone I loved spending time with in this audiobook. I also liked Fisher and his self-awareness. He knew where he had messed up and wasn't afraid to open, honest, and vulnerable with Sage. The romance here felt easy and natural. These characters complemented so well, and the chemistry was palpable. The author did a great job of balancing the heaviness and lightness of the different plot points. It was an easy story to get sucked into and I was sad when it ended.
I also loved Karissa Vacker and Zachary Webber's performance. They brought these characters to life and gave a spectacular performance, which I've come to love from all of the books that I listen to that have either/both of them in.

Sage Byrd, a lifelong resident of Spunes, Oregon, seeks redemption after her breakup with Ian, the town's golden boy, by participating in the Festival of Spunes. Fisher Lange, a former New York City chef grappling with grief and a tarnished reputation, agrees to partner with Sage to improve his image and overcome obstacles in the town. As their strategic alliance blossoms into a passionate romance amidst the backdrop of the summer festival, they discover healing and the fleeting nature of time. The audiobook narrators are skilled voice actors that will make you feel like you are there in the moment. You will laugh out loud, your heart will race, and you may even shed a tear!

I am always very conservative on labeling a book I read in the first half of a year as one of my favorites of the year but trust me this is going to be top 3 for me when 2024 comes to a close. Tara makes the characters realistic, relatable and can articulate their issues in a way that makes you go “Me, too! That’s how I feel about XYZ!!” The humor had me laughing out loud and while Zachary Webber’s narration is always fantastic this one was fantastic +1. I like that Tara left some of the side character story lines open so if she decides to make this a series I will be ecstatic but this is perfection by itself.

the narrating of this story was amazing!!!! the narrators brought this beautiful story to life and made it so much more entrancing and captivating to read!

what a truly lovely story. like all of Tarah DeWitt’s stories, the beautifully complex characters show such a raw & authentic love in so many abundant forms. I cried my eyes out & laughed out loud repeatedly while reading this story, & it once again solidifies my Tarah DeWitt fangirl status 🥰

Sage & Fisher are such lovable, beautiful characters. they both go on a deep journey of finding peace & safety while being in very different stages of life. I adored how they leaned on each other & become beacons of hope & distraction through emotionally deep moments of their lives.

also the way Fisher & Indy find their new peace & normal with each other was so special to read, especially as Sage so seamlessly ties their little family together. just a truly beautiful story. thank you for the arc :)

Reader that want a confused single dad (uncle) that is all thumbs at parenting, out of sorts about his job and life's work and transplanted to small town to try to pull it together, LOCK IN.

Couple that with a Jill of All Trades, (Perceived Master of None) that feels like she's made up of nots (Not too tall, Not too short, not too slim, not too curvy...you get the idea) and runs headlong into everything because of it, BE SEATED.

This man (Fisher) told her (Sage) "You once told me you thought you were a lot of nots. I want you to know that to me, you're everything". And I guess I was supposed to just move on with my day like that line didn't have me ready to take to my bed and weep. This is a solid contemporary romance for the small town, single parent, forced proximity lovers

Savor It not only captured my heart but my attention as well. When I started the book, I did not want to put it down as I was savoring the plot, enjoying the characters, and feeling all kinds of emotions.

The two main characters are both likeable, charming, and are dealing with their own issues. Sage is bubbly and has a hobby farm and has a hard time saying no to taking in animals in need. She is also trying to avoid the pitying eyes of the locals who know her ex has moved on quite fast after their breakup. Fisher is a Chef who recently lost his sister and is now responsible for his teenage niece. He and his niece travel to Spunes, Oregon so he can consult on a restaurant opening. Sage and Fisher make a deal which they hope will help both.

I found this to be a wonderful and charming romance book which had the characters dealing with real life issues. I thought the author did a great job depicting grief, frustration, pain, and loss to name a few. I also enjoyed the characters’ banter, their interactions, and fun moments. The characters felt real, and I enjoyed how they began to be open and vulnerable with each other. I love books which evoke emotions. There were times in the book where I wanted to give both a hug, and other times where I enjoyed smiling with them, and other times where I cheered for them.

This is the first book which I have read by Tarah Dewitt, and it will not be my last. I loved the emphasis on community, small town charm, growth, resiliency, communication, and love.

I had both the book and audiobook which made for a delightful reading experience. I thought the two narrators did a fantastic job.

Savor It by Tarah Dewitt is a heartwarming story about Sage Byrd, a woman who has lived in the small town of Spunes, Oregon her whole life and Fisher Lange, a chef who temporarily relocates to Spunes to help open a new restaurant. Both Sage and Fisher are healing after loss and needing to rediscover themselves after life-changing events. Sage and Fisher come up with a mutually beneficial fake dating scheme but end up finding valuable understanding and support from each other as they spend time together.

This is the second book I have read by Tarah Dewitt (the other was Funny Feelings). I really enjoyed this one. I thought it was sweet, funny, and had the right amount of spice. I really appreciated how gentle the various characters were with each other and also how the story resolved.

Both narrators (Karissa Vacker and Zachary Webber) brought this story to life. They did a great job portraying the characters!

I loved the small-town romance vibes where everyone is in everyone else’s business! Each of the characters – even the side ones – felt so real and made me want to be friends with them. The writing was easy to follow and wow- some of those scenes were spicy. I liked that this book also focused on some real topics people deal with in their lives, such as career burnout and grief. Both narrators did a great job with the dual perspectives and kept me intrigued.

I like upbeat books, and the tone of this one is too serious for me. I’m sure others will enjoy it. The narration is well done.

Thanks, NetGalley, for the ARC.

First thing’s first: thank you Netgalley for the ALC of this book!
Savor It was a sweet, grumpy x sunshine, small town romance between Sage and Fisher. Sage is a local in love with town, but recently dumped by her fiance who is now engaged to someone new. Fisher is a chef from NYC who’s been hired to consult on a new restaurant being built.
This book was so good to me. The vibes were just right, there was enough yearning, the characters were easy to root for, and the conflict was believable. I really really loved this one and will be thinking about it for a long time to come.
4.25-4.5⭐️

This quirky, 'opposites attract' romance is a delightful, heartfelt and steamy story. Sage and Fisher's slow burn romance is filled with fun banter, hilarious awkward moments, and countless moving and romantic moments as well. Sage never met an animal, or human she didn't want to help. She lives on a farm in the small community of Spunes, and finds the joy in everything and everyone. Fisher is the guardian of his teenage niece, Indy, after the sudden loss of his sister. They are both heartbroken and don't know how to relate to each other. They had to move from New York to Spunes for the summer when Fisher was at a crossroads in his career as a renowned chef. They aren't happy in the smalltown with it's nosey, quirky residents, but their new neighbor, Sage, and her ardent animals eventually make them feel alive again. When Sage needs a partner to compete in a community competition, Fisher reluctantly agrees to help. As they spend time together, they both help each other learn to see life differently. They bring light into each other's lives, and their chemistry is off the charts. As Fisher and Indy's time in Spunes comes to an end, will they find the strength to stay or will they leave as planned, breaking all their hearts?
This is a wonderful journey of forgiveness, redemption, second chances and love. I was cheering hard for Sage and Fisher right until the very end, and I wasn't disappointed. I really loved them together and I also loved the evolution of Fisher and Indy's relationship as well.
Both Narrators, Karissa Vacker, and Zachary Webber were outstanding in bringing this story to life. Their intonations, and voice changes were eloquent and fluid making me feel every emotion from joy to heartbreak, laughter to love, and everything in between, making this audio experience pure gold!
This is my first book by Tarah Dewitt and I really enjoyed her beautiful writing, rich characters, and this entertaining, moving story with lots of heart. I will definitely look for more of her work.

2.5 stars rounded to 3 for the Zachary Webber and Karissa Vacker narration and the stunning cover art.

I might be an outlier review here, but I feel like a lot of what happened in this story was underdeveloped and felt unnatural. I wanted to feel more of an emotional connection to Sage and Fisher, but I didn't get any chemistry from them. I also didn't really understand some of the plot pieces and their purposes. For example, Sage's brother's accident really didn't offer anything for the plot.

I wanted to know more about Sage's flower growing and all her animals, I wanted more from Fisher and Indy's relationship, I wanted more of Fisher's role as a chef. It seemed like there were so many components added to check off boxes but they didn't add up to a connected story.

so 👏🏻 damn 👏🏻 good 👏🏻

Tarah DeWitt has solidified as a favorite author for me. She perfectly creates characters that are living and working through their grief and/trauma, but also are still multidimensional, and relatable. I don’t love books that dwell in drama for the sake of devastation. This book just nails it. It’s personable, sweet, slow but not boring and gave me those little stomach flutters we all so crave as romance readers. It’s the slow, little moments here. The mundane made magical.

I absolutely loved the audio narration, and ended up binging it in a day. 4.5 ⭐️