Small town girl Sage is on the rebound after her ex is newly engaged. The whole town feels bad for her and she's tired of their pity. Enter Fisher, a Michelin-starred chef who has been sent to Spunes to overcome his burnout, consult on a restaurant opening, deal with his grief, and raise his niece. Sage and Fisher discover they are neighbors and before you know it, they start helping each other out with things like Sage’s hobby farm, practicing for the local town competition, and Fisher's reputation around town.

I'm not usually one for the friends with benefits trope, but I did enjoy this one. The main characters had great chemistry and there are tons of fun side characters and animals. There are tons of laugh out loud moments in this gem. I'm pretty sure I was laughing so hard I was crying over the gophers. To be honest, the cover is what told me to grab this book, and I'm glad I did. I did think the ending wrapped up a little too quickly, and that's probably the biggest thing that turned me off from this story. This was my first book by this author and I'd definitely pick up another from her.

Karissa Vacker and Zachary Weber were great together. This is the first time I've listened to Karissa, but Zach is always perfection.

A big thank you to Macmillan Audio and the author for an advanced copy of this audiobook. Opinions are my own.

THIS BOOK IS FOR YOU IF: You are looking for a fun, sweet, slightly spicy summer romance that will last forever.

I loved this one!!! Was such a fun romance and the audiobook was amazing. This really had everything I wanted!

Um...I loved this book! I couldn't stop listening. I didn't want to stop listening. The narrators were wonderful! Every second of this book was fantastic in my honest opinion! The tension between these two characters was AMAZING. The kiss in the library! PHEW! Tarah made a kiss feel like a 5 spice rating. This is why we have issues with the spice scale, it's writing like this that makes us feel giddy and clutch our pearls at the same time. Contemporary romances usually don't have me hooked like this book. I was pleasantly surprised and Tarah DeWitt deserves the recognition for it.
Also all of the animals! CUTE! I wish I could give more than 5 stars. Plus, bonus points because the "3rd act breakup" was not unpleasant. Not a miscommunication trope either. This book is top tier!

I ended up recommending this book to my coworkers at the library and now we are reading other books by Tarah! So if you like contemporary romance and cute farm animals and a cat with 3 legs, and a romance that has great chemistry wafting off the pages, this book is for you!

Thank you to NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for the ALC!♥

I loved this book the first time I read it. It was so much fun to enjoy the audio book for my 2nd read of the story. Knowing the characters and the plot already allowed me to really enjoy listening to the story being told and pick up on new details I missed the first time through. The audio book was very well done and I would definitely recommend to anyone who prefers audiobooks or wants to reread the book in a different format. Thank you so much for the audio arc.

This was an audio reread for me and oh my gosh, did the narrators absolutely NAIL it!!! They embodied these characters, made Tarah's words come alive, and it all came together to be one of the best audiobooks I've ever listened to - across all genres.

This was a cute small town romance and I enjoyed it when I read it. Small Town usually isn’t my vibe, as I sometimes find it a little lifetime for my tastes. That said I really enjoyed the characters, the summer vibes, the fun, etc that this story brought to the table.

Savor It by Tarah DeWitt is the perfect love story! I was obsessed with it from start to finish and that was further proven when listening to this audiobook!

Absolutely adorable! This was the first book I’ve read by Tarah DeWitt and I was pleasantly surprised. I loved the small town slightly rural setting as well as the fun cast of characters and pets. Excellent pacing and character development. Such a fun summer read. The audiobook was fantastic as well.

This is my first Tarah Dewitt novel/audiobook.. and I'll have to go back and checkout her backlist because I really enjoyed it! If you like small town romance, spicy summer fling, heartwarming connections.. add Savor It to your summer TBR!
I really enjoyed the narrators, they did a fabulous job and fit the characters very well. Regarding the audio editing, there were a few chapters that at the very end sounded like they were cut off too soon (example end of Chapter 10, the narrator sounds like she's finished and then says "It's been.." like it wasn't cut off at the right moment when cutting and pasting the chapters in the Dual POV.

Thank you to Macmillan Audio and NetGalley for this ALC!

I did not love this. It was fine but the relationship felt surface level and was not enjoyable for me

This was my first Tarah DeWitt novel and I literally need to go back and read her others because WOW! The audiobook narrators were perfect for Sage and Fisher. I think my favorite part of the whole book, though, was the setting!

Savor It is one of my favorite small-town romances that I have read this year. Even after finishing it, I still thought about this book days after. I loved Sage and Fisher as a couple and their chemistry was amazing. However, it was the everyday struggles for Sage and Fisher that stuck with me. I loved listening to how Fisher and his niece worked together in dealing with their grief of losing his sister while Fisher was trying to learn how to love cooking again. I loved this book from beginning to end and would highly recommend this book to anyone who loves small town romances.

Savor It is out now.

Thank you to NetGalley and MacMillan Audio for the opportunity to review Savor It. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Savor It by Tarah DeWitt is the first book I've read/listened to from the author. Once I finished this, I instantly added her other books to my ever-growing TBR list.

Savor It takes place in the small Oregon town of Spunes (pronounced Spoons and not to be mistaken with Forks, thank you very much)! Sage's longtime boyfriend has broken up with her just to turn around and date one of her good friends. Considering the size of the town, everyone is aware of the break up and subsequent quick rebound on her ex's part. But Sage holds her head up and continues to care for the plants and animals she loves.

Fisher is a chef from New York City and has been taking care of his niece after the sudden death of his sister. He was formerly a Michelin star chef who lost his Star and also lost his cool quite publicly on a food critic that was filmed and went viral. A mentor and friend of his suggests he travels out west to help a friend set up a menu for a new restaurant. Fisher and his niece Indy find themselves in Spunes, Oregon.

Sage and Fisher cross paths and in helping one another with their personal struggles, form a quick friendship. Sage is a teacher who is off for the summer while Fisher is just in town long enough to help create the menu for his mentor/friend's restaurant. With both of them recovering from heartbreak, is there room for anything else in their life? Will they forge a summer romance or realize it's not worth the possible let down when summer is over?

This was a delightful, cute, fun read and one that easily earned 4 stars. I was able to listen to the audiobook and love how Sage and Fisher came to life through the talented voice actors. I definitely recommend listening to it but if that's not your thing, then by all means, grab a copy of it!

I went into Savor It expecting an easy 5-star read. Small-town romances are pretty much my Roman Empire, and Spunes, Oregon (not to be confused with Forks, Washington), was such a great town. Sage and Fisher were a cute couple. I loved their banter, and I enjoyed the progression of their relationship. Despite this, something for me was missing. I was never fully invested in their relationship and wanted more of the town and the side characters. I do think most romance readers will fall for this.

Audiobook Notes
Karissa Vacker is a damn narrating genius. She is one of my all-time favorite narrators. Zachary Webber did a fantastic job. I highly recommend this via audio.

“Sage Byrd has lived in the coastal town of Spunes, Oregon (not to be confused with Forks, Washington) her entire life. She’s learned to love her small world, with the misfit animals on her hobby farm, and her friendships with the town’s inhabitants. But when her 5-year relationship ends and her ex, town-golden-boy Ian, suddenly gets engaged, Sage needs a win―something that will convince everyone to stop pitying her all the time, and to put Ian in his place. The Festival of Spunes, the town’s annual summer competition, would be the perfect opportunity. She just needs a partner.

Fisher Lange was a hotshot chef in New York City until the loss of his sister left him numb, grieving, and responsible for his teenage niece Indy. When Fisher loses his Michelin star along with his love of cooking, his boss sends him and Indy to Spunes on a much-needed summer sabbatical to consult on a restaurant opening. But when clashes with the townspeople threaten his last chance to redeem himself and a kiss with his new neighbor Sage leads to dating rumors, a strategic alliance might just be the best way to turn things around.

A deal is struck. Sage will improve Fisher’s image in the eyes of the town and remove the roadblocks he is facing with the restaurant, and Fisher will be Sage’s partner for the competition. But as their pact quickly turns into steamy rendezvous, emotional wounds begin to heal, and the pair tries to savor every moment, they start to realize that summer is racing by much faster than they would like...

Filled with spicy summer fun, small-town charm, and Big Feelings, this highly anticipated romcom is Tarah DeWitt’s best yet.“

**What I enjoyed about this book:
I really enjoyed the dual POVs in this book! It really contributed to Sage and Fisher’s story! I also loved the small town setting! And if you’re a fan of spice, you’ll definitely appreciate this book!

4.5 rounded up
I absolutely loved this book. The narrators were fabulous and made this read so enjoyable. There is tension and banter but also really sweet tender moments. I loved how the MMC admits his faults and accepts the FMC as she was. Savor It gives your small town, summer fling, found family, a cast of secondary characters, and adorable animals. Highly recommend.

Tarah Dewitt, you are such a dream writer! This was my first book by Tarah Dewitt and now she will be on my auto buy list of authors. This book had characters I could identify with and feel! The cast of characters were heartfelt and had unique and original flaws that made this book such a delight to read. The sweet and spice of this book was such a good balance and I just want more from this author! This books deserves ALL.THE.STARS!!!!!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5

• small town romance
• dual POV
• likeable main characters

The vulnerability and honest communication!! Gotta love it. Plus, the quirky small town vibes were so good... I want to visit Spunes! The narration was engaging and really brought the story (and witty banter) to life. Check it out if you're looking for a summer-y rom com 🌞😍

🗣 Thank you to Macmillan Audio for the opportunity to read and review this book via gifted audiobook! All opinions are honest and my own.

I love a good romance, and this really hits the spot. One of my favorite tropes is when the love interests have to come from totally different walks of life. I highly recommend this book.

Two people from two opposite worlds coming together. One of my favorite versions of a romance. I really liked how the audiobook used both a female and male voice. That makes listening to it so much more enjoyable. A great read.