Will I ever not love and Abby Jimenez book? I don’t know. This one was absolutely amazing as usual. I fell in love with Xavier, Samantha and her family. It was exceptional. It may be my new favorite.

Two people find each other at the exact worst moment, and Abby Jimenez makes their story about navigating this mess (and others) funny, swoony, moving, silly, heartbreaking, healing, honest and unputdownable.

Read the content warnings.

Read if you like:
Contemporary romance
Cute animals
(Seemingly) opposites attract
Hot veterinarians
Dual POV
Multigenerational family home
Swoons and tingles but not quite open-door spice

Hiii! First, I want to thank NetGalley for the ARC of this book. I love Abby Jimenez soooo much. Yours truly and Just for the summer were two of my favorite books I read in 2024, both being 6 star reads for me. I was so excited for this book and decided to go into it blind, Unfortunately, this one really missed the mark for me. Starting off, our MMC is compared to Rhysand from ACOTAR. At first I thought it was fun but then it was referenced maybe 5 more times and it completely gave me the ick. I also felt like the book was rushed. Time jumps were in almost every chapter and I felt like everything was moving too fast. I am also not a fan of the insta-love or instant attraction trope, which this book had. I felt no connection between the two characters.

I do think you'll enjoy this book if you like:
- insta love tropes
- long distance relationships
- women's fiction with a romance subplot
- family drama and overcoming hardships
- mostly closed door spice

This wouldn't be the first Jimenez book I would recommend but I do enjoy her and her writing style a lot! It is goofy and fun while also being serious and sad while discussing difficult topics.

Thank you to NetGalley and Forever (Grand Central Publishing) for providing the ARC.

I don't think there's ever going to be an Abby Jimenez book I don't love.

I was feeling a bit skeptical with this one because of how quickly the relationship between Sam and Xavier developed. But it was all necessary to get to the real heart of this book. This book shows us that witnessing someone's life, whether it's every day or in small snippets, is something so precious and valuable. And finding someone who's willing to do that for you is really what makes life worth living.

Long distance relationships suck. Sam and Xavier have it tough, those moments of time they share with each other is few and far between, interspersed by familial responsibilities and working like crazy to see each other. It's untenable in the long term. And I loved that both of them took a very realistic approach to their relationship and still put each other first at the end of the day. I loved their brief interludes and how they showed up for each other in the ways that they could.

Sam's mother, Lisa, and her battle with dementia is at the forefront of this book, and showcases just how hard it is for people to be full time caregivers. It takes a toll on your people, and it's ultimately a thankless task since your memory has deteriorated to the point where you don't know who they are. Jimenez did such an amazing job depicting this in her book, so much that I could feel the bone-weary exasperation of Sam's entire family.

I loved this book. It's really something amazing.

Five stars, because let’s be honest—it’s an Abby Jimenez book. Of course, it’s five-star worthy!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing the digital ARC in exchange for my honest review.

One of my favorite 2025 books hands down! Abby Jimenez did it again. Am I surprised? Of course not!!

Say You’ll Remember Me engaged me on the plot so fast I couldn’t put it down.

Samantha and Xavier are brought together by fate, when you think about how timing even if it wasn’t the best still worked on their favor. Samantha is quickly lost in Xavier until he opens his mouth and doubts on her abilities to save her kitten. When they meet again, he invites her out and they hit it off instantaneously, having the best date ever. Fate again pulls them apart and they have to fight their way to end together.

The characters were so relatable, I experienced all the emotions and ended up just crying once I was done. It took me a bit to process the book because it is just so magical. I completely projected on the story which made me feel it a thousand times more.

If you read one Abby Jimenez book, it must be this one!

Abby Jimenez has never disappointed me, this book was amazing. Although sad- the whole story had me screaming at the injustice and how unfair the situation was. Also imagine getting locked in an escape room, new nightmare unlocked.
Xavier is absolutely the dream, a Rhysand looking, animal obsessed, veterinarian!!
Mustard is iconic, I absolutely adored our FMC.

Anything Abby writes, I will read! She has such a way of writing characters that are deeply flawed, yet so lovable. There’s definitely some heavy topics covered, which the author balanced nicely with humor, romance and swoon worthy moments.

Read if you like:
- dual POV
-forced proximity
-complex family dynamics
-long distance relationships

I don't know how Abby does it but her books are always such a good hit to my emotions. Samantha's and Xavier's relationship from the start felt so easy (difficult, but their personalities just meshed so well together). There was so much going on in their lives but they were right for each other and the way they made their relationship work just goes to show that if you find the right person, you'll make it work. They balanced each other out and the whole story was just right.

Abby has done it again..
I was so excited to read another book by Abby.
I absolutely enjoyed and loved this book.

It was cute, real and very engaging.
I love Xavier, the Veterinarian.

I understand the life of dementia, so I know it takes a toll on families. I applaud the family for finding balance and making it work on their terms.


Definitely would highly recommend
Thank you NetGalley for the arc copy

I love all the Abby Jimenez books and was so glad to get an early release of this one! This was more than a rom-com with the addition of some serious topics such as abuse, neglect, dementia, and the struggles of family dynamics. I laughed and cried alongside the main characters, Xavier and Samantha. Told from their POV's, I liked the insight into the thoughts and feelings of each of these characters. I liked the juxtaposition between living in a gray versus colorful world when love and happiness are introduced. I will definitely be recommending this book to my friends and book club. Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

HEADLINE: Jimenez continues to deliver in 𝐒𝐀𝐘 𝐘𝐎𝐔’𝐋𝐋 𝐑𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐌𝐁𝐄𝐑 𝐌𝐄 (pub 04.01)

I’m grateful to @readforeverpub and @netgalley for the early access.

What I love about Abby Jimenez’s books is how she takes humor and wit and blends it with complex, emotional elements. Rom-coms with heft. 𝘚𝘢𝘺 𝘠𝘰𝘶’𝘭𝘭 𝘙𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘮𝘣𝘦𝘳 𝘔𝘦 is no exception. Sure- the chemistry is pretty palpable, but it’s more than that. The characters are dealing with some real life struggles and I was rooting for them from page one. A compelling story with authentic characters facing real-like issues that are supported by captivating writing.

This wasn’t my all-time favorite by the author, that spot is shared by 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘏𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘺 𝘌𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘈𝘧𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘗𝘭𝘢𝘺𝘭𝘪𝘴𝘵 and 𝘠𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘴 𝘛𝘳𝘶𝘭𝘺. However, at this point I’d read anything and everything she writes because I know it will be fantastic. (🍆🍆 steam)

Wow. This book made me smile. It made me cry. I loved it.

This is the first Abby Jimenez book that I read. Her books had been suggested to me before, so when I saw this one, I thought I would give it a go. Now I need to read more of her books!

There was something so real about this story. There was a heaviness to and no easy way out of some of life's harder situations. And that made me connect with the story all the more.

If I could give this story more than 5 stars, I would.

Thank you #NetGalley for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I enjoyed the fast-paced, easy feel of Say You'll Remember Me, and found the main conflict to be unique. However, the romance left me wanting more depth and connection between the characters—their chemistry just didn’t quite land for me. While I appreciated glimpses of Abby Jimenez’s signature magic, the plot felt excessive at times, and the overall lack of depth left the story feeling a bit strung along. The abundance of modern references and mustard jokes also became distracting. It’s a fun read, but I found myself wishing for more of the spark and development I’ve come to know and love in an Abby novel.

“She knew. Something ingrained that told her she was seeing true love. Her heart remembering even though her brain had forgotten. She didn’t know who I was or who he was. But she still knew what love was. Maybe that’s the last thing we forget. Or we never forget it at all. Not really. We lose the words to say it. We lose the ability to show it. But we never lose the ability to feel it or recognize it when we see it. Love is the brightest color in a gray world”.

Abby Jimenez has done it again! I absolutely love her writing she always has me hooked. Her characters feel like they are your friends. She uses things that happen in people's very day lives but gives them a wonderful spin. “Say You’ll Remember Me” explored so many emotions and deep topics, I would definitely read the author’s note before reading due to trigger warnings. I don’t have firsthand experience with dementia, you can tell just how much effort Abby made to make the scenarios feel realistic. That’s something I’ve always felt she’s done so well in all her books, put in the work to research about the topics to make sure it’s as accurate as possible. I Immediately loved the main characters. They both say what is on their minds, don't beat around the bush asking each other out, and are clear up front about wanting to see each other again. I laughed aloud several times before they even went on a date. Xavier and Samantha’s story was so special and refreshing to read. The angst was so relatable for me. When you care for someone and want the best for them, it can feel like you would be doing them a disservice if you tried to make a relationship with them work. Samantha and Xavier both feel that they should let go of the relationship for the other's sake, and struggle to understand that they are worth the sacrifice the other is making. The epilogue was amazing and had me bawling at how people show up. “Say You Remember Me” is a beautiful, moving romance that will stay with me for a long time. There’s just no one who writes like Abby Jimenez. Highly recommend this one to fans of heartfelt love stories with equal doses of laughter and tears. I cannot wait for her next book!

♡ 𝙍𝙚𝙖𝙙 𝙞𝙛 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙡𝙞𝙠𝙚 :
-cute pets with cute names
-grumpy/sunshine
-witty banter
-mustard
-grand gestures
-long distance relationship
-right person, wrong time
-dual pov
-no third act breakup 🙌🏼

♡ 𝙈𝙮 𝙩𝙝𝙤𝙪𝙜𝙝𝙩𝙨 :
Say You’ll Remember Me is a heartwarming, emotional read that beautifully blends romcom vibes with emotional depth. The characters are well-developed & likable - I don’t usually care for insta-love but the chemistry between Sam & Xavier was just too sweet I couldn't help but root for them.
The vet clinic meet-cute was absolutely adorable. The banter was top tier. There were so many laugh-out-loud moments (earbuds & Advil p.m. (iykyk))

I found some aspects of the story to be a bit repetitive, but it didn’t stop me from enjoying the story. If you’re a romcom fan this book is a springtime must-read! No April fools here - this one releases on April 1st ◡̈

Thank you to netgalley & grand central publishing for the opportunity to read this arc ◡̈

Thank you netgalley for this eARC in exchange for my honest review.

Ah, Abby Jimenez. I'd read her grocery list and rate it five stars. She never disappoints. Every book gets better than the previous one. I loved the different take on this romance story. I loved the tackling of difficult issues with humor and grace. Abby does it every single time.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this arc.

I adore Abby's books. It is just something about her writing that pulls you in. This book was sweet, but emotional. I loved how determined the MMC was to show up and go above and beyond to show how much he adores the FMC. Abby Jimenez knows how to write an MMC. Part of your world is still my favorite, but this book still delivered.

“What happens now?”
“You forget me.”

“And my light was two thousand miles away. I could still feel her from here.”

“But…but you’ve always looked at me like that.”
“I know. I’ve always loved you.”

A story about family, hope, fear, and longing.

Gosh, I had such a good time with this story!! I found myself cheesing the entire time, there were some moments of cringe; but I don’t know the characters made me overlook everything. I feel in LOVE with these characters. Samantha reminded me a lot of myself that open and outgoing person who will always be there for you. Xavier is such a beautiful person. His heart is SO good. He’s a character that goes through some very traumatic things, but ends growing into a man that positively impacts the people around him. He is definitely one of my favorite favorite book characters.

The dementia representation made me so emotional. My grandma has been diagnosed with dementia and although she is doing well right now, it can become so sever and it just makes me so sad. I loved the moments Samantha shares with her mother. They are SO small, but are so so meaningful you can tell how heavily impacted Samantha is by them.

Overall this was just the perfect little read if you want smile, while always feeling all the things.

This is my first Abby Jimenez book, and I'll definitely be reading more by her. It is a hopeful yet realistic romance about a woman who is moving back to California to help her family care for her mother with dementia and a veterinarian in Minneapolis