Get your box of tissues ready for this one. You will need it for your sobs and then your happy tears. No notes. Perfection by Abby Jimenez once again.

Thank you Forever for my gifted copy in exchange for an honest review!


Another amazing book by Abby. This might have my favorite animal in it because of the cat!! This was super cute, but not my favorite Abby book. I took a little bit to read this one, but overall I really enjoyed the romance of the book.

Yup! Her best book and I can’t stop crying at how emotionally charged it was 😭 it was perfect it every sense of the word

I mean… Abby Jimenez is just amazing! I think every time she can’t top this one and then BAM! This one deserves all the stars!!! The tears I cried!!! 😭😭😭😭 Dual POV and complicated families along with long-distance relationships. It had that romcom factor but also was serious and emotionally charged. I cried through the last bit of the book. It will be in my top 5 of the year.

This was my favorite book by Jimenez to date. The fact that there was no third-act breakup brings me so much relief. You could tell the characters had intense chemistry and the dark topics add to the emotional depth over all.

Another absolute stunner from Abby Jimenez! Like all of Abby’s books she manages to weave heartbreaking personal (and familial) issues with gorgeous romance. I felt this one viscerally. And as always, I just love the love stories Abby tells. Old fans and new fans alike will delight in this latest from Jimenez!

I can’t imagine how hard long distance relationships can be, but this book did a great job describing the emotional toll that it takes on all parties involved. Xavier and Samantha are brought together by fate, but staying together takes a lot of schedule juggling and sacrifices. But will the distance between them be too much for them to overcome? This book is an ode to strong family ties and the lengths people will go to for each other.

Right up front, I’ll say that I’ve loved everything Abby Jimenez has ever written. And this was no exception! Samantha and Xavier hit it off immediately and have such a memorable first date. And then she moves across the country. Just as the story is right on the brink of being too sad, Abby pulls things together in such a tender and hopeful way. Her writing is beautiful., the story was lovely and both of the main characters were emotionally mature, even through their heartache. The way Jimenez weaves the memory loss of Samantha’s mother together with the feelings Xavier and Samantha have for each other was so well done and thought provoking. The surrounding cast of characters (including all of the animals) added another layer of support to the main characters and dimension to the story as well.
Another great book to look forward to from Abby Jimenez!
4.5 stars, rounded up.

Abby Jimenez does it again. I, myself, am in love with Xavier and his kind and caring demeanor. The banter is great and the story is heartwarming and lovely. I love the found family aspect and that the book didn't ever try to put the "but they're your parents" line to get a reconciliation between Xavier and his parents. I loved this book and devoured it in a day. I look forward to more of Abby Jimenez's work.

Special thanks to NetGalley and Forever for the advanced copy.

Y'all...this one rocks! I have adored all of Abby Jimenez's books so far, and this one might be my new fave! As someone who has had family members facing similar things to Samantha's family (no spoilers, promise!), I know just how difficult it can be. This book is definitely going to be one of my top picks for next year (and not just because it's out on my birthday!).

Abby Jimenez has once again blown me away with this one! I started reading Abby this year when I was shut in at home after a minor surgery. I loved her writing so much that I instantly knew I needed to read everything she had written! So when I saw this book on NetGalley, I requested an arc expeditiously 😂.
I think this might be my favorite book by Abby so far! I loved the two main characters and their hilarious banter. The balance between heartbreaking and humorous moments in this book is perfect, and this book deals with some major themes. I sometimes notice serious illnesses like dementia in rom-coms get glazed over or sugar-coated, Abby didn’t do that. While there are lots of funny and cute rom-com moments, there are also some real tear-jerking and raw moments. And that’s what I love about this book the most. I also really liked how Abby wrote about the hardships of long-distance relationships.
Also, the title references a Taylor Swift song?! I wouldn’t be a true Swiftie if I didn’t mention that. 😂
5 out of 5 stars! ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
*I received this book as an arc in return for an honest review. All opinions are my own!

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for providing an ARC for review.

I love Abby Jimenez and her lighthearted romantic comedy novels. This book takes on a more emotional story, with (trigger warning) the main character's mother suffering from dementia. Samantha and Xavier, a handsome veterinarian, meet-cute and have a great first date, but then Samantha needs to take time to care for her mother. They are separated and each dealing with their own issues (more trigger warnings for abuse and death).

I love the humor and banter that Jimenez writes, and I loved the characters as they went through these journeys together. The only thing I'll knock a star off for is, that the pacing felt slow in the middle. We get it, they are separated and can't be together...it just dragged on a bit with no catalyst to bring them together, which then it really quick does at the very end.

*Say You’ll Remember Me* by Abby Jimenez is a heartfelt romance that blends humor, emotion, and the complexities of personal growth. The story follows two characters, a troubled young man with a past and a determined young woman with her own set of challenges, as they navigate their connection amid family, expectations, and their own insecurities. Jimenez's writing captures both the lighthearted and poignant moments of their journey, making for an engaging and satisfying read. The chemistry between the leads is palpable, and while the plot touches on familiar tropes, Jimenez adds enough emotional depth and warmth to make it a memorable, feel-good story.

This was pretty good. I thought the story was cute and really liked the romance. The pacing felt off a little bit so that is why I gave it 4 stars.

abby jimenez does it again! 5 beautiful stars for this tearjerker 🥹 what a beautiful story about love ♥️

this book broke me and out me back together. such an honor to get to know sam & xavier 😌 but it was sooo much more than their love story, it was about family coming together and understanding each other too. it was a story that came full circle in the best way. and don’t worry, it was also soooo funny and had that abby banter that we all love ☺️

📖 meet cute, sweet animals, grumpy cinnamon roll x sunshine, complicated family, ufo escape room, mustard & jake from state farm 😂

thank you to forever & netgalley for this arc of say you’ll remember me! 🩵🩵🩵

Gulp, my heart. Another powerful, witty beautiful novel from Abby! This was emotional and has some trigger warnings of abuse. This was definitely roller coaster of emotions but also an easy read because of how well it flowed together.

Samantha is juggling a lot—caring for her mom, who has dementia, and losing a remote advertising job while really needing the money. You can really feel the weight of her responsibilities, but also the love that keeps her going. Then there’s Xavier, who’s dealing with a traumatic past and a lot of financial stress (he seems to have an independent vet practice). He had an abusive childhood, which makes it hard for him to trust others and feel like he’s enough. Watching him work through those struggles and open up made him feel so much more real and relatable than your usual romance hero.

What I appreciated most was how the romance between these two characters felt grounded in reality (as much as. a fiction/insta-love book can be). Their individual struggles didn’t just serve as backdrops; they actively influenced their relationship, forcing them to communicate, compromise, and support one another in meaningful ways. The giving was sometimes uneven, but it made some sense.

The author’s writing is both heartfelt and relatable, drawing readers into the highs and lows of the characters’ lives. The moments of joy, laughter, and love are made all the sweeter because they are set against such real challenges. If you’re looking for a romance novel that will make you cray at least three times, this is it. Highly recommend!

Abby Jimenez can do no wrong. We all know that she will write for us a heartwrenchingly, earnest romance that will sit with us for the rest of the year. We also know that she puts in the work. She researches with such care and I think that is why she is such an unmatched talent in the world of romance! This might be her best work yet.

5 stars

thank you to netgalley & forever publishing for giving me the opportunity to read this arc!

4.5/5 🌟

abby jimenez you’ve done it again <3
this book just felt like a warm hug. being from california and growing up in a hispanic household, reading this gave me such a nostalgic feel and it truly felt like i was watching a movie in my head (which is rare coming from someone who has a hard time imagining things while reading)! i flew through this one and when the ending came, i felt like i wanted 100 pages more of the story. while the ending did feel rushed, everything made sense and wrapped up in a beautiful way.
i cannot wait for everyone to be able to read this one!!

Abby can do no wrong. Loved the book. Great representation in this book. I love the character development.