“𝑫𝒐𝒏’𝒕 𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒓𝒚 𝒔𝒐 𝒎𝒖𝒄𝒉 𝒂𝒃𝒐𝒖𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒄𝒍𝒐𝒖𝒅𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒎𝒊𝒔𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒇𝒍𝒐𝒘𝒆𝒓𝒔 𝒂𝒕 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒇𝒆𝒆𝒕”

Having read Rootbound recently, I was so excited to try and get my hands on a eARC copy of Savor It from Netgalley. Tarah did not disappoint.

Our hotshot chef MMC reminds me of Carmy from The Bear trying to reignite his love for his craft while trying to juggle a move to a small town for summer and new guardianship of his niece.

Sage is a FMC I can completely relate to with a love for animals and creating a sanctuary for them. Also being deemed ‘too nice’ is never a bad thing but sometimes you have to do things that are for you.

To be released May 21st 2024 - would recommend for anyone who loves the vibes of Elsie Silver, Sarah Adams or Julie Soto.

4⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ absolute summer/holiday read!

Thank you Netgalley and Little Brown/Piatkus for my eARC.

A cute, sexy and charming small town romance

I'm a big fan of Tarah Dewitt, and loved Funny Feelings, The Co-op: A Novel and Rootbound. I also adored the short story Christmas Presents, so jumped at the opportunity to read an arc of her latest offering!

I didn't love it as much as her other books (particularly funny feelings) but I did really enjoy it!
I guess this took me a while to warm up to the story, and you felt there was a lot going on, particularly with the festival storyline, which didn't interest me.
However, this wholesome story had such a cosy heartwarming feeling to it, I couldn't help being drawn in.
I love Tarah's writing, her puns and jokes, her descriptions of small towns (both good and bad!)and the way she writes the code relationships between family and friends. I enjoyed the dynamic between Sage and her brothers, the friendship between Sage and Wren, her best friend, and the ups and downs with Fisher and his teenaged niece, Indy.

I loved Sage and all of her adopted animals! I loved that even though Fisher had a lot of stuff to deal with, he was trying to grapple with it in a mature way. Speaking of maturity, these guys were in their thirties, and actually acted like it 🙌 Great communication and no misunderstandings ❤️

Alongside grief and burnout, there was an underlying message of love and hope in this story. There are quite a few sex scenes, they're not that explicit but are open door.

I hope this turns out to be a series because I want to hear about Wren and Ellis!

Read if you like B.K. Borison.

Huge thanks to Netgalley for the advanced reader copy!!

Sage and Fisher.... boy oh boy, did they melt my heart. I absolutely adore Tarah Dewitt's writing, she always makes you care so deeply for the characters and connect to them so well. I loved all the tropes this book had. Their connection, the town, the family. Honestly, it's the perfect summer read (or anytime really).

The epilogue was so sweet and I loved Indy, wish we got to see a little more of the three of them together but nonetheless, I adored my time reading and on release day everyone should pick it up and read it, because trust me you'll love it and you'll fall in love with Tarah Dewitt and her writing.

tropes
🐮 small town
🌷 'just for the summer'
🤍 forced proximity (neighbours)
🌿 single guardian
🍳 he's a chef

I’ve had this author on my radar for awhile and because of the synopsis decided that Savor It was going to be my first read of hers.
Sadly it wasn’t the book for me. I liked Sage and her animals, her friendship with Wren and Sage’s three brothers. Fisher and his niece Indy were great too. The dynamics between them all was ok but sadly I was bored. A lot. I felt the writing didn’t mesh with me. Too much inner monologue, descriptions and at times it felt choppy.
It’s a small town romance but I struggled with Sage and Fisher. I wasn’t feeling a connection so the their love story didn’t capture me as I had hoped.
There was also a lot characters that were introduced.
Savor It takes on some serious and important topics such as loss and grief which I thought was well integrated into the story and the characters story arc.
Sadly the overall feeling of bland is sadly what I’m left with after finishing it. But that’s only my experience. If you’re into small town romance and summer vibes with cute animals then give this book a try.

First things first, this cover is so so beautiful!

An on to the story we go, it follows Fisher a very successful chef that is having trouble cooking, he got fired after losing the restaurant a Michelin star and reacted very badly when interacting with a critic. His boss wants to give him another chance so he sends him to set up a new restaurant in a small town. Fisher who had recently became his niece guardian thinks that a new scenery for a few moths might be just the thing for them.

But not everything goes as planned, at their first night in town they have to call for help in the middle of the night. What small towns' do best is to always be on everyone's bussiness so when the first responders linger more than necessary Sage is there to intervene.

Sage is his new neighbor and very loved in their community, she is more than happy to help him navigate the small town life, and get back on his feet, cooking wise.

The small town, guardian & neighbors trope work perfectly in this book. It is a killer combination and I wouldn't might reading more with all of them together.

Fisher is drowning but he is slowing learning that to in order to move forward, sometimes you just have to stop moving.

Sage is always on the go, she might needs to learn how to just be. And they both need each other to help them realize that. The romance was a bit slow in the beginning, but it gave it an extra gentleness that they both needed.

I found myself being swept by the romance and setting, as the town is a character on it's own.

This is my first Tarah DeWitt book and it certainly won't be the last.



* I received an ARC and this is my honest opinion.

The sweetest, swooniest read! I loved this slow-burn, fake dating, small town romance. The characters were incredibly loveable and I really appreciated their depth and the sensitive way this book dealt with big issues like grief and mental health. Absolutely loved all the open communication - and there was a dream library AND tiny baby goats as well??? Sold. Hope we get to return to Spunes asap!

I truly wanted to love this book so badly, I really did. I've loved Tarah's previous books, but there was something about this one that I can't place that made it really difficult for me to get into. I just wasn't instantly hooked.

I've DNFed it temporarily, however I do think it's one I'll come back to at some point and there would be potential for me to love it once I got through the first bit.

I think I may be an outlier here on my review of this book but I didn't love it :(
I had high hopes and have enjoyed previous Tarah Dewitt books but the characters just weren't doing it for me, I didn't really feel like they were doing it for each other either, there was definitely a friendship and caring for each other but a romance, worthy of a love story - not so much.
There isn't really anything wrong with the book, the writing is great and is in keeping with the style of the authors previous books. The plotline is the exact kind of story I can usually get behind and can see the comedy in some scenarious but on this occasion I just wasn't falling in love, I think this is probably a me thing and for any fans of Tarah Dewitt, read it, I am sure you will enjoy it!

I received this e-book ARC through NetGalley. This is my honest review.

3.5 Stars.
This was a cute summer, small town romance! I wasn’t as hooked on the characters as I would have liked to be, I really liked Sage but struggled to find Fisher that attractive or sexy as an MMC.

I wish the side characters had more of a presence as they were super interesting and I wanna know more about Wren and Ellis!

Overall, the book was well written and entertaining and I would read more of Tara’s work.

A delicious small town, spicy romance that features an assortment of adorable animals, what’s not to love! Sage is a delightful character. Fishers grief was well written and believable without taken over the story and making the romance part feel icky as can happen sometimes. Moments of humour, a few tears, lots of ‘aww’ moments about the animals. Justva really cute, heartwarming read. Thanks Netgalley and the publisher.

4.5 stars
This book made me download the Sims 4 country living, so make of that what you will.

The mmc is a guardian for his teenage niece, he's a chef who has lost his way. He moves temporarily to a small town and meets the fmc. They FMC is a people pleaser, has about 1000 animals and is a lot more relaxed.

This book is kind of opposite attract, summer romance, grumpy sunshine, small town romance vibes. Definitely recommend.

The first book i’ve read by Tarah Dewitt and i’m obsessed!! Like how did she know just exactly what i like about a small town romance — my dream fictional life living in a cute town with a bunch of rescued animals and a garden to die for (and an incredibly HOT neighbour who loves to cook for me)?!!

This was so sweet and tender, the perfect small town coastal setting, and characters that felt like something out of Gilmore Girls.

The dynamic between Fisher and Sage was just perfect to me — their banter, his charm, her strong will and unapologetic sense of character, and the angst and yearning!!

I loved their relationship, how it developed from a great friendship and how they also developed individually as people! It dealt with themes of grief, parental loss and career burnout in a delicate way — and in a way that added some great depth to the story.

Fisher was literally EVERYTHING— i mean the man cooks, he was so attentive, he helped Sage with her animals and her plants, entered into a small town competition with her (even though he hates small town stuff), all the while being a wonderful caregiver for his niece Indy.

And Sage, my quirky kind girl, who wanted to be seen as more than just a small town cliche, seen for who she really was, I just felt so much love and empathy for her and i truly want to be her best friend!!!

This was a cosy small town romance. I liked how the relationship blossomed between Sage and Fisher, and I think this book is an example of fake dating done interestingly. I enjoyed the Oregon setting and the cast of characters we came across in the town - I can see potential for more stories set in Spunes. Despite an omelette making scene that was bizarrely similar to a scene in season two of The Bear, this was largely a reasonable read.

Many thanks to the author, publisher and Netgalley for providing an ARC of this book in exchange for an unbiased review.

📖: 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟/5
🥵: 🌶️.5/5

Savor It follows the story of Sage Byrd, a small town teacher with a huge heart, and Fisher Lange, a disgraced NYC chef and guardian to his 15 year old niece Indy.

I loved this book so much. The characters, and the complexity of their feelings, made it such an enjoyable read. It made me laugh, feel and cry!

Fisher is great. He was broody to start with, but he becomes absolutely obsessed with Sage. He is trying so hard to be a good guardian to Indy, but he just doesn't know what to do. I love that through the course of the story you get to see his priorities realign.

Sage is beautiful. She is the town, her life philosophy is amazing and she is the perfect fit for Fisher. Her inner monologue was so funny and genuine, it was a pleasure to read.

All the secondary characters were well thought out, not gratuitous in any way. Sage's brother's were amusing, without the hint of misogyny that often comes with protectiveness. I wish we had more Wren, but then again I also want a Wrellis second chance story! The animals were such a lovely addition to the quirkiness of Spunes!

I loved this book, and will definitely be reading more by Tarah!!

I loved this! It was so cosy and so swoony and so wonderful!! Tarah creates the perfect combination of sweet and spicy with the most brilliant, small town vibe.

"Savor It" by Tarah DeWitt is a delightful romcom that serves up a perfect blend of spicy summer fun, small-town charm, and heart-warming romance.

Set in the coastal town of Spunes, Oregon, the story follows Sage Byrd, whose life takes an unexpected turn when her long-term relationship ends and her ex gets engaged. Determined to reclaim her happiness and put her ex in his place, Sage teams up with Fisher Lange, a former hotshot chef grappling with grief and a loss of passion for cooking.

What ensues is a delightful tale of redemption, friendship, and unexpected love as Sage and Fisher navigate the ups and downs of the town's annual summer competition while growing closer with each passing day. DeWitt's writing is brimming with heat, humour, and heart, making it impossible to put down.

The characters are wonderfully fleshed out and relatable, with Sage and Fisher's chemistry sizzling off the pages. As they work together to improve Fisher's image and overcome obstacles, their relationship deepens, leading to steamy rendezvous and genuine emotional connections.

4.5 ⭐️

tropes: small town, friends with benefits, girl next door,

Small town romances fix everything.

I absolutely adored this book. I loved the writing style, it was fast paced and so easy to follow and dealt with heavier topics in a great way. I absolutely adored all of the characters and the atmosphere basically immediately - I loved the small town setting and the characters were the sweetest. My favourite thing about this book was probably all of the odd animals, I just thought it was such a cute addition and added so much to the book.

I cannot wait to pick up the paperback of this one and read more by this author because this was so much fun and so quick to read.

- Thankyou Netgalley and Little, Brown Book Group UK for the e-arc! -

Guys I’m so obsessed with this book it’s a joke. It’s one of my favourite books I’ve read this year. It is so sweet and so beautifully written. I loved Tarah’s writing from ‘Funny Feelings’. She really draws me in and makes me feel all the emotions she wants to show within the pages. Sage and Fisher’s story was a really special one. They loved hard and so deeply. They communicated with eachother so well, and always spoke everything through.

That sly Farley mention I was screeching. My girl!

I urge everyone to read this book when it’s released. It’s an amazing read.

I really enjoyed this book. Fisher gets sent to a small town with his niece after having to take a break from work, where he meets his new neighbour Sage.
I loved both of the main characters and thought they were great together. It had some of my favourite tropes: small town romance and forced proximity.
There were so many sweet moments but also lots of funny ones. Definitely a book I’ll read again.

What a great book! Fisher and Sage are both written as such complex characters, making me so interested in seeing their journeys individually and together throughout the book. The ending was perfectly written and I was incredibly emotional throughout the last 25% of the book, leading to me reading it all in one sitting. The communication between the pair was a great, unlike many other books in the genre, which made me root for them the whole way too. 5/5