This book was so much fun to read and that's really saying something since it deals with A LOT of heavy subjects. Abby Jimenez is so friggin funny, I mean from the jump, literally pages in, she had me laughing out loud with the wit and banter she gives her characters. I feel like she successfully writes in a way that is so relevant and relatable in terms of popular phrases and colloquialisms without it being cheesy. And that is no easy feat, especially for a rom com. I loved that this book had no distractions and didn't use obvious late stage plot devices. The relationship is exactly what you're given fairly straight away and what happens in the rest of the book is just...life. I related a lot to this book as well. My partner and I have been long distance for multiple stages of our relationship because we're from different countries, so that side of Xavier and Samantha's story really hit home for me. I have experienced so much of what they do myself and it really endeared them to me. I've seen other reviewers have a hard time with the "falling in love at first date" aspect and all I can say is...when you've experienced that same certainty with someone firsthand it's not difficult to buy into. When ya know ya know. This story covers a lotttt of heavy topics: estrangement from parents, dementia, death, debt/financial struggles, domestic and animal abuse... but Jimenez handles it all really well and tells the story effectively. I was left with mouth agape multiple times at the twists. The comedic relief is so masterfully woven through every chapter as well, so even though it spends a lot of time on difficult subjects this book still felt light and easy to take in. I really, really enjoyed it. I can't wait to read more from Abby.

Whilst I was reading this book I saw several reviews saying how emotional it made them and so part way in I began questioning why I was not affected by the book, but then I got to those parts 🥹

I really enjoyed this book, the dual POV’s and Abby’s writing style.

💖 Instalove
✈️ Long distance relationship
🏡 Family relationships
🥹 Emotional

I would definitely recommend this book and will be reading the Part of Your World Series soon.

Thank you to NetGalley and Little Brown Book Group | Piatkus for providing me with an advanced copy.

Big fan of Abby Jiimenez here and I was sad to finish this as now I don’t have any more of her books to read! This was my favourite of hers so far, and she sets the bar HIGH. Xavier became my #1 book boyfriend immediately after the first chapter and just got better and better.

Samantha takes her new kitten to the vet and agrees to a date with said vet the day before she moves. Xavier and Samantha fall in love but it’s a case of right person, wrong time. A basic premise but it’s so much more. I really appreciated the more serious elements of the book, how difficult their long distance relationship was and the family elements which made things more complicated. Just the right touches of humour and sensitivity brought the pages to life. I’ve since learned that Abby writes her books on her phone and I’m just in awe of this, I can’t get the notes on my notes app to get anywhere near this level of flow and it’s quite impressive.

One thing I can do without (and this is not a criticism of this book, just something that features) is a follow up on the story in an epilogue. I cannot stress enough how much it takes away from the story for me (although can see why other people might like it).

Firstly I would like to thank Abby Jimenez , The Little Brown Book Group Uk and NetGalley for providing me with a copy of ' Say You'll Remember Me ' to read and provide an unbiased review. I was excited to receive a copy as this is the first book I have read by this author, although I keep hearing amazing positive things about her previous books over social media.

The novel follows the lives of Samantha and Xavier from their comedic initial meeting through the blossoming of their relationship. Samantha is full of humour and her character shines throughout.
Picking up this book was like going back to old friends. I was eager to read more at any given opportunity.
The author certainly knows how to write an engaging contemporary rom com that really pulls at the heartstrings . It is a cosy light-hearted read that also covers many difficult topics. I knew from the start what direction the story was going in and what the outcome would be , but the journey to get there was so worthwhile. Everything was stacked against Samantha and Xavier but they fought for what they knew was right and the life they both deserved.

The writing was witty and relatable and anybody that has been a carer for a loved one would realise how much research had been put into making this story as realistic as possible. I thoroughly enjoyed this novel and it was a breath of fresh air from what I usually read . I cant recommend it enough .

#SayYoullRememberMe #NetGalley.

Sweet, but overall not my favourite romance from Jimenez.
The family dynamics felt real, which was refreshing. But the ending felt too convenient and I really struggled with the Insta love between the two MCs. I also really didn’t vibe with the constant pop culture references (the constant comparisons of Xavier with Rhysand was a bit much, I think it was literally used 5 times in one chapter at a point). These mentions felt tacky and took me out of the story.
There was also another off handed comment early on that sat with me the wrong way (something about someone ‘going back to their motherland’ - look it up, I won’t be the first person to mention it).

On a lighter note, Samantha was such a fun character, her sense of humour was one of my favourite things about this book. However, her and Xavier felt a little too perfect, their only imperfections seemed to be the people around them. Their meet cute was cute, fun, and memorable though which I loved.

In a way, the story reminded of a modern day take on the film ‘Serendipity’ which I love. But overall, this story was one I constantly found myself at odds with. I seriously considered DNFing the story for the first 5-8 chapters, but overall it was enjoyable just not a new favourite, nor one I feel like I will be rereading. I’m so happy for those that did love this release, but this was just not my cup of tea at the end of the day.

Final rating: 3.5☆

What a wonderful book it is! This is my first Abby Jimenez book and I have nothing but good words only for her work so obviously I had high hopes with this and it delivered it right to it. The characters were amazing and the plotline was wonderfully woven with so many themes and tropes that I haven't read for a long time. Romance in long distance relationship i crave for such books and this gave me the same so automatically it gets more love from me for such uniqueness. Overall I had a great time reading this gem.

Abby Jiminez has such a way with words and this may be my favourite story of hers so far. Enchanting writing, a magical setting and characters you root for.

It’s not a surprise to me that I loved this book as Abby is one of my go to authors! It took me a little while to get into this one (I think because it’s brand new characters) but as soon I was into it I was hooked. As always this book was heart wrenching and had my crying with the loss of a grandparent (this bit really hit hard) and the difficulty of caring for a parent. I was practically screaming at the main characters to just get together 🙈 as always an absolute top read

Well this book sure did give me all the feels. It made me laugh and cry quite a few times.

Loved it alot

Well this book really hit close to home for me and boy oh boy did I cry like a baby reading it! I absolutely loved the characters and their real life struggles. There was a conversation between Xavier and his mother that just really resonated with me and I think I may have had the same conversation with someone nearly word for word.. it just showed me that it wasn’t a rare thing that happened to me and I actually felt seen and uplifted.

Sam is amazing and she really just wanted to do right by her family even though it isn’t always easy when caring for someone around the clock.

The love between Xavier and Samantha was just so lovely and the fact that they just didn’t want to give up on one another makes you realise that life is all about sacrifices and putting others first when we need to


Amazing story highly recommend!

Not to be biased but I loved it! My first Abby J book but certainly not the last! It made me laugh and cry!

Veterinarian Xavier is at work one day when he meets Samantha and instantly share a connection. After their perfect first date Samantha breaks the news that she is moving miles away. Will their connection last the distance?

I enjoy romance novels, especially romcoms and can say they are my occasional guilty pleasure. I also have seen A LOT of hype around this author so wanted to give this a try for fear of missing out. The story started strongly and I was intrigued by the vet angle. I found parts of this novel fresh and funny, while very emotional at other times.

I liked the characters and following their connection with one another, seeing if they would make it work. However at times the backwards and forwards became repetitive and made the story feel slow and frustrating. I did enjoy the exploration of the family dynamics however, and think this part worked well. This wasn’t a bad story overall and would suit those looking for a quick, occasionally funny, sugar coated romance. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this copy in return for an honest review.

I love Abby Jiminez and this book had me feeling immersed in the romance with its humour and heart-warming feel.

Abby Jimenez weaves together a beautiful lovestory and highly important social matters. I flew through the pages of the story and cried my eyes out (as always reading her books).

Say You’ll Remember Me 💌
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“the best moments don’t have to be big to be forever”
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Happy release day to this wonderful book that made me cry every tear left in my body😭
Abby did it again, she created another masterpiece in which it is easy to get lost in, it is easy to relate to the characters and that is impossible to put down.
Abby’s books are always the perfect mixture of comic moments, romantic moments and deeper themes that are always addressed in the best way. Tears were shed (many tears, in every chapter).
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I loved Xavier and Samantha with all my heart. Two real and vivid characters designed to be together but divided by thousands of miles and complicated - but real and common - familiar and work situations. I loved every single meeting of theirs, all the effort they put into making the long-distance relationship work and I cried with them every single time things didn’t go as planned.
And I must admit that after this book I also think I need a hot vet in my life 😅
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Thank you with all my heart to Netgalley, Little Brown Book Group and Piatkus for providing me with this e-ARC! 💌
Say You’ll Remember Me is coming out everywhere today. Don’t miss it!!!

“Loving her gave me purpose.”

I could live forever and I will not find words to describe this book. EVER. What a journey this one was - I loved every second of it since the very start and I can’t recommend this love story more.

The writing is phenomenal and the way the story develops made me wish to read more and more from them. All the themes that were approached were done in such a beautiful and amazing way that I found myself speechless every time.

It’s a book about love. Life. Care. It’s about so many damn things that I found myself crying and sobbing at some parts for how real it felt.

Let me be honest with you all: this book was truly what I needed and I could see myself in it SO MUCH. Sam’s life was so relatable and I loved how she fought for the ones that she loved even though she was scared of it.

The main couple and the romance was amazing - the right person at the wrong time is definitely one trope I do not like but this one was well done it was impossible to not love and root for them. I could understand every decision and every obstacle that they faced. Xavier is the ultimate book boyfriend: he is so patient, so loyal and so sweet that I don’t think anyone can hate him.

Even though the chemistry was there and the romance gave everything I wanted, the highlight of this book was the family subplot - I truly don’t want to give much away but the scenes were they all were dealing with Sam’s mom dementia were so raw and perfectly writing that I felt like I was there as well.

This is definitely a lifetime favorite book and I will think about them for a long, long time.

I was a little worried going in, as the book started out with two of my pet peeves in the first two chapters - 1st chapter with four unnecessary observations on the female MC boos, and the 2nd chapter commenting on the male MC getting hotter the meaner he got.

This however are the only complaints I had. The chemistry and bond between our couple was a joy to read, between their wonderful banter to the strong connection they have despite outside influences keeping them apart.

And what heartbreaking outside influences we have. Both characters have struggles which Jimenez handled with care and realism to break your heart.

I simply adore Abby Jimenez's writing and I was excited to read this one. It didn't disappoint with Abby's trademark banter, swoony romance and amazing chemistry. Plus, the family scenes and animal friends were delightful. This seemed more women's fiction than romance, which was maybe my least favorite part. I loved reading Samantha's story with her family, her siblings and of course her mom's story was heartbreaking. But I wasn't fully sold on the romance. I mean, Xavier and Samantha had the chemistry, they were both hot af, and had some swoony romantic moments, but there was something missing for me. Still, this is a book I'll happily recommend, especially if you're an Abby fan.

I haven’t read a book this fast in so long. I devoured it in 2 days. This is the second book I’ve read by Abby Jimenez and it was even better. I think I’ve found a new favourite auto-buy author. This was such a unique plot for me, I’ve never read a romance with a long-distance relationship like this before. I was rooting for both Samantha and Xavier. I just wanted life to be easier for them and I loved how they both never gave up on each other. I was expecting a third act break up, but I’m so glad it never happened.

Abby Jimenez has become one of my favourite authors and I was so excited to read her latest novel. Say You'll Remember Me has everything you would want out of a romance novel, The characters have so much chemistry and I loved that this book was partially set in LA. As with most of Abby's books this one explored some slightly darker themes as well as some complex family dynamics. Samantha's struggle to really come to terms with her Mum's dementia diagnosis gave her so much depth and complexity while Xavier's family dynamic was heartbreaking. I would recommend this book if you like your romance to have more of an emotional plot line as well as having to slightly work for the happy ending! Also as a side note I loved reading about Xavier's job as a vet!