Say You'll Remember Me

A tiny kitten with a medical defect needs an expensive surgery. Samantha takes him to a vet, Xavier, who suggests euthanasia because the cost is prohibitively expensive. Samantha's reaction is priceless. I won't say more, except that after she goes into action, I knew Samantha was determined, deeply caring, and resourceful, and I couldn't wait to know more. I also loved Xavier, a character who shows his care through actions rather than just words.

It's a romance, so they end up going on one incredible date. But right as a spark lights up between them, Samantha has to pack her bags and move 2,000 miles away to care for her mother, who has early-onset dementia.

I loved that even though this is an easy-to-read and enjoyable romance, it has real-world weight. There's a lot of focus on family duty, grief, and the hard choices we make when life gets complicated - which keeps the story grounded.

The story moves at a good pace, and Jimenez does a solid job of making the relationship feel genuine rather than rushed. Fans of contemporary romance will find it familiar and comforting.

However, the story tackles many heavy topics at once. Between the long-distance relationship and the family struggle, the middle can feel a bit crowded with conflict, so it's probably not Jimenez's strongest novel. However, it is completely enjoyable. Recommend.

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Just for the Summer comes a playful yet deeply emotional romance where one date is all it takes for two people to know they're perfect for each other ... until one of them moves 2,000 miles away the next day.

There's no such thing as a perfect guy, but Xavier Rush comes disastrously close. A gorgeous veterinarian giving Greek god vibes-all while cuddling a tiny kitten? Immediate yes. That is until Xavier opens his mouth and proves that even sculpted gods can say the absolute wrong thing. Like, really wrong. Of course, there's nothing Samantha loves more than proving an asshole wrong ... unless, of course, he can admit he made a mistake.

But after one incredible and seemingly endless date, Samantha is forced to admit the truth, that her family is in crisis and any kind of relationship would be impossible. Samantha begs Xavier to forget her. To remember their night together as a perfect moment, as crushing as that may be. Only no amount of distance or time is enough to forget what's between them. And the only thing better than one single perfect memory is to make a life-and even a love-worth remembering.

Publisher:Forever | April 1, 2025 | 368 pages | ISBN: 978-1538759196

"No one does funny, emotional, life-affirming love stories quite like Abby Jimenez. She just keeps outdoing herself." Emily Henry, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Funny Story

"Somehow, Jimenez manages to keep getting better, and with her latest, she is at the top of her game. Say You'll Remember Me is funny and poignant, relatable and aspirational, heart-tugging and satisfying. It is, in a word, perfect." Christina Lauren, New York Times bestselling authors of The Unhoneymooners