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!

4.5 stars
Headlines:
Good guy kryptonite
Long distance
All the animals

This story hit the heart good and proper with a delicious sting of hurt and joy. At the centre of this tale were Samantha and Xavier who had a vet-centred meet cute. Xavier was everything I love to read in a romance MMC, good-guy bones, humble, caring and it didn't hurt that he was likened to Rhysand. On the other side, he wore a figurative mask all the time, didn't show his feelings and he was (understandably) jaded by life. You can already sense my heart eyes over this guy, can't you? Twin this with lots of animal featuring and I was in happyland reading this.

"This is why I hated humans. They were the worst animals."

Samantha was a big-hearted heroine, moving to care for her mum and family-centric. Seeing Sam through Xavier's eyes was so endearing. This story started off very light-hearted but there were serious topics afoot around dementia and long-distance relationships.

It was hard to watch the demise of beloved characters, Xavier's work-a-holicing was scary to observe and I just needed these characters to catch a break. Jiminez broke up these heavy topics with slices of hilarity both in dialogue and scenes. The viral pug saving had me laughing and I sure did a lot of highlighting of text.

This story left me with all the warm and fuzzy feels while appreciating the depth of story that delivered. This is one of my favourites from this author and I can see myself re-reading this.

Thank you to Piatkus for the review copy.

🤍 Book Review 🤍

Say You'll Remember Me
by Abby Jimenez

This was an emotional rollercoaster in the best way! It had the perfect mix of romance, humor, and heartfelt moments.
Samantha and Xavier’s story pulled me in from the start—there’s instant chemistry, but life’s challenges make their love anything but easy. Xavier, a grumpy yet lovable vet, and Samantha, a strong woman balancing love and family, were both relatable and well-written characters.
I loved how the book tackled deeper themes like dementia and family struggles with care and realism. The humor kept things light without taking away from the emotional depth. I also enjoyed seeing both characters so passionate about their careers—it made them feel even more real.
Abby Jimenez has a way of making readers laugh, cry, and root for her characters. This was such a heartfelt, addictive read. If you love emotional romances with humor, this one is a must-read!
Very grateful to the publisher for my copy through NetGalley, opinions are my own

I absolutely loved this book! It is a very emotional story but it also has many funny and lighthearted moments sprinkled throughout. The romance in this book felt very real, although there was an aspect of 'insta-love', it developed very realistically and was a pleasure to read. Xavier and Samantha were well suited to each other and I was extremely invested in how they would make their relationship work. I also loved Samantha's family dynamic, seeing how they dealt with the challenges they were facing and how their relationships changed.

This book deals with many sensitive themes, including dementia. They are handled with care and respect but this could still be upsetting for some readers.

I laughed and cried while reading this and would definitely recommend, whether you're already a fan of Jimenez or new to her work.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for a copy of this eArc in exchange for an honest review.

Say You’ll Remember Me by Abby Jimenez
I give this book 4.5 stars.

There might be no such thing as the perfect guy, but Xavier Rush comes disastrously close. A gorgeous veterinarian giving Greek god vibes until he opens his mouth. After one incredible date - possibly the best in living history - Samantha begs Xavier to forget her. But no amount of distance or time is nearly enough to forget that something between them.

This book got me out of a reading slump! It’s so much more than just a romance, it touches on emotional topics but the author deals with them sensitively. Told from two POV’s Samantha’s family are struggling with her mums diagnosis and Xavier is dealing with childhood trauma both their issues provide a real backbone to this storyline. It’s has depth, it’s full of heart and has humorous dialogue and situations to lighten the mood. I absolutely loved how Pooter and his problem (aptly named) is the reason they meet.The story flowed and the characters came to life.I’ve read every book this author has written and will continue to do so, if you haven’t tried her yet…… why not!
With thanks to Netgalley,Abby Jimenez and Little, Brown Book Group UK | Piatkus for my chance to read and review this book.

REVIEW
cw: mentions of animal deaths, animal cruelty, dementia

Abby's books have always been a one-click for me, and I'm usually invested in her stories within the first couple of pages. Sadly, this one was not for me. I really disliked the repeated references to a character from a viral BookTok series - it felt lazy if I'm honest. The main characters (Xavier and Samantha) really gave off instalove vibes, and the connection between them felt superficial. Perhaps that got better later in the book, but because of one particular line that stopped me in my tracks, I'll never know. And that's okay.

This line made me quit reading immediately.

“Her ex-husband Omar has a sex addiction that she found out about ten years into the marriage. He spent their whole savings on cam girls. She got full custody and he fucked off back to his motherland..."

I'm sorry, but this line was NOT it. Not at any time, but ESPECIALLY right now.
There are SO many others ways this could have been expressed. I was so disappointed to read this from one of my favourite authors. Unfortunately, this was an immediate DNF for me.

Overall Rating: DNF
Heat Rating: DNF

*Thanks to the publisher for an ARC of this book. All opinions are my own*

The humour in this book had me laughing out loud and kicking my feet! Xavier is the perfect man, and Samantha is perfect for him the only problem is their situation. This story manages to warm your heart and wrench it out simultaneously! This is an enjoyable read, although harrowing in parts as the situations are very real for lots of families. But it still manages to make you feel good and leave you with a smile on your face.

omg abby jimenez cannot step a foot wrong! each book i read packs an even bigger emotional punch with all the usual whipsmart banter and hilarious characters we have all come to expect. i cannot see what she writes next!!

Abby Jimenez has done it again. Say You’ll Remember Me is a book I’ve been highly anticipating, and it did not disappoint whatsoever. As always, the romance between the two main characters is exceptional, but the exploration of deeper issues is what really grabbed my heart. The book looks at dementia and toxic/abusive parents in particular, both of which are quite delicate topics, yet Jimenez writes them so well and so accurately. She also always manages to create such relatable and likeable characters. I just loved meeting Samantha and Xavier and stepping inside their world. Another absolute triumph from the Queen of romance!

As a big Abby Jimenez fan, I loved this so incredibly much. Rather than a will-they-won't-they, it's such a brilliant story of two people who want to be together but can't figure out how to make it work. From their first night spent together, I fell for these two. But immeditately Sam gives us the heartbreaker that she's moving away and will have to dedicate her time to her unwell mom. A perfect connection stopped in its tracks and yet so magnetic they can't stay apart. It's believable, funny, romantic, heartwrenching. Sam's family bring a depth to it as well.

I'll be looking for another book that gives me exactly this feeling.

Many thanks to Piatkus and NetGalley for allowing me to read the ARC of this book 🐾

In *Say You’ll Remember Me*, we meet Xavier Rush, a rather grumpy vet who gets a date with Samantha, a sweet girl with enough character to call him out on his attitude at his own workplace. After a perfect date, Samantha moves to another state to care for her mother, who has dementia. Against all odds, the date leaves such a strong impression on both of them that neither is willing to let it be a one-off, so a long-distance relationship adds itself to a list of problems we’ll soon see if love is enough to carry.

This is my first time reading Abby Jiménez, and I was quite surprised that the story started with "insta-love", though I later understood that without it, there wouldn't have been much of a plot. What surprised me was how effortlessly the entire story flows, and how realistic I found it, even though (thankfully) I've never been in the same situation as the protagonists.

I knew it was going to be a good read when I found myself laughing out loud in the second chapter. The contemporary references have just the right tone to keep you in the story without being too informal. The author's writing is light yet it brings all kinds of emotion, which is why I finished it in 24 hours.

My favourite part was the way both characters were invested in each other: how at times they were willing to let go, and at others, they fought tooth and nail for a love story that was only just beginning. I loved how neither of them wanted to be left wondering "what if", because they both knew they were meant to be. I mean, if they didn’t show that much commitment from the start… I’d be out.

In this novel, we see one broken family and another constantly under construction. The reality of the circumstances and the impact of these difficulties on the family members was tough to read, although I would have liked a bit more depth to fully connect with everything that was happening.

I’d never read a book that deals with adult dementia before. It’s a topic that’s hard to digest due to how sensitive it is, but I think it’s well represented, although at times I felt it could have gone a little deeper.

Another big plus is the focus on the protagonists' careers and how much they both love their professions. Samantha works in marketing, which provides some fun moments, while Xavier is a vet, and though we get some amusing anecdotes, there’s a strong emphasis on animal rights and care.

It’s also my first time reading a long-distance romance, and I have to admit, it broke my heart more times than I can count. I’ve got half the book highlighted 🥹

Xavier's love language being the small details and Samantha's being physical touch >>>>😭 they are ADORABLE. My protectives from NOW on.

I need to read more of this author’s books, I’m so glad I discovered her ❤️‍🩹

Okay. So, maybe Abby Jimenez isn’t for me. And that’s fine. Everyone cannot like everything or the same things. The world would be very boring if we did. Please don’t come at me for this one.

This is the second Abby Jimenez book I have ever read, the first one being ”One Last Summer” which I snatched in a 0.99p deal. I think my main problem with these books is that they feel like Hallmark movies to me. Don’t get me wrong, there’s nothing bad with Hallmark movies per se, but I don’t turn to them when I want to get my heartbroken and feel amazed. I feel like these stories want to have depth and deal with serious subjects, yet it falls short. The writing and the overbearing humor, that at times feel forced, doesn’t support it for me. BUT I am also used to read quite subject heavy books, and that isn’t for everyone either. I think these books are great for people who want to learn and approach heavier subjects, without going too in-depth, and I appreciate it and think it's important that these are highlighted.

To explain my thoughts regarding the humor, well, first we had the massive toilet ad dilemma, and in this one we had the mustard jokes. I can see a pattern already, at least in the newer publications. It’s fun, in a way, cringe in another. The writing is very approachable and easy to read, perhaps at times too simplified for my liking, and the plot progresses quickly. As soon as you think you are done, you get hit with a new event. Which keeps the reader engaged (me, I am the reader), but many scenarios feel thrown in randomly. The swallowed AirPod only added comedic relief and made me think of animal memes on TikTok, but that’s all it did. I didn't see the purpose of this scene.

And I will say, Xavier and Samantha were very cute as a couple. They did have chemistry, and I did root for them. Did I agree with all their decisions and thought it was wise to fly across the country as much as they did? Did I agree with the decision made at the very end? No. But what wouldn’t you do for love, I guess. This one is for the hopeless romantics who are happy to overlook… loads of things. I am unfortunately, a boring realist most of the time, and I would have an immense amount of anxiety spending my money the way these two did. Yeez.

This is definitely my favourite book by Abby Jimenez. It’s a romance without being overly romantic and cheesy. It has real life issues in there and truly likeable characters. The writing style just makes it so easy to connect with the characters and story that every time you put the book down, you’ll be thinking about the next time you can pick it up.

This was utterly gorgeous! I love Abby’s writing style and the way in which she sculpts the characters. As per usual, it was a rollercoaster of emotions — there were moments where I was giggling and kicking my feet, as well as heart-wrenching moments that left me gutted. I just loved this!! Highly recommend!

This is going to be right up there with my favourite book of the year!
Two of my favourite characters of all time! I loved this love story, watching it unfold and the depth to their individual stories. I felt the chemistry right from the start and couldn't stop reading. I just want more!
I loved reading from both perspectives too as this gives such depth to the story.

I can't stop.thinkong about this book right now.

🌟: 3.75/5
🌶: 1/5
Genre: contemporary romance
POV: dual
Tropes:
✨ long distance
✨ insta love
✨ meet cute
✨ no third act break up

Trigger warnings: dementia, sudden death, heart condition, panic attacks, neglectful and abusive parents, childhood trauma

Well this was a hard read. The amount of heavy content is not for those looking for a chick flick romance. The characters have childhood trauma mixed with a whole lot of current trauma. The hard hitting topics such as caring for a young parent with dementia was handled so well, it was rawly honest and truly gave representation to carers. Though I didn’t like the Dad’s late night storyline.

The long distance trope hit rather close to home for me 😅 and mixing in the financial struggles they both faced it really felt like love conquers all. Despite their tough situations, they both didn’t want to let each other slip through their fingers. It was very “when you know, you know” vibes.

A slight negative was the pop culture references, Rhysand being mentioned from ACOTAR is wiiiiild. But mentioning it like 5 times is even more wild!? And the whole “would you love me if I was a worm” convo didn’t do it for me 🤣

I feel like references to current cultures really dates a book but other than that, a beautifully emotional storyline that made me cry multiple times.

Thank you for Netgalley and Little, Brown Book Group UK | Piatkus for an advanced reader copy in exchange for an honest opinion.

This hit different 😭😭

💕Insta-Love
🐶Vet Mmc (VILF)
🌭Mustard Jokes
✈️Long distance
🌏Love conquers all
🏋️DOWN BAD MMC
🏡Strong family bonds


The book deals with sensitive and emotional topics, honestly we are THROWN into the deep end immediately - 2 chapters in and my face was 😮

The characters are complex and relatable, with their vulnerabilities and strengths shining through in a way that feels authentic. The chemistry between our love interests is electric, and the story's emotional nature both gripped me and had me bawling.

Jimenez's writing style remains captivating and witty, with moments of humor perfectly balanced by traumatic scenes that made me want to cry. The pacing is done well, I never felt like it lagged and honestly, could have read more of Xavier and Samantha. If you’re a fan of Abby Jimenez's previous works, this will undoubtedly be a worthy addition to your bookshelf.