Abby Jimenez is back with her most emotional book yet! Say You'll Remember Me delivered on everything I've come to expect from one of my favourite romance authors. A romance that will pull on your heartstrings, characters who feel like friends and emotional writing that had me in tears at the end. Not to mention I've found a new favourite book boyfriend in Xavier Rush, an acts of service King who also happens to be a vet who rescues puppies from hot cars? What an absolute dream! I'll be recommending this one to everyone looking for a dreamy emotional summer romance.

3.5 stars ⭐
This was a cute love story and it had me giggling multiple times.
I really liked the first half of the book, with so much banter and funny moments. But the second half was moving so fast towards the end! It's a very quick read but I prefer Part Of Your World over this. I missed some depth and I would have loved to see more character development.
The family aspect of this book was great and made the book more emotional.

It's a great read for summer (or whenever) and Abby Jimenez's KNOWS how to write romance.

Thank you Netgalley & Little Brown Book Group for providing me an ARC!

Thank you to NetGalley and Little, Brown Book Group for the e-arc of this book! If Abby Jimenez brings out a book you better guess that I’m reading it!! Every time I read a book from her I fall in love. Obsessed with her writing, the characters and the plot 🥹

The characters and settings in this book are so relatable to everyday life for some people, which made it more emotional for me. Such a sentimental book about the power of memories. My favourite quote I read - “Sometimes the challenges we face either break us or they make us stronger. And sometimes they do both.”

Highly recommend if you’re looking to laugh, cry and feel all kinds of joy then definitely pick this book up!!

I was so sucked into this from the beginning, I would’ve read it in one sitting if I didn’t need to sleep. I had to finish 242 pages in at 2:30 in the morning and immediately picked it up the next day.

Xavier and Samantha charmed me from the start, from their first meeting I adored them both. They have such subtle intimacies with each other, they feel incredibly realistic and you can really feel the way that they become entangled in each other’s lives so easily. They do a fantastic job and showing how small and seemingly unimportant moments can be the most significant memories in someone’s life, and are worth making.

Xavier has to be the perfect man. The way he thinks about and views Samantha is adorable, and the way his feelings come out through his actions and understanding of her needs and family situation touches my heart! The animal rescuing is also a huge plus.

This book made me laugh aloud some moments and cry another, one minute it’s silly and lighthearted, the next it’s heart-wrenching and painfully realistic.

A certain reference/line or two took me out of the book for a moment. Since reading and being able to think a little more about how they changed my enjoyment of the story as a whole, i have changed my rating to 3⭐️.

A huge thanks to Little, Brown Book Group UK and NetGalley for providing me the digital ARC in exchange for an honest review.

First of all, thank you to NetGalley, Piaktus, and Abby Jimenez for a ARC of Say You'll Remember Me in exchange for an honest review.

Say You'll Remember Me is the pinnacle of Right Person, Wrong Time. But what if you didn't let that stop you? This book follows Samantha and Xavier who, after a not-so-great first impression, agree to go on a date. Which just so happens to end up being the best and greatest date either of them have ever been on and, as a result, they are very quickly falling for each other. One small problem, Samantha is moving 2,000 thousand miles away to care for her sick mother, and Xavier is financially bound to Minnesota. They plan to just forget each other and obviously not pursue this relationship - easier said than done.

I am conflicted. The good parts about this book; the emotions and the heart, were so great. I did shed a few tears at certain points. However, there were quite a few cringey moments where the Millennial language was jarring and yes, after the first couple mentions I do understand Xavier looks like Rhysand but to bring it up like five times in as many chapters was...a lot. One of my pet peeves is bringing up pop culture in fiction by name, it really brings me out of the story. Without those things, I did enjoy this book and would recommend it.

Say You'll Remember Me releases 1 April 2025.

Every time I finish a book by Abby I think it can never get better than this... and then it does. Say You'll Remember Me might be my new favorite by her. I laughed out loud and also sobbed. The characters and setting are so relatable, I hope everyone reads this one. I will recommend this book until the end of time.

Samantha find an abandoned kitten that is clearly in need of medical care. When she takes the kitten to the Vet she meets the grumpy Veterinarian - Xavier - who informs her that her adorable fluff ball does not have a functioning 🍑💩😣

What can she do other than start a Go Fund me called 'Pooter Needs a Poop Shoot' 😂 and when she gets to return to the grumpy Vet - Xavier shoots his shot and asks Samantha out - the only problem is that it has to happen on that same day as she leaves in the morning.

The date is quite frankly a disaster, which ends in a group hang and then they both get locked up in a Alien escape room by mistake. They are finally freed from the room and it turns out the date was actually quite perfect in the end - there is only one problem <spoiler>Samantha is literally moving across the country in a few hours.

Samantha & Xavier agrees to call it quits whilst they can as they both can't do a long distance relationship as she has to go take care of a family member and he is just getting on his feet with his Vet practice and quitting will financially destroy them.</spoiler>

The story continues with them finding their way back to each other after Xavier decides not to give up on them. In true Abby Jimenez style the book is a bit of a rollercoaster of emotions with comedic moments sprinkled throughout.

Pick this book up if you like:
🐈‍⬛ Grumpy x Sunshine (only the start of the book)
🐈‍⬛ Right person, wrong time
🐈‍⬛ Insta-love (but just a little bit as they come across as soulmates pretty quickly)
🐈‍⬛ Realistic family dynamics
🐈‍⬛ Long distance relationship

The book deals with some heavy topics like childhood abuse and care for a parent (Dementia) - so please check the trigger warnings.

Thank you Netgalley and Little, Brown Book Group UK for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I love an Abby Jimenez book & this one was no exception. A delightful romantic read about a long distance relationship that explored some more serious themes such as dementia. Brilliant as always & had me hooked

3.5 Stars

My first book by this author, but definitely not my last. A sweet, satisfying and emotional romance that at once manages to make you chuckle and weep at the same time. It touches on some fairly deep topics but handles them sensitively and builds a story around them that is richer for the inclusion. I adored the MCs in this one, a wonderful couple who you really root for throughout, and I was so pleased that the plot wasn’t driven by a huge (stupid) misunderstanding and miscommunication, that so many romance seem to be these days. Spice level is low, love level is high, and there are also multiple cats and dogs, so if this floats your boat then I would recommend picking up this book!

✨4.5 stars✨

This was such an emotional read but I thoroughly enjoyed it! The struggles the characters went through felt realistic and were heart-wrenching but it was all worth it!

I would 100% recommend this book and I look forward to reading more from this author in the future!

I received an ARC from the publishers via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you!

This was such an emotional and heartfelt story. I absolutely adored both the main characters and their story was compelling from the very beginning. I read this entire book in a few hours because I didn’t want to put it down.
Yet another 5 star Jimenez book.

Thank you NetGalley and Little, Brown Book Group UK for the ARC

Heartbreaking and wonderful; I expected nothing less from Abby Jimenez. If there's one thing this author can, its pulling at the heart strings. I love how she seamlessly blends humor, romance and family drama. I've dealt with dementia in my family for years and I could really recognise and appreciate the descriptions. It hurt and it warmed. An amazing romance

Thank you NetGalley for the E-arc in exchange for an honest review.

This book was so good! I expected nothing less from Abby Jimenez, all of her books have the perfect blend of beautiful romance and heart wrenching, tug at your heartstrings situations. She perfectly encapsulated the complex family dynamics when a family member is going through dementia. Such a good read, if I could give it 6 stars I would!

Book Thoughts - Say You'll Remember Me by Abby Jimenez

Though this author has been on my radar for quite some time, this was the first book I read by her and it had me crying my eyes out at 1 am.

The story pulls you in right from the start when you meet Dr Xavier Rush, a veterinarian and Samantha, who brings her little rescue kitten to Dr Rush for examination. Their interaction does not go very well, so when Samantha comes back for a follow up visit with her kitten, Xavier tries to make amends by asking her on a date.

Their first date goes well and neither of them want the night to end, only for Xavier to learn that Samantha is moving away to California the next day, with no plan to return. Her family needs her, so she packs her whole life up to move back home, leaving Xavier in Minnesota, unable to stop thinking of her.

They start making plans to try and see each other again, but neither of them can truly afford to travel up and down very often and the distance and time between visits take their toll on the relationship.

I really don't think I can explain how much I adore Xavier. I literally want to wrap him up in the world's thickest and warmest blanket and keep him safe. He has had to deal with and overcome so much and yet he still willingly gives so much of himself away to others. There is nothing he would not do for those he loves and cares about. He is so caring and considerate and he is honestly just EVERYTHING. *Adds to top of list of book boyfriends*

While this book follows the romance between Xavier and Samantha, there is a very strong focus on family as well. This is something I always love in a book. With Samantha moving back to her family home, we get to know her family really well and see how Xavier fits in with them during visits as well. I really enjoyed learning about Samantha's family - the family dynamic and the relationships they all share with one another really brought the story to life. The banter between her and her brother especially made me laugh.

The second half of this book made me really emotional for various reasons. I think I cried on and off from the 60% mark onwards. One minute I would be crying and the next I would be giggling - truly an emotional rollercoaster and this book really pulls your heartstrings. By the time I got to the epilogue, I was so sad to say goodbye to these characters who crawled into my heart so quickly.

Definitely going to read all of Abby's other books, this was very enjoyable and also really gave me a lot to think about.

Please look up the content warnings before reading.

This was my first ever Abby Jimenez book and it won’t be my last. It was a sweet romance and I liked the way the story came together. I love the way Abby writes and I could feel the sparks flying between the characters.

This was a fun romance. Thank you for allowing me to read it!

Thank you so much to Net Galley for the ARC of this book, I’m truly so greatful 🫶🏻

Let’s start with the positives. I really enjoyed our MMC I think he is definitely dreamy book boyfriend material and also had alot of depth to him. I enjoying the banter and was definitely giggling and kicking my feet throughout this book.

The negatives for me was this is very much “insta-love” so the depth to the romance unfortunately just wasn’t there for me and I didn’t feel much chemistry between the characters. I also found some of the dialogue cringey but that’s just personal preference.

I still absolutely love Abby and her writing but not every book is for everyone and this one just missed the mark for me slightly but SO many people are obsessed with it so don’t take my word for anything, read it yourself and make up your own mind ♥️

Say You’ll Remember Me is so brilliantly funny, bright and empowered and yet incredibly moving novel that balances romance, heartbreak, and hope with remarkable skill. Jimenez delivers her signature wit and chemistry, but what truly sets this book apart is its thoughtful exploration of becoming a carer for her mother and the quiet devastation of dementia and the incredible toll it take on a family. The story captures the exhaustion, the unexpected moments of joy, and the deep, inescapable love that makes it all worthwhile. It’s the kind of book that sneaks up on you, one moment you’re laughing out loud, the next you’re completely wrecked and it lingers long after the final page.

Every book I read by Abby Jiminez seems to get better and better. I love her combination of humour while also dealing with serious and hard-hitting issues. Marian Keyes writing affects me in a similar way.

In Say You’ll Remember Me we meet grumpy vet Xavier who is bowled over when a stray kitten brings ray of sunshine Samantha into his path. Both are unable to stop thinking of each other so agree to go on a date. During the date they realise that they might be perfect for each other. There is just one hitch - Samantha is leaving the next morning to move back to the other side of the country to help care for her sick mother. Deciding it would be better if they forget about each other the two say their goodbyes but forgetting is easier said than done.

Xavier buries himself in work and Samatha’s time and energy is spent helping care for her mother who has dementia, but they can not ignore their feelings. Will they be able to overcome the distance and all the other complications that work to keep them apart?

The grumpy/sunshine trope can feel a bit clichéd in some books, but because we learn what has made the characters like this it suits their personalities and situations perfectly. Abby Jiminez’s writing is so immersive and engaging I sometimes forget I’m reading a novel and feel like I’m catching up with a friend.

The book deals with some very serious topics including child abuse, dementia and grief but it does so with such honesty and sensitivity that I really appreciated the efforts the author had gone to in order to represent these issues.

This was an incredible read that I didn’t want to put down. I read the majority of it on a couple of long train journeys and found myself laughing out loud and fighting to hold back tears.

I highly recommend this book and look forward to everything the author writes in the future.

I have seen so many people reading and raving about the books by Abby Jimenez and yet I have never read one of her books so I thought it was about time I see what all the fuss is about. From the colourful and summery cover I was expecting a soft fluffy almost forgettable romance and although the start of this book felt like it was going to be exactly as I predicted with a whirlwind romance between Xavier and Samantha but what I didn't expect was this storyline to start exploring real life struggles as they navigate a new long distance romance.

I found myself so invested in this storyline and I really had my eyes opened at the pressures families face when living with those who suffer with dementia, the author has done such a great job of delving into the struggles they face and it was well and truly heartbreaking.

Both Xavier and Samantha have their own struggles to face but although there are hurdles in the way they are both desperate to make their relationship work and this really touched my heart. You could see they were made for each other and I would love to have an Xavier in my life! You are never quite sure how or if their romance will work and this just helps to keep me interested and turning those pages.

Although there is a lot of emotion and struggles it isn't all doom and gloom there is a lovely romance and a few laugh out loud moments especially involving an escape room and also the ear pod situation made me chuckle!

I was so surprised by this book and I loved the ease of this authors writing style so I will definitely be picking up another book by Abby Jimenez.

This is going to be a long review, so get your coffee or snacks ready and bear with me ☕🍿. I first got this ARC in November of 2024, and I got so excited because this was one of my most anticipated releases of 2025 that I wanted to save it as much as I could because otherwise, I read it too early and then I have the worst book-hungover ever 😩📚. Although I regret living without Xavier and Samantha for so long, I am also so glad I waited because here I am, after spending 24 hours reading this book non-stop, and now I don't even know what to do with myself 🤯.

When the blurb says we have a grumpy vet with Greek god vibes, you know you have a great story in the making, and Abby did not disappoint. ✨. Xavier Rush is a gorgeous veterinarian who seems perfect until he opens his mouth and proves that even the most attractive guy can say all the wrong things 😬. Samantha, who loves nothing more than proving an ass**** wrong (unless he can admit he made a mistake), goes on what might be the best date in living history with him 😍. But after that incredible night, Samantha is forced to face the truth that any kind of relationship would be impossible. She begs Xavier to forget her, to remember their night together as a perfect moment, as crushing as that may be 💔. No matter how much distance or time passes, you can never erase a memory that special, and the only thing better than one perfect memory is building a life, and even a love, worth remembering 💖.

I went into this book blindly and stayed up way past my bedtime because I simply couldn't put it down, constantly promising myself "just one more chapter" until my eyes were shutting off 😴📖. I fell in love with this romance because my own marriage is the product of a very hard long-distance relationship, with two different time zones, two different continents, endless missed calls, and long flights ✈️🌍. Those tiny moments of reunion made every sacrifice worth it, and I felt every bit of that longing and bittersweet joy as I read about Xavier and Samantha's relationship ❤️.

I loved this book, but please do check out the Trigger Warnings ⚠️. Although it mentions a character with severe dementia, I never expected to experience the caregiving side of things. I was a caregiver for my mom when she was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, cooking her meals and making sure she was eating while juggling work. That experience, though filled with love and contentment, also brought a lot of raw memories. If you've experienced similar grief and haven't worked through it, this book might be a bit heavy for you.

Overall, this book is like a rollercoaster of emotions 🎢 that moment when you're on top waiting for a big dip, wondering what you're doing to yourself, and then you fall and feel happier and freer than ever afterward.

Thank you so much to Abby Jimenez, Little, Brown Book Group UK, and NetGalley for sending me the ARC 📚🙏. Now, how do I get out of this book-hungover because I just can't get enough! 😊💕