Abby Jimenez (Just for the Summer; Yours Truly) has created another captivating, deeply emotional novel with Say You'll Remember Me.
The story begins when Samantha Diaz, a social media manager, takes a kitten she found in a woodpile to possibly the hottest veterinarian ever. But Dr. Xavier Rush says something Samantha finds incredibly hurtful: he repeatedly recommends euthanasia, because the surgery the kitten needs costs far more than Samantha can afford. Determined to prove Xavier wrong, Samantha crowdfunds the money over the course of four days, and to her surprise, Xavier graciously admits he was mistaken. Six weeks later, she gets back in touch with Xavier to get a certificate of health for the cat, and he asks her out. Xavier then takes her on the best date of her life.
Their connection is undeniable, but they face an immediate obstacle: the date was on Samantha's last evening in Minneapolis, Minn. She's moving back to California to help her family through a crisis. But Xavier can't let Samantha go after their perfect night together. Both Samantha and Xavier are dealing with hard situations in their extended families--including dementia, financial debt, and past trauma. Their burgeoning relationship is a lifeline of hope in the midst of it all.
Abby Jimenez has once again crafted an appealing novel that speaks to her skill for combining elements of hilarity and heartfelt romance while thoughtfully exploring complex subjects. Although fans of Sophie Cousens and Annabel Monaghan will especially enjoy it, Say You'll Remember Me is a delightful and poignant romance that will appeal to a wide audience. --Jessica Howard, former bookseller, freelance book reviewer