Say You’ll Remember Me

September 29, 2025 /

Say You’ll Remember Me ~ Abby Jimenez

Xavier is a young veterinarian with a relatively new practice in Minnesota. He has a small set of close friends, but is an only child and is estranged from his abusive parents. Samantha is a social media content provider for a mustard company, and brings her new kitten to Xavier’s practice. They do not get on well, but cannot stop thinking about each other. A few weeks later, she brings her kitten back in for a checkup, she’s taking it on a flight to California and needs a clean bill of health. This time they get on much better, and he asks her out. They have one incredible date, and then she leaves. It turns out she is not going to California on a trip. She’s moving there permanently to help care for her mother, who has early onset dementia. Their attraction is strong, and though they know a 2,000 mile distance is too much, they cannot stop thinking about each other. What to do?

I thought this book was OK. I liked both characters, I was glad that what was keeping them apart was valid and not a stupid misunderstanding. I liked a lot of the secondary characters. But I didn’t love it. I felt like the resolution was too convenient, and unrealistic. Recommended? If you’re a fan of Jimenez, yes. As an intro to her work, I would probably skip it.

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