Say You'll Remember Me

By Abby Jimenez

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.

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Published Apr 1, 2025

368 pages

Average rating: 7.63

1,709 RATINGS

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Community Reviews

Mellific
Jul 09, 2026
10/10 stars
This was a perfect rom-com! Normally I'd ask for more closure between side characters and main characters, but in the case of Xavier's family, I'm perfectly content with him going no contact and not needing closure. In fact, I think that's also a powerful story to tell. I really loved the story, the connection between characters, and the funny moments in this book. I also loved the duet in the audio version! It's been such a privelege to read Abby Jimenez, and very book seems better than the last!
fromlizaslibrary
Mar 21, 2026
10/10 stars
There are so many things about this book to love but overall it’s the way that it made me feel. There were so many relatable and very real topics in this book that made it so easy to connect to the characters and the story. The romance side of things was a little insta-lovey and typically that isn’t something I gravitate towards but due to the logistics in Samantha and Xavier’s relationship, it still gave me the yearning feeling I enjoy, especially because I’ve done long distance before and knew exactly what they were going through. Abby also does a great layering in the different family dynamics and traumatic histories that give us more than just a love story to care about. I will admit loudly that I bawled by eyes out, so proceed with caution but this is such an incredible book so you should absolutely read it.
Zoe E.
Jun 03, 2025
6/10 stars
Not my favorite of Jimenez's works. The main couple is cute, but I don't love insta-love romances and this one just gets bleak with all the hits these characters have to endure!
Cindy_612
May 23, 2025
8/10 stars
This book kept me engaged as well emotionally drained.
MusicMama22
Jul 19, 2026
7/10 stars
Cute summer read

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