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New · Fiction, Romance

Say You'll Remember Me

by Abby Jimenez
2025 · 358 pages · Fiction
Lifetime bestseller
≈ 9 hours to read · about 3 weeks at 30 minutes a day

What it's about

Xavier Rush is a gorgeous veterinarian who seems close to perfect, until a disastrous first impression. Samantha Duncan is funny and smart but carrying heavy family responsibilities that keep her far from the life she wants. Their chemistry is undeniable, but their lives pull in different directions.

Why it's worth reading

It hit #1 on the New York Times list and was a Goodreads Choice finalist. Abby Jimenez writes romances that are very funny and genuinely emotional.

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Good to know

It deals with a parent's dementia. There are sex scenes.

By the numbers

66.8Must-Read Score
  • Readers34 out of 100 · counts 42%
  • Critics0 out of 100 · counts 14%
  • Bestseller66 out of 100 · counts 34% (its stronger lane)
  • Buzz0 out of 100 · counts 10%

Critics and Bestseller are two ways to earn a place: a book's stronger one counts more. Buzz rewards recent bestseller weeks and prizes, so older books start at zero. The parts combine into the Must-Read Score, shown on a scale where the best book we found scores 99 and the last book to make the ranking scores 50.

Where it ranks

Why it made the list

Bestseller
#1 New York Times bestseller (1 week at #1)
Shortlisted
Goodreads Choice (romance) finalist (2025)

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Quick answers

Is Say You'll Remember Me worth reading?

Yes. It hit #1 on the New York Times list and was a Goodreads Choice finalist. It ranks #1,671 of the 2,816 books in our ranking, with a Must-Read Score of 66.8 (the best book we found scores 99).

What is Say You'll Remember Me about?

Xavier Rush is a gorgeous veterinarian who seems close to perfect, until a disastrous first impression. Samantha Duncan is funny and smart but carrying heavy family responsibilities that keep her far from the life she wants. Their chemistry is undeniable, but their lives pull in different directions.

How long does it take to read Say You'll Remember Me?

About 9 hours (358 pages), or about 3 weeks at 30 minutes a day.

What should I read after Say You'll Remember Me?

If you liked it, try Part of Your World by Abby Jimenez, The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood or Book Lovers by Emily Henry.