Say You’ll Remember Me by Abby Jimenez: Plot, Release Date and What to Know

Updated September 24, 2026. Originally published January 22, 2025.

What happens when you meet someone at exactly the wrong time? That question drives Say You’ll Remember Me, Abby Jimenez’s contemporary romance about Samantha and Xavier, whose memorable first date collides with a family crisis. The book was released on April 1, 2025, and is available now. This guide covers the premise, publication details and what kind of reading experience to expect without revealing the ending.

What is Say You’ll Remember Me about?

Samantha meets Xavier Rush, a veterinarian whose looks and affection for a tiny kitten make a strong first impression. Then he says the wrong thing. Their awkward start becomes something more promising when Xavier recognizes his mistake, and the two share an extraordinary date.

But Samantha is facing a crisis in her family. Even after that date, she cannot see how a relationship could fit into her life. She asks Xavier to keep their time together as a happy memory and let her go. Distance and timing, however, are not enough to erase their connection. The central question is whether the pair can build a future together when Samantha’s family needs her in the present.

That is the spoiler-free premise in the publisher’s description of Say You’ll Remember Me, which also confirms the April 1, 2025 release date and identifies the book as an instant No. 1 New York Times bestseller.

Quick book facts

Page counts and availability can vary by edition. The facts above refer to the publisher’s U.S. listing.

What makes the premise stand out?

The first-date setup sounds playful: a handsome veterinarian, a kitten and a bad first impression that Xavier has to repair. But the obstacle facing the couple is more substantial than a simple misunderstanding. Samantha’s responsibilities to her family force her to think about what she can realistically promise another person.

For readers choosing their next romance, that balance matters. The setup offers humor and attraction alongside a story about timing, distance and care for family. Expect an emotional contemporary romance, based on the publisher’s premise, rather than a light comedy from start to finish.

Do you need to read Abby Jimenez’s earlier books first?

The publisher introduces Samantha and Xavier’s relationship on its own terms, so the main premise is clear to a newcomer. Readers who already enjoy Jimenez’s blend of humor and more difficult life circumstances will recognize the appeal, but this guide does not require knowledge of her earlier characters or plots.

For another look at the books readers embraced that year, see our most popular books of 2025 feature.

Who is Abby Jimenez?

Jimenez writes contemporary romance and founded the Nadia Cakes bakery. Her official author biography describes her move from a home kitchen in 2007 to a career as a bestselling novelist. Readers may know her from Part of Your World, Yours Truly and Just for the Summer.

Is Say You’ll Remember Me available now?

Yes. It was first published in April 2025. The publisher lists print, digital and audio editions; check your preferred bookseller or library for the edition available in your area. The book’s original hardcover ISBN is 9781538759196.

Is Say You’ll Remember Me a good choice for your next romance read?

If you like stories where a convincing connection has to survive inconvenient timing and real family obligations, the premise offers a strong reason to pick it up. If you prefer a romance with only low-stakes conflict, go in knowing that Samantha’s family situation is central to the story. I have kept this guide free of ending spoilers so you can decide whether its mix of humor and heavier emotion suits you.

Have you read Say You’ll Remember Me? Tell us in the comments whether Samantha and Xavier’s story worked for you.

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