★Jimenez, Abby. Say You’ll Remember Me. Forever: Grand Central. Apr. 2025. 368p. ISBN 9781538759196. $28. CONTEMPORARY ROMANCE

When Samantha brings her new kitten to attractive veterinarian Xavier, their first interaction does not go well. Xavier instantly puts his foot in his mouth but redeems himself at Samantha’s next vet visit and asks her out. Unfortunately, after the world’s most perfect, never-ending date, Xavier discovers that Samantha is moving across the country the next day. In the midst of dealing with an ongoing family crisis, Samantha tells Xavier to move on and forget her and their one perfect day together, but they both soon find that they can’t stop thinking about each other. Well-paced from beginning to end, the book deftly tackles challenges, such as early-onset dementia and caring for a parent, in between sweet and sexy scenes. Samantha and Xavier’s story will resonate with anyone who has ever experienced long-distance romance, and secondary characters are so well drawn that they’re practically begging for their own books. VERDICT Another winner from Jimenez (Just for the Summer). Readers won’t be able to put down this laugh-out-loud funny romance and will be cheering for Samantha and Xavier even when the chips are stacked against them. A must-have for all public libraries.