Say You'll Remember Me by Abby Jimenez

I have read several of this author's romance novels and have very much enjoyed them. This one less so. It is not because of the serious content, which is family members dealing with early dementia. It is more the 'love at second sight' aspect that seems off. Samantha meets Xavier when she takes her rescue kitten in for veterinary care. is bedside manner puts her off, but when she raises an impossible amount of money for the surgery her kitten requires, she does warm to him. Unfortunately, even though they shared a perfect first date, it’s obvious to Samantha that she can’t pursue a relationship as she’s bound for home to help take care of her ailing mother. Xavier refuses to let any obstacles get in the way of their happiness, try as he might. He isn’t ready to let go of her just yet. The thing that seems off is that he has had a childhood that lacks support and affection, and yet he dives into the relationship with Samantha with both feet. The build up to change and a traditional romance ending was enough to convince me to try the second book in the series, so I would give this a one thumb up.