Before You Say I Love You

<p>'The <strong>kind of story that lingers</strong> blending heartache with warmth in a way that feels both cozy and deeply moving . . . <strong>Uplifting and beautifully written</strong>.' Reader review</p><p></p><p><strong>Grief taught her how to survive.</strong></p><p></p><p><strong>Love could teach her how to live again.</strong></p><p></p><p>Maddie Whittle's life has been shaped by loss. In an attempt to move past her grief she's dedicating herself to transforming her family's estate into a wellness retreat.</p><p></p><p>The work is hard and Maddie has no time for distractions.</p><p></p><p>Until a runaway piglet from the local farm leads her straight into the path of James Byron - an infuriating blast from her past.</p><p></p><p>Maddie needs help. James needs a job. What neither of them want is the slow-burning tension that could turn their bickering partnership into something far more dangerous: hope.</p><p></p><p>As winter sets in and renovations bring them closer Maddie must confront the one thing she's avoided for years. The possibility of a future defined not by loss but by love.</p><p></p><p><strong>Perfect for fans of Cecilia Ahern Nicholas Sparks Shari Low Amanda Prowse Jojo Moyes or Holly Miller.</strong></p><p></p><p><strong>Readers love Sarah Gate:</strong></p><p></p><p>'<strong>Something really special</strong>.'</p><p></p><p>'<strong>I fell completely in love</strong> with the characters. I couldn't put it down. <strong>A must-read</strong>.'</p><p></p><p>'<strong>Perfect</strong>.'</p><p></p><p>'<strong>Incredible</strong>.'</p><p></p><p>'Beautifully written with a great cast of characters.'</p><p></p><p>'<strong>So much heart and love</strong>.'</p><p></p><p>'Such a heartfelt and heartwarming book. It held my heart far too tight and put my emotions through some gymnastics!'</p><p></p><p>'<strong>Stayed with me after it ended</strong> and will do for a while.'</p><p></p><p>'A tender and uplifting romance about healing hope and second chances.'</p><p></p><p>'Sarah Gate's writing is <strong>sharp and funny</strong> . . . The banter? On point. The slow-burn romance? Frustrating in the best way. And the emotional depth? Sneaks up on you like a therapist disguised as a cozy romcom.'</p>