Before You Say I Love You

'The kind of story that lingers, blending heartache with warmth in a way that feels both cozy and deeply moving . . . Uplifting and beautifully written.' Reader review

Grief taught her how to survive.

Love could teach her how to live again.

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.

The work is hard, and Maddie has no time for distractions.

Until a runaway piglet from the local farm leads her straight into the path of James Byron - an infuriating blast from her past.

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.

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.

Perfect for fans of Cecilia Ahern, Nicholas Sparks, Shari Low, Amanda Prowse, Jojo Moyes or Holly Miller.

Readers love Sarah Gate:

'Something really special.'

'I fell completely in love with the characters. I couldn't put it down. A must-read.'

'Perfect.'

'Incredible.'

'Beautifully written with a great cast of characters.'

'So much heart and love.'

'Such a heartfelt and heartwarming book. It held my heart far too tight and put my emotions through some gymnastics!'

'Stayed with me after it ended, and will do for a while.'

'A tender and uplifting romance about healing, hope and second chances.'

'Sarah Gate's writing is sharp and funny . . . 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.'