Don't Say It Wasn't Love

After the sudden passing of her mother, eight-teen year old Sadie and her father, William, are left grappling with grief and the painful reality of starting over in a new town. William, a surgeon, secures a new position in their new town, forcing Sadie to leave behind everything she has ever known, including her friends and familiar surroundings.

In the midst of adjusting to her new life, Sadie enters her senior year of high school with a heavy heart. She is quiet and reserved, finding solace in poetry and literature, which she inherited a love for from her mother. Her English teacher, Ms. Grayson, an enigmatic and captivating woman in her late twenties, immediately captures Sadie's attention with her passion for literature and unique teaching style.

As the school year progresses, Sadie's infatuation with Ms. Harper grows, evolving from admiration for her intellect to a deep emotional connection that she struggles to comprehend. The more time they spend together discussing books and poetry, the more Sadie finds herself drawn to Ms. Grayson's warmth and wisdom, seeking refuge in their intellectual and emotional exchanges.

Will Sadie be able to keep her secret? Or will she end up confessing her feelings to Ms. Grayson? But most importantly, does Ms. Grayson feel the same?