Beth Rains has never liked the spotlight. At university in Toronto, she keeps her head down—immersed in coursework, symphony rehearsals, and the quiet rhythms of campus life. But when she's unexpectedly pushed into the limelight, her world begins to shift.

As the semester unfolds, Beth is drawn into new dynamics: a grief she can't quite name, friendships that anchor her more than she admits, and a slow-burning connection with Theo Randell—a charismatic soccer player who is nothing like she expected. Infuriating, impossibly talented, and emotionally guarded, Theo is her opposite in every way... and yet, she can't seem to look away.

Set against the snow-dusted backdrop of a Canadian university, The Notes is a character-driven, coming-of-age romance about art, anonymity, and the quiet power of being truly seen. Perfect for fans of introverted heroines, slow-burn love stories, and emotionally honest fiction.