A coming-of-age memoir that will tug at your heartstrings, make you smile through tears, and remind you of the power of love, memory, and the words we rarely say to the ones who matter most.In Dad, I Want to Tell My Love Story, 20-year-old Ryan Caldwell finally opens up to the one man he's never been fully honest with: his father. What follows is a deeply personal, emotionally raw series of love stories - told through a blend of nostalgic memories, bittersweet goodbyes, poetic encounters, and moments of profound growth.From high school hallways to library whispers, from a homecoming dance to a fleeting connection on a rooftop in Florence, Ryan retraces every girl who left an imprint on his heart. Told through quiet, tender, and occasionally heart-wrenching chapters, this literary memoir is both a love letter and a coming-of-age confession.But at its core, it's about more than romance. It's about connection - between parent and child, between who we were and who we're becoming, between truth and silence.Perfect for readers who love emotionally driven books like Tuesdays with Morrie, Love and Other Words, or The Perks of Being a Wallflower, this memoir is ideal for fans of poetic coming-of-age stories, father-son narratives, and reflective tales about first love and emotional growth.✨ Why Readers Will Love This Book: A unique, heartfelt structure: a son narrating his hidden love stories to his fatherEmotionally rich storytelling that blends romance, heartbreak, and self-discoveryIdeal for fans of literary romance, reflective memoirs, and young adult introspectionCaptures the emotional honesty of love letters and the catharsis of family healingA perfect blend of short stories and memoir with a consistent emotional throughline