Smokin' Hot Reads: Book Tour, Review & Giveaway: Why I Left You by Colette Davison

Friday, December 22, 2017

Book Tour, Review & Giveaway: Why I Left You by Colette Davison

REVIEW AND BOOK TOUR

Book Title: Why I Left You

Author: Colette Davison

Publisher: Smudged Ink Press

Cover Artist: Charlotte L R Kane

Genre/s: gay contemporary romance

Length: 72,000 words/234 pages

Release Date: November 7, 2017

Jamie is struggling with university, money and depression. The last thing he needs is for Brett—the guy who left him four years ago—to walk back into his life. Yet it could be just what he needs. Ever since Jamie left him, Brett has been running away from commitment. But when he meets Jamie again, he’s forced to re-examine every aspect of his life. Brett and Jamie are drawn back together by an undeniable spark, but unless they can come to terms with the past, their relationship won’t survive the present.

**Contains explicit language and scenes**

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Holy shit. Jamie was kissing him. Brett’s head told him to back off and walk away, but his body remembered those lips and how much he’d once enjoyed having them pressed against his own. His body wanted to lean into the kiss and respond with four years’ worth of regret. For a few precious moments, he let himself give in to desire. His heart hammered against his ribs, desperate to escape his body and reclaim what it had lost.

His fingers tingled as he wrapped an arm around Jamie’s shoulders and held him tightly, his thumb making small circles on Jamie’s shirt. Then his brain kicked into gear again. What the fuck was he doing? This was the guy who had ripped his heart out in the worst possible way. Besides, Jamie was clearly at least half-gone. What they were doing was a mistake at best. He pulled away, breathing heavily as he stared at Jamie, whose pupils were blown wide. “You’re drunk,” Brett said in the most matter-of-fact tone he could manage. Jamie curled his upper lip and turned away, shaking his head.

It was dumb for Brett to follow him, but he did it anyway. They’d been best friends long before they’d realized they were attracted to each other. Brett had always looked out for Jamie, back when they’d lived next door to each other. Those instincts kicked in. “Let me walk you home.” Jamie stopped and rounded on him, fists clenched, teeth gritted. “Don’t pretend you give a shit.”

I feel that before I get into my review, that I need to give some sort of warning with this book. It's a must read for sure, but it does deal with subject matter that could be difficult for some to read. This MM book deals with real life and shows that it is worth living.

Why I Left You by Colette Davison is a poignant story about Jamie and Brett. They dated when they were younger without others knowing and then things happened. Jamie hurt. Brett left. And then when they least expect it, they are thrown together again. It isn't then until the truth comes out. Will the truth bring them closer together or tear them apart for good? You have to read to find out.

Have tissues ready for this one. Life is not easy and this was a hard read in some aspects, but I will tell you this, it is worth it. I loved the book. Jamie and Brett were real, and what happened to them is something that can happen to anyone, anywhere. I think that's why the book spoke to me so much. Well-written, the story flows and ties you up emotionally until the tears are falling down your face. Like I said, this could be difficult for some to read, but if you can deal with the subject matter, I highly recommend this book be added to your library. 4.5 stars and you need to one click it today!

Colette’s personal love story began at university, where she met her future husband. An evening of flirting, in the shadow of Lancaster castle, eventually led to a fairy tale wedding. She’s enjoying her own ‘happy ever after’ in the north of England with her husband, two beautiful children and her writing.