Length: 200 pages
Cover Design: Garrett Leigh @ Black Jazz Design
Blurb
Leaving home to go to university is an exciting phase in anyone’s life. One that’s full of new places, new friends, and new experiences. But Lewis isn’t prepared for the sudden and intense crush he develops on his out-and-proud flatmate, Max, because Lewis had always assumed he was straight.
Max starts dating another guy, and Lewis’s jealousy at seeing them together forces him to confront his growing attraction. When Max’s relationship goes awry, Lewis is the one to comfort him and one thing leads to another. After a night together, Lewis is devastated that Max wants to go back to being just friends.
Lewis tries his best to move on and their friendship survives, but the feelings he has for Max don’t go away. He faces other challenges as he deals with coming out to his parents, and needs Max’s support more than ever. But Lewis isn’t the only one who’s conflicted. When Max finally admits he cares for Lewis too, Lewis must decide whether he dares risk his heart again on being more than just friends.
Please note that although this edition has been re-edited for publication, there is no new or additional content.
My Two Pennies' Worth
This is Jay Northcote’s first book and while I’ve read a lot of his books I never quite got around to reading this one. With the rights returned it’s now been republished, and I’ve been told the only change is from American to British English. Since this is a very British book I think that is a wise decision.
Set in a British university this deals with discovering your sexuality and coming out. This book is low on angst and high on sexual tension which goes gloriously well with the slow burn of the relationship.
Jay’s writing is effortless and I always find his characters so endearing that I can’t help but root for them.
The themes may be familiar but the storytelling is lovely.
Themes: College/university. British. Coming out. Discovering sexuality. Low angst. Friends to lovers. Sweet & sexy.
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Jay lives just outside Bristol in the West of England. He comes from a family of writers, but always used to believe that the gene for fiction writing had passed him by. He spent years only ever writing emails, articles, or website content.
One day, Jay decided to try and write a short story—just to see if he could—and found it rather addictive. He hasn’t stopped writing since.
Jay writes contemporary romance about men who fall in love with other men. He has five books published by Dreamspinner Press, and also self-publishes under the imprint Jaybird Press. Many of his books are now available as audiobooks.
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One day, Jay decided to try and write a short story—just to see if he could—and found it rather addictive. He hasn’t stopped writing since.
Jay writes contemporary romance about men who fall in love with other men. He has five books published by Dreamspinner Press, and also self-publishes under the imprint Jaybird Press. Many of his books are now available as audiobooks.
Website
Facebook profile
Facebook author page
Facebook author group
Newsletter
Jay’s books
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