Book Title: Hold Me Up (Chasing Gold Book 1)
Author: Colette Davison
Publisher: Independently Published
Cover Artist: Colette Davison
Release Date: January 29, 2020
Genre/s: Contemporary M/M Romance
Trope/s: Second chance, sports, slow burn, hurt/comfort
Themes: Forgiveness, trusting others, dedication, self-care
Length: 68 500 words
It is a standalone story.
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Blurb
Can second chance love survive past trauma?
Reece has one goal: to compete in the Olympic Games. With the gymnastics World Championships looming, his dream is one step closer to becoming a reality.
When his childhood sweetheart, Alex, walks back into his life unexpectedly, Reece’s world is turned upside down. Alex was the boy who inexplicably pushed him away and broke his heart; the boy he still loves.
When the truth behind their break-up is revealed, Reece wants to hold Alex up and give him the strength to heal.
But can Reece be Alex’s rock, and remain focused on his training, or will his Olympic dreams suffer in the process?
Hold Me Up is a MM second chance romance, with a slow-burn relationship and lots of hurt/comfort. It’s the first in a series of books that follows male artistic gymnasts as they chase gold.
Trigger warnings: Hold Me Up features a character who suffers from anxiety and panic attacks due to a past event that is briefly described.
He’d barely got into the car park when he heard Reece call him.
“Alex.”
Against his better judgement, he turned and saw Reece jogging towards him.
“We’re not in the gym anymore,” Reece said.
“So?”
“Which means I don’t have to be professional.”
Alex held his breath.
“I missed you, Alex. And now that I know… Now that I understand…” Reece rubbed the back of his neck. “Can’t we at least try to be friends again, Alex? Please?”
“I hurt you, Reece. Why would you want anything to do with me?”
“Because you had a damn good reason. You were protecting me. Yes, it hurt, but I get it. I understand why you felt you had to push me away. But I want to be let back into your life, Alex. I—” Reece pressed his lips together and inhaled through his nose. “Please?” he said after a long pause. “Friends. That’s all I’m asking.”
Alex was pretty sure that wasn’t all Reece wanted.
Reece pointed back towards the gym. “Didn’t I prove today that I can focus without being distracted by having you around?”
As much as Alex wanted to deny it, he couldn’t. “I suppose so.”
“Then let me back in.”
Alex sniffed. “Don’t beg.”
“Beg?” Reece lowered himself to his knees and clasped his hands together. “I can beg if you want me to.”
“I don’t.” He tugged at Reece’s arm in an effort to get him to stand, but Reece was like an immovable rock.
“I’m not going to move until you agree to be friends with me again,” Reece said.
Alex shook his head. “Even if it means you stay there all night?”
“Even if it means I stay here all week.”
“You’re a lunatic.”
“And according to you, you’re a headcase, so I guess we’re a good match.” Reece put on his best pleading puppy dog expression, eyes wide, mouth pouty.
Alex couldn’t resist him. “Fine,” he grumbled. “Now get up.”
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 fairytale wedding. She’s enjoying her own ‘happy ever after’ in the north of England with her husband, two beautiful children and her writing.
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