“Told with a big dose of truth and empathy, this book drew me to tears several times, filled a void I didn’t know I had and gave me healing I didn’t know I needed.”
“I expected a basic (but enjoyable) romantic comedy. Instead, I found something much deeper.”
“I can’t even begin to tell you how much I adored Eleven Days in June. Colley’s characters are incredible.”
“A genuinely uplifting and beautiful book.”
“A gem of a book; an absolute delight to read.”
Dan is happy with his life. He just hasn’t started living it yet.
Daniel Whitaker is 20, lives in a sleepy village in Devon and works in a small DIY shop. He likes numbers and hero worships Lord Nelson. But he finds ordinary people difficult to understand and he’s certainly never had a girlfriend. His mother mocks him, he misses his father and he pines for Ollie, his only childhood friend who truly understood him.
But, despite it all, Dan thinks he’s happy enough. Until one June day, the beautiful and mysterious Libby walks into his shop – and into his life.
Libby’s sudden appearance turns Dan’s ordered existence upside down. But Dan soon realises that Libby isn’t who she seems. Who exactly is she? What is she hiding, and, more importantly, who’s that threatening man always looking for her?
In trying to help Libby, Dan comes to realise what’s missing in his own life, and, in turn, appreciates what’s really important…
Part One of The Tales of Little Leaf.
Available now as a paperback and Kindle book and on KU.
Reviews:
“This is a sweet, gentle and absorbing novel that swept me along with it. Before I knew it, I was in Little Leaf with Dan! I loved Dan’s character and really rooted for him, wanting him to find true happiness and someone to finally understand him. The story flowed really well and Dan’s unique and chatty style made me laugh. The author has done a great job at bringing Dan to life and I would absolutely love to read more in the Little Leaf series.” Jera’s s Jamboree.
“Eleven Days in June brought about many emotions for me: sadness at the way Daniel was sometimes treated but on the flip side it made my heart sing when people slowly understood him, it also becomes apparent that as people do get to know him they develop a fondness and protectiveness around him. It’s a beautiful read, a perfect Sunday afternoon read for me curled up on the sofa with a cuppa!” Wrong Side of Forty.
“I was thoroughly immersed in this touching story… The tension builds as different characters cross paths and Dan risks everything to save the person he loves.” Katy Johnson.
“As I was reading, it didn’t take long for me to draw many parallels between Dan and the loved ones that I have in my life with Asperger Syndrome. The tale is told entirely from Dan’s point of view, and his narration helps the reader to see the world from his unique perspective. The novel explores themes of childhood friendship, how we treat people who are different from us, and how our differences make us human.” Rebecca Writes.
“The novel is content to be itself, original, different, not contorting to fit into a particular genre. It thus comes over as a very genuine, natural book. It’s a delightful, entertaining and absorbing read.” Books Are Cool Reviews.
“The setting of Little Leaf is charming. I can picture myself living in a village like this one. I would move there in a heartbeat. There was nothing in this novel that I didn’t like. I will give Dan a high-five in my mind every time I walk past a fishing gnome.” My Bookish Bliss.
“This is such a beautifully written story; I just fell into it and couldn’t stop reading! Great characters, really well created and an easy dialogue all make for a very moreish read. On the surface, this is a straightforward story about life but there is so much more to it than that and it just oozes warmth and delight. Terrifically enjoyable and highly recommended.” Grace J. Reviewer Lady.
The Tales of Little Leaf:
Part One: Eleven Days in June
Part Two: Winter in July
Part Three: Departure in September
