I Want What You Have by Hayley Smith
AD | book tour – I’ve had a year that’s been heavy with romance reads so when the opportunity came up to hop on the blog tour for I Want What You Have by Hayley Smith I jumped at the chance. I am so pleased that this did not disappoint. I flew through reading it in just 2 days as it had a pace and a story that kept me intrigued. Add in the fact that it’s based in the Welsh mountains and I was sold!!
THE BLURB
She wants to be me. But I want to take what’s hers.
I smile as I welcome Gemma and her husband to the exclusive resort. I picked Gemma, my biggest fan, to win a romantic holiday for two. But as we toast the start of a week of luxury, I notice we look exactly alike. It’s almost like she wants to be me…
I’ve planned every detail of their week. From the carefully placed black lilies around her luxury room to the ex who broke her heart turning up unannounced. Because I need to jog her memory, so she remembers who I really am. The girl whose life she destroyed and heart she smashed into a thousand pieces.
But soon, I’ll learn just how far Gemma will go to stop the truth about her past – and who she really is – from coming out. Because she wants something from me too…
And by the end of the week, one of us will be dead.
WHAT I THOUGHT ABOUT I WANT WHAT YOU HAVE
I just finished I Want What You Have by Hayley Smith, and I was completely hooked from the first page. The pacing is brilliant—fast, sharp, and relentless. It pulls you in quickly and doesn’t let go, making it one of those books you can easily devour in a single sitting.
Gemma, the winner of a luxury resort getaway, seems to have it all. But the woman who chose her has a hidden agenda. As the week progresses, it becomes clear that this isn’t just a holiday. It’s a carefully orchestrated plan to expose Gemma’s past and make her pay for what she did. The black lilies, the unexpected guest, the poetry—it’s all part of a revenge plot years in the making.
What really stood out to me was how captivating it was to watch Gemma’s life slowly unravel. The tension builds so well, and it’s all driven by her own decisions. There’s something fascinating about seeing a character self-destruct, especially when they’re not particularly likable. Gemma isn’t someone you root for—she’s manipulative, selfish, and often cruel—but that’s exactly what makes her story so compelling. You’re not reading to see her redeemed; you’re reading to see how far she’ll fall.
Hayley Smith does a great job of creating a character who feels real in her flaws. You don’t feel sorry for Gemma, but you do feel intrigued by her. The writing is sharp, the drama is intense, and the psychological tension keeps you turning the pages.
If you enjoy domestic thrillers with morally grey characters and a fast-paced plot, this one’s definitely worth picking up. It’s messy, dramatic, and addictive—perfect for fans of stories where the protagonist is their own worst enemy.
I Want What You Have is available to buy now on Amazon. And if you have Kindle Unlimited, this title is currently included in your subscription.
THE BOOK TOUR
If you liked reading about what I thought about I Want What You Have, then why not check out the other blogs on the tour.
DISCLOSURE: I was provided with a digital copy of I Want What You Have for the purposes of this book tour. As usual though, all opinions are my own.
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