Paul Harrison is completely straight. His house will not flood again. And gay men don’t play cricket. Eventually Paul will find out just how incorrect these preconceived notions are. When the river overflows its banks, Paul is forced to find temporary accommodation. The only practical suggestion comes from Trevor, an out and proud work colleague. Despite Paul’s hesitancy regarding Trevor’s offer of hospitality, he accepts and soon grows to admire Trevor, his humanity, his determination, and his abilities with a cricket ball. In order to protect his fragile emotions, Trevor keeps people at a distance by wearing gaudy clothing and behaving outrageously. He had no way of knowing that doing the right thing by offering Paul his spare room will lead to such a big change in his life. A tenuous connection develops between the two men. But misunderstandings and in-born prejudices threaten to derail their growing friendship. Things get even more complicated when Gary, Trevor’s ex-lover, shows up. Can Trevor learn to trust again? Will Paul listen to his heart and discover that, despite first impressions, there’s just something about Trevor he can’t deny?

Something About Trevor

deliver it out of the back of your hand.” Trevor got the ball back


and tried to demonstrate to Paul how to hold it. “You need to have


the top joints of your index and middle fingers across the seam,


with the ball resting between a bent third finger and the thumb.


See?” Trevor held the ball up for Paul’s inspection.


the palm of your hand should be open towards the sky, with the back


of your hand facing toward the batsman. See?”


so enthusiastic about anything. Truth was, Paul wasn’t a bowler,


and didn’t really understand, but was loath to show his


degrees to the ground, whilst the seam of the ball should point


towards fine leg.” Trevor used his other hand to point behind Paul


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