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

Trevor an appraising look. “You haven’t been, uh, well, not


yourself lately. You’ve not changed your mind about joining the


interested in the bloody cricket team!” Trevor snapped. It had been


a week since the match, and Paul had managed to bring up the


subject of him becoming the team’s spin bowler almost every


hands. “So if it’s not the unmentionable game of willow hitting


leather, what’s the matter? It’s not like you to be like


breakfast table, Paul with his usual bacon sandwich. Trevor, not


and penetrating gaze unnerved Trevor, who squirmed in his


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