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Triple Intent by Kristian Parker
Village Affairs, Book 3
When a billionaire and his assistant bring change to the village, Michael has to adapt…
The future’s uncertain for Michael Fleming. He came to the sleepy Yorkshire village of Napthwaite a year ago as Thorpe Hall’s gardener, but now the Hall’s been sold…to billionaire hotelier Darryl Burlington.
When self-made Darryl and his handsome French assistant, François Vernier, come to set up the new property acquisition, they plan to find a willing third party to share their bed. Darryl and François aren’t together, but they like to celebrate success. But instead of indulging themselves in a treat after their hard work, they trigger events which no one could have foreseen.
This chain reaction Darryl, François and Michael leads to big changes in Napthwaite—and in all three men’s lives…
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. “We have the old gardener coming any minute.”
Darryl made a face. “Can’t you handle that? I don’t want to have to tell some pensioner we’re putting a car park over his begonias.”
“And I love doing that?”
“You’re cold-blooded. You don’t care,” Darryl teased.
François huffed and brushed his light brown curls from his eyes. “I will do it on the condition you get me some decent wine, proper cheese and filter coffee.”
“It’ll be like Christmas Day all over again.”
François dropped the wires. “We only drank champagne and fucked on Christmas Day.”
Luckily the doorbell rang. Darryl sprang up. “If that’s the gardener, I’ll send him in. If you think of anything else you need, WhatsApp me.”
With his assistant’s mutterings echoing in his ears, Darryl grabbed his coat and keys from the hall. He hoped François would treat the old codger with kindness and remembered his lecture about not alienating the village.
The person standing on the doorstep took his breath away. He had never seen a more handsome man, and Darryl had made it his life’s mission to inspect decent-looking men. “Uh…hello? Can I help you?” he stammered.
The man thrust his hand out. “Michael Fleming. Pleased to meet you.”
Darryl took his hand. The strength in those calloused hands sent a chill up his spine. “Pleased to meet you too. Sorry, I’m confused.”
“I’m the gardener. Didn’t your assistant tell you I was calling in?”
He tried to get some sense into his head, but it seemed the blood had all rushed a little lower. “Ah yes, sorry. Darryl Burlington. Come in. We’re all at sixes and sevens.” He ushered the man inside.
“Were you on your way out? I can come again later, or if Mr Vernier is in, I can always speak to him.”
Darryl took his coat off and flung it on the hook. He held his hand out for Michael’s coat. “No trouble at all. I’m very hands-on. You can deal with me.”
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Catch up on the Village Affairs series with Book 1:
The Rule of Three
Village Affairs, Book 1
When a handsome stranger arrives, James and Ed have to make a choice that will change their lives.
James Durkin is happy. He’s landlord of the pub, chair of the parish council and secret lover of his best friend, Ed Cropper. But Ed, tired of living in the shadows, dreams of living openly, something James can’t contemplate.
Then there’s Arthur Whittaker. When the handsome young primary school teacher comes to live in the village, he signals a future that neither James nor Ed ever saw for themselves.
But the small Yorkshire village of Napthwaite is a place that’s resistant to change, meaning the three men must be strong enough to forge their own path…
Will they overcome the odds—and tradition—to find the love they crave, or will their brave new world crumble to nothing under the pressure?
Reader advisory: This book contains instances of homophobia, and references to parental death and on-page drug-taking.
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About the Author:
I have written for as long as I could write. In fact, before, when I would dictate to my auntie. I love to read, and I love to create worlds and characters.
I live in the English countryside. When I’m not writing, I like to get out there and think through the next scenario I’m going to throw my characters into.
Inspiration can be found anywhere, on a train, in a restaurant or in an office. I am always in search of the next character to find love in one of my stories. In a world of apps and online dating, it is important to remember love can be found when you least expect it.
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