Love Bytes is delighted to welcome to their blog Kristian Parker!
Kristian is here to talk about his newest release:”Playing for Keeps”.
He shares an exclusive excerpt and brought a wonderful giveaway for our readers!
Welcome Kristian 🙂
Hi everyone, I hope your summer is going well. I am here to tell you about my brand-new series which kicked off last month. Love Goals is set in the fictional English town of Brockton and focuses on their Premier League soccer team.
Brockton FC are languishing near the bottom of the soccer Premier League, meaning relegation looms. Yet they still have dreams of raising a trophy someday.
No one could predict the series of events about to unfold, one which will change the way the world sees the club, the town and the game.
Meet Udo, Jonas, Noah and Tito. Four millionaire players with the same secret—they’re gay in a world of macho men and beautiful women. Being their authentic selves means taking the biggest risk of their lives.
Yet when they are thrown together, they find themselves ready to take the biggest risk of their lives.
Here is an exclusive extract from the first book, Playing for Keeps, which is out now:
“I’m gay,” Udo said.
Steven thought his heart had stopped beating for a second.
“Really?”
“Yeah.”
The time had come for Steven to grasp the nettle. He stared up at Udo.
“So am I.”
Udo didn’t say anything for a second as he seemingly took the news in.
“I did wonder,” he said, eventually.
“Why?”
“Never had a girlfriend or wife. In most interviews you say you’re too busy. The stock answer that I use. Let’s face it, most footballers will find the time no matter what. It’s a weak excuse from both of us.”
An excuse that had run out of steam for Steven.
“It’s an open secret,” Steven said. “Javier knows and so do my family. I’m not telling the lads yet. Maybe one day.”
Udo nodded. “My mother knows and my agent.”
His face grew sad when he mentioned his agent. Steven wondered if that might be the root of his problems. He’d only recently signed with Rob Baron. Steven knew him from old and Rob had always come across as a decent guy. He doubted Rob would give Udo grief for his sexuality.
“I presume you’ve been told to keep it quiet.”
“Until I retire,” Udo replied. “Too much cash at stake.”
It was shit. A whole industry surrounding them, forcing them to live their lives in a certain way. And for what? Money and success. What did it all mean without honesty?
“I won’t tell anyone,” Steven said. “Not even Javier.”
“Thank you. Things are bad enough as it is. Imagine if Shaun got hold of that information.”
Steven remembered some of the things that Shaun had said about Howard over the years. He might be a damned fine player and, on some levels, a decent guy. Yet he remained a caveman in a lot of other respects. It absolutely would not be a good idea for him to find out about this. Not until Udo had solidified his place in the team.
“You leave Shaun Riggs to me,” Steven said. “The best thing you can do is get to know some of the others.”
Udo nodded. “I appreciate your help.”
“It’s all part of my job.”
“Is it?”
What did he mean by that?
“Of course. We should probably be getting back. It’s only April. If you catch a cold, Javier will be after my balls.”
Udo hopped off the rock and instantly cried out.
“What’s the matter?”
“Something stabbed me.”
“Here, let me.” Udo sat on the rock and held his leg up. Steven took hold of it and examined one of the most expensive feet in Lancashire. A thorn stuck out of Udo’s big toe. “Javier will kill me if that gets embedded,” he muttered.
Swiftly, Steven pulled it out.
“There,” he said. “All’s well again.”
He still held Udo’s foot as he stared up at him. What a view. Thick strong legs, a six-pack that any member of a boy band would kill for and the bulge in those pink undies.
Reluctantly, he laid Udo’s foot on the ground and stood. Any more of this and his own boxer shorts would have the impossible mission of hiding his arousal.
Udo stood.
“Thank you. Is there nothing that the assistant coach won’t do for us?”
“Not much.”
Once again, they stood close to each other.
“All in a day’s work then?”
“Something like that.”
Udo’s head blocked the sun so Steven saw directly into his eyes.
Suddenly, all the self-control that Steven prided himself on appeared to have disappeared. He cleared the distance between them and kissed Udo.
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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.
To keep up to date with my comings and goings, you can find me in all the usual places:
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