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    Crossing The Line
    Crossing The Line
    Crossing The Line
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    Crossing The Line

    By Christiane France

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    Rather than embarrass his wealthy family by admitting he’s gay, Alexander Derkeston solved the problem by publicly conforming to their old fashioned, upright, uptight lifestyle, and inventing a second life on the side.

    Even after his parents are killed in a traffic accident and the pretence is no longer necessary, Alexander still continues to follow family tradition and keep his private life private. Then the family chauffeur retires, and Wil Forrest is hired in his place.

    For Alexander it’s love at first sight. Wil is everything Alexander has ever wanted. But Wil is an employee, and when he suggests the two of them go clubbing together, Alexander is horrified. Old Abner Derekston had two rules the family has always lived by: One, never cross the line by getting overly familiar with the help, not if you want to maintain their respect. And two, if you want something, go for it.

    Is there a way Alexander can have his cake and eat it, too?

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherChristiane France
    Release dateSep 12, 2016
    ISBN9781536510638
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