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The Butler Paperback – July 17, 2023

by Michael Robert (Author)
4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 175 ratings
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The Butler by Michael Robert

A twenty-one year old college student has the rug pulled out from under him when his professor boyfriend abruptly ends their relationship, replacing him with an even younger teacher’s assistant.

A year after his heartbreak, Deklyn Dalton is still at a loss as to how he can move forward when an unusual job offer, one he’s not qualified to perform, comes his way due to the connections of a friend.

Thirty-nine year old billionaire, Lincoln Carrington, fresh off of losing the love of his life to a best friend and employee, is headed to his mega yacht to heal from the devastation brought on by the betrayal he recently suffered.

One man is a desperate college graduate who happens to land a two week job as a butler in a world of wealth and opulence. The man he is to serve is surrounded by the successes of his wealth but lacks the one thing he desires the most: true love.

The butler and the billionaire are on a collision course in this tale from the high seas. Can two broken men from different stations in life find their way to love or are some arrangements doomed to fail before they even begin?

The Butler originally appeared as a novella in the anthology, Cruising, released in 2022. This update is the full length novel with twice the content and an epilogue conclusion not to be missed.
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    July 17, 2023
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    6 x 0.44 x 9 inches
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0CC4DMD7L
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Independently published (July 17, 2023)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 192 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 979-8852649058
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 9.3 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.44 x 9 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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Michael Robert is an author residing in Seattle, Washington. The Crow Flies Free is his debut novel. Michael enjoys traveling and he aspires to visit the locations of his upcoming novels so as to provide vivid and accurate descriptions of them. He enjoys tennis, road trips and fast cars. Please look for his future projects, the next story coming soon.

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S. Adkins
5.0 out of 5 stars I loved this book!
Reviewed in the United States on June 10, 2024
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This story is sweet, engaging, and heartfelt, with the perfect amount of angst on the road to a HEA. Kudos to this author for writing a unique twist to the usual tropes in m/m romances.
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Michael D Robinson.
4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent storyteller,
Reviewed in the United States on October 17, 2023
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Great plot, character and story development. Mr. Robert manages to create a spell-binder that captures the reader and hold his attention rapt page after page’ line after line until the story reaches a beautifully logical conclusion, lending the stage ro the characters to ascertain when and how their next adventure develops, providing Mr, Robert everything he will need to write another marvelous book! Well done!
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Tina Alicea
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing summer read!!
Reviewed in the United States on August 18, 2023
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The Butler
By Michael Robert
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Michael Robert is having an amazing year in books. The Butler is the 4th release this year and I can't wait to hear what else he has coming out. At least one more in the Packing anthology releasing later this year. Congratulations Michael on an awesome year!🎉❤

This story was previously in the book Cruising an MM Anthology in which I missed out on but am so happy to be getting the full expanded version now.

The two mc's, Lincoln (aka Linc) and Deklyn (aka Dek), really were having a rough time in the beginning. Both going through the heartbreak of being dumped by their long time love interests.

Dek had recently finished college but due to his breakup was suffering from low self-esteem and insecurities so he was just barely getting by. Him getting an offer to work on a billionare's yacht was exactly what he needed to figure out his next steps in life. Linc's breakup was a little fresher and he just wanted to hideaway on his yacht, recouperate, and get himself back together. 

Once these two met aboard Linc's yacht Action there was an instant connection and boy did the sparks fly.

"There were half a dozen or more other attractive gay men on the receiving line but none of them had "that thing". Deklyn had "that thing", and he had it in spades."

You all know what "that thing" can do to you, right? It can make you lose your mind and do all sorts of things.😜 And that's exactly what happened with these two. Even though they both knew they shouldn't, they jumped into a secret two week rendezvous of sex and falling head over heels for each other. But nothing is ever easy in love and matters of the heart especially when there are insecurities due to previous choices and circumstances.

Anyways, I don't want to give away the ending or how they get to their wonderful HEA...you're going to need to read it for that. Just know that you'll be getting a classic Michael Robert story with great characters you'll fall in love with, a wonderful storyline, and plenty of steam ... all to keep you turning the pages!!

Highly recommend especially for an amazing summer read!!
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Alicia Meyer
3.0 out of 5 stars an okay read
Reviewed in the United States on September 1, 2023
This was just okay. I liked the concept but then it just felt kind of cheesy and rushed. I ended up reading it as fast as possible.
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Lisa Perez
4.0 out of 5 stars Healing hearts
Reviewed in the United States on August 8, 2023
This is a very enjoyable book about two men who have been deeply hurt by previous relationships. Still healing, they meet each other before they are fully ready to take a chance again. Deklyn is a 21 year old student who has recently been dumped by his college professor, who he loved and with whom he imagined a future. Replaced abruptly by an 18 year old, he is now lost with his life on auto-pilot. Broke, he accepts a lucrative job offered by his friend to work on a yacht for two weeks. When he arrives, he finds out that he will be serving as a butler, despite no experience.

Linc is a billionaire movie studio owner who has been jilted by his farm-boy lover, a man he expected to have long-term. Worst of all, the lover left him for his good friend, causing double the pain. Now, he escaping to his yacht to heal his broken heart. When he meets his new replacement butler, the attraction is immediate. When they agree to several weeks of a passionate, no-strings affair, neither expects the pain of parting. Can these two find a future with miscommunications, unspoken feelings, and financial disparities? This book has hurt, passion, hope, and a beautiful, hard-earned love.
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Maia
5.0 out of 5 stars Dek and Linc - The sparks fly at first sight
Reviewed in the United States on July 14, 2023
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Michael Robert has written MM love story which is so authentic and again unique in his own way. When you have read his books then you know. :)
This book starts with a big wake-up call for Deklyn Dalton who studies information technology and is in love with his professor. Three years of being in a relationship, which he thought was mutual, ends abruptly. One year later he finds himself broke and taking jobs which is not his profession. One of his jobs is to work on a yacht, which belongs to Billionaire Lincoln Carrington.

Lincoln's life is also at the point where he is taking a vacation on his own. He was betrayed by his lover and friend. He takes it hard and still hurting from heartbreak after many months.
Life has a surprise for both of them. Deklyn has to take up the position of a personal butler for Lincoln on this journey. The sparks fly when they meet. Even though they are attracted to each other, Deklyn tries to be professional and not give any chance to get fired. Lincoln sees in him depth and honesty which is rare in his world. I loved how they interacted with each other and both of them developed as people.

I felt for Deklyn and I wanted to hug him. To tell him that he is such an amazing young man and that life will get better. They both wanted the love that lasts. Their journey to explore and find love is complicated. During those two weeks on the yacht, a lot is happening between them. They find that they can be open with each other, at a level where they have not been before. It is a genuine story where the chemistry between these two seems so real that I could feel it.

There is also another butler in this story and you will love him. He has his own role to play in Lincoln and Deklyn's story.

Every book Michael Robert writes is unique and amazing, and so much more. He has become one of my favorite writers. I love his writing style and I highly recommend reading his books. 💙💙💙💙💙
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Cee Bee
5.0 out of 5 stars All at Sea 🥰😍💔🔥
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 23, 2023
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Running away from a surprise breakup in his 3 year relationship, with his college Professor and too many hook-ups afterwards, 22 year old Deklyn takes a job on a luxury yacht as a deckhand.

Drowning in student debt, his friend Starr offered him the chance to earn huge money for a two week stint on board the ship that she managed for her employer, Lincoln Carrington, CEO of the biggest Hollywood Studio, plus many other companies he acquired as legacies from his parents.

Lincoln Carrington 40, is running away to try and recover from his ‘boy’ of a couple of years, abandoning him for one of his best friends. A double whammy right in his gut, his heart.

Arriving onto his yacht ’Action’, Starr has all the crew members lined up in their uniforms to greet him and be introduced to him. All have been chosen for their exceptional good looks so that his guests can enjoy whatever happens on board.

Reaching the end of the line, Lincoln’s eyes are caught on the young man whose hand he is shaking and not letting go of anytime soon. The moment is a mutual awareness of something sparking between them.

Starr has Informed him of a sudden change in plan. Mr Carrington’s long serving Butler doesn’t have ‘sea legs’ so Deklyn will have to take on that role for the two weeks their boss is on board. The pay will double, plus a huge bonus at end of trip. Desperate for extra cash to pay his overdue rent and student loans he reluctantly agrees.

Given a luxurious cabin next to Lincoln’s so he can be at his beck and call, Deklyn is enjoying his upgrade. He is also acutely aware of his Boss especially when he asks him to select his clothing for the day and promptly strips naked in front of him to change into them. 🥵

But then Deklyn is someone really special, very handsome, super clever and intelligent, kind hearted. It takes a security emergency to wake Lincoln up to just how intelligent Deklyn is. Not someone to be treated as an escort and cash offered for every kindness and effort to be helpful.

But then Lincoln goes and shatters whatever was growing between them. Then he leave the yacht before the two weeks is up, leaving Deklyn shattered.

Both are looking for the same thing in their lives, both have been hurt recently, but they are afraid to trust again.

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It was weird how quickly Lincoln and Deklyn, both broken-hearted men were able to form such an ‘insta’ connection. But Michael Robert manages to handle the growing respect and genuine affection that they have for each other and makes it feel much more.

Yep, each book I read by Michael Robert has me go quickly looking for the next one from his pen or laptop.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Love at first sight
Reviewed in Germany on August 18, 2023
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I really love this story.
Two heartbroken men, new job offer, very hot new boss and sparks flying.
This book has everything your heart desires.
I loved watching these two fall in love and learn to trust love again.

I think I've found a new favorite author.

Ich liebe dieses Buch wirklich sehr.
Zwei Männer mit Liebeskummer, ein neues Jobangebot, eine neuer heißer Boss und fliegende Funken.
Dieses Buch hat alles, was das Herz begehrt.
Ich habe es geliebt, zuzusehen, wie die beiden sich verlieben und wieder lernen Vertrauen in die Liebe zu haben.

Ich denke, ich habe einen neuen Lieblingsautoren gefunden.
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Stefka
5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it!
Reviewed in Australia on July 15, 2023
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This extended version of the previously included in the anthology Cruising novella THE BUTLER gives us a much needed detailed back story on Deck and oh my god. I loved this boy the first time around, but now he is just so much more. His strength and resilience in the face of life throwing lemons and curved balls galore was amazing. Deck is completely devoid of pride, wasting no time to tackle his new circumstances while at the same time allowing himself to mourn the loss of love he had imagined was big in a forever kind of way. As a result,he barely keeps his head above water - overdue bills, excruciating student loans, zero serious work prospects, drifting from meaningless hook up to the next feeling hardly anything at all.
Well, lucky for him,Linc glides into his life on a luxurious yacht and could solve all his problems with the snap of his chequebook, alas it's not that simple.
Both men have been hurt deeply and no matter how much their undeniable attraction binds them in some of the hottest intimate scenes ever written by Michael Robert, doubt holds them back.
They dance around each other, too scared to take the chance on love again.
Lincoln's thick head should get its own yacht - that's how stubborn he is and acted like a child every time something about Deck seemed too good to be true. And here comes the real lesson, one that Deck tried desperately to teach Linc and himself - those who hurt us, broke our heart, took our love and trust, dishonouring the way we bound ourselves to them, they don't get to determine how we treat the next person our heart chooses to beat for. Their deceit and disrespect should not poison the hope for a future filled with love and kindness ♥️
This was just a lovely story, exactly what the doctor ordered ♥️
Honorary mentions for STAR, she a bad bad chick♥️🤩 Officer Jake is freaking beefcake delight and you will have a fun time playing a game of shots for every new nickname Michael Robert names him by in his book😁 And Bob!😎
Loved it!
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5.0 out of 5 stars 5 stars for a great finish for the book.
Reviewed in Australia on August 2, 2023
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Deklyn was having a relationship with professor Thomas Keil. Deklyn was Thomas’s assistant and then he wasnt ending it all.
Deklyn 22 yrs was broke but had a job as a butler onboard Action boat with Mr Lincoln as his boss.
Lincoln 40 yrs was going broke paying his ex’s when theyd spilt up looking for his forever boy.
A great start with an insta connection between them both. The ship’s rule was never have relations with the crew or VIPs onboard.
A rebound fling or not, Deklyn needed the job for the next 2 weeks although itd test their boundaries a lot. Yeah them boundaries are meant to be broken. I liked the start of the story but its wasn’t until the halfway point that things change for me and I ended up loving it.
Smoking hot sexy scenes although there was no protection or health talks. A boss and employee story that Deklyn needed the job and couldn’t afford to be fired which sounded a lot throughout the book. There was plots in this that could gone further but was cut short ie, hacking scene. Overall a hot book and connection between them. Written with dual povs per chapter for a HEA ending.

#Agegap #Boss/Employee #Daddy/Boy
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