Today we have author Parker Williams joining us to talk about his new release “Lincoln’s Park”, book 1 in the new Links in the Chain series.
Parker shares a beautiful letter and brought a fenomenal giveaway exclusively for love bytes!
Welcome Parker 🙂
Write a letter to the them of five years ago.
Hey, Noel. I know this is going to be strange, but Lincoln says I should do it because… Well, he says it’ll help me put the past to rest and give me a clean slate for the future. And, seeing as how he’s in charge, I’m going to do it.
So you’re in college, making friends, learning new things. It’s an amazing time, and you’re going to remember it for the rest of your life. Unfortunately, some things are about to happen that will make you doubt everything you think you know.
The parents we thought loved us? Turns out there are conditions to that love. They’re going to turn their backs on us and we’re going to doubt we know what love truly is.
Through adversity comes strength. Even though we’re down, the police are going to introduce us to a man who will help us believe again. His name is Robert, and he’s going to take us in when things are at their worst. He’s going to show us what a father figure should be like, and he’s also going to teach us that we’re not alone in the world. Everything and everyone is connected. He’s going to show us that the people we might see, but pretend not to, are, in fact, good, decent people. They’re the ones who, even though they have nothing, will help when they’re able.
And then, when we’re out looking for a job, we’re going to meet another guy. This one is going to teach us what love is. He’s going to become the most important person in our lives, and through him, we’re going to gain a brother and a sister. We might have lost our first family, but this one will be not blood, but a bond far stronger.
I know you’re about to hit a tough patch, but I need you to know that it will get better. There are going to be enough people in your life to prove that. When you think you’re at your lowest, they’re going to be there and help you rise tall.
So get ready for a scary, heart wrenching journey, Noel. Even though you’re going to be alone and afraid, you’ll come out of it a better person, plus you’ll have the chance to make others have a shot at a better life too.
Love always,
Me.
Book Name: Lincoln’s Park
Series: Links in the Chain #1
Author: Parker Williams
Publisher: Dreamspinner Press
Cover Artist: Reese Dante
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A Links In the Chain Story
Lincoln Merriweather was born an entitled brat with a silver spoon lodged so deep, it might never have come out. At the BDSM club or in business, Lincoln was a storm, blowing in and disrupting the lives of everyone he touched, until the day he met a man who peeled away the tarnished layers to expose a decent person.
Lincoln found—then lost—love.
Since then, he’s tried to atone for his past, including walking away from his family’s wealth. He opened a diner, hiring people to work for him that he would have spit on before his epiphany. He’s found peace, which he’s about to lose to a hazel-eyed man.
Noel Simmons wound up on the street when his parents discovered he was gay. His path leads him to Lincoln’s diner, where he asks for a job. He’s thrilled when Lincoln agrees to hire him, but finds his new boss perplexing. Can anyone be this kind and decent?
What starts out as business becomes something more. Noel discovers he needs Lincoln in order to feel safe. Lincoln needs Noel to complete him. But when Lincoln’s past gets in the way of his present, will the two have a future?
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Parker Williams is a bestselling author of MM romance and suspense. One of his recent works was nominated for the Lambda Literary Awards, and several books have been runners-up at the Rainbow Awards.
Parker loves the written word. A chance encounter with an amazing author changed the course of his life as he began to write the stories his men were whispering to him. With the help of some amazing friends and a community of writers he’s proud to be part of, Parker continues telling stories of love, hurt, comfort, and sometimes tosses in a little angst for fun. He believes in love, but also knows that anything worth having requires work and sacrifice (and maybe a little hurt and comfort too). The course of true love never runs smooth, and he enjoys writing about it.
Parker lives in Milwaukee, WI, with his husband, Paul, and their menagerie of dogs and cats. Most days you’ll find him on Facebook, sharing stories and pictures of the zoo, or even about Paul, who is always good for a laugh.
Website: www.parkerwilliamsauthor.com
Twitter: @ParkerWAuthor
Facebook: www.facebook.com/parker.williams.75641
Email: parker@parkerwilliamsauthor.com
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This is a super sweet story with low angst even though it deals with Noel, a young man who has been living in a shelter for three years. His self esteem is extremely low but he has not given up and he has created a home and family for himself with the shelter staff and residents. It is time for more for Noel and there is a man out there who needs just his brand of caring.
Sounds like the kind of story I love. And that cover is simply beautiful!
Looks great but I haven’t really gotten around to read it. It sounds like quite a read.
This sounds so touching and lovely!
It does sound like a perfect read for me. thanks
Sounds like a wonderful story!
This sounds oh, so interesting! Definitely want to read it. In paperback? Even better!
Congrats on the new release!