BROKEN HALOS
Queen City Rogues, Book 1
AIMEE NICOLE WALKER
M/M ROMANCE
RELEASE DATE: 11.07.18
PHOTOGRAPHER: Wander Aguiar
COVER ARTIST: Jay Aheer/Simply Defined Art
MODEL: Bijan
BLURB
Oliver Knight’s past is shrouded by sorrow and tragedy, but instead of hiding from it, Ollie owns his truth and uses his experiences to uplift others. As an out and proud pastor, he provides a safe place for LGBTQ Christians to gather and worship, and as a recovering addict, he counsels those pursuing sobriety. Ollie’s life is fulfilling but also a little lonely. He may not have a hard time meeting men, but he does have a hard time getting them to stick around once they discover his vocation.
Archie White is a former drag queen who hung up his stilettos to start an HIV transition home in the memory of someone he held near and dear to his heart. All work and no play has made Archie a very dull man, but he thinks his luck is about to change when a friend introduces him to a dark-eyed stranger. That is until he learns the man is a pastor. Archie detests anything to do with religion, and for very good reasons.
Archie’s gut tells him to run, and Ollie’s heart tells him to pursue. What can a pastor and a sometimes-queen possibly have in common? A desire to find unconditional love with someone who truly sees them. What happens next is the poignant, sweet, and sexy journey for two resilient hearts. Ollie and Archie’s halos might be battered and a little tarnished, but they’re definitely not broken.
Broken Halos is a charming story with heart, heat, and humor. Warning: these characters and their quirky sidekicks may take up permanent residence in your heart, so proceed with caution. Each book in the Queen City Rogues series can be read as part of the series or as a standalone novel. This book contains sexually explicit material and colorful language intended for adults 18 and older.
“What are we doing, Arch?”I asked, breathing as hard as if I’d run a mile. “What do you want from me?”
“Right now?”
I needed to know what he wanted beyond tonight before I was willing to let my guard down fully. I could see he wasn’t ready to have that discussion, so I’d settle for what he was willing to give me. “Yeah, right now.”
“I want a quiet place where we can share a meal that doesn’t include my mother interrupting us. I want us to talk so I can get to know you better, and I want more kisses.”
“Dinner, talking, and kissing?”I asked, making sure I knew exactly what he was willing to offer me.
“It sounds like junior high, doesn’t it?”Archie asked, sounding embarrassed.
“It sounds amazing, Arch. I know just the place we can eat and talk without anyone bugging us. The food is pretty basic but tasty.”
Archie lifted a brow in question. “How private are we talking?”
“Come home with me, Arch. I don’t want to share your attention with anyone else. I can assure you of two things: I make the best grilled cheese sandwich you’ll ever have, and my intentions are honorable. You said you want to eat, talk, and kiss. That’s all I’m offering.”
“You think either of us can behave ourselves with a bed nearby?”
“We won’t know unless we try.”
I saw the moment he decided to accept my offer, and I vowed to keep my word, no matter how hard he made me or how much he chipped away at my resolve. I wouldn’t strip Archie White down and love him the way he was made to be loved until I no longer saw hesitation in his gorgeous, green eyes.
“Do you also have tomato soup?” he challenged.
“As if you could have one without the other,” I replied. “Follow me.”
I didn’t wait for him to respond verbally. I’d said all I was willing to right then. I needed to use my actions to communicate and demonstrate my intentions to Archie. I glanced over my shoulder to see if he was following me and saw he hadn’t budged from the spot where I left him. I would’ve been nervous had he not been smiling like the Cheshire cat.
I am a wife and mother to three kids, three dogs, and a cat. When I’m not dreaming up stories, I like to lose myself in a good book, cook or bake. I’m a girly tomboy
who paints her fingernails while watching sports and yelling at the referees.
I will always choose the book over the movie. I believe in happily-ever-after. Love inspires everything that I do. Music keeps me sane.
