Shattered Lives

By E E Montgomery

Can a shattered man ever piece himself back together?

Paul doesn't think so.

The IED that took his lover and his best friend destroyed Paul's capacity to feel. When he witnesses Xavier's life shattering around him, no one is more surprised than Paul when he steps in to rescue the broken man. Passion flares amidst the budding friendship but Paul doesn't know if whatever he and Xavier can build will be enough to fill the holes in his soul. He needs to try anyway. Xavier deserves that much. Perhaps he does too.

• Language: English
• Publisher: E E Montgomery
• Release date: Mar 24, 2021
• ISBN: 9780987631657

E E Montgomery

For E E Montgomery, writing is the thread that stitches the fragments of a curious mind into myriad imaginary worlds.  A dedicated people-watcher, E E finds stories everywhere. In a cafe, a cemetery, a book on space exploration or on the news: there’ll be a story of personal growth, love, and unconditional acceptance there somewhere. E E Montgomery has published short stories, novellas and novels across genres (contemporary, historical, romance, science fiction and fantasy) since 2011. You can contact E E Montgomery at [e-mail]; on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ewynelaine.montgomery; on Twitter: @EEMontgomery1; on Google+: https://plus.google.com/u/0/+EEMontgomery; or at her web site: http://www.eemontgomery.com/ and blog: http://www.eemontgomery.com/blog.

Book preview

Shattered Lives

E E Montgomery

Published by E E Montgomery, 2021.

This is a work of fiction. Similarities to real people, places, or events are entirely coincidental.

SHATTERED LIVES

First edition. March 24, 2021.

Copyright © 2021 E E Montgomery.

ISBN: 978-0987631657

Written by E E Montgomery.

Table of Contents

Title Page

Copyright Page

SHATTERED LIVES

Sign up for E E Montgomery's Mailing List

Also By E E Montgomery

About the Author

SHATTERED LIVES

Paul stopped at the first sound of the yelling. It was louder than the usual children screaming or parents calling instructions to disappearing teenagers. West End was a buzz-filled inner city suburb but Paul’s apartment, a couple of blocks away from the main street, felt quiet and isolated. The small shopping centre at the end of his street only held a Woolworths, a coffee shop, a Thai take-away and an Indian restaurant. Apart from the occasional drunk on Saturday night, they didn’t get this kind of thing here. He turned back and wove between couples and groups, toward the men making the noise.

Don’t tell me I’m overreacting! the man’s voice was filled with anger and pain.

It’s not a big deal.

So, two men. This one’s not so angry.

You sticking your dick in other people is a big deal to me!

Great. Just what families need to hear. Shut up, idiot, before you get thrown out.

I wasn’t sticking my dick anywhere. And for God’s sake, keep your voice down. There are kids around.

At least one of them has some sense, even if it is the cheating bastard.

That didn’t matter to you when you had your tongue shoved down his throat two minutes ago. You seemed prepared to give everyone a free show. Even me—your boyfriend.

Great, are there three of them there, then? Paul sped up, pushing people aside. Stay out of it. He had to get these guys out of here before someone called security.

Boyfriend? Warren? I’m your boyfriend. The third voice sounded