Pulling Apart

By Shawn Lane

Sequel to Pulling Away

Noah Riggins thought his troubles were over and he’d live happily ever after with Charlie Banks, but lately their domestic bliss has been anything but blissful. Charlie’s shutting down and shutting Noah out, refusing to even consider getting help.

When Charlie suggests a separation, is it really the end? Will Noah be left with nothing but a broken heart?

• Language: English
• Publisher: JMS Books LLC
• Release date: Sep 13, 2018
• ISBN: 9781634866989

Shawn Lane

Shawn Lane is a multi-published author of gay romance. She lives and works in Southern California. She has been published by Loose Id, Amber Quill Press, Evernight Publishing, MLR Press, JMS Books, and Ellora’s Cave. For more information, visit smlgr8.blogspot.com.

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Pulling Apart

By Shawn Lane

Published by JMS Books LLC at Smashwords

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Copyright 2018 Shawn Lane

ISBN 9781634866989

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Published in the United States of America.

NOTE: This book was previously published by Loose Id.

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Pulling Apart

By Shawn Lane

Chapter 1

Noah Riggins pulled his car into the driveway of the house he shared with his lover, Charlie Banks, and for a moment just sat in the car with the engine off. Leaning his head on the steering wheel, he prepared himself for having to go inside.

It shouldn’t be this hard.

It couldn’t have been that long ago he eagerly jumped from the car and ran into the house. Shaking his head, he reached for the briefcase lying on the passenger seat and got out.

Sitting in the car all night wouldn’t change things. He’d already waited until after seven o’clock to leave work.

As soon as he entered the front door the lack of light caused heaviness in his chest. He couldn’t go back to the way Charlie had been at the start of their relationship. The living room was entirely devoid of light as was the kitchen and dining room. The hallway light was the only illumination.

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