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    Rook: The Broken Bows, #1
    Rook: The Broken Bows, #1
    Rook: The Broken Bows, #1
    Ebook89 pages1 hourThe Broken Bows

    Rook: The Broken Bows, #1

    By Kerri Ann

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    I see their evil. Their malice and greed.

    I see myself in them everytime they give hollow confessions.

    My sins laid bare and bleeding for all to see. I am a torn man. 

    My twin brother True and the Broken Bows MC want to bring me back into the fold. It's not my home and not where I belong. I know what evil resides in me and what I am capable of when I am a part of that world. I swore I wouldn't go back. 

    When an attack occurs on the club and my father the President requires my services, they come to my parish needing my help. Their desires are my undoing.

    They use every dirty move to cause me to falter. They use her.

    My only vice... Scarlet.

    I've fought their pull like the taught string of the bow for years, and like me, a single arrow shot will ruin everything.

    I'll break my vows, I know it. 

    The MC will mean my destruction. 

    This novella is a prequel to the story of Busta and Oubliette from King and Pawn. This is the story that started it all.  It will give you more insight into the club.

    Reading order:

    Rook

    King

    Pawn

    Queen

    Gambit

    Knight 

    Bishop's Play

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherKerri Ann
    Release dateJul 8, 2018
    ISBN9781386682325
    Rook: The Broken Bows, #1
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    Kerri Ann

    Mother of two insanely (well trained) sarcastic men, wife to a dangerously smolder inducing grumble bunny (fireman), and friend to some amazing ladies (you know who you are).  Thanks for reading, thanks for being a friend, and I look forward to meeting you in the future for drinks, danger and laughs. Living in Northern Ontario, Canada, Kerri loves to read, travel and find new reasons to write you fantastic love stories. Remember, not all love is clean. Dark, light, angsty, sexually charged and twisted—that’s her genre. It’s heart wrenching stories where the muse directs her. As the instrument of their lives, their stories are told through piece by piece. You can hope for the good guy to win, but it won’t always happen.  She can’t guarantee an HEA (happily ever after) or HFN (happy for now), because life doesn't always have those. Enjoy the OMG's and tears. Tear your hair out, toss a book or two, because I want you to feel their pain too. As they live it, you can absorb it on the pages. Website: https://www.authorkerriann.com Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/15556808.Kerri_Ann BookBub: www.bookbub.com/authors/kerri-ann Instagram: www.instagram.com/authorkerriann My Website: www.authorkerriann.com Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/LoveandDreams Twitter https://twitter.com/Daresanddreams MeWe https://mewe.com/i/kerri/ann Book+Main Bites https://www.bookandmainbites.com/kerriann Tumblr  https://www.tumblr.com/follow/authorkerriann

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      Rook - Kerri Ann

      ​Chapter One

      FORGIVE ME, FATHER, for I have sinned, the small voice from the other side of the screen confided. I can just make out her shadow as she completes the sign of the cross. Today marks the fifteenth day since my last confession. My last mass was three weeks ago, and I have one sin to atone for.

      Tell me your troubles, child. I know it’s fruitless to ask, but it’s expected. Their whole reason for appearing here is to be absolved.

      I had impure thoughts about a woman in my...book club, she says cautiously.

      Are you lying, child?

      Father, I’m telling you what I feel comfortable with you knowing. So, she’s another one of them.

      Continue, child.

      She clears her throat. "You see, we were reading a book about first loves. It was about a woman, and how her best friend was the first to really see her through all her faults. Her problems didn’t matter. Seeing love conquer and repair damages, she came to love the other woman—in the story, that is. Love can be pure in so many ways. Right, Father?"

      Yes, child. I agree that love can be pure of heart, but not sexual in its context, such as love thy brother, love thy sister. What is it, though, that has made you feel impure? Tell me. Tell your God what it is so that you may repent. Every day, all day, this is the possible outcome of so many lives in our city. These lost souls need our care, and it’s my job to make them whole. They need to feel loved and cherished without reservation or condemnation.

      "Well, Father, I’ve never felt that from a man. It made me feel secure and cared for by this woman. She makes me feel like I’m perfect. I know in my heart that God would tell me if this love is wrong. But if love is good in all forms, then why deny me a love if he presents it?"

      And there’s the predicament of my position. How can I deny love? How do I tell her that it’s an abomination to love another woman in the way that she does? I do the will of God because it’s right and just. What you personally feel is different than the scriptures, my dear child. Loving in a chaste way is expected and condoned, but to love her in the way that a man and a woman would is unwell in the eyes of God.

      "But Father, what of the changes under the Pope, the holiest of Fathers on earth? Hasn’t he stated that all love is to be cherished? Why deny me? My confession isn’t in loving her, my confession is this; In loving her, the love for my husband has become secondary. I love him, I do, but I can’t love him as I love her. Do you understand, Father?" 

      So, it’s not that she loves this woman, it’s that she’s venturing out of her marriage. Well, this one’s cut and dry. This is an impure allowance under God and his teachings. You must care for your wedding vows. You will work on giving your husband the love and devotion that you imparted when you first married him. You gave your word that his love was the only love, other than that of your God.

      Yes, Father. Her voice falls. Seeing her bowing her head in defeat, I wonder...did she really feel that her confession would be seen as a just reason to venture from wedlock and step out of the marriage? These are the situations I deal with, and it pains me. Our parish is in a more volatile area of the city, which brings these creatures of faithlessness to our door often.

      You will repent your sins through your act of contrition. Repeat after me, ‘Heavenly Father, I in good faith will follow the path of your teachings, and in doing so, I will work on being a good person that puts effort into my marriage.’ She quietly repeats what I say, and I continue. I will no longer have impure thoughts about another, as it is unfair to my vows under God. She again repeats after me, and in doing so, I hear her voice becoming stronger; more willful.

      You will perform six hail Mary’s and continue to work on your family obligation. I absolve you of your sins. In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

      Amen. Thank you, Father. Rising out of the booth, she closes the door behind her while I relax with another completed parishioner on the right path. Do I analyze every one of these sad souls? Yes. I care for them, not only as their direct link to Christ, but I also feel their pain and sorrow as their priest.

      There are days that these burdens weigh heavily on my soul, and that I despair with the inflicted damage on my own psyche. My lord keeps me strong, or as strong as he can. And what I cannot handle, I contain in my own way.

      Her love of the woman could be a product of a bad relationship. The dangerous liaison could be nothing more than her looking for love where love hasn’t been found yet. Nervously rubbing the sleeve of my robes, I take a deep breath and blow it out. I’ll deal with the dark thoughts I have about her and the love she has later when I’m alone. 

      As the door next to me opens and closes again, a man enters. Forgive me, Father, for I have sinned.

      Garnering my composure to assist another lost soul once more, I situate myself in the confessional to take on their needs. Tell me how I can help you, son.

      It’s been six months since my last confession. His voice is deep and gruff. His voice has a dangerous tone that’s truly recognizable—hardened and callous.

      Answering him in a calm manner, I say, Six months is a long time. How many confessions will we address today?

      The screen doesn’t allow room for me to see his face, but I can see his profile. I know who he is. Bracken Madox, President of the Broken Bows MC. His club runs the south side

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