QSFer Reni Stankova has a new MM fantasy out (gay, bi), Heaven Trilogy book two: The Secrets of Heaven.
Raphael and Dante, the enemies of Heaven, who committed regicide, have spent five glorious years in exile, hiding from the law. But their peaceful sanctuary shatters when Archangel Remiel, one of the best investigators in the world, forces the couple into a life on the run.
While fleeing, Raphael stumbles upon a clue regarding his late mother’s discovery, leading him to the Holy Land. So, Raphael and Dante embark on a quest across three continents in search of an ancient artifact. All the while avoiding Remiel and old friends and enemies who use their predicament for personal gain.
But is Heaven ready for the secrets they’ll uncover?
Warnings: recreational drug use, mentions of child prostitution (no depictions), mentions of suicide.
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Excerpt
“Your honeymoon is over, Your Highness,” Remiel said.
“Don’t call me that.” Raphael smirked. “I worked hard to lose the title.”
The howl of the wind vanished in an instant, as though the mountain held its breath. Then, a brutal explosion deafened the vicinity and shook the stone pillar on which they stood. The shockwave shoved the guardians to their knees. They glanced back and saw the bridge they’d used minutes earlier utterly destroyed. The only way off this colossal rock pillar was gone.
Meanwhile, Dante and Raphael dashed for the edge of the cliff.
“Open fire!” Remiel shouted.
The guardians scrambled to their feet, but by the time a hail of bullets came their way, Raphael and Dante were already over the edge in free fall. The height over the river valley was petrifying, and every fiber of Raphael’s being screamed in terror in the face of certain death.
Dante’s wings pierced through his clothes and spread majestically to the sides, just in time for Raphael to wrap his arms and legs around his demon lover and leave the rest in his capable hands. Their fall carried on for a few more terrifying seconds when his demon made a graceful downward arch. With a powerful flap and skillful navigation, Dante led them far away from the stone column.
Distant gunshots sounded from above, growing quieter and less threatening in mere seconds. Raphael’s heart slammed against his chest, shaking off the shock. Indeed, he was shaking all over as he tightly held onto his lover, his eternal savior.
Remiel and her squad of guardians were now stuck on an isolated rock tower.
They would have an extremely difficult time going down. This should give Raphael and Dante a decent head start.
Author Bio
Reni Stankova is a bilingual author from Bulgaria and a perpetually tired millennial. She specializes in historical fiction with badass female characters, and LGBT fantasy in original worlds. She works in an office during the day and writes books in the wee hours of the night. Reni is an avid traveler and in her spare time, you can find her on mountain hikes and other places that require lots of walking.