Badges of Love by David Horne

Nathan Bridges had a clear vision for his future in law enforcement. He went to college, took the required courses, and earned a bachelor’s degree. Openly gay, happy to serve and protect the sleepy little seaside community, Nathan wasn’t looking to fall in love when he joined the Seaside Park Police Department in New Jersey. When Nathan met the man he’d be partnered with at the department, it wasn’t easy in the beginning.
Anthony Chase was a seasoned police officer. He was good at his job. He knew how to follow orders, and he wasn’t afraid of anything that happened in the field. Anthony harbored a secret desire. No one knew why Anthony was so handsome and always remained single. He’d chosen vocation over love, and no one was going to change his mind. Then along came Nathan and suddenly things are a little more relaxed, shifts aren’t so lonely, and Anthony finally got a partner he could trust.
Everything seemed to work out for Nathan. Except someone knew he’d done something, something that haunted him, that couldn’t be undone or erased. Nathan didn’t want anyone to find out. Now someone learned his shocking truth, and it was about to cost him his profession and his new love. When Nathan decides to follow his heart, someone is ready to kill to keep a secret and take down a good police officer.