Tom Foster has his life planned out, and he's systematically pursuing his goals. At twenty-two, he's been organist and choirmaster at The Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd for three years, he's working on his doctoral thesis, and he's beginning a secondary career performing in concert. There is no room in his schedule for romance ... until Noah Webster, a gorgeous green-eyed blond, walks into the church one evening to audition for the choir.<br><br>What starts as an arrangement of convenience -- Tom's usual page turner is unavailable, and Noah agrees to do the job-soon turns into a fast friendship. Then Noah, who is saddled with an obnoxious roommate, rents the spare bedroom in Tom's house, and ultimately the two men become lovers and partners in life.<br><br>But before they can ride off into the sunset together, they must face one major obstacle: Noah's violent, homophobic Southern Baptist father.

Love Turns the Page

“You will sign a complaint, won’t you, Tom?” George said. “Not that it’s really necessary, given that I’m a witness.”


“I think you should try to get a restraining order, as well,” George said, “one that would forbid this guy from coming within a thousand yards or so of either you or Noah.”


“Yeah,” Tom said, “that sounds like a very good idea.”


“However,” George said, “it might not be that simple.”


“You’re not related to this guy by blood or marriage, nor does he live in this house. As I understand it, because of that, you wouldn’t qualify for a domestic restraining order, which is a civil matter. But, there are restraining orders in the criminal courts. I suggest you talk to your attorney—he’ll know what to do.”


The patrol car arrived and Mr. Webster was taken away.


“What about Dad’s car?” Noah said.


“It will be towed and impounded,” George said.


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