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

Tom went to the kitchen and returned a few minutes later with the cordless phone in his hand. As he sat down in the chair, he said, “Good morning, this is Tom Foster. … That’s right, Mr. Cooper did some legal work for me not too long ago. … I’d like to speak to him if at all possible, it’s kind of important. … Thank you, I’ll hold. … Hello, Mr. Cooper. Tom Foster here. … Fine, thank you, but we’ve got a legal situation that may need your prompt attention.”


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