Actor Harry Anders’ movie career is in full swing. His fans are legion, and his talent attracts first-rate directors and producers. With an Oscar nomination and a Golden Globe under his belt, it seems he can do no wrong.<br><br>He also has a more than satisfying personal life. He marries Alec Walker -- the love of his life -- and romances his agent, Jake Navarro, on the side. Branching out, Harry turns to TV and nabs an iconic role in a hit detective series destined to run for years. The gods are indeed good to him.<br><br>But gods can be fickle. Without warning, the network cancels his series. Leading roles become scarce, and Harry’s marriage crumbles under the pressure. In desperation, he agrees to a plan of lies, deceit, and double-crosses that ultimately leads to murder. How far will Harry go for a good man’s love?

For a Good Man's Love

I prayed for a return to normalcy—an oxymoron in Hollywood terms.


I prayed for my joyful reunion with Alec and our living again under one roof as a couple.


I also prayed for my continued friendship with Jake, and for the wonderfully exciting fringe benefits we enjoyed.


I fell asleep somewhere between the Our Fathers and the Hail Marys.


Next morning, I dressed quickly and ran to the corner. I put two quarters into the slot on the newsstand and pulled out the morning edition. Unaccustomed to reading the daily obituaries, I searched the table of contents, then turned to the listings in the Metro Section. I ran my finger down the entries listed alphabetically:


Thinking the names were out of order, I scanned up and down the columns a second time.


Chapter 8