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If you were offered the chance to be young forever, would you take it? Kenneth Sean Campbell's Forever explores this question through the wonderful world of gay vampires, eschewing the overwrought angst driving today's vampire literature for a more original spin. Campbell's thought-provoking writing brings wit and sophistication to this classic genre. Encompassing a rich history that stretches from before recorded time to the present, Forever weaves a Gothic tale of mystery and romance that begins with Waxu, a strange being of unknown origin, whose lust is awakened by the human Ger-Lad. They become the founders of a vast vampire dynasty that flourishes through the ages. Ger-Lad eventually makes his way to 1846 New Orleans, where, under the name Gerald Graves, he seduces a young doctor whose life of loneliness and deception is slowly wearing him down. Dr. Robert Lazarus welcomes his induction into this intriguing community, but unlike Gerald, his quest is more for love than for power. It's in the modern-day Bay Area gay scene, where Andy Oliver is struggling with the aging process, that the central question of the book is addressed, as Andy and his best friend Pete are launched on a fascinating supernatural adventure.

Luke Beecham had a supporting part in author Kenneth Sean Campbell's Without Paradise. Now he's back-this time on center stage-in a new romance novel about fame, redemption, and second chances. Luke was once a popular singer-songwriter in the world of country music, but his name has faded from most people's minds. He now teaches music at a small community college in Northern California. He still does some shows here and there, but he is too experienced to expect another big break. Then, the impossible happens and Luke ends up back in the spotlight Gavin Archer, president of Crowned Heads Management, hears Luke's music and thinks he has a shot at a major career. Luke's happy about the new contract-and about his new attraction to Gavin. However, a spiteful entertainment blogger might send the promising new relationship crashing down. At the same time, Luke is rekindling an old friendship with Duff Gillespie, an older man who was once more to him than just his talented Nashville producer. With two men interested in him and a career to resurrect, Luke will have to make major decisions about the direction he wants to take in life.