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Tony Alexamenos’s world is disrupted when the affluent Dallas Eden, desire to expand his personal “harem,” sends Tony to university. While there, Tony falls for his drama teacher, sparking an intense infatuation that propels him to New York City. There, amid the city’s vibrant scene, Tony discovers powerful lessons about life, love, and self‑acceptance.
First publish date: 2002
Genre: LGBTQ+ Fiction/Gay Fiction
Authors: Andrew W. M. Beierle
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