Doors Of Time — K.C. Kendricks

Calvin Lawson arrives in Clear River to rebuild bridges with his ailing father, not hook up with Emory Fleming, although being an honest man, he has to admit Emory's on his mind. But first things first, and before he goes looking for his boyhood friend, he needs to find a restoration project to generate personal income so he's not sponging off his father. Gutted by an arsonist, the Clocktower Theatre, affectionately called the Time by everyone in town, is in dire need of his special skills.

As an on-the-air journalist, Emory is making a name for himself and getting noticed. He's back in Clear River at the local network affiliate, preparing for the move up to a major market in a few years. When Calvin rolls back into town, Emory's stunned. The old pal he worked with at the Time kept a big secret--he's gay. All the fantasies Emory had as a teenager suddenly become real as he and Calvin reconnect and quickly become lovers.

Calvin's planned restoration of the Clocktower Theatre may not be a practical possibility. He has to secure a lot of funding to do the job properly, and money is tight everywhere. When Emory's big break comes faster than anticipated, Calvin sees only one option--step aside so Emory will accept the job he's always wanted. It doesn't take Emory long to figure out why Calvin walked away, and he puts into action a plan to win him back before the doors of time close between them permanently.