Love in the Light

Find out why Newsweek's Senior Entertainment Editor, H. Alan Scott, listed this as one of the queer books he's "kind of obsessing over" in Newsweek's For the Culture.

Readers are calling it a "cinematic experience" and "a masterpiece of immersive storytelling that bridges the gap between literature and Broadway/movie musicals."

Synopsis:

Characters break out into song on the page in this cozy musical novel about finding love and finding your way. QR codes throughout the book let you listen to the songs as you read for an immersive, musical experience.

It’s 1939. Alfred Hearn navigates ships for a living, but he struggles to navigate his own dreams. His true desires are at odds with society, and he pushes them down. A new job offers a fresh start, but there’s a catch: He has to live in a crumbling lighthouse with the moody keeper. 

The young lighthouse keeper, James Spencer, has no interest in having a roommate. His books and records are company enough. But Alfred is unlike any other young man he’s ever met, and sparks begin to fly. 

The remote lighthouse could be the perfect harbor for a forbidden romance to flourish. If only the shipping company they both work for didn’t have other plans for it. If they lose the safety of the lighthouse, what would it mean for their blossoming relationship? With James by his side, Alfred must finally face navigating the rockiest sea of all: his own life. 

Released June 3rd, 2025 - ORDER YOUR COPY HERE!

A word from the author:

I'm so proud of this book, and I can't wait for you to read it. It's a musical novel. Yes, you read that correctly. The characters break out into song on the page - and with the fully produced and voice-acted companion album, you can listen to the songs as you read for a totally immersive and new way to experience a book. 

I've got a degree in theatre and wrote several musicals in college (one of which I won my college's top award in the arts for). I'm so excited to bring my skills in musical theatre to a whole new format.  It's sweet, cozy, and full of music that will get stuck in your head - brought to life by a cast of compelling, interesting, and memorable characters. 

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Luke