Not All That Glitters: An LGBT Literary Fiction Novel

A closeted American aristocrat faces the cost of finding true love in this emotional, riveting novel of loss, family, and pride. The son of a billionaire mogul and CEO of his family’s global shipping empire, Tom Gold has become the most eligible bachelor in the United States. Branded as “the man with the golden touch,” Tom’s natural charisma and savvy have earned him the respect and admiration of his peers—but not those of his conservative, Holocaust-survivor father, Joseph Gold, whose presence haunts Tom’s every choice.Including the one to stay closeted.Tom is trapped leading an unhappy double life in the clandestine underground clubs of Manhattan, where his partners’ silence is frequently not appreciated—but bought. Ashamed and confused, he resigns himself to a life devoid of genuine affection when he catches the eye of rising star Richard Silverman—a self-made millionaire whose passions instantly sweep Tom off his feet. Tom knows it’s love at first sight, and at the height of their secret romance, Richard prompts him to come out. But just as the two are about to settle into what could be their first meaningful relationship, Tom is offered the political opportunity of a lifetime—forcing him to confront his complex and painful past, his relationship with Richard, and above all, the ire of his distant, unreachable father.Not All That Glitters is a stunning and sensuous debut that explores the all-too-familiar search for love and approval, one that gracefully toes the line between the modern and the conservative, the proud and the shameful, the provocative and the intimate. Read more