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No More Tomorrows: Two Lives, Two Stories, One Love
No More Tomorrows is a touching love story of two men—one HIV positive, one HIV negative—and the impact of living and loving in the age of AIDS.
After awaking from a restless sleep that has plagued him for weeks, Mark Jones awakes to the realization it is his last physical day on earth. Twenty years after he was diagnosed with the disease that would change the rest of his life, Mark begins to reflect on his love for his HIV negative partner Kevin Williams.
From the beginning, Kevin knew of Mark’s diagnosis, and it forced Kevin to confront a tough decision—should he walk away or let himself love Mark knowing death is near? In the end, he knew he would love Mark. And love in the midst of tragedy is a powerful thing.
Beginning at the end, this love story traces the relationship between Mark and Kevin from the very first date, the very first kiss, the first time they made love, and the last time they would say goodbye.
After awaking from a restless sleep that has plagued him for weeks, Mark Jones awakes to the realization it is his last physical day on earth. Twenty years after he was diagnosed with the disease that would change the rest of his life, Mark begins to reflect on his love for his HIV negative partner Kevin Williams.
From the beginning, Kevin knew of Mark’s diagnosis, and it forced Kevin to confront a tough decision—should he walk away or let himself love Mark knowing death is near? In the end, he knew he would love Mark. And love in the midst of tragedy is a powerful thing.
Beginning at the end, this love story traces the relationship between Mark and Kevin from the very first date, the very first kiss, the first time they made love, and the last time they would say goodbye.
- GenresM M Romance
224 pages, Paperback
First published May 19, 2008
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May 20, 2023
Rodney,
You shared your story with me while I was working at Starbucks. Every morning you would come by and order a Venti dark roast with three Splenda (sweet and low when we used to have it) and just a splash of cream. I cherished the time that we shared during those morning meetings, brief, fleeting, yet lovely and routine. Seeing you in my drive thru window or coming into my store made me feel welcomed, and I didn't even realize it until after I had left that store.
I was volunteering during a pride event in our home state, and I saw the booth from the organization that you worked for, I coyly asked the attending volunteers if I could expect a visit from you, and they informed me of your then-recent passing.
You are missed, and you are loved, and you will not be forgotten. Thank you for sharing your story with me and everyone else whose life it has touched. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
You shared your story with me while I was working at Starbucks. Every morning you would come by and order a Venti dark roast with three Splenda (sweet and low when we used to have it) and just a splash of cream. I cherished the time that we shared during those morning meetings, brief, fleeting, yet lovely and routine. Seeing you in my drive thru window or coming into my store made me feel welcomed, and I didn't even realize it until after I had left that store.
I was volunteering during a pride event in our home state, and I saw the booth from the organization that you worked for, I coyly asked the attending volunteers if I could expect a visit from you, and they informed me of your then-recent passing.
You are missed, and you are loved, and you will not be forgotten. Thank you for sharing your story with me and everyone else whose life it has touched. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
October 25, 2024
Very touching and a sweet romance, made me giggle and kick my feet at the really heartwarming moments. Some minor contradictions and story stuff that was inconsistent, but the story 0f Mark and Kevin was too lovely and real that it didn't even matter. Picked this out at random from a bookstore, but after reading about the late author I'll definitely have to find a copy of The Day I Stopped Being Pretty.
July 20, 2009
NO MORE TOMORROWS
By Rodney Lofton
A Celebration of Life…
Twenty years have passed since the day Mark Jones heard the words that would forever change his life. “You have tested HIV antibody positive.” For years since that day he tried to prepare himself to die…only to wake up one day to realize it was just a diagnosis and not a death sentence. So to celebrate twenty years of “living” he decided to throw himself a “Celebration of Life” party. Inviting all his closet friends and family to celebrate another year of life. There he meets Kevin Williams and this is where the story really begins.
NO MORE TOMORROWS is a beautifully written story of two gay men and the love they have for one another. It delves into the lives of each man and each man tells their side of the story.
It makes you ask the questions:
What would you do if the person you loved was diagnosed with HIV? Would you stay or would you walk away?
NO MORE TOMORROWS was such an emotional and compelling read. Any biases you may have toward this subject should be erased after reading this novel. It was tastefully and beautifully written. There have only been two books in my life that can recall that I actually shed tears after reading and this book was one of them. So when that other person that you are intimate with tries to convince you not to use protection and you think for that split second and in the heat of the moment…that “I’m being monogamous so what is the harm”…well the harm is you DO NOT really know if they are being monogamous. It does not matter what sexual orientation you are…AIDS can infect anyone.
NO MORE TOMORROWS would make for an excellent Lifetime movie. This by far is the best book I have ever read. I would definitely recommend this novel to all walks of life.
Reviewed by Leona
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By Rodney Lofton
A Celebration of Life…
Twenty years have passed since the day Mark Jones heard the words that would forever change his life. “You have tested HIV antibody positive.” For years since that day he tried to prepare himself to die…only to wake up one day to realize it was just a diagnosis and not a death sentence. So to celebrate twenty years of “living” he decided to throw himself a “Celebration of Life” party. Inviting all his closet friends and family to celebrate another year of life. There he meets Kevin Williams and this is where the story really begins.
NO MORE TOMORROWS is a beautifully written story of two gay men and the love they have for one another. It delves into the lives of each man and each man tells their side of the story.
It makes you ask the questions:
What would you do if the person you loved was diagnosed with HIV? Would you stay or would you walk away?
NO MORE TOMORROWS was such an emotional and compelling read. Any biases you may have toward this subject should be erased after reading this novel. It was tastefully and beautifully written. There have only been two books in my life that can recall that I actually shed tears after reading and this book was one of them. So when that other person that you are intimate with tries to convince you not to use protection and you think for that split second and in the heat of the moment…that “I’m being monogamous so what is the harm”…well the harm is you DO NOT really know if they are being monogamous. It does not matter what sexual orientation you are…AIDS can infect anyone.
NO MORE TOMORROWS would make for an excellent Lifetime movie. This by far is the best book I have ever read. I would definitely recommend this novel to all walks of life.
Reviewed by Leona
StreetLitClique
www.streetlitclique.ning.com
June 13, 2012
This morning at 10:15 a.m. I finished reading No More Tomorrows by Rodney Lofton. It's a very powerful book. This is Mr. Lofton first novel and it contained themes of realism, which left me as the reader feeling as though I were reading a biography over a novel. Not that it is a bad thing. The flow of the story and writing still made it feel like you were actually a first-hand witness to their joys and pain. That confirms that he's a seriously talented writer.
There were many lessons learn from reading this book. It opened my eyes to the reality of what H.I.V./AIDS can do to everyone involved from family, to significant others, to the close acquaintances. An illness of any kind is a test to see who's genuinely in your corner and who'll remain there to the end. This novel captured all of that. To sum it all up, the key theme of this book is love. Love can help a person overcome any obstacle that life throws at them.
H.I.V./AIDS can happen to anyone. This was a strong message that it's imperative that we as individuals protect ourselves as well as others we get down with. It all starts with us, first. Communication is everything when it comes our health and safety.
I applaud Mr. Lofton for writing such a beautiful, moving and thought-provoking novel. It's a new favorite of mine.
There were many lessons learn from reading this book. It opened my eyes to the reality of what H.I.V./AIDS can do to everyone involved from family, to significant others, to the close acquaintances. An illness of any kind is a test to see who's genuinely in your corner and who'll remain there to the end. This novel captured all of that. To sum it all up, the key theme of this book is love. Love can help a person overcome any obstacle that life throws at them.
H.I.V./AIDS can happen to anyone. This was a strong message that it's imperative that we as individuals protect ourselves as well as others we get down with. It all starts with us, first. Communication is everything when it comes our health and safety.
I applaud Mr. Lofton for writing such a beautiful, moving and thought-provoking novel. It's a new favorite of mine.
February 14, 2010
Boundless Love
With a diagnosis of HIV, Mark Jones chose to get busy living rather than get busy dying. With tomorrow not promised, he celebrated his today with a Celebration of Life party. It’s at that party that he met Kevin Williams, who would become the love of his life. “No More Tomorrows” chronicles that relationship.
While not the ideal situation or love story, Rodney Lofton does an excellent job with his poignant depiction. This emotional novel is both tough to read yet easy to believe. Skillfully written, “No More Tomorrows” is easily recommendable.
Reviewed by: Gail
With a diagnosis of HIV, Mark Jones chose to get busy living rather than get busy dying. With tomorrow not promised, he celebrated his today with a Celebration of Life party. It’s at that party that he met Kevin Williams, who would become the love of his life. “No More Tomorrows” chronicles that relationship.
While not the ideal situation or love story, Rodney Lofton does an excellent job with his poignant depiction. This emotional novel is both tough to read yet easy to believe. Skillfully written, “No More Tomorrows” is easily recommendable.
Reviewed by: Gail
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