And It Came to Pass

A forbidden love story set against the backdrop of faith and self-discovery.

Adam Young, a devout Mormon, embarks on a mission to Barcelona, Spain, his life meticulously planned by his strict father and church. But as he serves alongside Brandon Christensen, a charismatic and questioning companion, Adam begins to confront long-repressed desires and doubts.

Torn between his faith, his family, and the undeniable connection he feels with Brandon, Adam must navigate a path of self-discovery that challenges everything he thought he knew. Will he find the courage to embrace his true self, even if it means sacrificing everything? A poignant exploration of love, faith, and acceptance, this novel invites readers to question what it truly means to follow one's heart.

Target Audience: LGBTQ+ individuals, Mormons, readers interested in stories about faith transitions and self-discovery.

Laura Stone, a descendant of pioneer polygamists from the early days of the Mormon Church and a former Gospel Doctrine teacher, now keeps busy as a media blogger, ghostwriter and novelist when shes not raising her youngest child. While the majority of her family still lives in Utah, she resides in Texas because its where the good tamales are. Her first novel, The Bones of You, was published by interlude Press in 2014 and was named a finalist for a Foreword Reviews indieFab Book of the Year Award.