While working security for a popular prime time television show, reservist Jared Connors meets guest star Brandon Culpepper. They are immediately drawn to each other, quickly discovering they are what the other needs.<br><br>Even though Brandon is in town only for the duration of his guest-starring role, the men have a short-term affair. When the filming is finished, however, it’s harder to let go than either expected, but Brandon has to leave for another role.<br><br>Their resolve for their relationship to be over is soon tested when each realizes their emotions are more involved than they thought. But figuring out a way for their very different lives to fit together seems an impossible task. Can they trust each other enough to find a long-term solution?

Something Like Trust

“I’m coping,” Brandon said quietly. He cleared his throat. “It’s not easy, but thanks to my time with Jared, the paparazzi haven’t been able to harass me much. That’s helped.”


To me, his words sounded sincere and his brother must have thought so, too. Brian made a thoughtful noise, then said, “All right. But I want your word you’ll call if it gets overwhelming.”


“And,” Brian continued resolutely, his voice stern, “I want you to consider coming home for a while before you take the next job.”


Brandon hesitated, glanced at me, then lowered his lashes. “I’ll think about it.”


Brandon rolled his eyes, but he smiled. “Love you, too.”


He hung up the phone and blew out a breath as he tossed it on the table. He scrubbed his hands over his face, and pointedly did not look at me. I gave him a few minutes to collect himself, but when he didn’t seem like he was going to talk, I knew I’d have to start the conversation.


Chapter 19