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 sorry, sir.” Brandon blew out a breath and slumped back down. He gave me his weight and I took it easily, holding him tightly and keeping him from flying apart.


“We both knew when we started this thing it would be temporary,” I said. I kissed his forehead, then tilted his chin so I could look him directly in the eye. He’d been honest with me, and I could offer him nothing less. “I want you to stay. I think what’s between us could be something very good. But it doesn’t seem like that’s in the cards for us. You live in L.A. and film all over the country—”


“World,” he interrupted with another sad smile.


“World,” I amended with a small laugh. I leaned in to give him a soft kiss. “So it’s probably best if we part ways. Stay friends, if we can, but let go of anything else.”


Chapter 27