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 reckon I’d like to meet your brother and sister.” Brandon grinned, his eyes twinkling and letting me know he was pulling out the accent just to stir my blood. For the most part, Brandon’s Georgia upbringing did little more than to soften some words, and draw out others. But he knew how much it revved my motor to hear him talk without censure. I wasn’t sure if it was the accent itself or the subconscious realization that he felt free to be completely himself around me that turned me on more.


“Great,” I said, heavy with sarcasm. “Just remember they are crazy and intrusive and irritating beyond all hell.”


Brandon gave a soft laugh and tilted his head to consider me. “They’re nineteen. Of course they are. But I can tell how much you love them, so don’t go trying to fool me none.”


Chapter 32