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

“So I take it everything is good here?” I asked quietly. The kitchen was a mere fifteen feet away.


Brandon smiled and his entire face brightened. “Yeah. It’s good. I like them. Audra’s really funny.”


I nodded, grinning back. There’d been a time when she’d lost her fantastic sense of humor. I couldn’t blame her for it, but I was glad it had resurfaced as she healed. “Yeah, she is.”


“And Zane is going to let me help him tomorrow.” Brandon lit up with excitement at the prospect. “He says I can’t touch the turkey, but that he’ll put me to work on the sides.”


Brandon must have made quite an impression on Zane for my brother to offer him a spot in the kitchen. Zane didn’t let anybody in there; it was his domain. It told me all I needed to know. My brother and sister approved of Brandon. And while I didn’t need their approval to pursue the man, to have it meant more to me than I realized.


Chapter 33