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 could…” He stopped, cleared his throat, and tried again. “I could come back here between shoots. No reason Seattle can’t be my home base. I c-could get an apartment or s-something.”


I took the sheet from his hands and clasped his fingers in mine. “If you wanted to, yeah, sure. You could do that. Or you could just stay here.” I lifted his chin so I could look in his eyes. “I know what I prefer, and so do you. But that decision is entirely up to you, all right?”


He nodded, then closed his eyes, swallowing hard several times. He blew out a breath and pulled away from my touch. He crawled over me to get out of bed, and as he did, he leaned forward to brush a kiss against my lips. It was fleeting, but I returned it in kind.


Brandon’s smile was a bit shaky, but he did his best for me. “I need a couple of minutes, okay?”


Chapter 39