Someone to Trust

Brooke Pierce thought she'd perfected the art of hiding her feelings from Chess, her best friend and surrogate brother. Then, in a moment of weakness, she reveals the truth. His immediate rejection shatters her heart. After years of waiting for something that clearly wasn't meant to be, it's time to break away. Knowing she needs to move on, she must rely on the faith that's always sustained her. Chess Summers can't be the person Brooke needs, even though his heart demands otherwise. Determined to protect Brooke from his past, he's refused to tell her about the family he came from or the painful way it fell apart. He'll do anything to give her the future she deserves, even if it means keeping his distance to prevent history from repeating itself. As they grapple with the changes in their friendship, they realize moving apart won't end their struggles. Only by taking the journey together can it lead to the redemption and love they both so desperately seek.