Trust

by C.C. Foster

Aaron

I’ve been through war. I’ve been through hell. But nothing scares me as much as the thought of losing her…

After suffering a devastating injury overseas, all I want is to be left alone, but my best friend has other plans.
He insists on throwing me a welcome home party where he drops the biggest bomb of all.
He desperately needs my help protecting his sister, Julie, from a dangerous stalker… and I am the only person he trusts to do it.

I’m not looking for attachments, but as I spend more and more time with Julie I realize that this sassy jaw-dropper is all grown-up. Torn between wanting her, and keeping my promise to my best friend; I quickly realize that I need this woman in my life.

Now, if only I can prove to her brother that I’m good enough for her… oh and protect her from a psychotic menace that wants her all to himself.



Julie

I thought I had everything figured out…but then he blew back into my life.

I’ve had a crush on Aaron since I can remember; tall, athletic, and mouthwateringly handsome. He’s that guy a girl just doesn’t forget. But I have always just been the little sister.
So, when my brother insists on him becoming my bodyguard, I resist while secretly fantasizing about him in ways I shouldn’t. But I have to stay cool. To him it’s just a job… right?

And sure, I do have over-zealous fans–but what model doesn’t these days?
That doesn’t mean my big brother needs to force his bestie to watch over me.
But as the danger begins to close in, I realize that I need the swoon-worthy Ex-SEAL in more ways than I ever imagined.

144 pages, Kindle Edition

Published April 30, 2023

Reviews

[Barbara · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was absolutely the best. It's about a guy named Aaron who was in the military but left after he lost his best friend Ben. Once he is back home his friend Christopher asks him to help protect his sister Julia who is a model and has had some people stalking her. Aaron agrees to it and once thing leads to another and they end up falling in love. The book then takes a major twist, but I am not going to spoil it for you. All I am going to say is that this book will have you wanting to know what is going to happen next. I loved how the characters came together, and the author keeps you turning the pages to see how it ends. I highly would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys some suspense in a romance book.

[Jane litherland · Rating 5 out of 5]

Feeling he let his friend down who had been captured and tortured for three days finally getting his release when the bomb he was wearing exploded. Aaron bared some of the explosives as he ran when all attempts at rescue were futile and his scars are deep emotionally too. He was in hospital six months and left the military. Now he’s home and finding it hard. His best friend Chris asks him to work bodyguard to his sister Julia , a model who has stalkers……This story is awesome angsty raw and steamy with dark undertones . It’s thrilling in more ways than one , very well written . Characters have Chemistry and the background stories solid
I read an advance copy and my review is my words voluntary

[Wendy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oh this book. It's spicy, sure, but there is so much emotion here too! The story is suspenseful and there's also incredible chemistry between the two main characters and it kept me wanting to find out more about them.

Feeling that he has failed following the death of his friend, soldier Aaron has left the miliary and returned home. He's reeling a bit, but his other friend asks him to serve as a bodyguard for his sister. As soon as Aaron meets Julie, there are sparks. From then on, the book is a whirlwind with both the love story and the mystery about Julie's stalker. It's intense, but oh soooo good!

[J.p · Rating 5 out of 5]

A wonderful love story between Julie and Aaron ( Julie’s brothers best friend) Julie is a model and has a stalker, Aaron is ex military and promises to look after her as a favour to her brother. Their friendship soon develops into something more profound, they start to heal each other from past traumas and open up to a possibility of a hea but will her brother be ok with it? What about the stalker? This book gripped me, it had great main characters , drama, sadness, great friendships, humour, romance and some heat. Loved the ending and how suited the characters are.

[L KQ · Rating 5 out of 5]

Healing the Trauma

Wonderfully written with great characters when together heal each other's trauma. It was a very riveting story full of chemistry, suspense and love. Julie has need for a bodyguard due to being stalked, so her brother asks his friend Aaron to help out. I could not put this book down as the climax of the story was great.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Nicole Potter · Rating 4 out of 5]

Will Aaron take the leap & admit his feelings for Julie?

Totally loved reading Aaron & Julie's story. The connection between the two of them is undeniable but will just be wishful thinking & longing between the two? Aaron is best friend's with her brother & is reluctant to cross the line of temptation. Will they cross that line or will the stalker get to her?.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Michelle Roberts · Rating 5 out of 5]

Those are 2 people that really needed each other. A definite page turner with wonderful characters. I would love to see what the future holds for all of them.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Emzy Strong · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a great story. The characters had amazing depth and richness. The action and intrigue in the book is fascinating. I love watching the main characters fall in love. Great story.