The Brush of Love Series

I loved this man with every fiber of my being and with every atom that vibrated to bring my body to life. Bryan McBride is a disappointment to his parents. Doesn’t matter he’s a successful architect and that in his spare time he builds homes for the homeless. His tattoos disrespect his family name, his business partner is too blue collar, too surfer, and Bryan’s brother - who the family never talks about - died from a drug overdose.

Bryan McBride is lost in darkness. He can’t believe his girlfriend Hailey lied and manipulated him. His family is barely together, the death of his brother nearly destroying them. What hurts is that Hailey knew about John and never told him. Now trying to find solace in the bottle, Bryan questions everything he ever felt for the woman. He still has a business to run, and his business partner is interested in changing careers. Bryan wants to forget about Hailey, but every time he thinks about her, his heart and his body cry out for her touch.

Bryan McBride thinks he has it all. His brother’s reputation has been cleared, and he’s rekindled his passionate relationship with painter Hailey. His only real struggle is deciding the best way to continuing honoring his brother’s sacrifice by helping the homeless. A deadly brain tumor threatens Hailey’s life, but she’s afraid the truth will destroy Bryan. Despite her pain, she doesn’t want to bring him months of emotional turmoil by having him worry about her. She thinks it’ll be best if he doesn’t know until the last moment. But it’s hard to conceal from your own lover that you’re dying.

Bryan McBride thought he'd finally found his happily ever after. He found a new job working at a charitable foundation that helps the homeless, convinced his parents that his brother wasn't a worthless junkie, and now is happily married to sensitive artist Hailey.

Love is meant to last forever. Bryan McBride is basking in the glow of his newborn son. Despite the recent trouble erupting his wife’s checkered past, they are now living happily together in their new house. She’s tired, but happy, and he’s continuing to do good work at the charitable foundation. Soon Hailey’s exhaustion leads to a dark path. She decides a few pills here and there won’t hurt. She just needs a little help with sleep, or so she convinces herself.