Waiting in Hope's Bluff: Russell & Jessica's Story

Jessica Kincaid has been keeping a secret from her friends. A big one. After watching so many of her friends find their people, how can she expect to find someone for herself if she can’t even tell her friends the truth? It’s not like she can just trust anyone. And she’s not going to think about the fact that the one person who makes her feel like she doesn’t have to constantly watch over her shoulder would never see her that way. Besides, she’s got enough on her plate just trying to stay alive.Russell Stallworth wants to smack his friend, Joseph, in the back of the head. Ever since he suggested that Russell might be interested in their friend, Jessica, he hasn’t been able to get the idea out of his head. Now he can’t help but notice Jessica. But Russell knows that it can’t go anywhere, because his life is too complicated. Not even his feelings for her can change that. Even though he wishes they could.After wrestling with his thoughts (and a surprising conversation with his mom), Russell has to decide if he’s willing to take the risk. Before he gets the chance, someone tries to silence Jessica, so he takes measures to make sure she’s protected. Her safety has to come first. His solution is an unconventional idea, for sure, but will it allow for an option of a relationship with her? What’s the worst that could happen? Oh, right. She could be killed, and his job could be compromised.But what can they do? Do they take the risk to see if they can be together? Can they trust the path God has them on? When the whole truth comes out, can they trust each other enough to have a future? Read more