Hidden Truths

Sometimes it takes multiple heartaches before finding the one, and for Xander Martinez, it's been one hell of a rollercoaster ride. So much so, he's all but given up on the need to find love.Life has other plans.In order for him to see what's right in front of his eyes, he'll be guided over rocky roads and learn some hard lessons-forgiving family isn't easy, memories of first love are hard to forget, forging loyal friendships is even harder, but finding true love is sometimes the hardest of all.When an old flame comes back into his life, how willing is Xander to find out if his memories can become reality again? As he contemplates love and loss, past and future, and whether to rekindle his old teenage love story with Bailey, an important friendship grows stronger and lines begin to blur.Charlie understands his confusion with love because she is dealing with the same issues. One failed relationship after another is only one of many things they have in common. Another is the unrest in their family life.While he cherishes both women, there is more to life than romance. His friendship with Hart and Hunter has yet to be mended. A warning was decreed, their bond put on hold, and now, Xander and Hart still have issues to deal with. In addition, for the first time in a long time, Xander is feeling the pull of family, and realizing how much he misses them. Despite total relationship chaos, life must go on.If Xander perseveres, he just might learn not only the meaning of friendship and family, but so much more.