The Cross We Bear ^Featured

What happens when everything falls apart?

Lacey Grey had it all, or so it seemed. Educated, accomplished, and haunted by the memory of the grandmother she lost too soon, she’s stuck in an adult world that has done nothing but wear her down. Her apartment complex is thriving, her career is stable, but her days are monotonous, and loneliness looms larger with each passing year.

James “Gem” Faulk has spent the last eight years picking up the pieces of his life. After six years in Iraq and two years recovering from the scars of service, he’s found purpose helping other PTSD survivors rebuild their lives. When his journey brings him to Lacey’s doorstep, the last thing he expects is to feel tethered to this town or to her.

Amid grief, loss, and the scars they both carry, Lacey and Gem discover an unexpected connection. But healing isn’t easy, and the ghosts of their pasts threaten to pull them under. Can they find a way forward together, or will the weight of their pain drive them apart?