Because of You - Samantha Brinn

I have known Hallie Evans for my entire life.
I was eighteen years old when I first realized I was in love with her.
For more than a decade, I have kept my feelings a secret, afraid to risk the friendship that means so much to me and the close-knit bonds between my family and hers.
But eleven years of waiting is my limit.
At a career crossroads, Hallie has some secrets of her own. She has always kept her feelings buried deep and rarely opens up to anyone. But this time, she is opening up to me. And it seems like maybe - just maybe - she might share my feelings too.
One breakfast, cup of coffee, and conversation at a time, I am determined to be Hallie's safe place to land, and to show her what I know we can be together.
Because I am absolutely certain that what we can be, is everything.