Las Vegas

Love, loss, and the glittering allure of Las Vegas collide in the newest chapter of the Heart & Soul saga. Rebecca Black, haunted by her past, seeks solace in the arms of Ben Anderson, daring to believe in a future filled with happiness. But the transition from Houston to the dazzling world of fame is fraught with challenges, testing her resilience. Meanwhile, Alexandra and Slater's growing family faces an unexpected twist, bringing both joy and unforeseen trials. As a trusted ally begins to shift, threatening to destroy everything they hold dear, Rebecca must confront her deepest fears and embrace her newfound strength. In a city of illusions, love is a high-stakes game, and finding her true place might mean leaving the bright lights behind. Brooke Gillespie-Trout is a writer who lives in Las Vegas, Nevada. Born on the East Coast and living throughout the United States, Brooke grew up involved with the theater. Her love of writing comes from being in her first stage production at the age of ten. She went on to act in several productions that included musicals and dinner theater. From there, she moved into commercial and independent film work. Even though her path didn't take her to Hollywood like she hoped, her love for a good story never waned.

Previous books written by Brooke include Set It Free, Let It Go, Through The Storm, Meant To Be, The Art of Zen, Where We Belong, and Coming Home.

The Courage to Return, is the third book in her new trilogy that is set in Portland, Maine.