Ghostwalker Blake Jones dies every day. It’s his job and how he helps trapped souls cross over. But to return to life, he needs an anchor. His new partner, Derek Scott, is a surprise. Not only is he male, but his appearance belies a caring and gentle heart underneath. Despite attraction and a strengthening relationship, they know they shouldn’t take things further.<br><br>But there’s a big difference between knowing and doing.<br><br>Their growing love presents a problem, though not the one they expect. Blake and Derek have to decide if they should take their relationship to the most permanent level -- an unbreakable metaphysical bond. Doing so offers both risk and unimaginable reward. Can Blake let go of his fears and put his complete trust in Derek in order to have the happily ever after he’s always craved?

Ghost of a Chance

Huge, body shaking sobs wracked his frame as a veritable waterfall poured from his eyes. He trembled violently and tried to curl in on himself, and only Derek’s hand on his chest kept him from doing it. Derek’s heart broke. Had Blake forgotten it would be Derek’s face he saw when he woke up? How terrible to come back to life and see a stranger.


King made a gesture that said, “See? This is what he was worried about.” Derek nodded his understanding, and with some effort, turned Blake gently onto his side so he was facing away from Derek. Blake immediately curled up as much as the chair allowed, but his sobbing continued and wrenched Derek’s heart.


“I’m f-f-fine,” Blake forced out as he sobbed all the harder, chest heaving with each breath.


Chapter 11