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

“I’ve seen them before, of course. Even assisted anchors as they worked with their ghostwalkers. It was all part of my training.” Derek stood and held out a hand. “It was different though, being yours. That whole sword thing is way more…startling than I expected. Being so up-close and personal.”


Blake nodded and stood, ignoring Derek’s offer of help. He wobbled a little, and Derek steadied him with a hand on his biceps, but Blake gently nudged him away as soon as he was solid. “It’s actually the best and most humane way to kill us and keep us dead. Quickest, too. I don’t relish the idea of being suffocated to death, you know?”


“I expect not.” Derek snorted out a small laugh because Blake’s slightly teasing tone seemed to request it. Derek had learned all of that in his training. Two years was a long time to be in a preparatory program. But no amount of learning, assisting, and studying prepared him for exactly how intense it was to have his very own ghostwalker. “You ready?”


Chapter 14