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

“You…baked?” Blake’s voice was full of awe.


“Sure did.” Derek nodded and let his smile grow, pleased with Blake’s reaction. Cookies were a sure way to show a person they were cared for, and Derek had every intention of showing Blake exactly that in any way he could. It was the only way their partnership could work. “You could have a couple now, if you wanted. The soup needs some more time. I didn’t really get it going until I heard you up and moving around. Didn’t want it to sit too long or else the risotto gets too sticky.”


Blake pulled out the chair, took two wobbly steps around it, and sat down hard. He rubbed his face vigorously with both hands and took a deep breath. Derek watched as he centered himself, worked through whatever was going on in his head, and then smiled.


“I’d love some, if you don’t mind.”


Chapter 16