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

Derek fought the laugh, knowing it wasn’t the time to let it escape. “Thanks. But I probably should have been clearer that I was jumping back to the earlier part. How did you find out you were a ghostwalker?”


“Do you do that a lot? Jump around in conversation?” There was a hint of embarrassment in Blake’s tone, and Derek felt bad for causing it. It hadn’t been his intent. Rather than draw attention to it, he moved on.


“Not really.” At least Derek didn’t think so. “So? Your story?”


Blake ate more cookie, and for a minute, Derek didn’t think he would answer. He didn’t have to, of course. But Derek was incredibly curious, and wasn’t that what people did when they were getting to know each other? Share their relevant histories? In this case it was a vital piece of information. Derek wouldn’t push, not if Blake didn’t want to share. Hopefully Blake would eventually feel comfortable enough to tell Derek his story.


Chapter 17