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

When they were almost finished, Derek cleared his throat and broached the subject he really needed to discuss. “So I want to say again I’m sorry that they sprang me on you. I didn’t have anything to do with it, but I still feel bad. It shouldn’t have happened that way.”


Blake went silent and still for a long moment, and then he shrugged. “Thanks. But I get why King did it. I would have worked myself up pretty hard if I’d known ahead of time.” He blew out a breath and set down his spoon. Then he lifted his gaze and met Derek’s head on. “You saw the way I reacted afterward, when I came back to life. It’s intense and emotional for me, and more extreme than most ghostwalkers. When I’m like that, I feel incredibly vulnerable, and it’s been my experience that men don’t handle that as well.”


Chapter 18