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

“Uh, yeah. Okay. But what, exactly, is this game?” Blake squinted playfully and pretended to be suspicious, but he wasn’t worried. He didn’t think Derek would do anything to harm him, but he could just refuse to play if he didn’t like it.


“It’s this thing my siblings and I used to do to pass the time when we were on long car trips. We ask an orquestion, and everyone has to answer. Sometimes we still do it, just for kicks.”


Blake nodded. “How many siblings you got? Just curious.”


“Seven. I’m the third youngest. There are two sets of twins.”


Blake blinked. “There are eightof you?”


Derek grinned. “My parents didn’t even attempt birth control.”


“I guess not.” Blake let out a low whistle. “Okay then. You go first.”


“I’m not going to start with the obvious coffee or tea, because you seem to have already answered that question.” He nodded to Blake’s mug. Then he pursed his lips and thought. “All right. Strawberry or chocolate?”


Chapter 19