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

Blake gave him the finger. “It’s just a housewarming slash welcome aboard kind of thing. It’s a nice thing to do. Stop reading into it.”


Sam held up his hands in surrender. “Whatever you say.”


Blake purposefully ignored his brother and strode toward the front door. They entered the shop, and Blake was immediately overwhelmed by a scent of citrus that overlaid something earthier and woody. He inhaled deeply and let it sink into him. It was a comforting aroma—soothing—and Blake could have stood there all day just inhaling.


Blake turned a wide smile on the short, spritely woman who had wandered over. She had a serene look about her that was somehow enhanced by the wispy wraps that swaddled her shoulders and the many silver bangles that adorned her wrists. Her warm brown eyes twinkled with merriment.


“Thank you,” Blake said. “I’m looking for a gift for a tea drinker, but I don’t know where to begin.”


Chapter 28