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

Seventeen minutes after one in the morning.


He blew out a breath and looked around. Derek’s place was cozy and masculine. The big furniture made sense, since Derek wasn’t a little man. Blake pictured cuddling with Derek on that large couch, tucked against Derek’s chest so the leather didn’t stick to his skin. He could be comfortable there.


He knew they’d made a mistake, but he couldn’t stop himself. The way Derek looked at him with those hooded, desire-filled eyes. The way Derek’s breath caught, the way his hand felt on Blake’s body. Everything about Derek turned him on—had from the first moment Blake saw him in the conference room. So while he didn’t regret actually sleeping with Derek—how could he when it was the most amazing experience he’d ever had?—the connection between them went deeper than that. And that was exactly why Blake couldn’t let things go any further.


Chapter 42