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

He was easier in his skin when they were together. He knew Blake felt it, too, though Derek hadn’t quite figured out a way to bring it up. They were together most of the time, but that didn’t stop Blake’s skittish tendencies. He cast furtive glances around when Derek touched him in public, even if it was something as simple as a touch on the arm. And Derek did his best not to push, though it wasn’t easy.


But while they were at work, picking cases and talking them over, it was the same as always. Blake was happy and eager to discuss things with him, and Derek was just as eager to give his opinion. Blake’s success rate had always been high, but he hadn’t failed to help a single spirit cross in all the time they’d been together. His recovery time was even better than before. He came to life within minutes of the sword being removed. And though the sleepiness and queasiness persisted, he was healing faster and crying less.


Both Blake and Derek were pleased by those developments.


Chapter 48