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’s eyes went dark. “Don’t need it with you right here.”


Derek’s stomach tightened, and his heart squeezed. He grinned, took Blake’s hand in his, and wrapped their fingers together so Blake could feel it. Derek drew in a deep breath, released it slowly, and leaned into Blake’s space so he could rest his forehead against Blake’s temple. Blake closed his eyes, and his whole body relaxed.


“I’m right here,” Derek murmured. “I got you. You’re doing the hard stuff. You know where you’re going?”


“Yes,” Blake whispered. “The granddaughter’s house. Vera liked it there.”


“Good choice.” Derek kept his voice low. He reveled in the ritual that helped get Blake into the right headspace. Derek believed that was another reason Blake found ghostwalking so easy these days. They connected on a deep level, and together they were the best team in the Duncan Moor division—perhaps in the whole tristate area.


Chapter 49