Avery Wagner quit ghostwalking when he lost his beloved anchor to cancer. Now teaching others who have the ability, he’s beginning to live again -- but he’s not looking for another lover, not now, maybe not ever.<br><br>But then he meets Jameson ... younger, talented, dedicated, almost perfect, even though his mouth sometimes opens ahead of his brain. And Jameson wants Avery desperately, though he’ll settle for friendship if he can’t have more.<br><br>When an emergency demands they work together in the field, Avery discovers just how perfect Jameson is. But he had a perfect love once before, and he’s scared to even consider that he might have a chance at another. Can he trust Jameson with his newly healing heart?

Somebody to Die For

“I shouldn’t have looked at your file, and you had every right to call me out on it.” Jameson gave him a small smile. “And what’s more, your words really hit home. You gave me the wakeup call I needed. Thanks to you I’m doing better. I want to succeed at this, and you helped me.”


Avery blinked. That wasn’t what he expected. He cleared his throat, unable to take his gaze off Jameson. “I hear you’ve been doing well,” he said, though it felt a little hollow. So he shifted his feet and tried again. “I mean, everyone is impressed with your progress, and I’ve been hearing good things.”


Jameson beamed. “Thanks. That’s great to hear. I’ve been working hard.”


A strange, unsettled silence stretched between them. Neither moved nor spoke, and Avery wasn’t sure what to say.


“They found a ghostwalker for me,” Jameson eventually said, his voice low.


Chapter 21