Release Day Review ~ Ghost of a Chance by Kris T. Bethke
Title: Ghost of a Chance
Series: Requiem Inc.: Book 1
Author: Kris T. Bethke
Release Date: January 16, 2018
Category: Paranormal: Ghosts, Dreamspun Beyond
Pages: 216
Only love makes life worth living—over and over again.
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. Despite attraction and a strengthening relationship, they know they shouldn’t take things further.
But there’s a big difference between knowing and doing.
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?
4.5 Stars!
Blake Jones is a ghostwalker and as such, he dies everyday to help souls cross into the light. He'd refused having a male anchor because he's usually a mess when he comes back, but maybe Derek will be just the right one for the job?
This was such an original, different premise. I really liked the idea of persons that can help others move on after passing and those persons needing someone to care for them. The author did a great job setting up the story and the series and I'm already intrigued over 3 secondary characters who I really, really hope she'll write stories for.
Blake was very likable, but my favorite was Derek. He was just so sweet, protective and caring, going up and above what was expected of him as an anchor to make things easier for Blake. I found Blake a bit too stubborn sometimes, although he did get better as we moved forward into the story.
Derek and Blake were really sweet together, their connection shining through the pages, I really liked the idea of bonded pairs and how it was dealt with, too.
Blake's brother, their boss and Avery were awesome and I hope we'll see more of them in the next books in the series. I also enjoyed that we got to see Blake in action, even if not everything went well, it made it more believable somehow.
Overall, this is a great start to the series. It was well-written and fresh, and even if it might have dragged a bit at the beginning, I was thoroughly entertained by it. Very recommendable!
*** Copy provided to Bayou Book Junkie by Dreamspinner Press for my reading pleasure, a review wasn't a requirement. ***
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