BLOG TOUR: Ghost: A Love Story by Max Vos (Excerpt & Giveaway + Q&A with Author)
NEW RELEASE BLOG TOUR
Book Title: Ghost: A Love Story
Author and Publisher: Max Vos
Cover Artist: A. J. Corza
Release Date: September 12, 2025
Tense/POV: Alternating POV (Mostly first person.)
Genres: Contemporary/Historical MM Romance
Tropes: Forced Proximity
Themes: Forbidden love
Heat Rating: 2 flames
Length: 107 201 words/503 pages
It is a standalone book and does not end on a cliffhanger.
Buy Links
Ghost can be purchased via Max’s website for one week
and then it will be on general release from September 12, 2025.
Amazon US | Amazon UK | Smashwords
Bridging lifetimes for love
Blurb
Mason Montgomery has had enough of his own self-pity and the never-ending traffic of the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta.
After selling up and moving to Savannah, sinking most of his money into a condemned Victorian home in a down and out part of town, an accident leaves him with a secret no doctor would ever be able to explain.
He can see ghosts. And one ghost in particular—Francis, an enigmatic presence lingering in Savannah’s sultry nights—feels more real than anyone Mason has ever known. But as their love deepens, Mason must confront a heartbreaking truth: how can he hold onto someone who no longer belongs to this world?
A sweeping romance of fate, desire, and the undeniable pull between past and present, this unforgettable tale asks: What if the greatest love of your life wasn’t alive at all?
Excerpt
“Hell,” he muttered to himself, “I’ll go broke on a room that won’t even be functional.” Mason had enough experience to know that with what little cash he had left, the most he’d be able to do would be to get the wiring done, and the bare minimum to meet the requirements to have the power and water turned back on in the place. He was going to have to find work soon.
Mason walked down the hallway intending to get the six-foot ladder from the front room, and then stopped dead in his tracks, looking up the stairs. He knew his mouth was hanging open, but he couldn’t move.
At the top of the stairs there was a man. No, not a man, but the transparent figure of a man. To Mason he looked as if he were one of those sepia tone photographs. A really, really old photograph. He starred at the man, not moving. The… apparition was dressed in a long coat, vest, an old-fashioned necktie and black pants. His hair was dark and parted on the right side, and he wore a full dark beard and a mustache slightly curved upwards at either end.
And then the man smiled. Mason’s mouth snapped shut and their eyes locked. Mason wasn’t scared. He had the feeling that the man meant him no harm and was actually glad to see him. When he started down the stairs, more like floated, Mason couldn’t help but take a step back, mesmerized by the man who wasn’t a man at all.
As he got closer, Mason couldn’t help but notice how handsome the man was. His light brown eyes were warm, and he could see there was a kindness in them. His smile seemed to broaden as he got closer to Mason and then… he just faded away.
Mason could only stand there, stunned. He didn’t even notice how long he’d been standing there. He finally shook his head, trying to clear his mind, to come to terms with what he’d just seen. Slowly, Mason made his way back towards the burnt-out kitchen. He leaned against the doorway.
“Two ghosts. In one day.” He looked towards the back door. “And damn, he was so good looking too. Now he can hang around.” Mason smiled to himself.
After a few more minutes, Mason went and got the ladder that he’d intended to get in the first place, glancing up the stairs hoping to see his male ghost again, but wasn’t too surprised when he didn’t.
Q&A with Max Vos
Let’s start by telling us, in twenty words, or less, what your book is about.
It’s about a young carpenter who leaves his home city to get over a broken heart. Has an accident enabling him to see ghosts.
What was it that led you to write in the genre(s) you write?
Um… I’m a gay man. Who doesn’t like a little love and romance?
Are your books character led, plot led, or both?
Both
What is your favourite part of the writing process?
Research
What is your least favourite part of the writing process?
Post production.
Where do you get your inspiration for your characters?
All over the place. From the news or from just seeing someone and thinking what their story may be.
Tell us a little about the characters in your book and their story. You can use more than twenty words this time.
Mason, the main character leaves his home city to start a new adventure by renovation an old Victorian home. He has an accident whereby he is now able to see ghosts. One is a particularly handsome one.
If you could have one wish what would it be?
For more wishes of course.
What’s your deepest fear?
Snakes.
If I came to dinner what would you feed me?
That would depend on what your dietary restrictions would be.
Which of your characters would you like to be sharing the dinner table with us?
In this book it would have to be Ellen. She’s amazing.
Tell us in the character’s own words, what he/she would have to say about you.
Thank you for a lovely evening.
What would they say (again in their own words) about themselves, and their story that will make us want to read about it?
“I was born in 1873, in the Year of Our Lord. I was one of three children.”
Which other fictional character(s) would you like to be present at the dinner party?
Magnum PI!
What other authors would you say have either influenced your writing or you would like to emulate?
I still like John Steinbeck. Oh, Anne Rice!
Which character from literature would you most like to have created?
Lestat from Interview With a Vampire.
What do you prefer writing? A one off novel, a series, or short stories?
Series scare me.
What kind of books do you enjoy reading?
I’ll read just about anything. I do love a good cookbook.
Where do you see yourself personally and professionally in 5 years’ time?
Probably dead.
Do you have any other projects we should look out for?
Yes. I have a HUGE project in the works and now I won’t talk about it.
About the Author
The Inappropriate Max Vos has been writing since retiring from a career as a Chef. The release of Ghost in 2025 comes after a writing sabbatical filled with travel, adventures and some personal obstacles.
When opening a Max Vos book, you never know what to expect. The story lines are varied and interesting. However, each book has vibrant and well-rounded male leads with strong female characters, and an interesting backdrop.
While Max is a Southern Gentleman at heart, his romance is hot and steamy. No subject is off limits to his imagination. You can find his bestsellers on Amazon and Smashwords or on his website maxvos.com. His website is also where you can get a copy of his ‘banned’ book Going Home.
Author Links
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