Today, I have author Max Vos in the interview chair. We’re discussing his latest release, Ghost: A Love Story, a m/m historical, contemporary romance. Don’t forget to enter the Rafflecopter giveaway.
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1. Hi, Max. First off, readers have an idea of the writer you, but what about the everyday you? Can you share about your personal life?
Max: My life is very simple these days. I write in the mornings. I do housework or gardening in the afternoon. I cook and bake when I need or want to. And I like to watch football when it’s in season and crime and mystery TV.
2. I’ve been perusing your Goodreads page, and see that you are drawn to writing #LGBTQ+ romance. Can you tell me why you chose to write in this genre?
Max: Um… I’m a gay man and who doesn’t like a good love story.
3. Let’s talk about the main characters. There are two: Mason and Francis. What do you love most about them?
Max: I love that Mason will take on just about anything, even if he doubts himself of abilities. Francis is such an old Southern gentleman. I love his history.
4. And what makes you shake your head at them?
Max: When they do stupid shit or just act like fools. They are fun but can be trying.
5. Without giving away any spoilers, what was your favourite scene to write and why?
Max: There is an ongoing joke about Mitchell’s skinny ass. I loved that.
6. Why did you choose a ghost as a main character?
Max: I just thought how cool it would be to be in an old house and have a live-in ghost.
7. What can we expect from you in the future?
Max: I am currently working on a HUGE project. I’ve tried to give myself a timeline, but it keeps moving. Life sometimes just gets in the way.
8. I enjoy doing random questions, so humour me:
- What’s your favourite movie?
Night Mother with Sissy Spacek and Anne Bancroft. - What book is currently in your e-reader?
What is Queer Food by John Birdsall - Who’s your favourite musical group?
Oh hell… Queen for sure. Elton John and the Boston Pops. - What song puts a smile on your face?
Rocky Top, of course. Go VOLS!
9. Is there anything else you’d like to add?
Max: Not really. I’m a very anti-social curmudgeon at heart. Also, pretty private for the most part.
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Title: Ghost: A Love Story
Author and Publisher: Max Vos
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
Release Date: September 12, 2025
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?
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 | All other buy links
“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.
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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.
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