Monte’s sporting goods store is teetering on the edge of collapse due to the economic problems. The small conservative eastern California town he chose for his dream project is not welcoming, even though he keeps his gay lifestyle quiet. Then big trouble and a gorgeous package delivery driver fall into his world at the same time. Are they somehow connected?<br><br>Jeff, a special agent for Homeland Security, is working undercover to help bust a contraband and drug operation. Tracks lead to the small town of Cameron Creek, California. Who is the crime ring’s contact at this end? As a delivery driver, Jeff is scoping things out. When he meets Monte, he is smitten at once, but evidence begins to link this new friend to the case. Jeff has every reason not to pursue a relationship, but can he stop himself?

Special Delivery

Jed drained his own coffee, popped the last bite of the delicious apple turnover into his mouth, and scooped up the two checks the perky waitress had left. “My treat this time.” Seeing Monte start to protest, he added, “You can get it next time. I’ll probably be by every day or two, and the java here is well worth a stop.”


Monte smiled then. “That’d be great. I’m glad I decided to see if I could help you find an address.”


Jed returned the smile. “So’m I.”


They exited the shop together. Jed noticed Monte didn’t go back into the Sportsman’s Stop until he pulled away from the curb.


Two days later, when the delivery van again pulled up on Hammond, Monte saw it at once. As much as he wanted to greet the driver, he had a customer and that novelty was not something he could afford to ignore. The customer was just a young man in his teens looking at skate boards. Privately, Monte was unsure he could afford one, but he would not treat customers in a shoddy manner, regardless.


Chapter 3