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 watched the warehouse crew load his van. As soon as they were done, he drove a few blocks to a garage on the alley and entered from the back. There Barton Gage, a fellow agent with a detection dog, checked over each package. The canny canine could detect drugs, some explosives, and other hazardous materials by odor. They’d have to be packed hermetically to avoid detection by the dog’s sensitive nose. Today, like each day for the past week, everything seemed to be clean.


“Nothing,” Barton said, as he led the dog from the van. “I sure hope we aren’t on some wild goose chase here.”


“Me, too,” Jed agreed. “Even though this delivery gig is easier than some undercover jobs I’ve done. So far nobody’s shooting at me anyway. I had a minor run-in with some yahoo out at Cameron Creek the other day, but I’d classify him as the village idiot with an attitude. Nothing to do with this case.”


Chapter 5