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

“I’m in Junction City, but I’ll be there as fast as I can. Maybe fifteen, twenty minutes.” With an unsteady hand, Monte hit the off key and fumbled the phone back into its holster.


“Somebody broke into the store. It must’ve happened right after I left. Apparently, a cop passing by noticed the front door was not quite closed and went to check it out.”


When Monte’s gaze met Jed’s, his eyes held total misery. He was the mute one now.


Jed settled a hand on his shoulder and squeezed. “Get going, then. I’ll be right behind you. We’ll pick this up later. Right now your business is more important. Come on…let’s go.”


Monte stepped through the door of the Sportsman’s Stop, flipped the light switch and came to a total halt. The place was a mess. I didn’t have this much stuff. I couldn’t have.The whole floor was littered with items of sporting goods, scattered boxes—mostly split open—and torn paper and plastic, a few shards of glass or ceramics.


Chapter 10