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

One of the men Monte had not met until this evening then came up and slung an arm around his shoulders. It was Donovan, the team leader, a lean and swarthy man a few years older than the rest with a droll sense of humor.


“Almost forgot one key detail,” Donovan said. “For the record, you had a major role in helping us make this case. That’s the word they got at headquarters. Such support and assistance generally earns a little reward. I hurried things along and got the funds sent out by courier. Jed tells me you could use a little something to make up for the business you lost while you were caught up in the case. Maybe this will help.”


When Monte saw the amount on the check Donovan put into his hand, he got dizzy. “Er, yeah. It sure will. It really will! I wasn’t expecting anything like this. I mean I really didn’t do anything but get in the way.”


Chapter 15