Mechanic Jordan Hart is down on his luck, so he gladly accepts a temporary job servicing tractors at a hazelnut farm in Newberg, Oregon. He doesn’t expect to be attracted to his boss, Beckett Shaw. Still working on embracing his bisexuality, he’s reluctant to start anything, but Beckett’s gentle coaxing convinces Jordan to take a risk.<br><br>Beckett has vowed not to get involved with anyone until he can restore the Shaw Farms name as a leader in hazelnuts. But there’s no denying his interest in the shy mechanic who shows up at his door. Just as they begin to find a balance, outside forces threaten to tear them apart. Job opportunities force Jordan out of the Portland area he loves so much. But when danger comes too close to Beckett, Jordan must decide if he can follow his heart to the Willamette Valley ... and straight back to Beckett.

Hearts and Hazelnuts

Cory went still and peered at Jordan over the conveyor for a moment before his face broke into a grin. “Two years. We’ve been friends for most of our lives, but we finally got our act together. Luis’s family wasn’t exactly accepting, so it took him a while to come to terms with things.”


“I understand that,” Jordan muttered, eyes on his work.


There was a clang as the wrench slipped. When Jordan looked up, Cory was staring at him.


“Yeah?” Cory’s voice was filled with curiosity even as he strove for indifference.


Jordan nodded. What the hell? Might as well. “I’m bi. Confused the hell out of me for a long time. And then doing what I do…” Jordan shrugged. “My parents are gone, but I could never have told them. My brother is fine with it, though.”


Chapter 8