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

“I’ll get it after.” Jordan moaned a little as the sweet and tangy flavor burst over his tongue. He piled his pulled pork onto a bun, and it took him only four bites to devour it. He licked some of the sauce from his fingers and then picked up his fork and started on his mashed potatoes.


John glanced at him as they ate together in silence. Jordan knew he was curious about what had happened at Shaw’s, but Jordan would wait until he asked, partly because he was hungry and just wanted to eat. But there was another part of him that really just liked making his brother crazy, and Jordan not sharing would get under John’s skin. When John had just about cleared his plate, he started to fidget, and Jordan hid a smirk, knowing John was about to break.


John let out a huge sigh and then leaned back in his chair and fixed Jordan with a stare. “Well?”


A growl and then a small laugh. “You ass. Tell me how it went.”


Chapter 10