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

Not that he regretted his decision. Absolutely not. Beckett was so happy to be back that, even when the issues threatened to bury him, he was still thrilled to be where he was. And things were looking up now Jordan had come into the picture.


Beckett drained his cup, let out a satisfied sigh, and set it aside. It was the worst possible time for his machinery to break down, but he was fortunate he’d found someone who could handle the repairs andtake care of the sorely needed maintenance. At least things were up and running and Beck could make progress on the harvest.


A small part of him wished he could have met Jordan Hart under different circumstances—out at a club or a bar, in a restaurant, a bookstore…something—where they could have struck up a conversation and Beckett could openly flirt with the gorgeous man. Find out if Jordan was interested. Maybe hook up, or date even. But that was out of the question now.


Chapter 13