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

Beck could only nod, gaze transfixed on the man before him. He realized he was staring and forced a grin. “Sounds great.”


Jordan gestured to the tractor. “She’s all set.”


Taking the out that was offered, Beck gave a thumbs up like an idiot, climbed into the cab, and drove the windrower out of the garage.


Driving the windrower had always been Beck’s favorite job. There was something soothing about arranging the fallen hazelnuts into long, ordered rows. But after four days of continuous driving, Beck was more than glad to be done. He felt like his entire body was rattling. It had been much smoother since Jordan worked his magic, but nothing about the tractor was an easy ride. Everything was a bump and a rattle as the huge tires rolled over the ground—not to mention the diesel engine vibrations, which Beck felt in his bones long after he climbed down.


Chapter 14