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

He was surprised Beckett had left him. Well, probably not actually left him. It was Beckett’s house, after all. But Jordan fully expected, after the affection Beckett had shown, that he would still be cuddled up against him—most likely ready and willing for round four. Jordan had been looking forward to it.


Instead he was just looking forward to getting dressed and out of the house as fast as possible.


He gathered his clothes from where they’d landed the night before and then went to the bathroom to clean up. He grabbed the first T-shirt he found, and when he pulled it on, it smelled like Beckett. Whatever. A shirt was a shirt, and he would have to remember to grab his from the processing barn before he headed out. Then he realized he didn’t have his underwear, but rather than go back to the bedroom to search for it, he just pulled on his jeans. Beckett could have the boxers. He just wanted to get gone.


Chapter 22