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

Jordan pulled Beckett in closer and swiveled so Beckett could step between his legs if he wanted to. “I’d need some rules.”


“Oh yeah?” Beckett’s gaze darkened as he took up Jordan’s blatant offer and pushed himself between Jordan’s thighs until they were pressed together. He rested an arm around the back of Jordan’s neck and slid his fingers into Jordan’s hair. “Like what?”


Beckett’s fingers felt so good, Jordan got lost for a moment before he remembered he should be answering. “Like if I took the job, we’d have to keep professional and private separate.”


With a mischievous grin, Beckett leaned closer and his lips almost touched Jordan’s. “You mean no nookie out in the field?”


Jordan chuckled. No one even used that word anymore, but Jordan got the feeling Beckett used it just to make him laugh. “Yeah. That. Work time is work time. And everything else is…after.”


Beckett nodded solemnly and then leaned forward until their lips were no more than an inch apart. “I can do that.”


Chapter 24