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

Mr. Kaplin ushered him through a door to the side, and Jordan took in a cramped and cluttered office. Typical of a mechanic who was now a manager. Jordan understood that, too.


Mr. Kaplin looked up, signaled to whoever had called his name, and then gestured Jordan in. “Have a seat. I’ll be with you in just a sec.”


Jordan took the empty chair on the public side of the desk and looked around again. A little bit of nerves coiled in his gut. He wanted this, knew it was exactly the kind of place he could be happy working, even if it was clear on the other side of the state from his brother.


And from Beck. But he wouldn’t think about that.


Chapter 25