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

“I can’t believe you’ve never been here. They say it’s the most authentic Japanese garden outside of Japan.”


Jordan gave him a side-eye. “It wasn’t on my radar, I guess. My life has been mostly on the other side of the river.”


For a moment Jordan didn’t say anything. “Grew up in the Hawthorne district. I didn’t venture too far. I had everything I needed right there.”


Beck almost asked Jordan to elaborate, but there was something in Jordan’s tone that gave him pause. He knew he shouldn’t push. Jordan clammed up when he did. Instead he gestured to the land around them with a grin.


Chapter 29