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 also glad Beckett had stuck to their agreement and kept their relationship away from work. Sure, there were looks and the occasional comment. But Jordan didn’t mind as long as they didn’t act on them. Working for a lover was weird enough, and Jordan didn’t want the lines to blur any more than they already had. It was important to him to keep things separate. But when the sun started to sink and they headed back in at the end of the day, there was a definite shift. Jordan could feel it coming the closer he got to the house. Once all the equipment was put away and the barns and garage locked up for the night, a switch flipped, and Jordan and Beckett went from boss and employee to lovers


Chapter 31