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’m not your friend. And what the fuck are you doing here?” Jordan stepped closer and kept the shovel pointed down. He didn’t want that asshole to think he was a threat, but Gagnon hadn’t put away the knife, and Jordan needed to be able to defend himself if things went badly. The teen edged closer to Gagnon, apparently ready to back him up.


“Hey now. No need to growl.” Again with the slimy smile. Gagnon lowered his hands, flipped the knife closed, and tucked it into his jacket pocket. Jordan didn’t set down the shovel. “I’m just looking, is all. Just taking a look.”


“You’re trespassing. There’s nothing for you to look at.” How stupid did that fuck think Jordan was? “Get the fuck off Shaw property.”


Gagnon’s face lost the creepy grin. His features morphed into a threatening scowl. Jordan wasn’t intimidated.


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