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’ll be in touch, Beck. You’ll have to come down to the station and give us a formal statement. You, too, Mr. Richards.” The sheriff tipped his hat and then sauntered away.


The trio were still standing there when the cars disappeared. Cory broke first. He laughed and shook his head.


“You said it,” Beck muttered. Then he turned to Jordan. “Guess it was good you made me report him in the first place.”


“Damn right it was.” Jordan took a deep breath and let it out slowly, trying to release all the tension that had built up in his shoulders. He took Beck’s hand. “I’m just glad he didn’t do anything to you. All this,” he gestured around, “can be fixed.”


Beck stepped into his space, and Jordan was vaguely aware of Cory calling out a “see you later” as he beat a hasty retreat back up to his apartment. His entire attention was focused solely on Beck.


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