Special Delivery

By Deirdre O'Dare

Monte’s sporting goods store is teetering on the edge of collapse due to the economic problems. The small conservative eastern California town he chose for his dream project is not welcoming, even though he keeps his gay lifestyle quiet. Then big trouble and a gorgeous package delivery driver fall into his world at the same time. Are they somehow connected?

Jeff, a special agent for Homeland Security, is working undercover to help bust a contraband and drug operation. Tracks lead to the small town of Cameron Creek, California. Who is the crime ring’s contact at this end? As a delivery driver, Jeff is scoping things out. When he meets Monte, he is smitten at once, but evidence begins to link this new friend to the case. Jeff has every reason not to pursue a relationship, but can he stop himself?

• Language: English
• Publisher: JMS Books LLC
• Release date: Feb 3, 2018
• ISBN: 9781634864923

Deirdre O'Dare

Deirdre writes gay romance channeling a prior life’s gay male twin she calls Danny. Fascinated by love’s diverse shades and guises, she explores and experiences a range of attachments. She still believes in happily ever after, that Love is the One True Thing and genuine Love is never wrong. For more information, visit deirdredares.blogspot.com.

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Special Delivery

By Deirdre O’Dare

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Copyright 2017 Deirdre O’Dare

ISBN 9781634864923

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To new beginnings and the amazing fact that sometimes people and situations are not exactly what they seem. This weaves the golden threads into life’s ever-changing fabric and feeds the writer’s incessant question: what if? And to one sexy UPS guy I used to know who became a model of sorts for Jeff. We grab inspiration wherever we can!

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Special Delivery

By Deirdre O’Dare

Chapter 1

30 November

Cameron Creek, CA

Monte Farnsworth stared out the display window of his shop at the bleak wintery-looking street. Business was about as slow and gray as the cold November day. At this rate, he’d be broke before the end of the year, a mere nine months after realizing his long-time dream of opening his own sporting goods store the previous spring.

Just then, a black delivery truck pulled up to the curb, midway between Monte’s store and the barber and beauty shop next door.

I don’t think I have any deliveries coming in today. Must be for the Hair Apparent.

When the driver stepped out, Monte’s breath hitched in his chest. Oh, my gods, that’s a beautiful hunk of male. Whew, he could raise my temperature, whatever the weather.

The man must have been an inch or two over six feet tall. In spite of the chill, a pair of snug shorts revealed sleek, muscular legs from mid-thigh down to a pair of dark athletic shoes edged by strips of white ankle-high socks. An open windbreaker displayed a broad chest straining the soft fabric of a uniform shirt. The brisk wind ruffled hair a bit darker than the uniform, shiny and vitally alive. Everything about the man looked and felt vitally alive.

The stranger paused on the sidewalk and glanced up and down the street as if looking for a name or number. Maybe he’s new and not familiar with Cameron Creek yet. Drawn by a magnetic pull he could not resist, Monte opened the door and stepped out onto the sidewalk. Can I help you find a place?

The deliveryman spun to face him, eyes the color of dark chocolate meeting Monte’s gaze in a manner that sent a jolt of erotic heat slashing through his veins.

The other man smiled. Yeah, maybe you can. I’m not seeing three-fourteen or a place called Icy Heat. This is Hammond Street, isn’t it?

Clearing his throat, Monte found his voice after a gulp. Yep, this is Hammond. Never heard of such an establishment, but my place is three-fourteen. The number isn’t very clear, I’m afraid.

The other man nodded. I’m guessing you haven’t been here long and maybe there used to be another business in your space called Icy Heat? Can’t imagine what that would be, except maybe a tea room and ice cream parlor. He laughed.

"I’m not sure what was here before I opened up on April Fools’ Day. The