Margins
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The Carpenter
2011
First Published
3.55
Average Rating
177
Number of Pages

Part of Series

Tom is a carpenter in desperate need of a few big projects to save his company—could Matt Langford and the dilapidated mansion he inherited be just what he needs?Tom Halderson is a carpenter who inherited his father's construction company. Despite the fact running a business is not one of his strengths, and having made his foreman a full partner, he is in trouble. His older brother, Derek, who vanished five years ago has returned and wants what he thinks is his part of the inheritance. Tom refuses to give in, but lets him live in their father's house. When Derek fails at the job Tom gives him, he turns vengeful and makes life even more difficult for Tom.Matt Langford is a safari guide who inherited his grandfather's house when his mother committed suicide, not wanting to face her husband's infidelities any longer. Matt plans to have the dilapidated house renovated so he can sell it, and move back to his adventurous life in Africa. The immediate attraction he feels for Tom completely derails him.Could the stability-loving Tom be just what Matt needs to settle down? Could the adventurous Matt be exactly what is lacking in Tom's life?
Avg Rating
3.55
Number of Ratings
129
5 STARS
19%
4 STARS
29%
3 STARS
41%
2 STARS
9%
1 STARS
2%
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Author

Serena Yates
Serena Yates
Author · 61 books

I’m a night owl and start writing when everyone else in my time zone is asleep. I’ve loved reading all my life and spent most of my childhood with my nose buried in a book. Although I always wanted to be a writer, financial independence came first. Twenty-some years and a successful business career later I took some online writing classes and never looked back. Living and working in eight countries has taught me that there is more than one way to get things done. It has instilled tremendous respect for the many different cultures, beliefs, attitudes, and preferences that exist on our planet. I like exploring those differences in my stories, most of which happen to be romances. My characters have a tendency to want to do their own thing, so I often have to rein them back in. The one thing we all agree on is the desire for a happy ending. I currently live in Canada, sharing my house with a vast collection of books. I like reading, traveling, spending time with my nieces and listening to classical music. I have a passion for science and learning new languages.

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