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Abby Porter seeks to transform a run‑down lodge into a scenic inn on Mirror Lake. Her choice of carpenter, Quinn O’Halloran, isn’t just a simple handyman; he’s secretly tasked by Abby’s worried brother to keep a close eye on her. Over the course of two weeks, Quinn wrestles with his old life and the growing desire to share his true self—and his dream of building a future with Abby—and a business owner’s wholesome romance that unfolds amid the quiet lakeside setting.
First publish date: 2010
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Kathryn Springer
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