The Lancaster Estate - Book 1: McCormack Matchmaker Series, #1

By Dawn Day

Riches. Romance. And the quest to find them.

 

Maggie Anderson is no stranger to loss. 

 

Having just gotten over the sudden death of her husband, she receives the phone call that everyone fears getting.  Her estranged father has passed away, and as his only beneficiary, she is summoned to view his will.  Not knowing much about her father or the estate he is leaving behind, Maggie is in for a series of surprises that will change the course of her life.

 

Maggie is joined by her adult children, Tara, Caleb, and Marianne, who are also at a crossroads in their personal and professional lives. 

 

While on the adventure planned by their grandfather to uncover the secrets of their family history, they also discover their late grandfather had an even deeper gift planned for them.  Join along as Maggie, Tara, Caleb, and Marianne find love, meaning, and the true value of the Lancaster Estate.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Michael Carver
• Release date: Sep 16, 2020
• ISBN: 9781393596790

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The Lancaster Estate

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McCormack Matchmaker Series – Book 1

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Dawn Day

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Contents

Chapter 1

Chapter 2

Chapter 3

Chapter 4

Chapter 5

Chapter 6

Chapter 7

Chapter 8

Chapter 9

Chapter 10

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Chapter 1

I walk into my house after a long day at work. The commissions from the three paintings I sold today should make a nice addition to my kid’s Christmas fund, but sometimes I wonder if the exhaustion is worth it. Pulling my phone out of my pocket, I frown as I glance at the missed call from an unknown number. It seems they have left a voicemail. I push the button to listen.

Hello, this message is for Maggie Anderson. My name is Greg Stanton, I’m a lawyer in Boise, Idaho. If you could call me back at your earliest convenience it would be greatly appreciated.

I put the phone and my purse down on the counter, wandering over to sit on the couch. I have no idea why a lawyer from Idaho would be calling me. As far as I know, I don’t even know anyone in Idaho.

The clock shows four in the afternoon, so I might still be able to catch the lawyer before he leaves the office for the day.

My heart pounds as I dial the number. I hope this isn’t some new phishing scheme and I’ve fallen right into their trap.

Stanton Law Offices, how may I direct your call?

I take a deep breath; this doesn’t seem like a scam. Hello, my name is Maggie Anderson. I received a message from a Mr. Stanton.

One moment please, Mrs. Anderson, Mr. Stanton has been waiting for your call. The woman puts me on hold, and I begin tapping my foot as I wait for the lawyer to come on the line, wracking my brain about what this could be about.

Hello, Mrs. Anderson? A calm, soothing voice flows through the phone, instantly making me relax. If being a lawyer doesn’t work out for this Mr. Stanton, he could narrate audiobooks. They are my guilty pleasure and I could listen to his voice all day long.

Yes, this is Maggie Anderson.

I’m afraid I’m calling with some sad news. Your father passed away yesterday morning after a long battle with pancreatic cancer.

I cover my mouth with my hand, letting the tears flow down my cheeks.  I knew that my father had been sick, but I never knew to what extent.  This is not a phone call I was expecting to receive anytime soon. 

I am no stranger to loss, having lost my husband to a sudden heart attack five years ago. I’m glad to have my adult children; they are all the family I have left now that my father has died.

"Mrs. Anderson, if you need to call back