
When does never turn into happily ever after in the search for love?
Top accountant of Manzanita Imports in Sacramento, Ted Abbott stopped participating in the love game after he turned thirty quite a few years ago. He’s not tempted by the cute young new hires or the product reps his loyal staff suggest he ask out on a date.
Chicago contractor Matt Patterson is on the verge of giving up too. He’s worked his way up from apprentice carpenter to co-owner of a thriving business. At forty-something, he’s considered a lucky catch for anybody looking for a sugar daddy, which he knows only too well.
The chance of them meeting is nil until Matt’s uncle who lived in Sacramento dies and leaves his estate to his nephew. After they meet in a dilapidated bar called The Roost, could their paths actually merge and become one?

Chapter 1I’m not sure why I decided to grab a quick drink at a bar I hadn’t visited in maybe fifteen years. Possibly because I was exhausted by the day, the week, and my colleagues, including executive management, creative, planning, R&D, my fellow accountants, and everyone else employed by Manzanita Imports in Sacramento. The November end-of-the-year product review had literally been a pain in the ass. I’d had it with forced sitting and listening to company hype with a smile on my face and nods of agreement. Too much coffee, too many pastries, with the bullshit rising and no end in sight had nearly drowned me. Usually I enjoy being around my colleagues, but at the end of the day, happy hour and socializing had been a solid no. I’d walked out with the excuse that I had to go home. Unlik
