Luena Knightley-Martinelli has spent years being the steady, expectant heart in Damìan Moreno-Jones' life. They've grown up together, shared laughter and tears, and leaned on each other through life's challenges. But unspoken feelings and buried truths have woven a complex web between them-one that neither has dared to unravel.
For Damìan, fear of heartbreak still lingers from a past betrayal, making him hesitant to confront the growing tension between them. He can't deny the way his heart races when Luena is near, but the fear of losing her friendship holds him back. He's torn between the love he feels and the fear that admitting it will change everything.
Luena, on the other hand, is done waiting. She knows there's something more between them, and the weight of the unspoken is starting to crush her. Her heart aches with longing, yet she remains patient, hoping Damìan will finally realize what they've both known all along. But how much longer can she wait?
When a long-awaited trip to Luena's family vineyard in Italy brings old friends-and unexpected rivals-into the mix, the tension between them reaches its breaking point. With the beauty of Montecucco as their backdrop, Luena and Damìan must finally face the truth about their feelings. But can they risk crossing the line between friendship and love? And will their relationship survive once the truth is out?
When Chef Margot loses her beloved restaurant to her cheating ex-fiance, her best friend, single dad Nathan, steps in with an unexpected offer to help her start over. As they collaborate, sparks fly-but can they overcome their complicated pasts for a chance at real love?
Season 4 of The Mechanic
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Margot Taylor thought she had it all: a thriving restaurant and a fiance she adored. But her world crumbled when her fiance abruptly cancelled their wedding and claimed ownership of her cherished restaurant. With her career in tatters and her heart broken, Margot is forced to start over.
Enter Nathan Davis, her loyal best friend and a single dad chasing big dreams of his own. As a partner in the multibillion-pound auto business, Nathan offers her a lifeline-a chance to open a new eatery on the grounds of his new mechanic shop.
As Margot pours her heartbreak into a new dream, her friendship with Nathan deepens into something much more electric. But their growing happiness is threatened when Nathan's ex-wife returns, determined to take their daughter away and upend the new couple's relationship. Caught in chaos, Margot must decide if she has the strength to fight for the life she's building...or let the wounds of her past ruin her future.
Content warning: This story contains depictions of eating disorders that may be upsetting for some readers. Reader discretion is advised.
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