Rachel steps towards me until she's close enough that I can feel the heat radiating off her body and smell the familiar scent of her perfume, but I can't stop myself from shrinking back against the wall, feeling trapped.
She takes another step closer until our noses nearly touch, causing my breath to hitch when she looks down at me through half-lidded eyes. I notice how dark her eyes are today and the way she bites down on her lip when she's concentrating hard, the sight making my insides tighten with anticipation.
She presses one finger to my chin, tilting my head up slightly so that I'm forced to stare directly into her eyes. Her lips part as she licks them slowly. "Tell me," she demands firmly, her voice husky with emotion.
"I..." My words die in my throat when she moves even closer, bringing her lips against mine, kissing me roughly. The feeling is so unexpected that my mind goes completely blank for a split second, overwhelmed by the sudden burst of pleasure shooting through my veins as she runs her tongue along mine before biting down softly, making my knees buckle beneath me.
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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