To rule is one thing, To be a powerful ruler is another.
Step into the dark, seductive underworld of the Italian and Russian mafia, where power, discipline, and authority reign supreme. Meet Davinia Jewels Lucchese, the notorious "Veleno," a venomous Italian female boss who rules with an iron fist and a cold heart. And then there's Rolan Niklavo Dimitri, a powerful and ruthless Russian mafia leader, whose heart was shattered by the brutal murder of his wife and unborn child.
Now, fate has brought them together in a marriage of convenience. Sparks fly as the two collide, each determined to maintain their power and control. But as they spend more time together, a dangerous attraction begins to grow, leading them both down a path of forbidden desire.
Can Davinia, the deadly and poisonous Veleno, let down her guard and allow herself to fall for the aloof and merciless Rolan? Will Rolan, whose heart has been shattered once before, be able to open up and love again? Or will the dark, seductive world they inhabit consume them both in a fiery, passionate blaze? Find out in this thrilling, steamy tale of power, love, and desire in the world of the mafia.
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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