"Are you sure, Ms. Grace," Samuel's voice, low and husky, sends a wave of tingles through her body and she finds herself pressing her legs together. She hears his footsteps getting closer until she feels the heat of his body right behind her, his hot breath caressing the exposed skin of her neck, his hand delicately grazing the curves.
"You're not hiding anything from me, are you?" she feels his lips right by her ear, his voice dropping lower to a sensual murmur.
Steadying her breathing, she speaks through gritted teeth. "I hired you as my detective. I've told you everything there is to know about the case. What more do you want Mr. Steele?"
She feels a slow, almost predatory smile spreading across Samuel's lips, lingering just at the crook of her neck. "Everything," he says simply.
"And I always get what I want."
***CONTAINS SEXUAL CONTENT***
***FOR MATURE AUDIENCE ONLY***
In the glittering city of Manhattan, Ashley Wellington Grace reigns supreme as the formidable CEO of Grace Enterprises. With her sharp wit, unyielding determination, and undeniable allure, she's accustomed to having everything under her control.
But when a series of mysterious incidents threatens her empire, Ashley finds herself in need of Samuel Steele, a brooding and enigmatic detective with a reputation for solving the city's most perplexing cases.
As Samuel delves deeper into Ashley's glamorous yet treacherous realm, he discovers that beneath her polished exterior lies a web of dark secrets and dangerous desires.
As the lines between business and pleasure blur, they find themselves entangled in a game of deception where trust is a luxury they can't afford. Will they uncover the truth in time to save Ashley's empire, or will the secrets they uncover destroy everything they hold dear?
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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