Corvus Le'Master spent six years in his mother's hometown of Seattle, simply enjoying the life he was given. While he never sought companionship beyond the occasional one-night stand, that did not stop companionship from finding him.
Enter Skylar.
While sitting in a restaurant one night, Corvus catches sight of her and finds it difficult to even think of prying his attention away from her. The closer she gets to him, the more of his senses become enthralled by her. The trance he is under is only broken by her but to Corvus's surprise, Skylar is overtly flirtatious and playful with him.
Sadly, this welcomed moment is short-lived once something goes awry and causes Skylar to leave her workplace, sending Corvus trailing after her. But this, and even Skylar herself, fails to deter Corvus from pursuing her. Eventually, Skylar opens up to Corvus allowing them to spend the night together.
After that night; it is revealed that more than bones are hidden in the blackness of Skylar's life. Living nightmares seek to control all aspects of her life, this awakens a long-dormant side of Corvus as he vows to expel all of these torments.
But, Skylar doubts Corvus' capabilities to hide her from the wicked forces that seek to ruin her. Will Corvus reveal a Darkness capable of hiding Skylar or will they both drown in the deep?
Message from the Author - Consider this your final warning; between the Mature Rating and the Mature tag, it should go without saying there are mature themes depicted in this work. If you are uncomfortable with said themes, do not read this book.
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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