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When literature student Jessica Williams goes to interview young entrepreneur Lucas Smith, she encounters a man who is captivating in his beauty, intelligence, and an underlying sense of intimidation. Jessie, unworldly and innocent, unexpectedly finds herself drawn to him, despite his enigmatic demeanor, and she yearns to become closer to him. In turn, Lucas, unable to resist Jessica's quiet beauty, wit, and independent spirit, confesses his desire for her, albeit under his own terms.
However, beneath Lucas's veneer of success - his multinational businesses, vast wealth, and loving family - lies a man burdened by a violent past. Haunted by traumatic experiences and driven by a consuming anger, he hides a dark secret as a vigilante, seeking justice against those who violate the vulnerable - children, animals, and women, especially. Jessie becomes entangled in this web of darkness as their relationship deepens, uncovering Lucas Smith's chilling double life.
A literature major and a CEO...what could possibly go wrong?
This book is intended for mature audiences.
[The Lucas Smith Chronicles Series Book 1]
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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