At the age of nineteen, Lacy Mai rose to fame and quickly became a global sensation with her music career. Now twenty-one, she has become the first Laos American woman to win a Grammy award. Her win along with the start of her world tour, her dreams had finally become a reality. Everything was perfect.
Until the second night of her tour there's an assassination attempt on her causing the immediate cancellation of her shows. Before she could comprehend the situation, a new global heartthrob rises, stripping her of her career while her father's empire begins to mysteriously crumble. Everything is falling apart as the mystery begins. Lacy has no choice but to turn to the only person that's capable of helping her uncover the dangerous truths. He's the most arrogant, self-absorbed, plain-spoken, hard headed, son of a bitch she knows.
Nicolas Varela, her stupid bodyguard.
**Content/Trigger Warning: This story mentions strong language, scenes of violence, suicide, suicidal ideation, dealing with people with terminal illnesses, drinking/drug use, and does contain sexually explicit scenes**
**Mature Audience Only**
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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