A Prince of Firmament; what valuable title to be granted. Hiraeth knew he was lucky to have been born into the family he had; otherwise, he never would've met Elio. Elio, the only boy in the kingdom who made his stressful, fast-paced life worth living. Elio, who helped him remember what it was like to live, reminded him what the kingdom looked like outside of his closed-in study. Elio, who... fuck. Elio, whom he loved. As he comes to terms with these feelings, he finds out that his father-the king-despises the gays. But... one kiss can't hurt, right? Turns out it can; upon the discovery their relationship by his father, Hiraeth and his best-friend-turned-boyfriend are exiled from their kingdom, the only home they ever known. Never having explored outside of the kingdom's territory, the boys are faced with many challenges, but can they overcome them? Or will they be forced to make an attempt to return home, knowing they won't be welcomed back with open arms, and may not even make it past the gates alive?
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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