Alexandra (Alex) Thorn born and raised in Los Angeles has a successful career compared to her romantic life. Date after date, it has been nothing but utter disappointment and Alex has had her last straw. Swearing off men and focusing on her work and her hobbies, she didn't think she'd find someone that had the same interests and was, well, what others would describe as the 'perfect boyfriend' material. But Alex was not about to let this tall, handsome man change her mind.
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Connor Mills is your average man; excellent career being a CEO of his own company, two best friends, and the love of his life. At least that's what he thought until he caught his fiancé cheating on him with one of his employees. Now he was ready to find another girl to get over but girl after girl, they all reminded him of his ex. Until he met Alex.
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This is my first romance, fiction book that isn't a fanfiction!! Ahh, so I'm very nervous yet excited for this story🤩!! I really hope you guys like it and leave comments and votes, they are very much appreciated🤗🫶🏼
TWs (ongoing):
- orphan child
- depictions of drug use and alcohol use
- sexual scenes (explicitly written)
- mention of self-harm
Formerly titled, "Romance is Dead to Me" but I changed it AND chapters 1-4 have been updated with edits -- 11/21/2024
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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