Ava has always been the perfect daughter, living under the strict watch of her controlling parents who demand nothing less than perfection. With her future meticulously planned, they arrange her marriage to a man of their choosing, promising security and prestige. Ava, resigned to her fate, braces herself for a life dictated by duty.
But as the wedding day approaches, a ghost from the past reappears-Luca, her brother's best friend who vanished years ago and was presumed dead. His sudden return disrupts everything, and his presence is both a mystery and a threat. Luca's family insists on fulfilling an old, undisclosed arrangement, forcing Ava into an unexpected marriage with him instead.
Caught between two worlds and two men, Ava is thrust into a web of power struggles, hidden agendas, and dangerous secrets. Luca, enigmatic and powerful, carries shadows of his own, complicating their already tumultuous union. Together, they must navigate a landscape of betrayal and deception, each step revealing more about their intertwined destinies.
As Ava grapples with her uncertain future, she begins to uncover truths that shake the foundation of everything she believes about her family and herself. In a tale of defiance and destiny, can she and Luca break free from the chains of their pasts, or will the shadows consume their future?
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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