This story takes place in the early 1700s, during the golden age of piracy. Young 17 year old Annabella Privelle has been living on the streets from the time she was 12. Brought to desperation for money, food, and a place to sleep each night, she takes a last-resort job as a bartender in a pub on the bad side of town, the only one that will accept her. Her life only goes downhill from there. Then, one night, infamous pirate Joshua Blue pillages the town. When Anna comes face-to-face with Joshua himself, she isn't sure whether her life has just gotten worse, or whether it's about to come to an abrupt ending. Joshua hasn't felt anything for anyone for many years. When Annabella comes into his life, will he let his fear get the best of him and end her life, or will he give in to the feelings so long disguised under his tough exterior?
Warning: Foul language, sexual scenes, mature content, violence, not for the faint of heart;-P
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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