For as long as Suzette could remember, she had been in love with Dillon. Nine years had passed since she first noticed him in high school. His laugh, his kindness, and his unwavering determination made her heart flutter. But Dillon had always been out of reach, perpetually surrounded by a whirlwind of friends and admirers.
As the years rolled on, Suzette unspoken feelings grew heavier. She watched from the sidelines as Dillon navigated through relationships and adventures, never once looking her way. Realizing she had spent almost a decade pining for someone she could never have, Suzette decided it was time to move on.
One Friday night, fueled by a mix of sadness and resolve, Suzette went out with friends. The bar was crowded, the music loud, and the drinks stronger than she expected. She met a charming stranger whose name she couldn't quite remember. Desperate to break free from the chains of her unreciprocated love, she made a bold decision. That night, she gave her virginity to a stranger, hoping it would help her let go of Dillon once and for all.
When Suzette woke up the next morning, her head pounded, and the room felt unfamiliar. She turned to her side, expecting to see the stranger from the night before. Instead, she found herself staring into the face of Dillon, who was still asleep beside her.
Her heart raced, a thousand questions flooding her mind. How could this have happened? She had been certain she went to bed with someone else.
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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