In the heart of Paris, where romance and art intertwine with academic rigor, Andrei Petrov leads a double life that few know about. By day, he is a respected professor of comparative linguistics at the Sorbonne. By night, he transforms into a master fruit sculptor, crafting intricate and ephemeral artworks from nature's sweetest offerings. His secluded apartment near the Marais is his sanctuary, where he indulges in his private passions and escapes the pressures of his public persona.
As summer unfolds, Andrei's world becomes intertwined with a series of new and intriguing encounters. These relationships, each with their own unique allure, challenge Andrei's perceptions of pleasure, intimacy, and self-discovery. From intimate rendez-vous in lush Parisian gardens to clandestine meetings in hidden city corners, Andrei's journey explores the complexities of his dual existence.
FRUIT is a tantalizing journey through art and desire, where the allure of summer in Paris merges with Andrei's quest for deeper connections and true self-expression. As he navigates the pleasures of his newfound relationships, Andrei must reconcile his public persona with the exhilarating, often unpredictable world of his private passions.
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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