Emily's world fell apart when she was just seven. Now, as she tries to piece together a sense of normalcy, the weight of her broken family lingers, like a wound that won't fully heal. She carries her anger and sadness quietly, but deep down, she longs for the love and security she once knew.
When a chance encounter brings someone unexpected into her life, Emily finds herself on a new path-one filled with hope, connection, and the possibility of healing. But love, even in its purest form, is something Emily is unsure she can trust. With her heart already scarred, can she find the courage to let new people in, to rebuild the family she thought she lost? And maybe, just maybe, love isn't only something that hurts-it might be the very thing that saves her.
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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