Lucy Callahan has always had a love-hate relationship with marriage-on paper, she loves it. In real life, not so much. As a rising wedding planner in Seattle, Lucy knows how to design the perfect day for others but doesn't believe in the whole "happily ever after" for herself. After her engagement spectacularly imploded two years ago, she vowed to focus on her career and leave the notion of marriage behind. But when a popular wedding blog dubs her "Seattle's Marriage Scrooge," Lucy's business takes a nosedive.
Enter Alex Chen, a divorce lawyer who thrives on ending marriages as quickly as possible. He's smart, charming, and doesn't believe in long-lasting love-his job makes sure of that. When Alex's sister insists that he help Lucy rebrand her image by agreeing to a "fake" marriage for publicity, neither of them is thrilled about the idea. Yet, they agree to embark on a whirlwind (and fake) marriage to restore Lucy's business and put a fresh spin on Alex's image.
But as they stage this faux romance-complete with wedding cakes, first dances, and a honeymoon trip through the Pacific Northwest-sparks begin to fly for real. Lucy starts to see marriage in a new light, while Alex finds himself questioning everything he once believed about love. Will this fake relationship lead to something real, or are they destined to sign divorce papers in the end?
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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