Joshua has harbored a secret love for his best friend, Jake, for years. But Jake's carefree lifestyle, marked by a constant rotation of partners every two months, has left Joshua feeling hopeless.
Seeking a temporary escape, they embark on a summer retreat to a secluded house, far from the distractions of their hometown. Joshua sees this as an opportunity to distance himself from Jake's revolving door of relationships and potentially heal his own wounded heart.
However, their secluded haven introduces an unexpected variable: Sam, their charming and enigmatic housemate. As Joshua's life becomes entwined with Sam's, he finds himself torn between his long-held feelings for Jake and the captivating connection he shares with Sam.
Will Joshua's summer of self-discovery lead him to embrace the truth about his emotions, or will the complexities of love and friendship forever alter the course of his life?
*Genre:* Young Adult, Romance, LGBTQ+
*Themes:* Unrequited love, self-discovery, friendship, identity, love triangles
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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