Sharanya never asked for this marriage, but her father's love had led her here, tying her to a man she didn't know, a man with inhuman grey eyes-eyes that held secrets, pain, and an intensity that both terrified and mesmerized her. This union was meant to end the curse that had haunted her family for generations. Her mother, her grandmother-both taken by it. She was meant to be the one to break it.
But when Yuvaan's cold gaze met hers, something inside her stirred. There was an undeniable pull, a rawness in those grey eyes that spoke to her more than words ever could. His touch was fire, his presence suffocating yet strangely comforting. They were tied together by a curse, but in those moments, it felt like something far deeper was blossoming between them.
She never expected to fall for him, especially not this man with eyes that seemed to pierce straight through her soul. Every glance, every whisper, every heated moment between them felt like a confession of something neither of them could fully understand. In his arms, the weight of the curse faded, replaced by the undeniable truth-they were falling, against every rule of fate.
But destiny, cruel as it was, had other plans. No matter how deep their connection grew, life seemed determined to tear them apart.
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Tropes
Arranged Marriage with a Twist
Beauty x Beast
Marriage of Convenience Turns Into Passion
Opposites Attract (Dangerously)
Trapped by Legacy
Healing Through Love
Forbidden Love
Taming the Beast
A Love Written in Fate
A Curse to Break
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Trigger Warning: Mental Health
This story touches on themes of mental health struggles, emotional trauma, and family curses. Reader discretion is advised.
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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