[Danmei]
Daniel Taylor, a celebrated author whose life takes an unexpected turn after winning an award for his latest novel. Following a tragic accident, Daniel awakens not in his familiar world, but in the body of Xiao Dan-an enigmatic character from one of his own stories, set in an ancient realm of martial arts and cultivation.
But the world Daniel finds himself in is far from the one he imagined. Struggling to understand the language, culture, and the unfamiliar rules of this dangerous society, Daniel must navigate palace intrigue, a powerful emperor's strange interest in him, and the whispers of a destiny beyond his control. Armed with only his wit and determination, he sets out to survive in a world where silence may be his greatest weapon.
As he wrestles with the reality of his new life, Daniel soon realizes that nothing in this world aligns with the story he once created, and that Xiao Dan's fate might hold deeper secrets than even he had foreseen.
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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