Rysa is a deeply scarred young woman, haunted by the trauma of her childhood. At the age of 12, her world was shattered when her own biological father, the one person she should have been able to trust, betrayed and hurt her in unimaginable ways. Since then, Rysa has longed for love, safety, and attention-things that always seemed just out of reach.
Her need for affection led her to Mikha, a boy who, at first, seemed to fill the void in her heart. Mikha was sweet, caring, and made her feel seen. For the first time in years, Rysa thought she had found someone who could heal the broken pieces inside her. But after just three months, Mikha began to change. He became distant, cold, and dismissive, reopening old wounds she had tried to bury. Rysa's fear of abandonment resurfaced, leaving her questioning if she could ever truly be loved.
Now, she finds herself drawn to Han, her best friend, the one constant in her life. Han has been there through all her ups and downs, and for once, she wonders if he could be the one to offer her the love and stability she craves. But a nagging doubt lingers in her mind-will Han change too? Will he hurt her like Mikha did? Like her father did? Rysa's heart aches, torn between her desire for love and the fear of being destroyed again.
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.