In a kingdom built on duty and devotion to the king, Prince Maxwell Lockridge has made the heart-wrenching decision to flee the Lockridge Empire, abandoning the throne and the life he has known. His son, a fiery boy named Ailas, is the only family he wants to protect from the unforgiving court that would see them both silenced, especially since the court has no recollection of Ailas' existence. Their journey leads them to the treacherous Westward Wilds, a sprawling desert of shifting sands and hidden dangers.
As they navigate the harsh landscape, they encounter Lucas Callahan, a notorious outlaw known as "Lucky," whose charm and resourcefulness have earned him a reputation among the desert's inhabitants. Initially wary of the rugged stranger, Maxwell soon discovers that Lucas holds the key to survival in the unforgiving sands. Together, they face perilous challenges-from ruthless bounty hunters to the elements themselves, and a hidden challenge within themselves.
As their adventures deepen, the bond between the three grows, and Maxwell finds solace in Lucas's unwavering support and fierce loyalty. Amid the backdrop of the vast, untamed desert, Maxwell and Lucas are drawn to each other, their hearts igniting in a passionate connection that defies their pasts.
But the shadows of the Lockridge Empire are never far behind, and their pursuit threatens to tear their newfound family apart. As they confront their fears and desires, Maxwell must choose between the throne he fled and the love he never expected to find.
In The Downfall of a Cowboy, journey through a tale of adventure, love, and the quest for identity as three souls collide in the unforgiving beauty of the desert. Will they find a way to forge a future together, or will the weight of the past shatter their dreams?
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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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