In the shadowy underworld of organized crime, a union is forged not of love, but of convenience. Santino Moretti, the ruthless Don of the Moretti Crime Family, finds himself betrothed to Gianna Lomberdi, daughter of his arch-rival.
Bound by the ironclad promise of a truce, they are thrust into a marriage steeped in contempt and simmering passion. Santino, a man of dark intensity and icy demeanor, detests the very notion of Gianna, a captivating spitfire with a hidden vulnerability.
Days bleed into nights as they're sequestered together, their every move scrutinized by watchful eyes. The air grows thick with unspoken words and unfulfilled desires. Gianna's fiery spirit challenges Santino's cold reserve, while his raw, unbridled power ignites a flame within her.
In the silken embrace of their shared bed, they wage a silent war - hearts locked, bodies entwined, souls interlaced. Their love, a dangerous secret, is the one thing that could either save them... or destroy them both.
As the facade of their arranged marriage crumbles, the secret truth begins to emerge - they're consumed by a forbidden love that dare not speak its name. Behind closed doors, they engage in a tantalizing dance of desire, forced to pretend a love they don't dare admit, even to themselves.
In the shadows of power, they're bound by blood and desire. But in a world where trust is a luxury and love a weakness, can they risk everything for their love?
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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