In a world where power and loyalty are everything, an arranged marriage binds two souls with dark pasts and uncertain futures. Lorenzo D'Angelo, the grumpy and emotionless heir to a powerful mafia empire, must marry to secure his throne. His bride, Alessandra Gonzalez, is a ray of sunshine forced into this union by her ruthless father.
Haunted by childhood abuse, Alessandra carries a secret she never planned to reveal. Despite his cold exterior, Lorenzo falls for her first and harder, determined to protect her from the shadows of their world. But trust is a fragile thing, especially when both have been scarred by betrayal and trauma.
As they navigate their dangerous new life together, they must confront their deepest fears and darkest secrets. Will their love be strong enough to heal their wounds and unite their hearts, or will the ghosts of their pasts tear them apart?
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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