After being tricked by his boyfriend into auditioning for the punk rock band Implied Plan, Max, a high school dropout with a troubled past and a haunting talent for music, finds himself thrust into a whirlwind of fame, tension, and unexpected romance. With a band barely willing to welcome him and a guitarist, Noah, who seems to loathe him at every turn, Max is forced to confront long-buried insecurities and a history of codependence. But as the band goes on tour and new music takes shape, Max and Noah discover an undeniable connection, fueled by shared scars and the healing power of music. With secrets, rivalries, and the ghosts of family left behind, Max must decide if the passion he's found is worth risking it all, or if he'll be forced to let go of the only people who've ever felt like home.
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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