Elliott and Lucas have been best friends for as long as they can remember-bonded by their love of books, late-night talks, and a connection neither has dared to define. Quiet, reserved Elliott has always found comfort in his novels, while Lucas, bold and unrestrained, pulls him into the world beyond the page. But when Elliott finds an old letter Lucas never intended him to see, revealing a hidden crush from years ago, their friendship takes a turn neither expected. As they wrestle with their feelings and the fear of risking what they have, they find themselves on an uncertain path, leading them closer-and further apart-than ever before. In the end, will their friendship survive, or will they remain a story forever unfinished?
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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