Valerie Mellon never thought she'd find herself back in the Outer Banks, the place she once called home, after spending four years in New York working for her father.
But here she was, standing in her childhood house, a different woman than the one who left.
Determined to rebuild old connections, she sets out to stabilize her bond with her childhood best friend, Sarah Cameron, and her cousin, Kiara Carrera.
However, the Outer Banks holds more than just memories-it also holds her first love and greatest heartbreak, Rafe Cameron. The golden boy she once gave her heart to is now a man she's tried-and failed-to forget.
As their paths cross again, Valerie finds herself torn between the intoxicating pull of their connection and the painful memories of their past.
Is this second chance a testament to enduring love or just another mistake waiting to happen?
This is a story of love, betrayal, forgiveness, and the enduring ties of loyalty that shape who we are-and who we choose to be.
This book contains violence, drug use, sexual content, etc.
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I only own my own parts and characters.
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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