For years, Evelyn has harbored a secret: she's been in love with her best friend, Christian, since childhood. But to him, she's always been like a friend, a sister, never anything more. Only his mischievous younger brother, Kai, knows the truth. When Christian leaves for college at 18, their lives drift apart, with him returning home only for the holidays. Now in their twenties, the trio reunites for a cozy getaway in a secluded cabin, a chance to rekindle old friendships. But Evelyn's carefully constructed world crumbles when Christian arrives with his fiancée on his arm-. Shocked and heartbroken, Evelyn impulsively teams up with Kai in a daring game of make-believe romance, hoping to stir jealousy in Christian. What begins as a harmless charade takes an unexpected turn as Kai's teasing smiles and unspoken kindness awaken feelings Evelyn never expected. Meanwhile, Christian's lingering glances and flirtations spark old flames, despite his fiancée's presence. As emotions spiral and tensions rise, Evelyn finds herself caught in a dangerous love triangle, torn between two brothers-one who's always held her heart and another who might finally show her what true love feels like. Will Evelyn uncover her own heart's desires before the holiday magic fades? Or will she lose everything she holds dear in this tangled web of love and jealousy?
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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