***This is a re-written and re-edited version of a previously published story under the same title, so if it sounds familiar, chances are, you've read a version of it before.***
Claire Dunlap is a jilted bride, running from all that is familiar to find independence in Serendipity, Texas. Moving into her Uncle's old house, she looks for a hidden treasure the family's been talking about for generations, but finds more than she bargained for.
Max Houston is a widower who thinks his life is fine, until the prickly woman moves in next door. Inadvertently making her angry quickly becomes his new favorite pastime, until he discovers she's in danger. Will she listen to him long enough to realize he's perfect for her?
Welcome to Serendipity, Texas, where the days are hot and the nights are STEAMY.
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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