Clara Windly has spent her entire life in the shadows, hiding from her mother's cruel words and the unbearable weight of self-doubt. At 19, she's finally free-moving halfway across the country to attend Riverstone University, leaving behind everything she's ever known. Her goal is simple: blend in, stay invisible, and start over.
But Clara's plan to disappear doesn't account for Alec Forester.
Alec is everything Clara isn't- confident, and effortlessly charming. He's the campus heartthrob, the notorious playboy who has never met a rule he couldn't break. He's the kind of guy who makes girls swoon and guys envy him. But Alec has a secret. One that could change everything.
When their paths collide, Clara feels a pull she can't explain-a magnetic force that tugs at her heart and soul. But Alec is the last person she should want. He's arrogant, reckless, and everything Clara has been taught to avoid. His looks and swagger are enough to make her question her own worth, and at first, Alec doesn't want anything to do with her. After all, she's not the kind of girl he's used to-too soft, too big.
What Alec doesn't know is that Clara is his mate. His true mate-the one thing his wolf will stop at nothing to claim. But the bond between them isn't a fairytale, and Alec's struggle to accept Clara for who she is only grows as their connection deepens. To make matters worse, their growing relationship draws unwanted attention from forces more dangerous than either of them could have imagined.
As Alec and Clara navigate the storm between them-his playboy persona clashing with a bond neither of them can deny-Clara will have to learn to see herself for who she truly is, while Alec must confront his own fears about love, loyalty, and the dark legacy of his werewolf bloodline.
In a world where trust is fragile, love is a battle, and freedom comes at a price, Clara and Alec will face the ultimate test: Can love really conquer all, even when it seems impossible?
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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