Proof
To save his family’s restaurant, he must fake a romance with the woman he left at the altar—the same woman sent to shut him down.
Remy Valerius is the master of the Front of House, a man who can charm any guest and smooth over any crisis with a smile and a glass of vintage wine. But behind the polished facade, he’s hiding a crushing debt inherited from his father’s mistakes. When the bank sends a 'shark' to audit the books and potentially liquidate the Valerius family legacy, Remy comes face-to-face with the one person he can’t charm: Vera Kinsley, the woman he abandoned on their wedding day five years ago.
Vera has spent years hardening her heart and building a career as a clinical risk analyst. She’s not just here for the numbers; she’s here for closure. But when a dangerous loan shark threatens the restaurant, Remy spins a desperate lie, claiming he and Vera have reconciled to prove the business's stability. Forced into a high-stakes fake dating arrangement, Vera agrees to the charade to get the financial data she needs—only to find that the old flames between them burn hotter than ever.
As they navigate the pressure-cooker environment of New Orleans high society and the secrets buried in the ledger, Vera discovers that Remy’s betrayal wasn’t what it seemed. In a world of culinary excellence and corporate greed, they must decide if their connection is a liability or the only proof of love that matters. With the clock ticking on a massive audit and a dangerous enemy closing in, Remy and Vera must bet everything on a final play to save the restaurant—and their hearts.
The Blurb
Remy Valerius is the master of the Front of House, a man who can charm any guest and smooth over any crisis with a smile and a glass of vintage wine. But behind the polished facade, he’s hiding a crushing debt inherited from his father’s mistakes. When the bank sends a 'shark' to audit the books and potentially liquidate the Valerius family legacy, Remy comes face-to-face with the one person he can’t charm: Vera Kinsley, the woman he abandoned on their wedding day five years ago.
Vera has spent years hardening her heart and building a career as a clinical risk analyst. She’s not just here for the numbers; she’s here for closure. But when a dangerous loan shark threatens the restaurant, Remy spins a desperate lie, claiming he and Vera have reconciled to prove the business's stability. Forced into a high-stakes fake dating arrangement, Vera agrees to the charade to get the financial data she needs—only to find that the old flames between them burn hotter than ever.
As they navigate the pressure-cooker environment of New Orleans high society and the secrets buried in the ledger, Vera discovers that Remy’s betrayal wasn’t what it seemed. In a world of culinary excellence and corporate greed, they must decide if their connection is a liability or the only proof of love that matters. With the clock ticking on a massive audit and a dangerous enemy closing in, Remy and Vera must bet everything on a final play to save the restaurant—and their hearts.