Luca’s Point of View

In the vibrant world of the New York restaurant world, my Michelin-starred restaurant was once at the top, but now its star is fading.

The deaths of my mama and grandparents in Italy cast shadows over my passion, leaving me in a culinary rut. Not only am I haunted by their loss, but a realization gnaws at me—I've sacrificed love and family for my career as a rock star in my youth and now a restaurant star. My gruff exterior hides a longing for romance and family.

Then, she walks in—the enigmatic Olivia, my new sous-chef. We had a wordless affair one afternoon in France a year ago, and never thought we would see other again. Now sparks fly as she revamps my kitchen and my life, rekindling the flames of excitement and passion I thought extinguished.

As our hot romance boils full of passion, I'm unaware of her hidden identity. The shock of betrayal hits hard when I discover her true identity, like a dagger to my heart.

I thought she was the one. But now, can the love we've built withstand the storm of secrets, or will it be the bitter aftertaste of our once-sweet passion?

Olivia’s Point of View

Food, beautiful food. I crave it. I dream of it. It fills my soul. I love working with food, surrounding myself with it, period.

But I am billionaire heiress Olivia Jade Kensington and my uber-wealthy father does not approve of my passion or goals. So I hide my culinary studies and talents from him and pursue my dreams.

Hiding my identity, I step into Luca Ravello's world as Olivia Jade, new sous-chef.

But I discover that Luca F*cking Ravello is the Adonis I had a wordless affair of passion in France one afternoon last year. Didn’t know who he was, and never thought I would see that sexy creature again. But on my first day at Luca’s, there he is. My new boss.

His reputation as the Rock Star Chef captivated the city, but behind the success lies a man yearning for love and family. And sadness due to the loss of his mother and grandparents. I am hired to help turn around the restaurant, though he doesn’t like change.

Our connection is undeniable, the chemistry palpable, and after some fights of passion and a rough start, we start to fall for each other. It becomes a hot secret romance.

But I guard my true identity to prove my worth beyond my family name. As we navigate the dance of passion and secrets, I whisper praises of Luca's brilliance to my wealthy connections, unaware that my actions sow the seeds of our future conflict.

When the truth unravels, Luca's fury threatens to consume our love. Can the flames we ignited survive the storm, or will my deception extinguish the passion we once shared?

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