My Hired Valentine by M.J. Herald

Violet Turcott has sworn off love. Burned too many times by failed relationships, she’s done with dating, romance, and the illusion of happily-ever-afters. But when her boss insists, she must attend the company’s Valentine’s party, Violet is faced with a dilemma—show up alone or risk another romantic disaster. Desperate to avoid both, she hires the charming and enigmatic Dex Faletti to play the part of her perfect date.
What starts as a simple arrangement quickly becomes more complicated. Dex is everything she ever wanted—handsome, intelligent, and genuinely attentive. He’s the kind of man who seems too good to be true, and Violet’s heart isn’t ready to believe he could be different. As their pretend romance starts to feel more real, she faces the hardest choice of all: keep her heart locked away or take a chance on love one more time.
In a season of hearts and second chances, will Violet find the courage to trust her heart one last time?