Things We Burn

Avery Hart runs Inferno, the hottest restaurant nestled in the heart of Hell’s Kitchen. Known as the ‘Ice Queen’, Avery has built her culinary empire from the ground up, imbuing her dishes with a passion that is as fiery as the name of her establishment suggests. Yet, beneath her cool and collected exterior lies a woman haunted by her past, navigating the complexities of ambition, relationships, and the shadows that cling to her.

As the stakes rise in her restaurant, so do the challenges Avery faces. The intense pressure of maintaining her status as the top chef in the city brings forth fierce competition and unanticipated rivalries. Between inventing innovative dishes and managing her staff, Avery must also confront her personal demons, learning to balance her fierce professionalism with the warmth of human connection.

Through tantalizing culinary creations and passionate encounters, Avery discovers that surrendering to vulnerability might just be the key to unlocking both her heart and future. The interplay of the dramatic restaurant world and the complexities of her relationships leads her on a transformative journey, beautifully weaving together themes of love, loss, and redemption.

In Inferno, relationships are forged and tested amidst the backdrop of flames, both literal and metaphorical. Avery learns that sometimes, to truly rise, one must embrace the heat and the risks that come with it, leading her to a destination where passion, purpose, and healing converge.