Left at the Aisle

Synopsis

In a world polished for Instagram and manufactured perfection, Amelia Grant's life seemed flawless—until the day she was left at the altar in a very public, viral spectacle. Heartbroken and humiliated, Amelia finds herself spiraling into obsessive attempts to reclaim her narrative, crafting a picture-perfect charade of success and happiness that becomes as suffocating as it is convincing. But the more tightly she clings to control, the more she feels herself slipping away. Enter Ryan Carter, a struggling actor with a sharp wit and a knack for seeing through façades. When Amelia ropes him into a plot to fake a picturesque romance to win back her dignity—and her ex’s regret—they forge an unlikely partnership that’s as messy as it is mutually beneficial. Amidst staged photoshoots and calculated displays of charm, Amelia begins to unearth a vulnerability she had buried beneath the layers of her curated image, while Ryan confronts his own demons of self-worth and dreams deferred. As sparks ignite amid the charade, both are faced with a sobering reality: the personas they’ve built to shield their hearts might be the very things preventing them from truly connecting. Amelia must choose between clinging to the artificial stability of her persona or daring to embrace the messier, authentic version of herself—a choice that could make or break not just her career, but her burgeoning bond with Ryan. Meanwhile, Ryan must decide if he can step out of the shadows of self-doubt to take a leap of faith, even if it means exposing everything he’s been afraid to face. Against the vibrant backdrop of New York City, this story weaves humor, heartache, and hope into a poignant exploration of self-discovery and human connection. Perfect for readers who love tangled relationships, emotional vulnerability, and a touch of romance, it’s about the courage to shed perfection for authenticity and to find beauty in the chaos of real life.