That Night In Paris - Paperback

by Jan Remphrey-Penton (Author)

That Night in Paris by Jan Remphrey-Penton is a captivating contemporary romance that proves one trip to the City of Light can change a life forever. Nina Wooldridge, a seasoned flight attendant with sixteen years of seniority, is far from looking for love after surviving a contentious divorce from a world-renowned but unfaithful attorney. Having settled into a life of independence in her new condo, her carefully ordered world is upended when she picks up a last-minute charter trip to Paris and meets First Officer Rich Peterson. Tall, blond, and magnetic, Rich possesses hazel eyes that Nina finds impossible to ignore, igniting a professional encounter into an intense connection under the golden glow of the Eiffel Tower.

As their relationship moves beyond the layover, the ghosts of the past threaten to ground their future. Nina carries a deep, secret longing for a family of her own-a dream previously denied to her by her ex-husband who hid the fact that he had a vasectomy throughout their decade-long marriage. Meanwhile, Rich is anchored by heavy emotional baggage; he is haunted by the tragic loss of his teenage son, Micah, and the scars of a twenty-year marriage to a woman who struggled with severe mental illness. These traumas led Rich to vow that he would never marry or have children again, preferring the safety of his solitary life.The couple's conflicting dreams collide when an unexpected pregnancy forces them to confront their deepest fears. Rich is initially petrified by the news, falling back on his "no children" rule as he struggles to wrap his head around becoming a father again. However, through patience and the undeniable love growing between them, he must decide if he is ready to tear down the walls around his heart and embrace a second chance at family. That Night in Paris is a poignant story of healing and redemption, tracing the journey of two wounded souls who discover that love can start a heart beating again when they least expect it.