Marie stands at her apartment window overlooking the Seine, watching couples walk hand in hand along the embankment. At thirty-five, she has built a successful career as a translator but finds herself alone in a city full of people. Her last relationship ended badly, leaving her questioning whether she will ever find the love she craves. When she meets Philippe at a bookshop in the Latin Quarter, she feels a spark she thought had died. But Philippe carries secrets from his past that threaten any chance at happiness. As Marie navigates the complexities of modern romance, she must confront her own fears about vulnerability and trust. The city around her pulses with life and possibility, yet she struggles to open her heart again. Marie's journey becomes one of self-discovery as much as romance, forcing her to examine what she truly needs versus what she thinks she wants.
Genres: romance, literary-fiction, contemporary-romance
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: second-chance-romance, slow-burn
Setting: Latin Quarter, Paris, Seine
Period: 21st-century
Paperback · FLAMMARION QUEBEC
Content warnings: emotional-abuse