In the Shadow of Paris

Genre: Contemporary Romance
Setting: Paris, FranceMain Characters:Sophia Bennett: A successful but overworked architect from New York. Recently single after a long-term relationship ends, she travels to Paris for a solo vacation, hoping to rediscover herself.Julien Moreau: A talented but struggling artist who left a corporate job to pursue his dream of painting. He's charming, with a complicated past and a strained relationship with his wealthy family.Plot Summary: Sophia arrives in Paris with a plan: relax, explore, and forget about work and her recent breakup. She's determined not to let anything distract her from her self-imposed healing journey. But on her first day, she gets lost in the winding streets and ends up at a small art gallery, where she meets Julien.Julien is everything she didn't expect: carefree, living for the moment, and deeply passionate about his art. The two hit it off, and what starts as a casual friendship quickly turns into something more. As they navigate their growing feelings, they each have to confront their fears: for Sophia, it's the fear of losing control and getting hurt again; for Julien, it's the fear of failing and not living up to the expectations of those around him.Amidst the romantic backdrop of Paris, they must decide if what they have is just a fleeting holiday romance or the start of something lasting.