Christmas in Paris

Beatrice Wolf, a hopeful romantic from New York, arrives in Paris seeking true love, disillusioned by shallow American dating culture. Meanwhile, Evan Brunswick, a Chicago architect tired of what he sees as materialistic American women, escapes to Paris for a fresh start. Their paths cross at a charming Montmartre café, where a spilled coffee sparks a conversation. Bonding over their frustrations with American societal pressures-corporate greed, political divisiveness, and superficial relationships-they find common ground.
Beatrice, vibrant and introspective, captivates Evan with her authenticity, while his wit and sincerity draw her in. They embark on Parisian adventures: strolling along the Seine, exploring hidden bookshops, and dancing at a Christmas market. As their connection deepens, they critique the American system, blaming corporations and politics for shaping unfulfilling lives. Their dates, filled with laughter and vulnerability, blossom into love, marked by stolen kisses under Paris's festive lights.
The city's magic-cobblestone streets, cozy bistros-amplifies their romance, offering an escape from the "tax slave" mentality they associate with America. As their time in Paris nears its end, Beatrice discovers she's pregnant, a revelation that shifts their plans. Facing America's lack of healthcare and their shared disdain for its corporate-driven culture, they decide to stay in France, envisioning a life for their child free from those constraints.
Volume 1 explores themes of love, freedom, and rejecting societal norms, capturing their journey from strangers to soulmates. It ends with Beatrice and Evan embracing under a Parisian Christmas tree, committed to building a new life together, their love a rebellion against the world they left behind.