December 13, 2024

Ian always wanted to get married. Over the years, he watched as most of his roommates and friends tied the knot, and by the ripe age of 33, he was praying for a miracle. MEANWHILE, IN FRANCE… Sara had been praying, too. She hoped for someone who might share her love for France—or maybe even a Frenchman! She dreamed of a partner who would love her deeply and help raise her 3-year-old daughter, Layla. Ian and Sara met on a dating app. (Yes, sometimes they really do work!) Ian, having grown used to slow or aimless dating-app exchanges, was caught off guard by Sara’s quick, straightforward responses. “Maybe she isn’t real,” he joked to his friend Jess. “She’s gorgeous and replying fast—probably a bot.” But thankfully, Sara was very real. From their first date to their first kiss, they fell in love. Ian quickly came to admire Sara’s warmth and grace, and he loved spending time with her daughter, Layla. Meanwhile, Sara discovered Ian’s humor and kindness—and figured he might be funny enough to keep forever.