The Paris Match

"The most engrossing love story. A 2026 must-read."--Christina Lauren, New York Times bestselling authors of Love and Other Words A JULIA QUINN TODAY SHOW RECCOMENDATION FOR 2026 A TOWN & COUNTRY BEST NEW ROMANCE NOVEL TO READ IN 2026 A woman tests the limits of her so-called amicable divorce when she flies to Paris for the destination wedding of her former sister-in-law, only to butt heads with the deliciously gruff best man, in a poignant and romantic novel from Kate Clayborn. Physician Layla Bailey has spent over a year telling herself she's moved on from a painful but amicable divorce from her college sweetheart. Staying friends with her ex seemed like the mature thing to do, but when Layla is invited to her former sister-in-law's destination wedding in Paris--where Layla once spent her own romantic honeymoon--she knows her commitment to maturity might be her worst enemy...especially since her ex isn't attending alone. The only thing that could make the week more difficult is getting through it without the distraction of the wedding.... But when what Layla thought was a harmless conversation about the choices of her younger self leads to the bride getting cold feet, Layla finds herself facing down the groom's mysterious, taciturn best man, Griffin, who will do anything to make sure this wedding happens. Since she broke it, Griff demands she help him fix it. Going along with his plan to alleviate the engaged couple's doubts seems like Layla's best chance at maintaining a good relationship with a family she once called her own. But as she learns more about the past heartbreak that's driving Griff to help his friend, she gets closer and closer to confronting the true depth of her own pain...while finding herself more and more willing to risk it all again for Griff. "[A] tremendous love story ... proof that Clayborn only gets better with every book." -- Kirkus (STARRED)

"The most engrossing love story. A 2026 must-read."--Christina Lauren, New York Times bestselling authors of Love and Other Words A JULIA QUINN TODAY SHOW RECCOMENDATION FOR 2026 A TOWN & COUNTRY BEST NEW ROMANCE NOVEL TO READ IN 2026 A woman tests the limits of her so-called amicable divorce when she flies to Paris for the destination wedding of her former sister-in-law, only to butt heads with the deliciously gruff best man, in a poignant and romantic novel from Kate Clayborn. Physician Layla Bailey has spent over a year telling herself she's moved on from a painful but amicable divorce from her college sweetheart. Staying friends with her ex seemed like the mature thing to do, but when Layla is invited to her former sister-in-law's destination wedding in Paris--where Layla once spent her own romantic honeymoon--she knows her commitment to maturity might be her worst enemy...especially since her ex isn't attending alone. The only thing that could make the week more difficult is getting through it without the distraction of the wedding.... But when what Layla thought was a harmless conversation about the choices of her younger self leads to the bride getting cold feet, Layla finds herself facing down the groom's mysterious, taciturn best man, Griffin, who will do anything to make sure this wedding happens. Since she broke it, Griff demands she help him fix it. Going along with his plan to alleviate the engaged couple's doubts seems like Layla's best chance at maintaining a good relationship with a family she once called her own. But as she learns more about the past heartbreak that's driving Griff to help his friend, she gets closer and closer to confronting the true depth of her own pain...while finding herself more and more willing to risk it all again for Griff. "[A] tremendous love story ... proof that Clayborn only gets better with every book." -- Kirkus (STARRED)

'Magnetic and witty' ALI HAZELWOOD 'A breathtakingly romantic book' CHRISTINA LAUREN Destination wedding in Paris? Check Ex-husband turning up with a new woman? Check Gruff but handsome best man? Check The start of something new . . . ? Time will tell A poignant and romantic novel from Kate Clayborn - perfect for fans of Emily Henry, Cara Bastone and Carley Fortune. Can the city of love repair what's been broken? Layla has spent the last year telling herself she's moved on from her divorce. Staying friends with her ex seemed like the mature thing to do - until her former sister-in-law invites her to her destination wedding in Paris - the city where Layla once spent her own romantic honeymoon. Seeing her ex at the wedding, and the family she once called her own, will be a real test of her so-called amicable divorce. When a late-night conversation with the bride leads to cold feet, Layla suddenly finds herself facing down the groom's brooding best man, Griffin, who will do anything to make sure this wedding happens. Forced to work together to get the couple back in each other's arms, Layla and Griff find themselves wandering the streets of Paris, dancing in the gardens of Versailles, and sharing romantic candlelit dinners . . . As the city of love works its magic, they begin to understand the heartaches holding them back. But will the hope of a second chance be enough to help them choose love one more time? Why readers love Kate Clayborn . . . ' Atmospheric, sexy, and downright unforgettable ' TARAH DEWITT ' The most tender of love stories . . . you won't be able to put down ' CARLEY FORTUNE ' Perfect for Emily Henry fans ' JULIA QUINN on The TODAY Show ' Absolute perfection - this is the book you are looking for ' SARAH MACLEAN ' Totally original and so romantic ' BETH O'LEARY ' Kate Clayborn delivers another masterclass in romance ' ALICIA THOMPSON ' A delight from beginning to end and beyond ' JULIA WHELAN ' A glorious feat and a must read ' TESSA BAILEY

'Magnetic and witty' ALI HAZELWOOD 'A breathtakingly romantic book' CHRISTINA LAUREN Destination wedding in Paris? Check Ex-husband turning up with a new woman? Check Gruff but handsome best man? Check The start of something new . . . ? Time will tell A poignant and romantic novel from Kate Clayborn - perfect for fans of Emily Henry, Cara Bastone and Carley Fortune. Can the city of love repair what's been broken? Layla has spent the last year telling herself she's moved on from her divorce. Staying friends with her ex seemed like the mature thing to do - until her former sister-in-law invites her to her destination wedding in Paris - the city where Layla once spent her own romantic honeymoon. Seeing her ex at the wedding, and the family she once called her own, will be a real test of her so-called amicable divorce. When a late-night conversation with the bride leads to cold feet, Layla suddenly finds herself facing down the groom's brooding best man, Griffin, who will do anything to make sure this wedding happens. Forced to work together to get the couple back in each other's arms, Layla and Griff find themselves wandering the streets of Paris, dancing in the gardens of Versailles, and sharing romantic candlelit dinners . . . As the city of love works its magic, they begin to understand the heartaches holding them back. But will the hope of a second chance be enough to help them choose love one more time? Why readers love Kate Clayborn . . . ' Atmospheric, sexy, and downright unforgettable ' TARAH DEWITT ' The most tender of love stories . . . you won't be able to put down ' CARLEY FORTUNE ' Perfect for Emily Henry fans ' JULIA QUINN on The TODAY Show ' Absolute perfection - this is the book you are looking for ' SARAH MACLEAN ' Totally original and so romantic ' BETH O'LEARY ' Kate Clayborn delivers another masterclass in romance ' ALICIA THOMPSON ' A delight from beginning to end and beyond ' JULIA WHELAN ' A glorious feat and a must read ' TESSA BAILEY