American Dreamer

A conventional, underappreciated wife who wins a contest and travels to Paris, only to awaken with amnesia. She rapidly shifts between vulnerability and bold, Rebecca Ryan–driven persona, displaying resilience and a willingness to reshape her life. Her evolving relationship with Alan challenges her sense of self, particularly as reality and fantasy collide.

Charismatic leader of the opposition who hides a drug-smuggling operation behind political ambitions. He manipulates Cathy and Alan by leveraging the Rebecca Ryan fantasy, remaining dangerous and calculating throughout. His charm masks a ruthless willingness to control others to protect his illicit plans.

Author of the Rebecca Ryan novels who encounters Cathy in his own created world. He becomes Cathy’s partner—romantic and practical—while using his insider access to navigate her delusions. As the plot unfolds, he battles to reveal the truth and to protect their evolving relationship.

Alan’s mother, a steady, welcoming presence who provides refuge during the escalating chase. She grounds the story with warmth and practicality, offering a safe space amid the chaos of deceptions and crimes surrounding her son and Cathy.

Cathy’s conventional, self-centered husband who tries to dissuade her from the Paris trip. He pursues the couple, representing the life Cathy might be leaving behind and serving as a foil to Alan and Cathy’s evolving bond. His earlier skepticism contrasts with Cathy’s growing autonomy.