The Wrong Paris

25-year-old aspiring artist Dawn lives in a small Texas town with her two sisters and grandmother Birdie, who became their legal guardian after the girls were orphaned. Dawn is thrilled to be accepted to an art school in Paris, but she is short of funds for both years after spending some of her hard-earned savings on Birdie’s medical expenses.

A huge fan of dating reality show “The Honeypot”, Dawn’s sister Emily talks her into auditioning for the show, as the appearance fee for contestants would help cover her studies. Dawn reluctantly accepts to attend an audition and is surprised to learn she will be cast for the upcoming season, which will be taking place in Paris. Later, the two sisters go out for a drink and play pool, where Dawn flirts with an immaculately dressed cowboy.

When Dawn embarks on the plane with other contestants, they are dismayed to find out the season’s twist once they land; the location is set on a ranch in Paris, Texas, which is not far from Dawn’s home. Arriving at Silver Spur Ranch, they are told they will meet the bachelor Trey McAllen III the next day. Dawn runs into him in a barn, where he is revealed to be the cowboy she met earlier. She asks him to quickly reject her from the competition. The show’s producer Rachel thwarts Dawn’s plan, as the contract Dawn signed stipulates she will not be paid if she quits the show.

Dawn feels confident she can get rejected on purpose at the first barbecue event, as ten women will be eliminated right after. Talking very familiarly with Trey on camera, Rachel determines their previous encounters were brief enough to not create a conflict of interest. Dawn is also foiled by Trey himself, who has taken an interest in her.

Reluctantly smitten by Trey and still motivated by money, once Dawn learns through fellow competitor Jasmine that she can earn extra by securing dates with him, she decides to actively compete in the show. Winning the axe throw, she cooks with Trey on their date. At the obstacle course, the six remaining end up fighting. When the ranch’s horses break free during the challenge, Trey and Dawn come closer, as she volunteers to help find them.

That night, the two sneak out of the farm for a day away from the cameras and hook up. Later, driving to her house, Trey sees her metal sculptures and meets her family. Unfortunately, Dawn’s rival Alexis tattles to Trey that Dawn only did the show for the money. A heartbroken Trey eliminates Dawn.

Dawn shortly starts attending art school in Paris, but Rachel tracks her down and urges her to reveal her feelings to Trey. Given a gown, Dawn shows up to the final location, where Alexis and Jasmine are kept away. Despite initially refusing Dawn’s apology, upon discovering she forfeited all she had earned on the show to see him again, Trey realizes her sincerity. He suggests Dawn reject him live on camera, giving her $250,000. Then, they reunite after, which the show cannot legally prevent them from doing. Dawn takes the money and immediately kisses Trey.

Last Updated: September 24, 2025 at 00:53