The Wrong Paris

Dawn lives in a small Texas town with her two sisters and grandmother Birdie who became their guardian after they were orphaned. She is an aspiring artist who dreams of Paris but is short on funds after helping Birdie with medical expenses. Her plan hinges on winning money from a dating show to fund her studies.

Emily convinces Dawn to audition for The Honeypot to raise funds for her studies. Dawn reluctantly goes through the audition and is shocked to learn she has been cast for a season that will supposedly take place in Paris.

Dawn and her sister celebrate by going out for a drink and playing pool, where Dawn flirts with a sharply dressed cowboy who catches her eye. The attraction is immediate and sets the stage for a complicated romance with the bachelor.

During the plane ride, the contestants discover the season's twist: the 'Paris' location is actually a ranch in Paris, Texas, not the city of Paris. The revelation reorients Dawn's ambitions and brings the reality show closer to home.

Arriving at Silver Spur Ranch, the contestants are told they will meet the bachelor, Trey McAllen III, the next day. Dawn recognizes him from the bar and feels a mix of anticipation and nerves about meeting the man she already warmed to.

Dawn runs into Trey in a barn and asks him to reject her quickly so she can exit the show. Producer Rachel thwarts the plan by reminding Dawn of the contract and the forfeiture of pay if she quits. Despite the tension, their growing chemistry complicates her plan.

Dawn tries to get eliminated at the first barbecue by acting uninterested, but Rachel deems there is no conflict of interest. Trey, for his part, shows genuine interest in Dawn, muddying her money-driven strategy. The romantic tension grows amid the competition.

After learning she can earn extra by dating Trey, Dawn decides to play the game and pursue him. She wins the axe throw and shares a cooking moment with Trey on their date, deepening their connection. The evolving romance intensifies the stakes of the show.

During the obstacle course, the remaining contestants face off while the ranch's horses break free. Dawn volunteers to help round up the horses, showing leadership under pressure. In the chaos, she and Trey grow closer.

That night, Dawn and Trey sneak away from the cameras for a private day off and share a kiss. They return to the ranch with a closer bond and a secret to guard.

Trey meets Dawn's family and sees her metal sculptures, gaining a deeper glimpse into her world beyond the show. The moment reinforces the seriousness of Dawn's artistic ambitions and complicates Trey's feelings.

Alexis tattles to Trey about Dawn's motives, and he eliminates Dawn. Dawn later begins art school in Paris while Rachel urges her to speak her heart to Trey. In the finale, Trey offers Dawn $250,000 to reject him live on camera, and Dawn accepts the money, reuniting with Trey and sharing a kiss.