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The Midnight Croissant

A Romantic Cozy Fantasy in Paris

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Pub Date Apr 14 2026 | Archive Date Jul 15 2026


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Description

The afterlife’s sassiest spirit guide is about to slay Paris. But is she ready to face the one soul she’s never stopped loving?

Fresh off a solo incarnation where she mastered independence a little too well, spirit guide Pearly Gates is trying to follow the rules—or at least appear like she is. But when her first official charges—a prickly retiree, a guilt-ridden widower with a closeted grandson, and a young woman for whom romance has never quite clicked—hit a spiritual dead end, Pearly makes a bold move. She nudges them into a group tour of the City of Love… then tags along in disguise.

Her boss is not amused. The deal? If Pearly can raise their spiritual vibes by the end of the trip, she wins the freedom to guide her way. If not, she'll get transferred to a cosmic wasteland. No pressure.

From midnight snacks to museum flirtations, moonlit magic to midlife makeovers, Pearly’s meddling sparks transformations she never expected. And when her ex-soulmate, Thunder, signs on as their tour guide—hoping to reconnect—she’s forced to reconsider the walls she’s built around her own heart. Can they finally break their old patterns, or are they doomed to repeat history all over again?

Set in present-day Paris, The Midnight Croissant is a warm, witty story with LGBTQ+ rep celebrating love in all its forms—full of found family, fresh starts, and the magic of showing up as your fabulous, flawed self—anchored by a swoony, slow-burn romance.

The Good Place meets Amélie—with glitter.

The afterlife’s sassiest spirit guide is about to slay Paris. But is she ready to face the one soul she’s never stopped loving?

Fresh off a solo incarnation where she mastered independence a little...


A Note From the Publisher

The Midnight Croissant can be enjoyed as a standalone. Readers who wish to explore earlier adventures may also find the award-winning Pearly Gates (Book 1) available in print, ebook, and audiobook formats.

Cover design; Outi Harma & Michael Conboy

The Midnight Croissant can be enjoyed as a standalone. Readers who wish to explore earlier adventures may also find the award-winning Pearly Gates (Book 1) available in print, ebook, and audiobook...


Advance Praise

"A hilarious and thought-provoking romp through life, death, and the lives that are lived in-between, pairing romance and discovery with the misadventures of a meddling but benevolent spirit whose choices don’t always fall on the side of her assignment or convention.

Librarians seeking a whimsical, inviting story of Paris’s romantic allure, new beginnings, and magical outcomes will want to highly recommend The Midnight Croissant to those who look for ultimately uplifting reading that’s filled with psychological depth, surprising twists of plot, and just plain fun.

As a continuation of the Pearly Gates series, the story dovetails nicely with Solomon’s setting and protagonist, yet creates a novel that stands nicely alone for newcomers (who likely will want to pursue more Pearly Gates adventures after enjoying this tale)."

– D. Donovan, Sr. Reviewer, Midwest Book Review

"A hilarious and thought-provoking romp through life, death, and the lives that are lived in-between, pairing romance and discovery with the misadventures of a meddling but benevolent spirit whose...


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ISBN 9798992613346
PRICE $4.99 (USD)
PAGES 335

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