In Paternal Poise, Tonya Lockhart continues the story of Sequoya and her father, Maurice, right where Dream Divine left off, on a flight to London. Maurice, now retired, funds a world tour for himself and Sequoya, giving them the chance to explore cultures, cuisines, and cities across the globe. Sequoya hopes these experiences will inspire the menu for the eatery she dreams of opening. But balancing her ambitions with her personal life proves more difficult than Sequoya anticipated. As she takes on a new job and navigates a budding relationship while traveling, both father and daughter are forced to confront emotional challenges. Along the way, they experience the highs and lows of love, endure difficult conversations, and face heartbreaking losses. From a miscarriage to a surprise wedding and a painful family rift, life throws its hardest tests at them.
Ultimately, it is the arrival of new life that helps Sequoya and Maurice rediscover what truly matters and teaches them to become better versions of themselves. Paternal Poise is a poignant tale about family, personal growth, and the bonds that shape us. This heartfelt novel is perfect for readers who believe that life’s greatest lessons come through love, hardship, and renewal.