ethany Frankl appears to have a new man in her life four months after parting ways with former fiance Paul Bernan the reality star 53 who spent the summer traveling with her daughter Brin hoppy 14 was apparently Fanning a new flame as well the reality star was spotted holding hands with Tom valant after a romantic dinner in Santa Monica California Sunday night Franco looked fabulous in a frothy white cotton maxi dress with a plunging neckline and cut out at the empire waist her long dark hair was styled in loose l and she wore natural looking makeup with a strong red lip The Real Housewives of New York Alum added another pop of color carrying a bright pink purse with a metal chain the land looked handsome in a white button-down shirt with rolled cuffs and gray slacks with a subtle check pattern paired with black loafers and no socks he sported a scruffy beard and his salt and pepper hair was cut short showcasing a bit of natural curl