As she embarks on her semester at the prestigious Sorbonne University, Cleo is thrilled to be in the City of Love, but the excitement is dampened by her separation from her boyfriend, Liam Parker, who remains back at Sunville University. The novel explores Cleo's emotional struggle as she tries to balance her academic ambitions, newfound friendships, and immersion in French culture with the heartache of being apart from Liam. Despite regular video calls and texts, the physical distance begins to take a toll on their relationship, leading both Cleo and Liam to question whether they can maintain their connection across the miles. As Cleo navigates her new life in Paris, she makes close friends like Amélie, who encourages her to seize the opportunities of being abroad and helps her reflect on her relationship with Liam. Cleo’s romantic uncertainties mirror Liam’s own insecurities back home, where he wrestles with feelings of doubt and the fear of losing Cleo to the charms of Paris.