A great city romance isn't just a walk in the park; it's a torrential downpour of emotion. High-stakes storylines often involve:

Lucie Manette is the central figure for two men: Charles Darnay , the former French aristocrat she marries, and Sydney Carton , a dissolute lawyer.

"You shouldn't have downloaded that," she whispered, the blue light of her terminal reflecting in her eyes. "It’s a virus. Once you feel what’s in there, the city’s comfort won't be enough anymore."