"Luisa Cloutier's tribute to her husband, Brandon, is a beautifully written and engaging 'coming of age' journey, and the author's distinct personality and perspective are evident throughout, creating a warm and moving memoir." -Indie Reader

When Luisa's mother died, Luisa was left to take care of her family. Her dream of leaving Naples for a better life died too. Hard work and sacrifice left no time for dreaming or romance. Until one day she met a U.S Marine stationed in Italy. Though Brandon didn't speak Italian, he understood what Luisa needed and made her feel like a princess. They fell in love, married and began to build a life together in the United States.

Because of Brandon's military service, Luisa spent long periods apart from him. Under the stress, their marriage slowly began to fracture, leading to infidelity and separation. During that time apart, both Luisa and Brandon realized what they truly meant to one another. When they reconciled, their love grew even stronger, and Luisa faced something she didn't think she would ever recover from.