Once close to her big family, Magdalen Savoy is now paralyzed with anxiety every time she's tempted to leave her safe haven at Oxford and return to her Italian village. But when Magdalen receives an invitation to her sister's wedding, she has no choice but to pack her bag for what is sure to be a long summer with the man she still can't forget.

After seven years, Theo finds himself back in Chivasso, where nothing changes. But upon seeing his best friend's little sister, it's obvious that the sweet Maggie from his childhood is long gone. He knows he should stay away, yet he can't ignore the electricity he feels at her slightest touch.

It becomes hard to convince everyone else--and themselves--that there's nothing between them. But long-buried secrets threaten to tear their families apart--and could possibly separate them forever...