In San Franciscos legendary North Beach, Italian-American families still celebrate old-world passions for beautiful women, sexy men, family, friends, and luscious foodand love graces the lives of those who least expect it. Join the DeGrazias and the DAngelos as they discover the everyday angels of North Beach. Lita Lawsons past with men ranges from dating disasters to nearly criminal. The last thing she needs is to fall for the citys most notorious bachelor, gorgeous and successfulat running his fathers strip clubsLorenzo Calabra. Lita knows what she wantsmarriage and familyand Lorenzo is an unlikely candidate. Besides, shes already in a relationship with her college sweetheart, Rich. But, one night, Rich, in a drunken rage, attacks Lita. She defends herself, but turns to Lorenzo for support, ending the night in his arms. Lorenzo, knowing no one, including his best friendLitas older brotherwants him to be with Lita, and afraid his dark past will shadow him forever, vows to stay away from Lita. He must protect her, especially from himself. But Lita doesnt want protection, she wants Lorenzoas her husband. Long-kept family secrets and love draw Lorenzo and Lita together, but their families and Lorenzos doubts and player ways threaten their new relationship. Can they convince their families, and themselves, to say yes to love? This old-school romance features a virginal heroine, bad boy hero, marriage plot, family drama, and everyday miracles.