Charles Westmore thought he had it all. He was a best-selling author and devoted husband and father, till one day it all was gone. Tara Bishop was a college student trying to make her own way in the world against the attitudes of her friends and family. When a friend suggests to Charlie that he go to Italy to overcome his writer's block and failing marriage, he ends up discovering sometimes you can get a second chance. Meanwhile, Tara randomly goes to Italy with her friends and boyfriend but her life takes an unexpected turn when she meets Charlie. In the country known for the arts and the Italian Renaissance these two experience their own renaissances.
Amanda Hogan was born and raised in Columbus, Ohio. Originally majoring in Web Design, she then majored in Office Administration at Columbus State Community College. She didn’t realize she could write all the stories in her head until her senior year of high school and early years of college as she was taught to write correctly. She is also a fan of many TV shows, movies, books, writers, actors, athletes, and musicians, which have all inspired her stories. Amanda still lives in Columbus with her family and dog Callie.