This book plunges deeply into the mind of Valora Bianchi, a quiet and beautiful 27 year old apprentice temporarily studying abroad in the United States from Italy. She collides with 29 year old Elena Rose, a troubled woman from surburban Seattle. The two women become lovers, diving into a reality of elation and ecstasy. While their newly bloomed romance continues to deepen, they discover painful truths about each other that will not only challenge their bond, but reveal they weren't who they said they were.