Kate Stevens flies to Miami to visit her sister before moving to L.A. where her daughter temporarily lives with Kate's ex-husband.

As Kate struggles at the baggage claim, an attractive man assists her and offers her a lift in his limousine. She declines. Later she again meets Victorio De Vincente in a social setting, learns his name and falls under the romantic Italian's spell. Unable to resist Vic's ardent pursuit, she gives in to his enticing chemistry and falls deeply in love with the grandson of a known Mafia boss.

Kate wins Vic's heart as well and he showers her with expensive gifts while she publicly defends the successful businessman against claims he has ties to the Sicilian Mafia. Vic showers her with expensive gifts and unending love, but must keep their fledgling courtship out of the public's watchful eye.

After the most exhilarating year of her life, Kate learns a secret certain to bring scandal to everyone involved. Unsure which path is best, Kate hides in a Hollywood guest cottage near her daughter, wondering if Vic's supposed Shady Gold can buy true happiness?

Will their yearning turn in to heartbreak instead of the loving reunion they both so deeply desire?

What's next for Kate and Vic?