Brenna Herrera is at a crossroads. Widowed at a young age and raising twin sons as a single parent takes a toll at the expense of her individualism. Now with her sons off to college in New York, Brenna knows that the focus of her life has to change. A work assignment takes Brenna to Florence, Italy, where her disciplined, well-ordered life turns upside down when she meets the handsome and charismatic film actor Ben Langford. For weeks, Brenna insisted that only friendship was possible between them. Their lifestyles and plans for the future were so diametrically different that anything serious was out of the question. So what does a Nebraska girl and a Hollywood A-list actor have in common? More than they think possible. Through persistence and an abundance of charm, Ben persuades Brenna to lower her guard and experience life outside her comfort zone. Would love conquer all, or would their differences lead to heartache? It Started in Florence is a story of conquering adversity, self-discovery, and personal growth. Overcoming the odds, Brenna evolves into the woman she knows she is destined to be.