Since childhood, Fielder Lemon has grown up next door to Ricky DeLuca. Both come from large, opinionated Italian-American families, and they were instant best friends. For most of that time, Fielder has harbored the dream of marrying Ricky, believing the feeling was mutual. Ricky and Fielder dated during high school, but Fielder's world shattered the day after their high school graduation when Ricky ended their relationship, stating that he needed to discover himself. Ricky then moved to Seattle, where he became an apprentice to a woodworker. Always a hands-on guy, Ricky has always been in the here and now, while Fielder, a social network influencer, has always been running to something, without taking the time to be present in the present.
A year later, Fielder is thrust back into Ricky's orbit when asked to be a best man at his cousin's destination wedding on Italy's Amalfi Coast—a wedding where his cousin is marrying Ricky's sister. Despite a year of no contact, Fielder hasn't given up on his first love and sees the romantic Italian setting as the perfect opportunity to rekindle their relationship. The challenge intensifies as Fielder realizes Ricky may have already moved on. With less than a week, Fielder must navigate the complexities of winning back Ricky's heart while simultaneously ensuring his cousin's wedding remains unscathed, embodying his mantra: "When life gives you lemons, take a bite!"
Both main characters are realistically portrayed, while the dynamics of two over-the-top families play in the background. Readers may find Fielder whiny, but it is his story and he's sticking to it!
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