I have to admit that I was pretty intimidated going into this book. I know that Amy and her family are very musical and I was afraid too many things would just go over my head. But it did not! This is such an incredible story about love. Love of music, love of family, and of course knock you on your butt kind of love. Its set in the early 60's and tell the story of a semi Italian mobster and a beautiful black singer. Can the famous Benny Lament keep his promise to make Esther Mine a star? He sure does everything possible to make sure the world can hear her sing. If you love love, you will love this book.