This historical fiction book follows the love story of singer, Frank Sinatra and actress, Ava Gardener. Their relationship was troubled and often plagued by jealously and heartache. Ava came from a small town in NC where her parents’ expectations were for her to find a secretarial job and a husband who could support her. By the time she headed to Hollywood to pursue her acting career, she had been divorced twice. Frank came from a dysfunctional home, so he was happy to leave as he was often left to his own devices. Therefore, this made him driven to pursue his career. He moved his wife and family to Hollywood to start a new life. Frank had an apartment, while his wife had the house with the kids. At first, Frank and Ava’s relationship didn’t go as well as Frank would have liked as Ava told Frank she wasn’t going to get involved with a married man. Their relationship blossomed when Frank decided to divorce his wife! Their relationship had their ups and downs, which had an impact on their careers, especially Frank’s. The press was very critical, so it also had an impact on not only their relationship, but their careers. A well researched and fascinating story! I loved how the author chose to alternate the chapters between Frank and Ava! It gives you a good insight not only into their relationships and lives, but the highs and lows of Hollywood! This book is for those who grew up listening to Frank Sinatra!