In this book, we meet Julia Mitchell. She is starting her semester and taking Professor Emerson's class on Dante. She is really looking forward to the class and actually seeing Gabriel Emerson. Although, the first meeting does not go quite as expected! 
 Julia 
 Julia is sweet, shy and innocent. Everyone seems to fall in love with her upon their first meeting. All except for Professor Emerson. She has demons in her past that she is trying to get away from and all she wants is for someone to love her. 
 Gabriel 
 He is stern, controlling and feels like he is incapable of love. He has many demons in his past and he feels like he should punish himself for all that he has done. He has cut himself off from his family and basically leads his life with his job and various women that he picks up in a bar. 
 Julia & Gabriel Together 
 Together, they have a spark and a passion that can only be seen for each other. They actually bring out the good in each other and try to help each other overcome their many demons. They have many ups and downs, but continue to grow in their relationship. 
 The Storyline 
 I had a hard time understanding all the Dante and Beatrice references, but even if you have not read them, you will still be able to get the jest of the story. I really enjoy the storyline and it reminds me a teeny tiny bit of 50 shades. Only the character of Gabriel with his controlling nature and Julia being a virgin, otherwise, the storyline was very different. The sexual encounters were very sweet and loving. Slow and sensual, not at all like Mr. Grey. 
 "You could have any woman you want, Gabriel." 
 He furrowed his eyebrows. "I only want you." 
 This was a fantastic love story. One that I will continue to share with all of my friends!