In a 1920s American college town, Italian immigrant Valentina Rossi tends bar to support her ailing parents, her broken English a constant barrier. When she meets Liam Callahan, a charming medical student from a wealthy family, their worlds collide in a whirlwind of misunderstandings and undeniable attraction. As they navigate cultural divides, family pressures, and personal insecurities, they must decide if love can speak louder than words in this steamy, emotional historical romance.