Ella Verona wouldn't let her own death keep her from her husband, and she won't let anything else prevent them from being together either. After Ella and Rome overcome all of the obstacles keeping them from being together, their struggle to start a new life together begins. Rome's father won't stop in his pursuit of finding his son and bringing him home where he can be controlled. The pair journeys across Europe, determined not to fall victim to Monty Verona ever again. Along the way, they'll rely on luck and a few new friends to help them stay together and away from Verona's thugs. Ella's family has no idea she's alive. Keeping that secret continues to weigh on her mind, and she's tempted to tell her family the truth. But if her father learns she's alive, she knows he'll send his men after them as well. Once again, she could be torn from Rome's arms and faced with the possibility of marrying a man from Paris. The odds are stacked against these star-crossed lovers, but they've already proved they'll do whatever it takes to stay together--even face death itself. As Ella and Rome run from those who would tear them apart, will she face the tomb again, or will they find their freedom, once and for all? If you like high-paced drama with lots of twists and turns and plenty of opportunities to suspend reality, then you'll love Ashes and Rose Petals! A contemporary retelling/mash up of Cinderella and Romeo and Juliet.