And Then They Fell in Rome: A Novel (The Romans)

For anyone who’s ever chased a perfect moment, questioned their timing, or held out hope for something greater. This is a story about love, grace, and the road that leads you home.In this romantic mosaic of interconnected stories, five Latino college friends—self-dubbed The Troubadours—embark on an unforgettable spring break in Rome, vowing to make memories that will last a lifetime. Years later, scattered across cities, careers, and heartbreaks, they find themselves still searching: for meaning, for connection, and for a love that feels like destiny.From Rome to Paris, New York to Casablanca, their lives intersect. Juan Fernandez, the self-appointed leader, hides behind wit and looks to avoid surrendering to love. Charlie Costa, the devout idealist, holds fast to faith in a world that tempts him to compromise. Brian Verdugo writes movies to make sense of heartbreak. Freddy Bustamante drowns chaos in writing and a good time. And Jan Larose—the observer, the dreamer—keeps the Troubadours together even as his own heart splinters between past and future.When a mysterious Stranger enters their orbit, the five discover that their stories may not be theirs alone. That their choices echo across space and time, watched over by something, perhaps Someone, greater.Set against the backdrop of Rome, the cafés of Paris, the streets of Miami, the deserts of Casablanca, the jungles of Peru, and the skyline of New York City, And Then They Fell in Rome is a sweeping, time-bending collection of interconnected stories about faith, memory, and the courage to love despite the odds. It follows a deeply human cast through romantic misadventures, cultural awakenings, and uncanny twists of fate. With wit, warmth, and a touch of divine intervention, C.L. Rosario explores what it means to grow up, let go, and believe—against all odds—that true love still waits.Truly, truly, across the parallels, love knows no coordinates. Read more