When Giuseppe (Zep) Marco slips on an errant tomato in the grocery store one exceptionally lonely Monday, he is rescued by three unlikely women - the young store manager, Lorena, and Carol, a middle aged woman with her mentally failing mother, Mae, in tow. After escorting Zep safely home and staying for coffee and bread, each of the ladies finds reasons to return, until they all begin to come together for regular outings over the course of a beautiful summer. The deep and abiding bonds they form without intention, will end up giving each of them the ability to move beyond their dormant lives. Back to Grace is the recipient of two awards: Finalist - 2014 IPNE Book Awards, and Honorable Mention - 2012 New York Book Festival.