When he is eight years old, Alfie discovers the magical ability to get a second chance at everything. He can undo any moment and live it again. The one catch: he must accept the consequences of his second tryfor better or worse.He grows up correcting his mistakes and saving himself from embarrassments. He takes dangerous risks, just to see what its like to come close to death.Eventually, Alfie turns his gift to his love life, studying his crushes and going back to make himself more appealing. In time, he falls in love with Gianna, the woman he believes is the one true love for him.He learns about his power: once he undoes a love, that person can never fall in love with him again. Knowing if he gives into to temptation, he will risk losing what he has with Gianna, Alfie makes a choice that changes his life forever.The book begins many years later, after an ailing Alfie is arrested for allegedly cheating and winning millions at a casino roulette wheel. As a curious detective interrogates him, he slowly uncovers Alfies incredible story, and its most unlikely conclusion.