Four women come of age sexually under challenging circumstances. Each one meets a man who creates a sense of belonging. As they develop friendships with one another and a sense of family, the women resolve issues that have created obstacles to their growth. In Part I, Val doesn't bother to tell Brice that she's never had sex. She's learned about passion from her friends, but hasn't really explored it. Val must come to terms with a life that is lacking family. In Part II, Sadie and Spenser meet at a rocking Manhattan club and sparks fly as these tall athletes heat things up. However, Sadie become desperate when Spenser disappears from her life. In Part III, Kara and Alex fight pirates on the high seas. Kara is desperate to find a lover who can appreciate her unique past. Alex has his life all planned out as the captain of a ship, but Kara's rash decision to join him on board threatens their growing love. In Part IV, Beth wants nothing to do with Ramon. However, her friend Helen is missing and complictions arise as a result. Ramon and Beth face obstacles while they explore their growing attraction.